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| Fryslân Province | |
| Capital | Leeuwarden |
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| Residents | 649.944 (2020) |
| surface | 5,748.74 km² |
| website | www.fryslan.frl/ |
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The province Fryslân (Dutch and German: Friesland) lies in the Netherlands. In the north it borders on the Wadden Sea, in the east on the Groningen Province, in the southeast to the province Overijssel, in the southwest to the province Flevoland, in the west to the IJsselmeer and (connected via the closure dike) to the province North Holland.
Friesland, as the name is called in Dutch and in German, is a rather rural province. The largest city, the provincial capital Leeuwarden, (Frisian: Ljouwert), has just under 100,000 inhabitants, the entire province only about 646,000. But there are some very pretty little towns that can each be explored in a few hours. The. Runs through all eleven historic Frisian cities Elfstedentocht, a legendary ice skating race in particularly severe winters. The north coast is less touristy, but the west coast is more interesting, plus there are some lakes in Friesland.
For the cross-border historical region of the same name, see Friesland.
Landscapes
There is no official subdivision into regions, at most into municipalities, but there are definitely different types of landscape. A useful subdivision is, for example:
- Fryslâns Islands; the province of Fryslân also includes most of the Islands in the Wadden Sea, in German mostly incorrectly referred to as "West Frisian Islands": Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog.
- Fryslâns Wadden Coast. The north or northwest of the province dated Closing dike until Lauwersmeer is coined by Terpene. Here are the cities Harlingen, Bolsward, Franeker, Leeuwarden and Dokkum.
- Fryslâns lakes The southwest of the province is an Eldorado for water sports enthusiasts: one lake follows the other, connected by small canals. Here are the cities Sneek, Hindeloopen, Stavoren, Workum, IJlst and Sloten.
- Fryslâns forests. The quiet and rather unknown southeast of the province impresses with its extensive forests.
places
Fryslân has eleven cities that once received city rights, regardless of their size today. (Their Frisian names are noted in brackets.)
- Leeuwarden(Ljouwert), Capital
- Sneek(Snits), City with the Waterpoort
- IJlst(Drylts), an old little town with a beautiful green canal
- Sloten(Sleat)
- Stavoren(Starum)
- Hindeloopen(Hylpen)
- Workum(Warkum)
- Bolsward(Boalsert)
- Harlingen(Urine)
- Franeker(Frjentsjer), City with the Eise-Eisinga-Planetarium
- Dokkum(Dokkum), old shipping city, place of the martyrdom of St. Boniface
There are also a few other larger parishes that grew up too late when hardly any city rights were granted.
- Dragons (Dragons), a newer, unsightly city
- Heerenveen (It Hearrenfean)
- Joure (De Jouwer)
- Wolvega (Wolvegea)
- Lemmer (De Lemmer)
In total, there have been these 24 political communities since a reform at the beginning of 2014:
- Achtkarspelen
- Ameland
- Het Bildt
- Dantumadiel
- De Fryske Marren
- Dongeradeel
- Ferwerderadiel
- Franekeradeel
- Harlingen
- Heerenveen
- Kollumerland en Nieuwkruisland
- Leeuwarden
- Leeuwarderadeel
- Littenseradiel
- Menameradiel
- Ooststellingwerf
- Opsterland
- Schiermonnikoog
- Smallingerland
- Southwest Fryslân
- Terschelling
- Tytsjerksteradiel
- Vlieland
- Weststellingwerf
Other goals
There are four national parks in Fryslân:
- 1 Schiermonnikoog
- 2 De Alde Feanen (National Park De Oude Venen)
- 3 Lauwersmeer
- 4 Drents-Friese Wold (National Park Drents-Friese Wold)
background
From around 400 to 200 before the new era, a proto-Frisian culture slowly began to emerge between the inlets of the Vlie and Ems Terpene called, heaped up mounds of earth to develop. The inhabitants were considered by the Romans Frisii designated. From the year 12 BC The Romans are in Friesland when their general Drusus started his campaign in Germania begins. At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Friesland stretched in from the Zwin Zeeuws-Vlaanderen to Weser out. In the 7th century the country was independent. The beginning of the 8th century became known through the Frisian King Redbad and the Irish missionary Bonifatius. After the incorporation into the Franconian Empire, Friesland existed Lex Frisionum (= Law of the Frisians) according to three parts: the area between the Zwin and the Vlie, the area between the Vlie and the Lauwers and the area between the Lauwers and the Weser. From the year 1000, part of it was under the jurisdiction of the county of Holland. The remaining parts were quite independent at that time, as not a single count or duke could control the area. In 1287 and 1288, Count Floris V conquered Holland West Friesland. The Lucia flood also took place in 1287, killing 50,000 to 80,000 people (with 500,000 inhabitants throughout the Netherlands) and contributing to the formation of the Wadden Sea and the Zuiderzee. The latter finally separated West Friesland from the rest of Friesland.
During the transition from the High Middle Ages to the late Middle Ages, many monasteries were founded in Friesland. The 14th and 15th centuries were marked by regular armed conflicts among the Frisians. In the 14th century the city of Groningen got more and more power in the Friesland between Lauwers and Ems (today's province of Groningen). Ulrich Cirksena became Count of East Friesland in the 15th century. In 1498, Emperor Maximilian of Austria appointed Duke Albrecht of Saxony as lord of all of Friesland. However, this only managed to get the Friesland west of the Lauwers under his control. At this point in time, historical Friesland was divided.
The modern era began for Friesland with the last Frisian-Dutch War (1515-1524). With the formation of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands in 1581, Friesland regained autonomous status. The Admiralty of Friesland, established in 1596, was one of five admirals of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. In 1795 Friesland lost its independence again when it became a province of the Batavian Republic.
For Friesland, the 19th century was a period of relative decline. This development began in the days of the republic, but it has now become clear. Friesland increased its population, but much more slowly than other provinces. More and more Frisians sought their salvation more or less involuntarily, especially in Holland. At the time of the republic, Friesland was the most populous region after Holland, now it has been overtaken by Gelderland, Brabant, Limburg and Overijssel.
At the same time, the 19th century was also a time of expansion in Friesland. The dairy industry in particular gave the province a new reputation. A dairy was built in every village worth mentioning. Frisian agriculture specialized in cattle breeding, the Frisian cow became a symbol for the province of Friesland.
language
The most widely spoken languages in the province of Fryslân are Dutch and Frisian (Frysk). Frisian has the status of an official national language in the Netherlands and is used to a limited extent as a court language and as a language of instruction. Some administrations and media, especially radio and television, use Frisian more intensively. In Friesland in 2004 around 440,000 people spoke Frisian, of which around 350,000 were their mother tongue. There are no up-to-date figures on how many people speak Frisian around the world. In a publication from 1976, the number of Frisian speakers was estimated at around 700,000. In 2009 there should be 467,000 speakers.
In terms of linguistic history, Frisian is closer to English than Dutch - Old Frisian is a close relative of Old English. Modern Frisian, however, is heavily influenced by Dutch loanwords.
The Frisians speak Frisian primarily among themselves, so for tourists the province is no different from other provinces.
getting there
By plane
Fryslân has two airports, but they are left behind by regular traffic. The airfield Ameland Airport Ballum on the wadden island of Ameland, ICAO code: EHAL. The airport may be approached by all aircraft from the Schengen area that have a maximum span of 24 m and / or a wheel base of no more than 6 m Drachten Airfield is an airfield for glider pilots, ICAO code: EHDR.
The nearest commercial airport is Groningen Eelde Airport
(IATA: GRQ). The airport is mainly used by business and leisure travelers.
The airports are just as far away Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
(IATA: AMS) and Bremen Airport(IATA: BRE). However, the public transport connections from Amsterdam to Fryslân are better.
By car
From northern and eastern Germany, the E22 leads straight to Fryslân. This corresponds to the BAB 31 and BAB 200 to the border crossing Nieuweschans. From there the motorway A7 or N7 is called over Groningen, Drachten, Heerenveen (Junction with A32 Leeuwarden - Zwolle), Joure, Sneek, Bolsward to the Closing dike. The journey, e.g. from Hamburg, takes about 3-4 hours and is about 350 km away, from Berlin the journey takes about 5-6 hours and is 870 km away.
From southern and western Germany, the best way to get there is via the BAB 3 to the Elten / Bergh Autoweg border crossing, then the A12 to Kreuz Waterberg, then A50 direction Apeldoorn to cross Hattemerbroek, there after on the A28 Zwolle and Staphorst up to the cross Lankhorst, there after on the A32 Meppel, Heerenveen, Leeuwarden. At the cross Heerenveen can be on the A7 towards Sneek, Bolsward, Closing dike change.
Tip: On Friday afternoon, rush hour starts very early. The route from Arnhem to Meppel is then very crowded. It is recommended within Germany to take the A 31 (Ostfriesenspieß) to Kreuz Schuettorf take the A 30 to the Bad Bentheim / De Poppe border crossing. Continue on the A1 via Oldenzaal to Kreuz Hengelo, there on the A35 / N35 via Almelo, Ommen to Zwolle and there to drive on the A28, in order to then continue the above route.
By train
For example, you can take the train from Hamburg in approx. 5 hours (with changes in Bremen, Leer and Groningen), from Berlin in approx. 7-8 hours (IC connection with change in Deventer and Zwolle), from Cologne in approx. 4-6 hours (change in Arnhem and Zwolle) and from Dresden in approx. 9-11 hours (change in Magdeburg, Deventer and Zwolle). The prices range from € 62 to € 124 (single and normal price without discounts).
By boat
The port of Harlingen is the most important port in Fryslân with two industrial ports for seagoing ships, a ferry port and a port for traditional ships.
The most important routes for the inland journey are the Prinses Margrietkanaal (Lemmer - Groningen) and the Van Harinxmakanaal, the expanded Harlinger Trekvaart from Harlingen to Leeuwarden. The Frisians meren (Frisian lakes) and the other waters are used for water sports. There are over 200 marinas in Fryslân.
Ferry services connect the Wadden Islands with Harlingen (Vlieland and Terschelling), Holwerd (Ameland) and Lauwersoog (Schiermonnikoog). In the summer months there is a passenger ferry from Stavoren to Enkhuizen in West Friesland.
mobility
By train
In Fryslân there are currently four railway lines with intercity and local trains. Leeuwarden train station is the end point: Intercity buses run every hour
- to Schiphol above Zwolle, Amersfoort, Hilversum and Amsterdam-Zuid as well
- to Rotterdam Centraal about Amersfoort, Utrecht and Gouda cheese. The Intercitys stop at all train stations as far as Zwolle. In Fryslân these are the stations Grou-Jirnsum, Akkrum, Heerenveen, Heerenveen IJsstadion and Wolvega.
- Express trains (Sneltrein) drive once an hour Groningen.
Local trains (Stop clean) there is:
- Groningen with the Frisian stations Achter de Hoven, Camminghaburen, Hurdegaryp, Veenwouden, Zwaagwesteinde and Buitenpost (2 x per hour).
- Sneek - Stavoren with the stations Mantgum, Sneek Noord, Sneek, IJlst, Workum, Hindeloopen, Koudum-Molkwerum and Stavoren (2 x per hour).
- Franeker - Harlingen Haven with the train stations Deinum, Dronrijp, Franeker, Harlingen and Harlingen Haven (2 x per hour).
By bus
Fryslân is made of a dense Remote bus network overdrawn.
Ferries
Wadden Sea
- Lauwersoog - Schiermonnikoog, Tel:: 0900-4554455. mo-so. Pedestrians and bicycles.
- Esonstad - Schiermonnikoog, Tel:: 0900-4554455, Mon-Sun, pedestrians and bicycles.
- Holwerd - Ameland, Tel: 0900-4554455. mo-so, cars
- Harlingen - Terschelling Tel: 0900-3635736. Mon-Sun pedestrians and bicycles.
- Harlingen - Terschelling Tel: 0900-3635736. Mon-Sun, express service, cars. (The fast ferry is around € 7 more expensive than the foot / bike ferry.)
- Harlingen - Terschelling Email: [email protected]. Mon-Sun, pedestrians and bicycles. Much cheaper competition to the Doeksen shipping company.
- Harlingen - Vlieland - Terschelling Tel: 0900-3635736. Mon-Sun, express service, pedestrians and bicycles.
- Texel - Vlieland Tel: 0222-316451. May-September Tue-Thu, July-August Mon-Sun. Pedestrians and bicycles. (Reserve bicycles!).
North and East Fryslân
- Wyns - Britsum Tel: 058-2561136 (Bistro De Winze, Fam. Hager). Motor ferry for pedestrians and cyclists across the Dokkumer Ee. Easter 10.30am-6.30pm; 30.4.-1.10. sat-sun 10.30am-6.30pm; 15.5.-15.9. Mon-Fri 13.00-17.30; Sat-Sun 10.30am-6.30pm.
- Garijp - Suwâld Tel: 0511-431522. Motor ferry for pedestrians and cyclists across the Prinses Margriet Canal. Easter - 25.9. fri-sun 10.00-18.00; 30.5.-11.9. Mon-Sun 10.00-18.00 h.
- Earnewâld - It Wied Tel: 0511-539222. Motor ferry for pedestrians and cyclists across the Eernewoudsterwijd. 15.4.-30.10. mo-so.
- Earnewaâld - wait Tel: 06-12615048. Solar powered ferry for pedestrians and cyclists across the Prinses Margriet Canal. Easter - 25.9. fri-sun, 30.5.-11.9. mo-so.
- Tijnje - Nijbeets Self-service ferry for pedestrians and cyclists across the Nieuwe Vaart. All year round, mo-so. Not when there is ice!
- Grou Yn'e Lyte - Grou De Burd, Tel: 0566-623807. Motor ferry for cars across the Prinses Margriet CanalAll year round, mo-so.
- Grou De Burd - Sytebuorren, Tel: 06-50646248. Motor ferry for pedestrians and cyclists across the Greft. Easter - 25.9. fri-sun, 30.5.-11.9. mo-so.
- Veenhoop - Hooidammen, Tel: 06-14996559. Motor ferry for pedestrians and cyclists across the Wijde Ee. 16.4.-2.10. mo-so.
- Akkrum - Nyeskou, Tel: 0566-651533. Motor ferry for pedestrians and cyclists over Het Deel1.4.-15.10. mo-so.
Central Fryslân
- Sneek - Starteiland, Tel: 0515-416712. Motor ferry for pedestrians and bicycles across the Houkesloot. May - September Mon-Sun. In April only by arrangement.
- Broek - Blokslootpolder Tel: 0513-412594. Motor ferry for pedestrians and bicycles across the Noorder Oudeweg. 1.4.-15.10. mo-so.
- Langweer - De Brekken, Tel: 0513-481234. Motor ferry for all traffic over the Langweerdervaart. All year round, Mon-Sun. (do not 10-12 hrs).
- Boornzwaag - WoudfennenTel: 0513-499998. Motor ferry for pedestrians and bicycles across the Scharster Rijn. 1.4.-15.10., Mon-Sun.
- Gaastmeer - Nijhuizum, Tel: 0515-469347. Motor ferry for pedestrians and bicycles across the Grons. Aptil - October, Mon-Sun.
- Gaastmeer - It Heidenskip, Tel: 06-15840216. Motor ferry for pedestrians and bicycles across the Inthiemasloot. April - September Mon-Sun, October Sat-Sun.
South Fryslân
- Stavoren - Enkhuizen Tel: 0228-326006. The 80-minute journey across the IJsselmeer to Enkhuizen in West Friesland is almost like a sea voyage. The ship operates from May to the end of September Mon-Sun 10.05, 14.05 and 18.05 (from Stavoren) and 8.30, 12.30 and 16.30 (from Enkhuizen, Spoorhaven). Coming from Stavoren, the ship also stops at Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen.
- Brekkenpolder - Lemmer, Tel: 0514-567575. Motor ferry for bicycles and pedestrians across the Rijnsloot. May - September sat-sun, July - August mon-sun.
- Rotstergaast - Oldelamer; Tel: 0561-691300. Self-service chain ferry for bicycles and pedestrians across the Tjonger. All year round, Mon-Sun.
- Oldemarkt - Oldetrijne, Tel: 0561-691300. Self-service chain ferry for bicycles and pedestrians across the Tjonger. All year round, Mon-Sun.
- Beurtveer Balk - Heeg, Tel: 0515-442464 (VVV Heeg) - reservation necessary! Skutsje (Trad. Sailing ship), which connects via the Heegermeer and the Slotermeer entertains. May, June, September do; July, August Mon-Fri Heeg 10.00 a.m., Balk 1.30 p.m.
By bicycle
Various LF bicycle routes lead through Fryslân:
- LF3 - Rietland route (Holwerd - Leeeuwarden - Heerenveen - Kampen): The "Röhricht" route is the northern part of the LF3. As the name suggests, this route leads through the water-rich Fryslân and the beautiful natural area De Weerribben. An area where reed cultivation was an important source of income around 1920. The reeds were mainly used to cover roofs, but also to make baskets and brooms. The route runs along the Dokkumer Ee between Holwerd and Leeuwarden. It goes through typical Frisian farming villages, where owl holes adorn the gables, bell chairs lonely waiting to be rung, and past elegant country estates.
- LF10 - Waddenze route (Callantsoog - Den Oever - Harlingen - Holwerd - Lauwersoog - Delfzijl - Nieuweschans): This route runs along the Frisian and Groningen coasts. The highlights are the former West Frisian island of Wieringen, the dike and the Lauwersmeer National Park. Together with the LF1 (Noordzeeroute), the LF19 forms the Dutch part of the [http: && www.northsea-cycle.com North Sea Cycle Route].
- LF22 - Zuiderzeeroute West (Zurich - Stacoren - Lemmer - Kampen): The LF22 runs along the Frisian part of the former Zuiderzee coast. Old cities such as Hindeloopen and Workum are approached and from Stavoren you can also set sail to Enkhuizen.
Fryslân is also covered by a dense network of cycle paths that are part of the Button-down network are. So everyone can put together their own personal tour, you just need to write down the numbers and then follow your personal route along the way. over this link it goes to the network in Fryslân.
By boat
Fryslân has a dense network of navigable canals and lakes that make it easy to take a longer tour of the province - even with a standing mast. There are also plenty of moorings, but Fryslân is also quite crowded during the season. On the Waterkaart and the Water almanac of the ANWB (or corresponding German-language works) you should definitely not do without when planning and carrying out a tour. There is a page with nice tour suggestions (in Dutch) here.
In the street
Of course, you can also drive a car on mostly well-developed roads throughout Fryslân. In small villages, however, they can be a bit narrow and the bridges a bit steep. It is best to park outside the city center and walk the short way to the center.
Tourist Attractions
- Eise-Eisinga Planetarium Eise Eisingastraat 3, Franeker. Tel: 0517 393070. In 1774-1781 the wool comb and self-taught astronomer Eise Eisinga built a complete image of the planetary system known at the time on the ceiling of his house. The background was a doomsday predicted by a Frisian preacher, which was to follow a conjunction of the moon and the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter. Eisinga demonstrated with its real-time planetarium that the predicted collision of the planets was impossible. Eisinga's work is still working, making it the oldest functioning planetarium in the world.
- Franeker Town Hall , Raadhuisplein 1, Franeker. The town hall was built between 1591 and 1594. It is one of the largest town halls of the Frisian Renaissance. The extension of the town hall is from 1760 and the interior is made in rococo. The council hall is covered with gold leather. The interior of the town hall is also very splendid.
- Aldfaers Erf route, Meerweg 4, Allingawier., Tel: 0515-231631. A 28 km long museum route in three southwest Frisian villages:
- Allingawier Center village with farm, restaurant, bakery, coffee house, blacksmith shop, fire station, poacher's hut, farm workers' house, church.
- Exmorrah Grocery store, village school, farm workers' house, shoemaker's workshop.
- Piaam Natural history museum with dioramas of birds from the region and an audiovisual slide program.
- Allingastate mansion.
- Skûtsjesilen, Regatta with Skûtsjes, traditional Frisian gliders. There are two Frisian championships: the SKS in Langweer, Woudsend, Elahuizen, Lemmer and Sneek as well as those of the IFKS in Hindeloopen, Stavoren, Steeg, Sloten, Echtenerbrug and Lemmer. No matter which of the two regattas you attend, the sight of these large and yet so graceful sailors is impressive.
- Events: SKS 2011: 30.7.-12.8., 2012: 28.7.-10.8. IFKS: 2011: 13.8.-20.8.
- Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal, Gemaalweg 1, Lemmer (Tacozijl), Tel: 0513-416030 (VVV Joure). Largest still functional steam pumping station in the world. The plant, inaugurated in 1920, is still used as a reserve pumping station if the output of the electric pumping station at Stavoren is insufficient. The last time it was in 2007. The technology of the Woudagemaals was a standard for many other pumping stations for many years and many more were built based on this model. The architecture of the building is also kept in a special style - that of the expressionist Amsterdam School. In 1998 the Woudagemaal was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Jopie Huisman Museum, Noard 6, Workum, Tel: 0515-543131. The rag dealer Huisman saw so much life in worn out shoes and worn clothes that he copied them. He stood up for the poor and had mercy on them. Not only by listening to them and receiving them, but also by painting their rags and work shoes. With his pictures he lifted her out of poverty and saved her deeply human story from oblivion. In doing so, he gave them the honor he believed they deserved. His works, regardless of whether it is about the people themselves or their things, are an homage to the simple Frisian farm life, to the landscape and to the culture. These portraits are monuments to the simple.
- Open: Mon-Sun 13-17. Open earlier in summer Mo-Sa. December 25th, December 31st closed.
- Terp Hegebeintum. The terp (terp) of Hegebeintum was established from 600 BC. Inhabited. At 8.80 m above sea level (13 m above the ground surface), it is the highest terp in Fryslân. The terp used to be higher, but has decreased due to the subsidence of the soil.
- At the foot of the terp is a Visitor center, Pypkedyk 4, Tel: 0518-411783. Open: All year round, mo-sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m., si / ft 12 a.m.-5 p.m.
- The view of the surroundings alone is worth the "ascent" on the Terp. But also that Church of Hegebeintum should not be disregarded. It was built in the 12th century from Eifel tuff stones. Inside, the church deviates from the usual sober furnishings of Dutch Protestant churches. The residents of nearby Harsta State made for a rich institution.
- Guides: April-October: every hour on the hour from 11 am to 4 pm; November-March: on request. Entry: Adults € 2.50; Children (-6) free; Children (6-16) € 1.25.
Stink
A Stins or State is a former castle or country house in Fryslân. The Frisian word Stins means "stone house". Originally only stone watchtowers were given that name, including a wooden one State was standing. Later the name went Stins across the entire building. The only surviving medieval one Stins is the Schierstins in Feanwâlden (Dutch: Veenwouden). In total there should be around 175 in Fryslân Stink have given. Most were in the 19th century. demolished when their upkeep became too expensive. Some existing Stink are now used as a museum. Stink also occur in East Frisia. They are called in the province of Groningen Borrow: At Stink and Borrow there are often very beautiful herb gardens. If these date from the 16th or 17th century, one speaks of Stinzentuin ("Stinzengarten").
activities
Go swimming
In Fryslân there is 49 official bathing areason which the water quality is checked every two weeks. Click on the Illustrationto see what these are.
Eleven cities tours
- Elfstedentocht The Eleven Cities Tour is an almost 200 km long speed skating circuit over natural ice along the historic eleven Frisian cities: Leeuwarden - Sneek - IJlst - Sloten - Stavoren - Hindeloopen - Workum - Bolsward - Harlingen - Franeker - Dokkum - Leeuwarden. The tour was ridden for the first time in 1909 and only ridden once per winter. To get the green light to organize the tour, the ice in all districts must be at least 15 cm thick. That doesn't happen very often and the De Tocht has only been driven 15 times in its history. The last time it happened in 1997. But as soon as it freezes for a few days in Friesland, speculations start about a possible tour. When it really takes place, it's a big event. The winner will receive eternal fame and each participant who has completed the route will receive a metal cross.
Since the water rarely freezes over and a real one Elfstedentocht there are some substitute events:
- Elfstedenroeimarathon Every year the Eleven Cities Rowing Marathon is held on Friday night and on the Saturday after Ascension Day. Around 100 domestic and foreign rowing teams take part. The route is a little longer than that of the ice skating tour. The start and end point is the Prinsentuin in Leeuwarden.
- Eleven cities bike tour Since 1912, on Whit Monday from Bolsward the Fietselfstedentocht hazards. The route is almost 230 km long. For many, that's a good amount of time to drive in one day. The hardness of the tour naturally depends on the condition of each individual, the bike and the weather conditions. Hard wind, rain and cold can make the tour quite difficult. The bike tour is expressly not a race, but is aimed at everyone. It is important that the home straight is reached by midnight at the latest.
- Eleven cities walking tour Those who like mass hikes can also do the 203.5 km for five days Elfstedenwandeltocht participate. On the first four days you have to cover 45 km in 12 hours, on the last day 21 km (7 hours).
You have to register for all of the above tours, as the number of participants is limited. Information on the respective websites.
Frisian sports
Other sports that are almost only found in Fryslân
- the Fierljeppen Also in East Friesland as "pult stick jumping" over moats is only practiced there as a fun sport for tourists. In Fryslân it was turned into a real sport with fixed rules and competitions.
- the Kaatsen. One of the oldest ball sports in the world, in which the ball is hit with the palm or fist. Variants are American handball and the Basque Pelota. The Frisian Kaats Championships take place annually on the 5th Wednesday after June 30th in Franeker.
Events
- Oerol Festival, Mid-June, Terschelling. Oerol (Pronounced "Uhr-oll") is an annual cultural festival on the island of Terschelling. It was launched in 1981 by a pub from Midsland. It now has a permanent place in the European festival scene. The Oerol Festival takes place at the beginning of summer when the island is full of green. Every year around 50,000 visitors enjoy the performances of Dutch and foreign theater groups, musicians, works by visual artists and other panelists. The festival lasts ten days.
- Frisian peasant weddingSince 1954, in Heremastate Park in Joure, a traditional peasant wedding has been re-enacted in July, as it happened around 1850. Bride and groom, followed by a crowd of wedding guests in magnificently painted Frisian chaises to the place of the wedding. The festive ceremony takes place there. Each guest can then sit down at the wedding meal, where regional specialties are served. Traditional equestrian games end the festivities.
- Frisian balloon festivals, End of July, Nutsbaan, Joure. The colorful fleet of more than 30 hot air balloons is of course the focus of the Jourer Balloon Day. But the supporting program also gets thousands on their feet. The balloons rise every evening at 7 p.m.
- Sneeker week, Kolmarslân, Sneek. 1932 took place the first Sneekweek with a total of 177 participants (today there are approx. 1000). Since then, the week has grown into the largest event taking place on a European inland waterway. It starts on the Friday before the 1st Saturday in August with a "fleet show" attended by hundreds of ships and which ends with fireworks. The Sneekweek lasts until the following Thursday. Wednesday is considered a fast sailing day, at the same time a large Braderie (fair) takes place in the city. During the Sneekweek A music festival is running all over the city center. All shops are of course open on Sundays. After Sneekweek it continues on Friday with a large book and art market on the Grootzand.
- Harlinger fishing days, End of August. The Harlingen Fishery Days are a four-day festival for young and old in the Frisian Wadden Sea port of Harlingen. The fishing days have been celebrated since 1959. The festival consists of a multitude of cultural and folk events such as markets, fun fair, history, art, animations, etc.
- Strontrace, from the Monday of the North Dutch autumn break, Workum. Sailing competition with old sailing cargo ships from Workum across the IJsselmeer to Warmond and back. It's about getting some sacks of manure to Warmond as quickly as possible. This may only be done (except around Amsterdam) with the help of sails and wind. If the wind is unfavorable, the ship is towed. At the Strontrace Only historic ships are allowed to participate, mostly Skûtsjes and Tjalken. The route leads over the IJsselmeer to Amsterdam. Then it goes either via Amsterdam or via Haarlem to the turning point in Warmond, where after a short break you return via the other route. The race is considered by many to be the toughest race with historic ships, as there is non-stop sailing day and night. Towing in unfavorable winds requires a lot of stamina and skill. When they leave Workum, the spectators are asked to support the ships in towing.
- The Strontrace from some other events.
- It starts on the Saturday before the race with the children's event Klompzilen. With wooden shoes converted into sailing boats (Klompen) children run their own races on a city canal in Workum. Meet at 12 noon at Doopsgezinde kerk on Noard. From 1 p.m. the Klompen put in the dolte.
- Visserijdagen. (Fishing days). From Monday to Friday, up to 29 historic fishing boats are allowed to fish in the traditional way on the IJsselmeer. They leave the port of Workum just before the Strontracers, sailing or towing. The use of the engine earns you penalty points. On Wednesday and Saturday the catch is brought ashore and sold in "Dutch auction".
- Beurtveer. In memory of the earlier scheduled service to Amsterdam, this is a race between passengers and mail. The "Börtschiffe" call at a number of ports of their own choice. It happens as before: without an engine and only with your own sailing skills. You can register as a passenger with Letty Swart via [email protected] or Tel: 075-6212667. A single trip Workum-Amsterdam with full board on board costs € 80, the return trip € 150 Beurtvaarders after the fishing boats leave the port of Workum at around 1.45 p.m.
- Northern Film Festival The Noordelijk Film Festival takes place in November. Non-professional filmmakers are invited to show their own production on our big screens so that their work has the appearance of a professional (feature) film. Films of different genres such as animation, documentaries, drama and parody, comedy and horror and even video clips are shown in the municipal theater "De Harmonie" and in the film house Leeuwarden.
- Main locations: Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie, Ruiterskwartier 4, Leeuwarden, Tel: 058-2330233. Filmhuis Leeuwarden, Ruiterskwartier 6, Tel: 058-2137396, during the festival only to be reached via Tel: 058-2162144. Tickets can be ordered by phone at Tel: 058-2330233.
kitchen
Some typical dishes from Fryslân are on the Koch Wiki to find.
nightlife
- Balk
- Bar dancing impulse, Gaaikemastraat 3.
- Berltsum (Ndl .: Berlikum)
- It Piipskoft, Buorren 57, Tel: 0518-462330.
- Sans souci, It Skil 13, Tel: 0518-461562.
- The Dance Factory, Hemmemaplein 10, Tel: 0518-461773.
- Dokkum
- Bar-dancing De Ponderosa, Oranjewal 38, Tel: 0519-292662.
- Dragons
- Club Champino, Zuidkade 70, Tel. 0512-515391.
- Jennifeu - Malibu, Noordkade 68, Tel: 0512-515391.
- Grou
- De Treemter, Hoofdstraat 104, Tel: 0566-621809.
- Heeg
- Discotheek Ald Wal, Harinxmastraat 56, Tel: 0515-442344.
- Heerenveen
- Café de Swetser, Vleesmarkt 7, Tel: 0513-625520.
- Club Gossip, Kerkstraat 44, Tel: 06-52341281.
- Discotheek Bacchus, Gedempte Molenwijk 6a, Tel: 0513-620702.
- Jirnsum
- De 2 Gemeenten, Grousterdyk 1, Tel: 0566-601550.
- Joure
- De Swetser, Midstraat 88, Tel: 0513-411088.
- Koudum
- Het Wapen van Friesland, Hoofdstraat 2, Tel: 0514-521666.
- Leeuwarden
- De Dikke Van Dale, Nieuwestad 65, Tel: 058-2134792.
- Fire Palace, Nieuwestad 47-49, Tel: 058-2120871.
- Lemmer
- De B-52, ieuwedijk 85, Tel: 0515.416508.
- Dockside, Kortestreek 24 25, Tel: 0514-562121.
- Midsland (Terschelling)
- Bar Dancing WYB, Oosterburen 11, Tel: 0562-448930.
- Nes (Ameland)
- Bar / Discotheek De Lichtboei, Kerkplein 3, Tel: 0519-542484.
- Swinging Mill, Molenweg 12, Tel: 0519-542089.
- Noardburgum
- Club Q , Rijksstraatweg 2, Tel: 0511-474600.
- Oost-Vlieland
- Bar-dancing De Oude Stoep, Dorpsstraat 81, Tel: 0562-453043.
- Schiermonnikoog
- Dancing Tox Bar, Reeweg 7, Tel: 0519-531373.
- Sneek
- Alcatraz, Kleine Kerkstraat 4b, Tel: 06-24445771.
- The Legend, Marktstraat 29, Tel: 0515-414180.
- Veenklooster
- Ringo Bar/Café-Restaurant Boszicht, Kleasterwei 6, Tel: 0511-441260.
- West-Terschelling
- Bar dancing Braskoer, Torenstraat 32, Tel: 0562-442197.
- Café-Bar-Discotheek OKA 18, Molenstraat 17, Tel: 0562-443109.
security
Fryslân ist eine wenig bevölkerte Provinz, weitab von städtischen Ballungsräumen. Dementsprechend ist die Sicherheit hoch.
Allerdings treten Urlauber während der Ferien in manchen Gebieten Fryslâns geballt auf. Das verbessert die Sicherheitslage nicht immer. Vor allem auf dem Wasser kann es gelegentlich zu Irritationen kommen. Es empfiehlt sich in solchen Fällen, Gelassenheit zu bewahren. Eine Broschüre zum Verhalten auf den friesischen Gewässern kann hier herunter geladen werden.
climate
Die Provinz Fryslân kennt verschiedene Mikroklimas: den Küstenstreifen, die Inseln im Wattenmeer, die Friesischen Wälder, das Seengebiet, die Wälder im Südosten und die großen offenen Weidegebiete im Westen. On the islands it is much cooler during the day in spring than inland. Because the sea water is still very cold during this period, there are few clouds. That is why the islands belong to the sunniest part of the Netherlands.
literature
Web links
https://www.fryslan.frl/ (nl) – Offizielle Webseite von Provinz Friesland
- Fryslân bewirbt sich 2018 als Kulturhauptstadt Europas. Dazu ein Werbefilm.
