Summer Vacation Friesland

Rent a cottage for the Summer holidays in Friesland

Friesland is also the place to be in terms of accommodation options. There are many cosy campsites and nice small-scale hotels. If you prefer space and comfort, renting a cottage in Friesland is recommended. If you want to rent a simple holiday to a luxury holiday home, Friesland is also the place to be. Discover the Frisian hospitality at one of the many private holiday homes in Friesland. If you love nature, you will certainly get your money’s worth in Friesland and discover that our country has a lot to offer in terms of nature.

Boating

What is one of the best activities to start with during a holiday in Friesland? Friesland is known for its Frisian lakes. In the summer months, numerous activities are organized here, such as the Sneekweek and the skûtsjesilen. But of course you can also go out on the water yourself outside of these activities. Various providers of sailing trips make it possible for everyone to enjoy sailing in Friesland on the beautiful vast lakes, but of course it is also possible to book a sailing trip on the Wadden Sea and get to know this unique nature reserve that is on the Unesco World Heritage List.

Cycling tours and walking tours

When you have had enough of the water, you can continue to discover the Frisian nature on foot or by bike. Get to know the peace and space that can still be found in the north of our country. Even during a walk or bike ride you will notice that Friesland is a water-rich environment. The nature reserves around the Frisian lakes are unique in the Netherlands and you can also get to know our country in a completely different way along the coast of the Wadden Sea. Beautiful nature reserves interspersed with beautiful authentic farms that give the Frisian landscape a unique appearance. After a long bike ride or walk, it is time to relax and have something to eat in a cozy restaurant in one of the many rustic villages in Friesland.

The land of ice skating

Friesland has a long tradition when it comes to ice skating. In earlier times, skating was the only way for the Frisians to cover long distances. Ice skating tours have been organized in Friesland for hundreds of years. The most famous skating tour is the Eleven Cities Tour and is therefore also called the Tour of All Tours. Although this tour has not been held for years, this tour is still alive and well among the Frisians. A true skating enthusiast will not be able to avoid visiting at least one of the eleven cities. If only because the Elfstedentocht leads you through a very beautiful part of Friesland. Since the Frisians do not let themselves be beaten by the increasingly warm winters of recent years, an Eleven Cities cycling tour is now organized in the summer with a total length of 229 kilometers.

A day in the city

In the historic city center of Leeuwarden you will find nice and unique shops. According to the entrepreneurs of the small Kerkstraat, this is the nicest shopping street in the Netherlands. In 2010, the Kleine kerkstraat in Leeuwarden was chosen as the nicest shopping street in the Netherlands. In this cozy street there are about thirty specialty shops with a unique and extensive range. If you like museums, you will definitely visit the Fries Museum, where you can enjoy a unique collection of historical objects. An original Obstacle room has been set up here.

Taste Frisian regional products

The Frisians are known for their individuality and this certainly applies in the kitchen. The Frisians are proud of their regional products and regional dishes. Friesland has a lot to offer in the culinary field. Fryslân Culinair is a partnership between twelve top restaurants that offer tasty products from the region. Various culinary events are also organized in the summer months. When it comes to culinary delights, Friesland is the place to be, as Leeuwarden was named culinary capital of the year in 2015.

On holiday in your own country and still a bit abroad

Friesland is the most idiosyncratic province in the Netherlands and the Frisians are proud of their province and their language. Frisian is therefore not a dialect but is considered an official language and this has been implemented in many aspects of daily life. For example, the place name signs on the edge of the built-up area show both the Dutch and Frisian names. In Friesland you will experience a bit of quirkiness in combination with hospitality. In this part of the Netherlands you can still discover beautiful forests and lakes. Friesland is definitely a province that you must have seen at least once.