3 Star Places To Visit in Friesland Province, The Netherlands (50)

1. 3.5 Swimfun (74 reviews)
   - Super indoor / outdoor swimming pool with slides
   Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Beach & Pool Clubs
   
   
   Subtropical swimming paradise Swimfun in Joure is a great location for a day full of water fun, a nice family trip or a relaxation moment. Swimfun offers facilities for all ages. Whether you come to slip and slide, swim through the waves, or play in the kiddy pool, it is all possible. There are a lot of nice extras besides the indoor pool. Experience exciting adventures in the jungle of the rapid Wild River, or splash through our slide with interactive gaming elements, and put down the highest score! For the people who like to enjoy some relaxing moments in between all the fun, Swimfun has herbal baths, Turkish steam baths, a private sauna, and tanning beds. During the weekends and holidays our macaw mascot Sara drops by to dance, hug, and play with the little ones near the kiddy pool. Even when the wheather doesn't allow warm temperatures and waterfun, at Swimfun you can still enjoy a day while sporting. See more..
   
2. 3.5 Het Vrouwtje van Stavoren (72 reviews)
   - Somewhat underwhelming statue in nice setting
   Monuments & Statues
   
   
   The myth of the lady of Stavoren is a classical tale of how hubris will lead to a fall. The associated statue is rather mediocre in the otherwise pleasant harbour of the ancient Frisian city. Coincidentally. the restaurant with the same name nearby is pretty mediocre as well. See more..
   
3. 3.5 Whale Jaws (42 reviews)
   - Impressive
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   You cannot imagine hoe big a whale is until you are standing inside its jaw bones of about 5 meters height. Incredible what a mammal. This must be ter only place in the Netherlands where you can experience this See more..
   
4. 3.5 Zeelen Fietsverhuur Vlieland (34 reviews)
   - Bike rental
   Gear Rentals
   
   
   The best en biggest bike rental of Vlieland See more..
   
5. 3.5 Het Friese Museumdorp (31 reviews)
   - Interesting
   Tuesday: Speciality Museums
   
   
   The Frisian Aldfaers Yard open-air museum captures the history in authentic buildings, objects and true stories. For young and old is a visit to our museum and our route impressive and unforgettable. Senses are stimulated. Sounds, smells, tastes and take you to the past. Living history, what age you have. Experience moments of recognition and surprise. Step literally back in the atmosphere and get to know the Frisians and their history. See more..
   
6. 3.5 Bunkermuseum (28 reviews)
   - Sehr beeindruckend
   Tuesday: Military Museums • History Museums
   
   
   Gibt es noch nicht so lange, aber sehr toll gemacht. Hier werden wir mal wieder an der Vergangenheit erinnert. Ist schon ein Besuch wert. See more..
   
7. 3.5 Kinderboerderij de Naturij (25 reviews)
   - Perfect om met je kinderen een middagje te verblijven
   Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Farms
   
   
   Erg leuk, van allerlei speeltoestellen, je kunt met autootjes rijden, ponyrijden en ook een redelijke grote indoor speelplaats voor als het regent. See more..
   
8. 3.5 Het Loodscafé (23 reviews)
   - Selection of beers
   Bars & Clubs
   
   
   This is a nice cafe to relax after a long walk over thebeach and/or the dunes. The cafe has a selection of special beers. See more..
   
9. 3.5 Leliehof (21 reviews)
   - Sauna/Wellness resort
   Spas
   
   
   Niet het nieuwste sauna resort, wel heel aangenaam verrast door de oase van rust, de persoonlijke benadering van het personeel en de geboden gastvrijheid. Het is kleinschalig en rustig en heeft naast een binnen zwembad, binnen sauna's en restaurant een prachtig aangelegde tuin met vijverpartij en watervalletje en her en der genoeg plekjes met ligstoelen om heerlijk te ontspannen. Ook in de tuin vindt je sauna's een hottub en wirlpool, er zijn dus genoeg sauna's en faciliteiten om een volledige Wellnessdag te kunnen doen. Van de schoonheidssalon hebben we geen gebruik gemaakt dus daarover kan ik geen review schrijven.
   De kaart van het restaurant is simpel maar de maaltijdsalade die ik voor de lunch at was meer dan lekker. Voor het diner moet je rekenen op gerechten zoals kipsaté of Mexicaanse wrap. De sauna sluit om 20.00 uur en er is ook één dag gereserveerd voor badkleding. See more..
   
10. 3.5 Midgetgolfbaan El Dorado (13 reviews)
    - great for kids
    Game & Entertainment Centers
    
    
    The course is simple and somewhat old, but that doesn't mean it is less fun. Especially the kids enjoy this activity. It is very close to the city center and harbour. A nice way to spend an hour or so on Vlieland. See more..
    
11. 3.5 Oudemirdumer Klif (11 reviews)
    - Cliffs in the dutch way
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    This is a pretty undutch sight. There are actually some kind of hilly things here in the neighbourhood and old forests. The cliffs are pretty cool to see and have the feeling of the green pastures falling into the Zuiderzee. Obviously, they are not real cliffs. But i was pretty excited nontheless! See more..
    
12. 3.5 Commandeurswoning (10 reviews)
    - private tour of three room "captain house"
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Monuments & Statues
    
    
    The Kaptain house or Commandeurswoning lies directly behind the Grote Kerk and can be visited when the sign is outside. For only Euro 1, the house owner, who liver there, shows you the three rooms and tells a short story about the place. Interesting tiled walls and story about the duties of the wife when the captain is at sea. See more..
    
13. 3.5 Landbouw-Juttersmuseum Swartwoude (9 reviews)
    - Wonderful look at how life used to be
    History Museums
    
    
    I really enjoyed seeing this farmhouse set up the way it would have looked when my oma was born here. The building is in great original condition with many historic items enhancing the inside of the house and barn. Well worth stopping to look and explore! See more..
    
14. 3.5 Provincial House (Provinciehuis) (9 reviews)
    - Statenzaal, wat mooi
    Spent < 1 hour Government Buildings
    
    
    Via Free Tour Leeuwarden konden we de Statenzaal bewonderen, wacht een prachtige ruimte. Misschien een keer het hele pand bezoeken? See more..
    
15. 3.5 Open Stal (8 reviews)
    - Christiaan Kuitwaard in CAF gebouw: prachtig.
    Tuesday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Art Galleries
    Open Stal : een tentoonstelling ieder jaar van aparte klasse in een mooi dorp waarbij in iedere locatie een verassing wacht van kunst die je raakt , meer of minder. Altijd de moeite waard. See more..
    
16. 3.5 Doolhofpark en Bospaviljoen Bakkeveen (8 reviews)
    - Family outing
    Spent 2-3 hours Playgrounds
    
    
    Nice place to visit with children. We had children of ages 9 through 14 with us and they had a good time. Parents can sit in the restaurant while the kids enjoy themselves. See more..
    
17. 3.5 De IJsfontein (7 reviews)
    - ... een bijzondere fontein ...
    Fountains
    
    
    Friesland kreeg naar aanleiding van Leeuwarden als “culturele hoofdstad van Europa” elf fonteinen voor elf steden. Deze is een van de meest geslaagde. De fontein spuit geen water, maar ijs. Zonnepanelen wekken energie op waarmee een deel van het water omgezet wordt in ijs. Knap idee ... en mooi ontworpen. See more..
    
18. 3.5 Waaggebouw (7 reviews)
    - To facilitate 17th century trade
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Once meat, butter and cheese were weighed here. 17th century Makkum was flourishing thanks to the port and unlocked hinterland. The weighing house was completed in 1698. Functional in style (the upper floors could also be used for storage) it is still in good shape. Nowadays there is history documentation center. See more..
    
19. 3.5 Whale Fountain (7 reviews)
    - Unusual and lovely
    Spent < 1 hour Fountains
    
    
    Leeuwarden in Friesland was European City of Culture in 2018, and as part of that initiative one of the ideas was to install a fountain in each of the 11'cities' (some of them are actually little more than villages). The one in Harlingen is in the harbour, and it is a beautiful sculpture of a whale which blows water through its blow hole. It really does make you think of the fragility of nature and our marine environment. it was definitely one of the best of all the fountains (we saw them all). See more..
    
20. 3.5 Partycentrum Bloemketerp (6 reviews)
    - Bowling, Monkeytown, Restaurant, Camping....allesineen
    Spent 2-3 hours Bowling Alleys • Playgrounds • Beach & Pool Clubs
    
    
    Vanwege een familiefeestje eerst gebowlt. Speciale kinderbaan voor bowlen. Het was niet druk, personeel kwam de kinderen zelfs helpen. Dat is actief met je klanten meedenken. Voor het eten konden de kinderen nog even in Monkey town spelen. Daarna samen gegeten in het restaurant. Heerlijk gegeten! Overtrof onze verwachtingen. See more..
    
21. 3.5 Rondvaartbedrijf M. Van Der Werf (6 reviews)
    - Rondvaart Sneekermeer
    Boat Tours
    
    
    Prachtige boot , binnen goed zicht en fijne open boven verdieping , kan dus prima met mooi en minder mooi weer
    Drinken maar ook lunch en snacks prima geregeld tegen nette prijzen
    Ik zeg doen !
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22. 3.0 Lemmer Lighthouse (6 reviews)
    - Good viewpoint
    Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Lighthouses
    
    
    Though you can not climb the small tower, it is still a good viewpoint. The original lighthouse was razed in 1968. The current construction is a replica. See more..
    
23. 3.0 Boerderijrecreatie (5 reviews)
    - Enjoying a farmers campsite
    Spent 2-3 hours Farms
    
    
    We have spent the last 2 weeks with our tent at the farm campsite Bjusterbaerlik. Our experiences are very positive. It is a small, beautiful, quiet campsite with lots of space. The activities that sometimes take place in the area around the farm are a welcome change. The facilities are not luxurious but very functional. The managers are very hospitable and you have the opportunity during "coffee drinking with the farmer", which takes place outside every working day, to learn more about farm life. From the campsite you have a beautiful view of the farmlands. The Tjeukermeer, with its own campsite entrance, is within walking distance. For us a reason to come back for sure. Kees Huijbers See more..
    
24. 3.0 Stichting IJstijdenmuseum (5 reviews)
    - an exhibition of minerals and fossils ;part of the large herb gardens "Kruidhof Buitenpost"
    Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
    
    
    The museum shows the rich archaeological history of the national landscape the Northern Forests to the visitors. In addition to the theme stray stones are in the museum also other themes such as archaeology, including finds from Neanderthals, fossils, minerals and crystalline rocks. Organization of tours in the area and offering cycling and walking routes. See more..
    
25. 3.5 Roode Klif (4 reviews)
    - tegenvaller, klif hmm
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Tja een verhoging in het landschap en een oude steen, mooi uitzicht hmmm, glooiende heling maar van een klif geen sprake meer See more..
    
26. 3.5 klokkenstoel Mirns (4 reviews)
    - "Klokkenstoel" on a Local Cemetery
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Next to the entrance there is an information board of the Crash B-24 Liberator in 22nd December 1943. The Klokkenstoel ( Belfry in local traditional style) is located in the middle of a small cemetery. It's nice to see it. There is also a big stone next to the entrance as the mark of "Stone Route Gaasterland" trail. You can park your car outside the fence. See more..
    
27. 3.5 Wijnhuis Texel (4 reviews)
    - Mooie winkel
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wine Bars
    Mooie winkel leuk geholpen via via restaurant aan het adres gekomen door het beroemde likeurtje gortebuker of zoiets mmmmmmm
    Ook nog een flesje wijsheid gekocht. See more..
    
28. 3.5 Langweerder Sloep (4 reviews)
    - 3 dagen varen in Friesland...
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Boat Rentals
    
    
    Vorig jaar voor het eerst gevaren in Friesland. Dat was zo goed bevallen, dat we dit jaar weer zijn gegaan. Wederom 3 prachtige vaardagen gehad.
    We zijn heel tevreden over de klantvriendelijkheid. Prachtige sloep. Vaart prima! Overnachtingen waren ook prima. Wat is Friesland mooi vanaf het water. En de plaatsjes zijn ook knus en gezellig.
    Groetjes Daan en Anja Jansze See more..
    
29. 3.0 Holwerd, Veer Heen En Weer (4 reviews)
    - Nothing to do except ferry.
    Spent 1-2 hours Ferries
    
    
    Worthless place to visit if you don't go to ferry. But you can touch Sea water and have look thru horizon... See more..
    
30. 3.5 Molen Zeldenrust (4 reviews)
    - uitzicht vanuit ons hotel
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Molen Zeldenrust staat op het bolwerk van Dokkum en maakt, samen met de molen "de Hoop" deel uit van het stadsgezicht van Dokkum. Mooi See more..
    
31. 3.5 Lemster Fiskersman (4 reviews)
    - A Monument
    Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Lemster Fiskersman is a statue of a fisherman and also a shipwreck that represents how important the roll of Lemmer in "Fishing" in the 19th and 20th century in the Netherlands. Though nowadays this place has more other activities, you can still see the trace of the fishing history. We found this statue when we did the "Round the dock" route. It is located on a small square infront a church. See more..
    
32. 3.0 Slijkenburgerschans (3 reviews)
    - A War Memorial
    Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Slijkenburgerschans is a war memorial located at green area by the entrance of the village Slijkenburg. The monument commemorates the Eighty Years' War when there was a sconce here. It's poor as it's covered by fungi but the information on the iron plate is clear and clean so you can see and read it. See more..
    
33. 3.5 Kerk op de Hoogte Wolvega (3 reviews)
    - Beautiful church in gothic style
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Not just the church is beautiful, but also the setting on a grassy elevation (terp) in the center of Wolvega is appealing. Rebuilt in 1646 and again after a fire in 1894 the gothic style church bears the marks of history. The church is still in use by the Dutch reformed community in Wolvega. Very well worth a visit. See more..
    
34. 3.5 Molen de Kaai (3 reviews)
    - A Scaffolding Mill in Sloten
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    The windmill is located not so far from the fountain of Sloten. It is a scaffolding mill. The Rack with uprights on the ground and with crow's feet. The mill is a national monument. It is surrounded by grass field, next to the mill is a millstone with a cannon next to it and picnic bench with a little library. The mill was not open so we walked back to our car after taking some pictures See more..
    
35. 3.5 Dorpskerk Beetsterzwaag (3 reviews)
    - A Church Next to the Fire Station
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Beetsterzwaag is a nice small village. There are some beautiful buildings on both side of the main street. The villa Lyndenstein with its garden and the bakery in an Art Nuouveau building are the eye-catcher. This small village church from 1804 is located on the street in front of the bakery, next to the fire station. It's in the middle of a small graveyard. It's not open when we're there and it will be opened on saturday as there's a classic concert in the church. We took some pictures and walked around the church and left. See more..
    
36. 3.5 Museum Lemmer (3 reviews)
    - It is Closed in the Weekend
    History Museums
    
    
    Yes, the opening time of this museum is only from Tue to Friday, 10.00 am to 05.00 pm. Or.... you can make an appointment. Well, we were here on sunday so we could only see the museum building. Next visit, maybe? See more..
    
37. 3.5 Museum de Heksehoeve (3 reviews)
    - Super leuke middag gehad.
    Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    Leuke heks die veel uitlegt. Het wichelroede lopen en het wensritueel was erg leuk. Wij hebben ons daar 4 uur vermaakt. Thee is vers en erg lekker. See more..
    
38. 3.5 Tony Leenes Indian Motorcycle Museum (3 reviews)
    - Prachtig museum
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    Als je van Indian motoren houdt, dan moet je hier echt langs. Een geweldig museum met bij elke motor een prachtig verhaal van de eigenaar.
    Als je van Indian motoren houdt, dan moet je hier echt langs. Een geweldig museum met bij elke motor een prachtig verhaal van de eigenaar. See more..
    
39. 3.5 Stadhuis Workum (3 reviews)
    - Beautiful Building
    Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Civic Centres
    
    
    Actually it is a beautiful building to see without all those parasols from the cafes around the "Merk"square. It was not open but nice for some pictures. See more..
    
40. 3.5 Bonifatiusbron (3 reviews)
    - De historie van Dokkum
    Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Interessante locatie en zeker een van de belangrijkste locaties voor degene die meer te weten wil komen over de geschiedenis van Dokkum. See more..
    
41. 3.0 Hotze Schuil (3 reviews)
    - A Pisspole, too
    Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Kaatsen is a popular ball sport in Friesland and it's one of the folk sports. Hotze Schuil was the best "Kaatser" ever. This is the schulpture of him. The schulpture is also a piss pole for dogs See more..
    
42. 3.5 Sint-Johanneskerk (2 reviews)
    - A Brick Church from 12th Century
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Sint-Johanneskerk was originally dedicated to John the Evangelist. The church was built in different periode of time. The tower and the east part of the church was from 12th century, the choir was from the 13th century, the windows were from 16th century and it's a brick church. The church is a national monument. The graveyard is also a Commonwealth War Grave See more..
    
43. 3.5 Hervormde Kerk (2 reviews)
    - Sint Antoniuskerk
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Sint Antonius Church was built in 1250 as a catholic church but after the reformation in 1580 it was changed into a Dutch Reformed church. The church was built in Romanesque style. Something special of this church is the wind vane of the tower is in the form of fishing boat covered with gold leaf. See more..
    
44. 3.0 Janum (2 reviews)
    - Romantisch middeleeuws kerkje
    Tuesday: Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Jannum is een piepklein dorpje, bestaande uit een paar boerderijen, een paar huizen én een middeleeuws kerkje, dat na de restauratie een kerkmuseum is geworden. In het kerkje worden bijzondere vondsten getoond, zoals zandstenen grafkisten. Deze zijn ook afkomstig uit andere kerken in Fryslân. Er heerst een bijzondere sfeer in het kerkje, die versterkt wordt door de gregoriaanse gezangen, die digitaal worden afgespeeld. Rondom het kerkje ligt een aantal oude, gerenoveerde huisjes, die gehuurd kunnen worden als vakantiehuisje. See more..
    
45. 3.0 Op Paed, (2 reviews)
    - Mooie sloep, relaxte dag
    Gear Rentals • Boat Rentals
    
    
    Sloep gehuurd voor een middag. Was erg goed verzorgd en een super leuke ervaring. We kregen een plattegrond mee waarop 2 routes uitgelegd werden die goed binnen tijd gevaren konden worden. Wij kozen voor de route langs Stavoren.
    Heerlijk genoten op meren en hele rustige sloten. Top! See more..
    
46. 3.5 J.L. Hooglandgemaal (2 reviews)
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings
    
    
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47. 3.5 Grutte Tsjerke (2 reviews)
    - This is an attractive church in a lovely location.
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    The Grutte Tsjerke is a lovely church situated on the canal side in the middle of Sloten. It has a beautifully welcoming interior, with a stunning blue ceiling above the bright white walls; and some of the woodwork re the pews, choir stalls, pulpit etc is also very attractive. See more..
    
48. 3.5 11Fountains - De Oortwolk (2 reviews)
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Fountains
    
    
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49. 3.5 Bosbergtoren (2 reviews)
    - Uitkijktoren
    Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers • Scenic Walking Areas
    
    
    Mooi gesitueerde toren, opgetrokken in geroest staal wat het geheel een heel robuuste uitstraling geeft. Voor 2 euro kun je de 30 meter hoge toren beklimmen en genieten van het uitzicht. Er is ook een lift aanwezig en er zijn op verschillende niveaus plateaus gemaakt om uit te kijken over de omgeving. Leuk om te bezoeken tijdens een wandeling. See more..
    
50. 3.5 Grote Kerk (2 reviews)
    - Nice Shape Building
    Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    We stopped in Dokkum for a while on the way home from Groningen. We saw this church and it has a different shape of church building. The staircase facade is beautiful to see. It was closed so we took some pictures and left. See more..