The Top 20 Lakes around Westerkwartier
Looking to visit the best lakes around Westerkwartier? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Westerkwartier’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 18, 2025
Observation Tower Lauwersmeer National Park
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Beautiful cycling route along the Lauwersmeer, from the lookout tower you have a beautiful view.
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Lauwersmeer National Park
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In earlier times, fresh and salt water flowed together in the Lauwerszee. Fear of flooding led to the construction of a dam in 1969. A beautiful new landscape emerged on …
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Mill de Helper
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The Helper Mill is named after the Helpman polder that he drained from 1863. In the 1960s the mill was out of use and fell into disrepair. In 1971 it …
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Boardwalk at De Wite Mar
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The most beautiful natural ice rink in the Netherlands
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Lauwersmeer National Park
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The Lauwerszee, an inlet named after the river Lauwers, used to be open to the Wadden Sea. After the storm surge of 1953, fears of flooding led to plans …
The Lauwerszee, an inlet named after the river Lauwers, used to be open to the Wadden Sea. After the storm surge of 1953, fears of flooding led to plans …
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