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The Top 20 Attractions in Friesland

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Friesland. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Friesland is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored …

Last updated: September 23, 2025

Lemmer Town Center and Canals

A nice place with lots of shopping opportunities and many canals. The drawbridge is constantly in motion.

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Hindeloopen Historic Town Center

Hindeloopen is a small town on the IJsselmeer. In one of these Frisian Eleven Cities you will find many bridges and decorated houses.

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Waterpoort Sneek

The water gate used to serve to defend the historic Frisian city of Sneek (or Snits). In the Fries Scheepvaart Museum you can learn about the history of this lock.

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Harlingen Marina

A beautiful place that you should definitely discover as a break from your cycling tour. Park your bike and explore the picturesque alleys on foot!

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Very well maintained, cute little town with typical Frisian charm - so idyllic that it is almost unbelievable. Especially nice: walk along the canal, admire the brick houses with their gables and watch the boats sail by.

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Stavoren Harbor

Very nice fishing village with many small cafes

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Dokkum Historic Canals and Old Town

Dokkum is the northernmost city in the Netherlands and was founded in 754 when the missionary Boniface was murdered there. Since then, the place is considered a place of pilgrimage …

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Cycle Path Through the Dunes of Ameland

It's blooming beautifully here, a cyclist's paradise 🚲!

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Deichwacht Statues

See who's coming tomorrow 😉

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Havensluis Workum

Nice to watch the boats entering the lock

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The Top 20 Attractions in Friesland

Lemmer Town Center and Canals

Hindeloopen Historic Town Center

Waterpoort Sneek

Harlingen Marina

Sloten Historic Town Center

Stavoren Harbor

Dokkum Historic Canals and Old Town

Cycle Path Through the Dunes of Ameland

Deichwacht Statues

Havensluis Workum

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