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The Top 20 Lakes in Friesland

Looking to visit the best lakes in Friesland? 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 Friesland’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 15, 2025

Zwanewater Dunes

Gorgeous dune landscape!

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Lauwersmeer Dike and Harbor

Let's hope the wind is blowing in the right direction ;-)

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Boardwalk at De Wite Mar

The most beautiful natural ice rink in the Netherlands

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It Gemaaltje (Oosterzee Pump House)

Nice place to rest at an old lock house with picnic table.

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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 …

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Mirnser Klif

This cliff was formed by ice from the ice age, which was pushed up, so to speak. A cliff like this is unique in the flat Dutch landscape! Take a …

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Lake at Griltjeplak

Definitely worth it 😀 relaxed driving

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Doodemanskisten Pond

There is no certainty about the name of this beautiful lake. There are different stories about it. One of the stories that can explain the name says that 'doodemans' (short, …

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De Alde Feanen National Park

De Alde Feanen National Park is a national park in the Dutch province of Friesland. The Alde Feanen form a diverse wetland with lakes, fens, quaking meadows, swamp forests, and peatlands.

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View of the Wadden Sea and Schiermonnikoog Ferry

This grandstand offers a unique view of the Wadden Sea World Heritage site. It's also a great spot for a picnic.

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The Top 20 Lakes in Friesland

Zwanewater Dunes

Lauwersmeer Dike and Harbor

Boardwalk at De Wite Mar

It Gemaaltje (Oosterzee Pump House)

Lauwersmeer National Park

Mirnser Klif

Lake at Griltjeplak

Doodemanskisten Pond

De Alde Feanen National Park

View of the Wadden Sea and Schiermonnikoog Ferry

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