Netherlands
Friesland
Noardeast-Fryslân
Northern turning point of the Elfstedentocht in Dokkum
Netherlands
Friesland
Noardeast-Fryslân
Northern turning point of the Elfstedentocht in Dokkum
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Location: Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands
The turning point of the Eleven Cities Tour is in Dokkum, the northernmost city in Friesland. After completing their mark on the waters of the Zijl River, the skaters return from here to Leeuwarden, the start and finish location.
July 15, 2025
The turning point in Dokkum is one of the most striking points of the Elfstedentocht.
February 5, 2022
In addition to the historical Elfstedentocht (eleven towns tour, an ice skating event that takes place when the weather conditions permit), there is also the historical Fiestelfstedentocht (eleven towns bike tour, a bike spectacle on Whit Monday, where many bike enthusiasts complete a bike marathon over 200km in length).
May 25, 2022
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