Cornwerd is a beautiful idyllic small Frisian village with only 80 inhabitants. Here in Cornwerd, but actually all over Friesland, everyone always says "hi" to each other. Whether you know each other or not. So don't be surprised if everyone suddenly greets you. You can also say hi when you leave Friesland.

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Katja von Döhren-Polenz

August 10, 2023

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The village was first mentioned in the 9th century as Quirnifurt, meaning "terp with windmill". Cornwerd used to be more important than neighboring Makkum because it was on the only …

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Karl-Heinz Mazoschek

July 24, 2021

Cycling

Big church with a very nice organ for such a small place. Must see…

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1. Bolsward – Wommels – Kornwerderzand Art Route

57.9km

03:25

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2. Historic Center of Makkum – North Sea Dike Zurich loop from Zurich

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01:46

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3. Makkum Lock – North Sea Dike Zurich loop from Piaam

29.4km

01:40

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Elevation 40 m

Weather

Tuesday 3 March

13°C

1°C

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Location: Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands

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Cornwerd Village

1. Bolsward – Wommels – Kornwerderzand Art Route

2. Historic Center of Makkum – North Sea Dike Zurich loop from Zurich

3. Makkum Lock – North Sea Dike Zurich loop from Piaam

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