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Eleven Cities City Workum

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Workum

Whoever says Workum, says water. With the IJsselmeer on one side and the Frisian lakes on the other, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy that water. Sailing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, canoeing, fishing, bobbing, or just swimming, it's all possible. The IJsselmeer coast is especially popular among kitesurfers and windsurfers because of the shallow water. Take lessons at one of the kite schools and skim away on your own board. Not old enough for this spectacular game with wind and water? Don't worry: the beach is also extremely suitable for smaller kids that can play safely on a closed-off part.

Don't feel like sailing, walking, or cycling? The tourist train quickly takes you from the campsite to the city. There is also plenty to do in Workum itself. Enjoy browsing – the Frisians call it 'sneupen' – in the many surprising shops, galleries and museums, for example. Or get ice cream or take a seat on terrace.

And if the weather is bad, you can swim in the De Rolpeal swimming pool. So you don't have to miss a day of water sports. Or you can take the train to take a look at other Frisian cities such as Hindeloopen, Stavoren, IJlst, Sneek, or Leeuwarden. Don't forget to look outside on the way, because you will ride through Friesland, which is filled with beautiful lakes, cows in the meadow, and farmers at work. Also fun: traveling by train to Hindeloopen or Stavoren and then walking across the IJsselmeerdijk back to Workum. You share the dike with the sheep that graze there, so watch out for the droppings. Fierljeppen or pole vaulting is also typical Frisian. This spectacular sport can be admired in nearby It Heidenskip, also known as 'the fierljep village'.

In short: there is plenty to do for young and old in and around Workum!

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Events

The best events and day trips? You will find them in Waterland van Friesland! The nicely filled calendar is full of them. From the best festivals, nicest markets, along the most beautiful exhibitions to the best outings for children; there is plenty to do. View the event calendar on the VVV Waterland van Friesland website.

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Cycling, hiking, and sailing routes

Can't get enough of hiking, but don't want to keep walking the same route? Do you want to rack up some kilometers with your bicycle? Rowing until you can't take it anymore? Running out of battery in your electric sloop while charging your own battery? We are all outdoorsy people and they belong in nature. Forget the gym and come here to take your sporty selfies. In the woods, on the water, across the dike, along the Eleven Cities, we got you. View routes on the website of VVV Waterland van Friesland.

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Water sports

The ultimate nature experience, the wind through your hair, the sun on your skin. Endless expanses of water or intimate ditches and canals. Waterland van Friesland is the perfect water sports paradise! Just a day of sailing with friends or a longer water sports holiday. Did you know that there are more than 350 free moorings in Southwest Friesland? More than 50 can be found in the middle of the Frisian waters. If you moor at such a yellow-blue MarBoei, then you will have that place all to yourself for a while. Have a look at where you can go for your water sports experience here.

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Tips for kids

There is plenty to do for families with children in Waterland van Friesland. Sun, sand, forest, and water provide sufficient variety. Going into nature in rainy weather with your boots on or building a sturdy hut in the summer sun; everything is possible. Or how about a week's sailing camp in Waterland van Friesland. Get your sailing diploma and make friends for life. View all tips for kids on the VVV Waterland van Friesland website.

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Culture and museums

It is no wonder that Fryslân and Waterland van Friesland are rich in cultural heritage. It is not without reason that Leeuwarden was Fryslân European Capital of Culture. And you will find that everywhere. From a small and intimate regional museum to a large and UNESCO world-class museum. Special encounters with the crafts of the past give color to Friesland and to your day and the day of the (grand)children. Take the children with you, because there are exceptionally special routes and activities for them! Take a look at an overview of culture and museums here.

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Great food and drinks

Whether you like sweet, savory, or something else, there is always a Frisian delicacy that you can enjoy. Ask the baker for a delicacy such as an orange cookie, dúmkes, or sûkerbôle. Or try Frisian nail and sheep cheese from a local farmer or cheese farm Nylander in Workum. Sometimes you will even find milk tapping machines on farms to tap your own glass of milk. Would you rather tap a Frisian beer? In that case, the brewery in Bolsward is something for you. Many restaurants here have such a delicious regional dish or drink on their menu. It will be hard to choose what to have on the website of Waterland van Friesland.