6 maart 2019

Week – Grote Frieslandroute

Practical information:

Length of boating route: ± 210 kilometer
Number of sailing hours: Approximately 30 hours (based on 7 km per hour)
Number of sailing days: 2 days (based on 4,5 sailing hours per day)
Lowest clearance height: Not applicable

Suitable for:

RiverCruise 31 Cabrio | Discovery 1, 2, 6 & 7
RiverCruise 35 | Challenger One
Oostvaarder Kotter 9.50 OK | Passant
Oostvaarder Kotter 10.90 OK | Jurre

You will visit:

Sloten

The smallest of our eleven cities, Sleat. A cozy village by the water. The city center boasts beautiful old residential houses and fortifications. The town has a rich maritime history, which is on display at the local museum.

De Alde Feanen

The Alde Feanen is a beautiful nature reserve in Friesland, the Netherlands, known for its vast lakes, reed beds, and diverse flora and fauna. It’s a paradise for nature enthusiasts and offers numerous opportunities for hiking, boat trips, and birdwatching.

Dokkum

The northernmost city in the Netherlands has a rich history. It’s a down-to-earth yet trendy town where you can enjoy shopping and lounging after a short walk. With the Wadden Sea and the Lauwersmeer area as its natural backyard, Dokkum is definitely worth a visit.

Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden is known for its historic city center with over six hundred monuments, including the famous leaning tower, the Oldehove. In the heart of Leeuwarden, you’ll find the Fries Museum, the cultural hotspot of the North.

Grou

Grou is a centrally located village in Friesland. The village has a unique position right on the Pikmeer, and its center is situated on the shores of this lake. Grou is a cozy and charming village with many shops and restaurants in its authentic town center.

You will also visit:

  • Workum
  • Bolsward
  • IJlst
  • Sneek
  • Bergum
  • Woudsend
  • Akkrum