The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Friesland Province, The Netherlands

June 27, 2021 Terina Blouin

Discover the best top things to do in Friesland Province, The Netherlands including Stelling 12H, UNESCO World Heritafe Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal, Port of Harlingen, Jopie Huisman Museum, Historische binnenstad Leeuwarden, Lemmer Kanaal, Rijksmonument Waterpoort Sneek uit 1613, Bunkers Terschelling, Sint Janskerk Hoorn Terschelling, Vuurtoren Brandaris.
Restaurants in Friesland Province

1. Stelling 12H

Vlieland The Netherlands +31 562 451 700
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Stelling 12H

2. UNESCO World Heritafe Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal

Gemaalweg 1a, 8531 PS Lemmer The Netherlands +31 514 561 814 [email protected] http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/867
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4.5 based on 170 reviews

UNESCO World Heritafe Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal

Ir. D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station The D.F. Woudagemaal in the town of Lemmer is the world's largest steam pumping station still in working condition. The pumping station was opened in 1920 by Queen Wilhelmina for the purpose of pumping excess water from Friesland into the Zuyder Zee, the present-day IJsselmeer. The imposing brick building is austere and functional, in line with the architectural style of the Amsterdam School. In 1966, the electrically driven J.L. Hoogland pumping station in Stavoren took over the task of the steam pumping station in Lemmer. And yet, even today, the historic D.F. Woudagemaal plays a crucial role in extreme conditions. In cases of extremely high water, the old steam pumping station is deployed to drain excess water into the IJsselmeer as quickly as possible. The D.F. Woudagemaal has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1998.

3. Port of Harlingen

Harlingen The Netherlands +31 517 723 333 https://www.portofharlingen.nl/
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4.5 based on 212 reviews

Port of Harlingen

Reviewed By saddpj - Ipswich, United Kingdom

We spent some time in the restaurant/cafe overlooking the harbour on a very damp day and enjoyed watching all the various ships passing by as well as the ferries to and from the Wadden Islands of Terschling and Vlieland. There is an entrance to the canal system not far away so it was quite busy with canal barge traffic as well.

4. Jopie Huisman Museum

Noard 6, 8711 AH Workum The Netherlands +31 515 543 131 [email protected] http://www.jopiehuismanmuseum.nl/
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4.5 based on 154 reviews

Jopie Huisman Museum

Het Jopie Huisman Museum is gewijd aan het werk en de filosofie van de Friese autodidacte schilder Jopie Huisman. Van jongsaf aan tekende en schilderde Jopie zijn eigen wereld; de mensen en de natuur rond Workum, het stadje waar hij geboren was en opgroeide. Vanaf 1974 wordt zijn werk gekenmerkt door de heel eigen, fijne penseelvoering waar hij zo beroemd mee is geworden. De handel in lompen en metalen vormde zijn belangrijkste bron van inspiratie. Hij was gefascineerd door de menselijke achtergrond van de afgedankte spullen die zij meebrachten. De combinatie van zijn techniek en het indringende verhaal achter zijn werk spreekt een groot publiek zeer aan. In 1986 werd een aanzienlijk deel van zijn oeuvre ondergebracht in een eigen museum. Sinds de oprichting hebben al meer dan 2 miljoen mensen het museum bezocht. Jaarlijks heeft het museum een tijdelijke extra tentoonstelling in de geest van Jopie.

Reviewed By paulrachel263 - Kingsdown, United Kingdom

We visited the great museum and enjoyed an hour or so learning about this incredible artist and his life. Would strongly recommend.

5. Historische binnenstad Leeuwarden

Stadscentrum, Leeuwarden The Netherlands +31 35 760 1199 http://www.mooileeuwarden.nl
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4.5 based on 654 reviews

Historische binnenstad Leeuwarden

Reviewed By Jan19471960 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

And we twink in the western part of Holland we have beautiful sceneries? Go to Leeuwarden and enjoy the beautiful city, the friendly people, the nice restaurants and you will have a wonderful time!

6. Lemmer Kanaal

Canal 1, Lemmer The Netherlands
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Lemmer Kanaal

7. Rijksmonument Waterpoort Sneek uit 1613

Waterpoortgracht, 8600 AA Sneek The Netherlands http://www.rijksmonumenten.nl
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4.5 based on 110 reviews

Rijksmonument Waterpoort Sneek uit 1613

8. Bunkers Terschelling

Tigerpad 5, 8881 GB West-Terschelling, Terschelling The Netherlands +31 562 850 732 [email protected] http://www.bunkersterschelling.nl
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4.5 based on 117 reviews

Bunkers Terschelling

Reviewed By sh0bhanar - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Before the forest there were bunkers here during WWII. A 2 hour excursion through history, explaining how the bunkers were constructed, used and what became of them after the war. The area has been painstakingly restored by people who are experts and passionate about the subject. These volunteers and experts are also your guides through the tour, it is a marvelous experience to understand history through their expertise. A poignant reminder of a devastating time in history, the tour and museum are a must visit in this area, enjoyable for both kids and adults!

9. Sint Janskerk Hoorn Terschelling

Dorpstraat 27, 8896 JA, Terschelling The Netherlands +31 562 448 412 http://kerkenopterschelling.nl/welkom-bij-de-hervormde-gemeente-oost-terschelling
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Sint Janskerk Hoorn Terschelling

10. Vuurtoren Brandaris

Brandarisstraat 2, 8881 AW, Terschelling The Netherlands http://terschelling.org/nl/vuurtoren/1038/vuurtoren-brandaris-terschelling.html
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Vuurtoren Brandaris

Reviewed By 177bask - Amstelveen, The Netherlands

Brandaris Lighthouse was build in 1594 after the former 2 towers(build in 1323;financed by the city of Kampen) were destroyed by the sea (1570)and collapsed by construction failure(1592).I enjoyed looking down on the tower and "West Terschelling" village from the dunes at"Kaaps Duin"and "Seinpaal Duin".The lighthouse can no longer be climbed for the view but the view from the high dunes of "Kaaps Duin" was good enough for me. Sint Brandarius was the Medieval name for "West Terschelling " village and the lighthouse now remembers the former historic name of the village.

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