By the waters of the Frisian lakes

Put on your skates and hop on the rink of Thialf. On the track where top-class athletes broke records, you can skate a round for yourself! This includes the famous 400-meter track, a 333-meter track and the scribble track for the very little ones. Afterwards, hot chocolate is waiting for you to warm you back up.

Sub-tropical waterpark Swimfun always offers entertainment. Feeling adventurous? Then swish down the slide with a beautiful starry sky or down the 50-meter-long Magic Oval. The crazy river takes you through the jungle and dark caves. Afterwards, you can fully unwind on the terrace or in the wellness facilities, such as the Turkish herbal and steam baths and the infrared sauna.

The town of Joure has for centuries been renowned as a centre of artisan trades, a history that is clearly reflected in Museum Joure. The museum is located on a historical industrial site and comprises 10 heritage buildings. Here you can learn everything there is to know about the various traditional trades. You can simply stroll through it all at your leisure, or get your hands dirty and experience it first hand. You can visit the very first Douwe Egbert's coffee production shop for example. And you can end your day with a (free) cup of coffee in the museum coffee restaurant.

Belvédère Museum is located at the edge of the historical forested landscape park Oranjewoud. The museum is the home of Frisian and North-Netherlands artists and strives to display their work in relation to the work of kindred spirits from the Netherlands and abroad. The museum has two large exposition halls and a central museum cafe that offers a view of the Oranjewoud Estate, the former country house of the Dutch royal family.

Woudagemaal is not just any pumping station... No, it's the largest working steam pumping station in the world! So it's hardly any surprise that it's listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site. This impressive piece of technology has been playing a crucial role in Friesland for more than a century. And in extreme weather conditions, the entire machine is still being started to lower the water level. A visit to the Woudagemaal allows you to enjoy special architecture, technology and a watery environment. The ultimate ingredients for a unique day out!

In the Kameleon village, you can experience the stories of Hielke and Sietse, the skippers of the Kameleon, all year round. Come aboard and sail along in the Kameleon, survive on the adventure island and wander through the streets of Lenten. A day filled with fun for young and old!

The Jopie Huisman Museum is dedicated to the life and work of the Frisian master painter. Jopie was known for his realistic works and his love for nature. Visiting this museum will be extra special with the free audio-tour during which you can still hear Jopie, who passed away in 2000, tell about his works himself.

The Frisian Museum tells the story of Friesland. What is typically Frisian and what isn’t? Allow yourself to be surprised and discover that this beautiful province is much more than the ‘Elfstedentocht’ (skating journey past 11 towns), ‘Fierljeppen’ (pole vaulting across a ditch) and green meadows.

In Nature museum Fryslân, you will find four floors filled with information, special animals and plants, assignments, games and other surprises waiting to be discovered. And everything is focused on the nature of Fryslân. On a day out with small children? Then be sure to visit the attic, which is home to Dragon Li-Ming.

In the centre of Leeuwarden, you can find the beautiful city palace Princessehof. This ceramics museum offers you collections of Delftware and imperial porcelain from China to spectacular work by artists such as Picasso. And did you know that the world-famous M. C. Escher was born in this same exceptional palace?

Do you feel like exploring the surroundings of Langelille while cycling? Via Fietsnetwerk.nl you can easily compile a cycling route that suits your personal preferences. The special Cycling Network App gives you great tips for on the road: perfect departure moments, beautiful sights and cozy restaurants. At the end of the day you will return to your holiday home after a wonderful bike ride!