Esther’s Reisgids
My favorite nature reserves.
This is a centuries old, beautiful park with rich historic value. A great place to go for a walk and enjoy stunning scenic views.
39 locals recommend
Rijsterbos
This is a centuries old, beautiful park with rich historic value. A great place to go for a walk and enjoy stunning scenic views.
A stunning forest to wander through, with old estates, parks and manors.
14 locals recommend
Oranjewoud
A stunning forest to wander through, with old estates, parks and manors.
Get introduced to a great variety of trees during a walk through this beautiful forest.
18 locals recommend
Beetsterzwaag
Get introduced to a great variety of trees during a walk through this beautiful forest.
Food scene
One of my favorite places to eat nearby, in Joure. Great food & service.
https://www.dejongensvanjoure.nl
7 locals recommend
De Jongens van Joure
13 De MerkOne of my favorite places to eat nearby, in Joure. Great food & service.
https://www.dejongensvanjoure.nl
Fine dining in a super cosy atmosphere in Heerenveen.
https://postkantoorheerenveen.nl/
Grand-Bistro Hét Postkantoor
81 GemeentepleinFine dining in a super cosy atmosphere in Heerenveen.
https://postkantoorheerenveen.nl/
Hands down, you will not regret a visit to this restaurant! Great ambiance, amazing food.
http://www.dejoustertoer.nl/
13 locals recommend
De Jouster Toer
54 MidstraatHands down, you will not regret a visit to this restaurant! Great ambiance, amazing food.
http://www.dejoustertoer.nl/
Sightseeing
Leeuwarden
Check this out:
https://youtu.be/MopyNtbQ7Qg
Lemmer
https://www.hartvanlemmer.nl/
Stavoren
https://www.waterlandvanfriesland.nl/nl/stavoren
Traveler advice
Traveling with kids
Things to do for your kiddos in the area.
https://www.waterlandvanfriesland.nl/nl/inspiratie/tips-voor-kids
Customs and culture
The 11 cities of the famous Dutch ice skating tour.
https://www.waterlandvanfriesland.nl/nl/uitgelicht/elfsteden-en-dorpen
Don't miss
Fun canal tours in Sneek, all summer long.
Check out this website to make your reservation. https://www.waterlandvanfriesland.nl/nl/uitagenda/3142539988/grachtenrondvaart-sneek-1
Don't miss
Sail along this traditional sail ship, a Friesian skûtsje.
A fun 2 1/2 hour long sailing experience, which you can combine with a bike ride. Your bicycles can come along! https://skutsjeverhuurhaghe.nl/beurtveer-heeg-balk/
Don't miss
Traditional Friesian pole vault competitions.
Check out these old Friesian games, called “fierljeppen”, for a fun time out. https://www.waterlandvanfriesland.nl/nl/uitagenda/3628368784/fierljeppen-1e-klasse-wedstrijd
Don't miss
Discover Friesland!
https://youtu.be/MopyNtbQ7Qg