Havenkom de Syl
Heeg
The Syl used to be the harbor basin of Heeg. In the past, it was bustling with activity, filled with ships, boats, and fishermen.
The Syl used to be the harbor basin of Heeg. In the past, it was bustling with activity, filled with ships, boats, and fishermen.
From the center of Heeg, the eel trade took place. In addition to the eel barges and skûtsjes, there were also 'ielbûsen' here. These were slender sailing ships. The eel was collected from all over Friesland to Heeg using these fast ships. The eels were kept in the 'leggers', floating containers with water. They were located in the waterways in Workum, Gaastmeer, and Heeg. In 1879, Heeg was a home port for many skûtsjes, barges, and farm boats. Even now, it is still the home port of the eel barge Korneliske Ykes II, owned by the Palingaak Foundation.
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Leeuwarden (Ljouwert)
Leeuwarden (Ljouwert)Leeuwarden, or Ljouwert as we say in Friesland, is buzzing. From tourists and students to locals. From unforgettable adventures to wandering through cozy little streets.
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Sloten (Sleat)
Sloten (Sleat)Sloten (or Sleat as we say in Friesland) is the smallest Elfsteden town in Friesland. This walled mini-city is also called sipelstêd (Frisian for onion city) thanks to the unique shape of an onion.
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Boerderij Marsicht
Boerderij MarsichtOp de hoek van de Munkedyk en de J.J. Hofstrjitte staat boerderij Marsicht. (Munkedyk nummer 23). Gebouwd in 1875 in opdracht van Wieger Jans Visser. Het gebouw werd gebruik als kantoor en opslag voor proviand voor de bemanning van de palingaken.
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Ielpôle
IelpôleDe Ielpôle was de plek in Workum waar de paling werd opgeslagen. De vaart stond toen nog in open verbinding met de Dolte. De palingaken werden hier geladen en vertrokken naar Londen. De Ielpôle vind je in de bocht van de trekvaart richting de Brewardyk.
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Noard 165
Noard 165Voormalig woonhuis van palinghandelaar Rintje Jans Visser (zoon van Jan Rintjes Visser). Er wordt verteld dat hij vaak met zijn kijker op het dak van zijn huis aan de Noard 165 stond om naar de terugkerende palingaken te kijken die op de Zuiderzee voeren.
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Woudsend (Wâldsein)
Woudsend (Wâldsein)Woudsend is a village nestled between Lake Heegermeer and Lake Slotermeer.
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Wijde sloot Gaastmeer
Wijde sloot GaastmeerThe Wijde Sloot in Gaastmeer was formerly used for storing live eels before shipping them to London. The harbor is now called Pieldyk.
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Grou
GrouGrou is a touristy yet characteristic watersports village in the heart of Friesland with a lively center.
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Langweer
LangweerLangweer is a true watersports destination. From this centrally located village in the Frisian lake area, you can sail in all directions.
Langweer
In the neighbourhood
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Langweer - Woudsend - Heeg | Sailing route
Langweer - Woudsend - Heeg | Sailing route(25.6 km)Langweer -
Fietsroute langs de historie van de palinghandel
Fietsroute langs de historie van de palinghandel(35.0 km)Heeg -
Volg de kerktorens van Súdwest Fryslân (lang)
Volg de kerktorens van Súdwest Fryslân (lang)(60.8 km)Makkum