Water sports village of Oudega
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Oudega
Aldegea
Oudega (or Aldegea as we say in Friesland) is situated directly on the shores of the Oudegaaster Brekken, making it ideal for water lovers. Why not rent a boat in Oudega (municipality of Súdwest Fryslân) and discover the 'silent' sailing routes, watched by curious cows on the waterside. Hikers will really love the route through the Pinepolder: a meadow bird area around the village, where you can spot the 'small three' in spring: the godwit, the lapwing and the redshank. There's also plenty to discover in the village itself. Historic houses on the canal side for example, cute white bridges, a fun harbour and the picturesque small church of Sandfirden.
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Camping Ykema
Camping YkemaThe campsite is located on the water in the beautiful lake area of Southwest Friesland and has many facilities. In addition to the possibility to rese...
Sandfirden -
Under de Wol - Woning 12
Under de Wol - Woning 12Luxurious and spacious holiday home in a farmhouse with 2 bedrooms
Oudega -
All Joor's vakantieappartement
All Joor's vakantieappartementApartment above purebred cat cafe
Oudega -
Camping Ykema - Royale glamping tent
Camping Ykema - Royale glamping tentLuxury camping on a farm campsite right on the Frisian lakes
Sandfirden -
Under de Wol - Boerderij appartement Ien
Under de Wol - Boerderij appartement IenSunny nature house with a view over the green meadows with sheep and birds.
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Under de Wol
Under de WolThe apartments are located in a converted farmhouse. Each apartment has its own entrance and terrace, from where you have a view of green meadows with...
Oudega -
Vakantiewoning Oan 'e Brek
Vakantiewoning Oan 'e BrekSpacious, detached house on the water with its own berth
Oudega -
Groepsaccommodatie Us Hiem
Groepsaccommodatie Us HiemGroup accommodation in Frisian stelp farm on the Oudegaaster Breken
Oudega -
Camping Ykema - Vrijstaande blokhut
Camping Ykema - Vrijstaande blokhutLog cabin on a quiet farm campsite on the water of the Frisian lakes
Sandfirden -
Under de Wol - Boerderij appartement Twa
Under de Wol - Boerderij appartement TwaTastefully furnished studio with its own kitchen, bathroom and terrace
Oudega -
Camping Ykema - Groepsaccommodatie Camping Ykema
Camping Ykema - Groepsaccommodatie Camping YkemaThe group accommodation consists of a day room with a kitchen. It is fully equipped for a maximum of forty people, but staying in the group accommodation with fewer guests is of course also possible. There is a sleeping area in the old farmhouse. This con
Sandfirden -
Under de Wol - Boerderij appartement Trije
Under de Wol - Boerderij appartement TrijeSpacious holiday home with a green view. Surprisingly furnished, complete with work area.
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Under de Wol - Boerderij appartement Fjouwer
Under de Wol - Boerderij appartement FjouwerLight and spacious attic room, in the former hayloft of the farm
Oudega
Accommodation, food, drinks, sightseeing and activities in Oudega
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Camping Ykema
Camping YkemaThe campsite is located on the water in the beautiful lake area of Southwest Friesland and has many facilities. In addition to the possibility to rese...
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Pollepleats
PollepleatsDe Pollepleats is an exclusive meeting and party location, beautifully situated on the water, in the middle of the Frisian lake area. Here you can enjoy an unforgettable family weekend, birthday party, or wedding in absolute privacy!
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Boerderijcamping het Klokhuis
Boerderijcamping het KlokhuisTe midden van het Friese merengebied vindt u onze kleine gezinscamping. Onze camping is gelegen aan het einde van een doodlopende weg, direct aan het water, de Idzegaaster poel. Van de Friese meren campings, is onze camping gelegen aan rustig zeil-...
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Poem 'Graf te Blauwhuis'
Poem 'Graf te Blauwhuis'Poem 'Graf te Blauwhuis'
The small village of Abbega and the neighbouring hamlet of Abbegaasterketting hid dozens of people in hiding during the war. In February 1945, a raid shocked the small community. Resistance fighter Gerrit Rijpma, 18, was fatally hit in the process. The famous Dutch writer Gerard Reve, who lived next door to a sister of Gerrit Rijpma in nearby Greonterp from 1953 to 1971, was deeply moved by the story of his neighbour's youngest brother. As a tribute to Gerrit, he wrote the poem 'Graf te Blauwhuis'.
According to witnesses, as many people in hiding lived in Abbega and the neighbouring hamlet of Abbegaasterketting as civilians.
Among them were Jewish people in hiding, people who had participated in railway strikes, deserters and young men from the surrounding area who wanted to avoid forced labour. Weapons for the resistance were also hidden there.
Abbegaasterketting was located next to the Bolswardervaart canal, and the absence of paved roads made access difficult. In addition, the inhabitants had implemented an ingenious alarm system: by means of an electric bell, people warned each other when something was wrong, and two people in hiding were on guard every night.
On 8 February 1945, at around half past eleven in the morning, the alarm bell sounded in the Rijpma family home. At that time, the brothers Yp and Gerrit were working in the barn.
When they went outside, they saw a lot of people running away in panic. This is why the brothers decided to sail down the Bolswardervaart, which divides the hamlet in two pieces, in a rowing boat. They hoped that they could get themselves to safety a little bit further on in a bend of the canal, behind the net. On their way there, they picked up their neighbour Minze van der Veen and a person in hiding, who were standing on the other side of the canal. Meanwhile, the German soldiers, aided by members of the Landwacht, a Dutch semi-military organisation, had set off in pursuit and opened fire on the fleeing people. Minze van der Veen was hit in his right elbow. Gerrit was hit three times: one bullet went straight through his body, another lodged in his back, and the third bullet went through his cheeks and teeth. Because the occupiers refused to help, Yp had to carry his dying brother to the boat and take him to a farmhouse nearby all by himself. The help from a woman living in the neighbourhood, who was a nurse, came too late. In great haste, curate Stolwijk of Blauwhuis was sent for, who administered the last rites to Gerrit. He died shortly afterwards. He was buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Blauwhuis.
The famous Dutch writer Gerard Reve, who lived in nearby Greonterp next to a sister of Gerrit Rijpma from 1953 to 1971, was deeply touched by the story of his neighbour's youngest brother. As a homage to Gerrit, he wrote the poem 'Grave in Blauwhuis':
GRAVE IN BLAUWHUIS (for neighbour H., in G.) He ran away, but did not escape, and was hit, and died, eighteen years old. A militant inscription cries out loud, but a sad and silent face looks out from the brown enamelled portrait. Still a child. Goodbye dear boy. You, who are King, of this and that, of whatever, yes, You, answer me, You know why, I don't. That Kingdom of Yours, remember, will it ever be?
In 1983, the mortal remains of Gerrit were transferred from the cemetery of Blauwhuis to Loenen National War Cemetery.
The small village of Abbega and the neighbouring hamlet of Abbegaasterketting hid dozens of people in hiding during the war. In February 1945, a raid shocked the small community. Resistance fighter Gerrit Rijpma, 18, was fatally hit in the process.
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Camping de Bearshoeke
Camping de BearshoekeThe detached comfortable cottage is beautifully situated on a pleasant campsite with lots of privacy and many hours of sunshine. It is made of wood and comfortably furnished.
Oudega SWF -
Under de Wol - Woning 12
Under de Wol - Woning 12Luxurious and spacious holiday home in a farmhouse with 2 bedrooms
Oudega -
All Joor's vakantieappartement
All Joor's vakantieappartementApartment above purebred cat cafe
Oudega -
Blauhúster Poelen Nature Reserve
Blauhúster Poelen Nature ReserveThe Blauhúster Poelen (in Frisian Blauhúster Puollen) nature reserve encompasses three small reservoirs - It Fliet, Reidmar and Sipkemar - and the former natural drainage area of Tsjesskar.
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Camping Ykema - Royale glamping tent
Camping Ykema - Royale glamping tentLuxury camping on a farm campsite right on the Frisian lakes
Sandfirden -
Greonterp Bell Tower
Greonterp Bell TowerThe Greonterp bell tower was built in 1822. It consists of a square stone substructure, a pyramidal wooden superstructure, a bell chamber with baffled openings and a spire. There are similar bell towers in Hinnaard and Hartwerd.
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Aldegeaster Brekken
Aldegeaster BrekkenThe water of the Aldegeaster Brekken is located close to the village of Oudega SWF.
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Information point Oudega
Information point OudegaIn the reception of camping de Bearshoeke you will find an information point with all the tourist information of Oudega and the surrounding area.
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Under de Wol - Boerderij appartement Ien
Under de Wol - Boerderij appartement IenSunny nature house with a view over the green meadows with sheep and birds.
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Bekema's pôle (FL44)
Bekema's pôle (FL44)Marrekrite mooring spot Beekhúspolle - better known as Bekema's pôle - is an uninhabited islet in the middle of the Oudegaaster Brekken.
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Under de Wol
Under de WolThe apartments are located in a converted farmhouse. Each apartment has its own entrance and terrace, from where you have a view of green meadows with...
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All Joor's Raskattencafé
All Joor's RaskattencaféIn Oudega SWF wonen in ons horecabedrijf prachtige raskatten. Zo zie je hier de Maine Coon, Heilige Birmaan, Sphynx, RagaMuffin en de Burmees. Kom gezellig de katten aaien, ontspannen en genieten van een ontbijt, biologische lunch of borrel.
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Idzega Bell Tower
Idzega Bell TowerThe distinctive bell tower in the village of Idzega has a red ironwood frame and a saddle roof. It was built in place of the church when the church was demolished.
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Former Súvel Factory Oudega SWF
Former Súvel Factory Oudega SWFThere used to be a dairy factory by the waters of the Oudegaaster Brekken, on the outskirts of the village of Oudega SWF. The factory was demolished long ago, and a bungalow park was built in its place.
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Sandfirden
SandfirdenSandfirden, a charming village on the Frisian lakes, a place for peace and nature.
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Wellness Pollepleats
Wellness PollepleatsDe Pollepleats is an exclusive meeting and party location, beautifully situated on the water, in the middle of the Frisian lake area and has a - luxury wellness with lakeside panoramic sauna.
Westhem
Doris Mooltsje
Along the cycle path from Oudega to Workum, you'll come across the largest and oldest windmill of its type in Friesland, named Doris Mooltsje. Located on the Oudegaaster Brekken, this windmill is suitable for draining the local land, and the miller will be pleased to tell you all about it. So take a break from cycling, and visit the windmill to see it in action.
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