Butter village of Balk
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Balk
The little river of Luts, famous for the Elfstedentocht, flows through the centre of Balk. This makes Balk a lively water sports location, with its fun waterside cafés, shops and passing boats. In the 18th century, this village was known for its butter trade throughout the Zuidwesthoek, an area in the south-western part of Friesland. The historic village centre, with monumental buildings close to Slotermeer lake, has been designated a protected heritage village.
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Trettjin
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TrettjinDirect boekbaar
Luxurious holiday villa on the water with its own jetty
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Boerderij lodge Buren
Boerderij lodge BurenDirect boekbaar
Rural apartment on the edge of the forest
Ruigahuizen -
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Tsien
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TsienDirect boekbaar
Comfortable holiday villa with terrace on the water
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Sân
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla SânDirect boekbaar
Detached villa with lovely terrace on the water
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Seis
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla SeisDirect boekbaar
Holiday villa with extra large living room and kitchen island
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Boppe - Zusje van Boppe
Boppe - Zusje van BoppeDirect boekbaar
Atmospheric water lodge in bohemian style
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Fiif
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla FiifDirect boekbaar
Lovely water villa with large garden around
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de Fluessen - Vakantiehuis Landzicht
de Fluessen - Vakantiehuis LandzichtDirect boekbaar
Spacious and comfortable holiday home with a view over the countryside
Elahuizen -
't Bûterhûs
't BûterhûsDirect boekbaar
At this location you will find three beautiful apartments, Zon, Water and Bos. The three apartments are all located in a beautiful historic building w...
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Appartement Groene Parel
Appartement Groene ParelDirect boekbaar
Luxury with a view over the countryside towards the Gaasterland forests
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Vakantiehuis Bosk en Wetter
Vakantiehuis Bosk en WetterDirect boekbaar
Spacious Frisian farmhouse near the woods and the water
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Tolve
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TolveDirect boekbaar
Spacious, comfortable holiday villa suitable for the whole family
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Boppe - Waterhuis Boppe
Boppe - Waterhuis BoppeDirect boekbaar
Uniquely located, attractive house with roof terrace and a view of the Fluessen
Elahuizen -
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Ien
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla IenDirect boekbaar
Beautiful villa located right on the water
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Fiiftjin
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla FiiftjinDirect boekbaar
Luxury villa on the water with private jetty and outdoor shower
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Twa
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TwaDirect boekbaar
Detached water villa with private jetty
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REBL Outdoor - Tiny House
REBL Outdoor - Tiny HouseDirect boekbaar
Cozy Tiny House on a small campsite
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REBL Outdoor - Glamping tent
REBL Outdoor - Glamping tentDirect boekbaar
Glamping tent on a small-scale campsite on the Fluessen
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Boppe
BoppeDirect boekbaar
Waterhuis Boppe and the Zusje van Boppe are located in Elahuizen on a small, quiet park De Koggeplaet. With its own marina and boat & sloop re...
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Lutz Watervilla's
Lutz Watervilla'sDirect boekbaar
All water villas at Lutz water villa park are located on the water and next to the villa park is a spacious marina. The villa park is small-scale, wit...
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Tweintich
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TweintichDirect boekbaar
Spacious villa located on the water with a nice garden
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't Bûterhûs - Appartement Zon
't Bûterhûs - Appartement ZonDirect boekbaar
Cozy apartment in original upstairs room
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't Bûterhûs - Appartement Bos
't Bûterhûs - Appartement BosDirect boekbaar
Bedstee apartment with a view of De Luts
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REBL Outdoor
REBL OutdoorDirect boekbaar
The glamping tents are all located on their own field in the park. The tents are placed against a tree edge, so you can benefit from both shade and su...
Elahuizen -
de Fluessen - Loft de Fluessen
de Fluessen - Loft de FluessenDirect boekbaar
Loft on the first floor of a former dairy
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Santjin
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla SantjinDirect boekbaar
Spacious, luxurious holiday villa with a beautiful view over the water
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Fjirtjin
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla FjirtjinDirect boekbaar
Waterfront villa with extra large living room
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de Fluessen - Schippershuis 2023
de Fluessen - Schippershuis 2023Direct boekbaar
Group accommodation with a view over the Fluessen
Elahuizen -
de Fluessen
de FluessenDirect boekbaar
This location is equipped with many conveniences. There is a cozy café with a terrace and a view over the water, you can rent a boat and don't fo...
Elahuizen
“ THE VILLAGE OF BALK PROBABLY LEFT THE MOST LASTING IMPRESSION ON ME. BALK IS VERY MUCH ALIVE! ”
Lynn van Belvilla
Accommodation, food, drinks, sightseeing and activities in Balk
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Audiotour Balk Boterdorp
Audiotour Balk BoterdorpBalk Boterdorp is een audiotour waarin de historische locaties en gebouwen die te maken hebben (gehad) met de boterhandel, de hoofdrol spelen.
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E-bike oplaadpunt - Cafetaria, eethuis en Bed en Breakfast De Balk
E-bike oplaadpunt - Cafetaria, eethuis en Bed en Breakfast De BalkLekker uitrusten en je fiets opladen doe je bij cafetaria, eethuis en Bed en Breakfast De Balk. Een gezellige plek met ruim terras aan het riviertje “De Luts” aan de Elfsteden route.
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Trettjin
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TrettjinDirect boekbaar
Luxurious holiday villa on the water with its own jetty
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Balk (Balk)
Balk (Balk)Balk is een groot dorp met veel voorzieningen in Zuidwest Friesland, het is de hoofdplaats van Gaasterland en is gelegen aan de Elfstedenroute.
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Stichting Toegankelijk varen
Stichting Toegankelijk varenWij verzorgen kleinschalige rondvaarten met een boot die toegankelijk is voor rolstoelen of andere hulpmiddelen. Deze rondvaarten zijn bedoeld om mensen met een beperking ook de kans te geven om zich op deze manier in de natuur te begeven.
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Tsien
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TsienDirect boekbaar
Comfortable holiday villa with terrace on the water
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Sân
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla SânDirect boekbaar
Detached villa with lovely terrace on the water
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Seis
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla SeisDirect boekbaar
Holiday villa with extra large living room and kitchen island
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De Stipe Watersport en Vakantiecentrum
De Stipe Watersport en VakantiecentrumGroepsaccommodaties van 8 tot 132 personen aan de rand van het gezellige dorp Balk, temidden van de Gaasterlandse bossen en de Friese Meren. De ideale plek voor een familieweekend, schoolreis, werkweek... Verhuur van polyvalken, kano's, motorbootjes ...
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Fiif
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla FiifDirect boekbaar
Lovely water villa with large garden around
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't Bûterhûs
't BûterhûsDirect boekbaar
At this location you will find three beautiful apartments, Zon, Water and Bos. The three apartments are all located in a beautiful historic building w...
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VVV locatie Balk
VVV locatie BalkVVV Balk is in het centrum gevestigd bij It Bûterhûs. Hier vind je uitgebreide informatie over de regio, overnachten, evenementen en activiteiten.
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It Bûterhûs
It BûterhûsKoffie- en theeschenkerij met gebak en lunch, als werk- en leerlocatie voor mensen met een verstandelijke beperking. Ook zijn we een (FairTrade) kadowinkel met VVV agentschap. We hebben drie sfeervolle appartementen voor recreatieverhuur!
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Zeilschool De Ulepanne
Zeilschool De UlepanneUlepanne Sailingholidays Sailingcourses for adults, families and children. Boatrental for Valk, Fox 22, Keus 22, sloop and canoes. Rental of grouphouses from 10 up to 155 beds. Catering by our professional cook. Group holidays and family weekends.
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Beurtveer Balk-Heeg
Beurtveer Balk-HeegDirect boekbaar
Beurtveer met een skûtsje van Balk naar Heeg.
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Tolve
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TolveDirect boekbaar
Spacious, comfortable holiday villa suitable for the whole family
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Podium Gorter
Podium GorterPodium Gorter organiseert in de wintermaanden in de doopsgezinde kerk te Balk allerlei activiteiten. Concerten, theatervoorstellingen, lezingen en meer. Artiesten uit Friesland en daarbuiten komen graag naar Balk. Het is kleinschalig en intiem.
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Hotel Café Restaurant Teernstra
Hotel Café Restaurant TeernstraIn Balk, Gaasterland, het groene hart van Friesland, ligt HCR Teernstra. Met zicht op vaarwater de Luts en de Teernstrabrug is dit dé plek waar u comfortabel kunt overnachten. Ons gezellige hotel, café, restaurant ligt aan de 11 stedenroute!
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Ien
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla IenDirect boekbaar
Beautiful villa located right on the water
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Fiiftjin
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla FiiftjinDirect boekbaar
Luxury villa on the water with private jetty and outdoor shower
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Balk Plaque on the outer wall of the Town Hall
Balk Plaque on the outer wall of the Town HallThis memorial plaque was donated to the municipality on May 4, 1953 by members of the former illegality. This contains the names of the five fallen from the municipality of Gaasterland.
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Twa
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TwaDirect boekbaar
Detached water villa with private jetty
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Rijwielverhuur Gaasterland
Rijwielverhuur GaasterlandOntdek Zuidwest Friesland op de fiets. U kunt bij ons terecht voor verkoop, verhuur en reparatie van fietsen. Met een huurfiets van "Rijwiel verhuur Gaasterland" geniet u optimaal van dit prachtige gebied tussen de Friese meren. Indien u wenst, leve...
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Lutz Watervilla's
Lutz Watervilla'sDirect boekbaar
All water villas at Lutz water villa park are located on the water and next to the villa park is a spacious marina. The villa park is small-scale, wit...
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Tweintich
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TweintichDirect boekbaar
Spacious villa located on the water with a nice garden
Balk
THE LUTS
The Luts (sometimes also called the Lits) is an important part of the Elfstedentocht. In summer months however, it's a beautiful sailing area. The river runs from Slotermeer lake to Balk and on to the Holken, which in turn is part of the Heegermeer and Fluessen lakes. When sailing on the Luts, you'll pass not only the city of Sloten but also some amazing countryside. On the last Thursday of August, the traditional Gondelvaart regatta is held in Balk. Around the Luts in the centre, it's party time thanks to the numerous oompah bands.
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Balk tourist information centre
Balk tourist information centreAt the tourist information centre in Balk, you'll always get personal advice from a local. So ask them anything you want to know about all the experiences of Southwest Friesland. At the same time, pick up your free inspirational magazine and the newspaper full of events and stories.
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Village walk along the Luts
Village walk along the LutsOn request, you can enjoy a guided tour. During this interesting village walk along the Luts, you'll hear all about the history of the village of Balk, its beautiful old buildings and its history of butter trade. You could follow it up with a nice cup of coffee/tea and a piece of butter cake in the Bûterhûs (butter house) in Balk. The guided tours start from and can be booked at the Bûterhûs.
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Beurtveer ferry
Beurtveer ferryFrom May through September, the Aleida Hendrika, a converted flat-bottomed skûtsje sailing boat, provides a ferry service between Heeg and Balk. This is your opportunity to become acquainted with skûtsje sailing while enjoying the fantastic surroundings, with an explanation from your skipper. Would you like to lend a hand? It's always welcome!
The event calendar of Balk - Discover what to do in Balk today and tomorrow
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Zeil mee met de beurtveer Balk-Heeg
Zeil mee met de beurtveer Balk-HeegDirect boekbaar
vrijdag 29 september
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Filemon Wesselink & Lammert Kamphuis
Filemon Wesselink & Lammert Kamphuisvrijdag 26 januari 2024
Balk