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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de Fluessen - Loft de Fluessen
de Fluessen - Loft de FluessenLoft on the first floor of a former dairy
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de Fluessen
de FluessenThis 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...
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Twa
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TwaDetached water villa with private jetty
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Acht
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla AchtVilla with a view over the water
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Seis
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla SeisHoliday villa with extra large living room and kitchen island
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Boppe - Waterhuis Boppe
Boppe - Waterhuis BoppeUniquely located, attractive house with roof terrace and a view of the Fluessen
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Tsien
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TsienComfortable holiday villa with terrace on the water
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Tolve
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TolveSpacious, comfortable holiday villa suitable for the whole family
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Alve
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla AlveDetached water villa with private jetty and fireplace
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de Fluessen - Vakantiehuis Landzicht
de Fluessen - Vakantiehuis LandzichtSpacious and comfortable holiday home with a view over the countryside
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Vakantiehuis Bosk en Wetter
Vakantiehuis Bosk en WetterSpacious Frisian farmhouse near the woods and the water
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Fiif
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla FiifLovely water villa with large garden around
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Boppe
BoppeWaterhuis 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 - Wettervilla Tweintich
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TweintichSpacious villa located on the water with a nice garden
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't Bûterhûs
't BûterhûsAt 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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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Ien
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla IenBeautiful villa located right on the water
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Weeruusz
WeeruuszB&B Weeruusz, inspired by the Frisian saying "anywhere is a good place, but home is the best place", strives to offer guests a warm...
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Lutz Watervilla's
Lutz Watervilla'sAll 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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Appartement Groene Parel
Appartement Groene ParelLuxurious and comfortable apartment with a view over farmlands
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de Fluessen - Schippershuis 2023
de Fluessen - Schippershuis 2023Group accommodation with a view over the Fluessen
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't Bûterhûs - Appartement Bos
't Bûterhûs - Appartement BosBedstee apartment with a view of De Luts
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Njoggen
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla NjoggenDetached villa with garden located on the water
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Fjirtjin
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla FjirtjinWaterfront villa with extra large living room
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Fiiftjin
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla FiiftjinLuxury villa on the water with private jetty and outdoor shower
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Santjin
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla SantjinSpacious, luxurious holiday villa with a beautiful view over the water
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Trettjin
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TrettjinLuxurious holiday villa on the water with its own jetty
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“ 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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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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Willem de IJskoning
Willem de IJskoningBij Willem de IJskoning maken we echt Italiaans ijs met ouderwetse liefde voor het vak. Al ons ijs wordt gemaakt van uitsluitend natuurlijke grondstoffen zoals echte pistache, vanille stokjes en vers fruit.
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It Bûterhûs
It BûterhûsTip
Koffie- 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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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 TwaDetached water villa with private jetty
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Acht
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla AchtVilla with a view over the water
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Seis
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla SeisHoliday villa with extra large living room and kitchen island
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NUT Gaasterlân Sleat
NUT Gaasterlân SleatNUT Gaasterlân-Sleat is een vereniging die zich inzet voor de bevordering van theater en cultuur in de regio.
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Tsien
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TsienComfortable holiday villa with terrace on the water
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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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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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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Tolve
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TolveSpacious, comfortable holiday villa suitable for the whole family
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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 Alve
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla AlveDetached water villa with private jetty and fireplace
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Fiif
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla FiifLovely water villa with large garden around
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Tweintich
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla TweintichSpacious villa located on the water with a nice garden
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't Bûterhûs
't BûterhûsAt 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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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Ien
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla IenBeautiful villa located right on the water
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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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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
Lutz Watervilla'sAll 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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De Stipe Watersport en Vakantiecentrum
De Stipe Watersport en VakantiecentrumGroepsaccommodaties van 14 tot 134 personen aan de rand van het gezellige dorp Balk, temidden van de Gaasterlandse bossen en de Friese Meren. De ideale plek voor een familie en/of vriendenweekend, schoolkampen of werkweek. We verhuren polyvalken, kajak/kano’s en supboards. Kom langs of bel gerust!
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't Bûterhûs - Appartement Bos
't Bûterhûs - Appartement BosBedstee apartment with a view of De Luts
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Njoggen
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla NjoggenDetached villa with garden located on the water
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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Natuur- en landschapswandeling Balk, Slotermeer, Ruigahuizen o.l.v. natuurgids Marten Wesselius
Natuur- en landschapswandeling Balk, Slotermeer, Ruigahuizen o.l.v. natuurgids Marten WesseliusSunday 28 April
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Cruise Balk - Heeg
Cruise Balk - Heeg30 April until 27 September
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Muziek aan de Luts met trio Hexapode en Fryslân Brass
Muziek aan de Luts met trio Hexapode en Fryslân BrassFriday 17 May
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Plantenexcursie voor beginners door IVN Sudwesthoeke
Plantenexcursie voor beginners door IVN SudwesthoekeSaturday 25 May
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Zonnewende natuurwandeling De Dollen en Wyde Rien te Harich
Zonnewende natuurwandeling De Dollen en Wyde Rien te HarichFriday 21 June
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Open dag Watersportaccommodatie It Sailhûs | Catamaran Beatrix
Open dag Watersportaccommodatie It Sailhûs | Catamaran BeatrixSunday 30 June
Elahuizen