Balk
Balk
Balk is a large village with many amenities in Southwest Friesland; it is the main town of Gaasterland and is situated along the Elfstedentocht route.
Balk is a village in Southwest Friesland, located along the Elfstedentocht route.
Balk is characterized by the Luts, a river that flows right through the center of Balk. This river is part of the Elfstedentocht route. Balk is a charming watersports village with various terraces, shops, and during the summer, many boats navigate through Balk.
In the 18th century, Balk was renowned for its butter trade. The old historical core of Balk, with several monumental buildings, is designated as a protected village view. Balk is situated near the Slotermeer, and nearby you can find villages like Harich and Ruigahuizen. Besides being close to one of the Frisian lakes, the village is also near the rolling landscapes of Gaasterland.
Read more about Balk here.
- Distance to your location:
Locations
View all locations-
Makkum
MakkumMakkum is a seaside resort on the IJsselmeer coast in Southwest Friesland, just south of the Afsluitdijk.
Makkum -
Mantgum
MantgumMantgum has its origin on a mound on the western bank of the Middle Sea, of which a portion was later excavated.
Mantgum -
Fietselfstedentocht
FietselfstedentochtIeder jaar op Pinkstermaandag start de fiets Elfstedentocht vanaf het centrum van Bolsward!
Bolsward -
Wildschutwerf
WildschutwerfVanwege onderhoud en nieuwbouw van aken en kleinere bunschepen heeft Wieger Wiegers Visser in 1857 een scheepswerf in Gaastmeer laten bouwen aan de Wijde Sloot. Wijk iets van de route af om de oude scheepswerf te zien aan Hellingpad 3a.
Gaastmeer -
Region De Lege Geaen (The Low Countries)
Region De Lege Geaen (The Low Countries)The region 'De Lege Geaen' is a reclaimed area from the mouth of the former Middelzee, which ran through Friesland. The region consists of various terp villages just above Sneek.
Sibrandabuorren -
Hindeloopen (Hylpen)
Hindeloopen (Hylpen)Hindeloopen, or Hylpen as we say in Friesland, is known for its painting and stylish costumes from the past.
Hindeloopen -
Delfstrahuizen-Echtenerbrug
Delfstrahuizen-EchtenerbrugDelfstrahuizen, together with Echtenerbrug, forms a twin village on the edge of Lake Tjeukemeer.
Delfstrahuizen -
Klokkenstoel Luinjeberd
Klokkenstoel LuinjeberdIn Luinjeberd werd al voor 1300 een klooster gesticht. Het moest wegens hoog water enkele keren verhuizen. Mariënbosch streek uiteindelijk neer naast de huidige begraafplaats van Luinjeberd, waar nu alleen nog een dubbele klokkenstoel staat.
Luinjeberd -
Lemmer
LemmerLemmer is the ultimate combination of beach, coziness, and UNESCO World Heritage.
Lemmer
In the neighbourhood
-
Sneek - Balk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 3
Sneek - Balk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 3(23.4 km)Sneek -
Ontdek Nationaal Landschap Zuidwest Fryslân
Ontdek Nationaal Landschap Zuidwest Fryslân(55.2 km)Woudsend -
Balk - Wyldemerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 4
Balk - Wyldemerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 4(18.3 km)Balk