Water sports village of Woudsend
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The location of Woudsend (or Wâldsein as we say in Friesland) between two Frisian lakes and along the Elfstedentocht route makes it a true water sports village. Throughout the years, this trading village has very successfully retained all its traditional charm. Wander around narrow alleyways, passing renovated buildings and discovering surprising vistas. And you certainly mustn't forget to visit the churches and wood sawmill De Jager. You also won't want to miss the festive Wâldseiner Wykein weekend, which is filled with fun. There are plenty of activities for young and old alike each year in June. Would you like to enjoy the charm of Woudsend?
Accommodation, food, drinks, sightseeing and activities in Woudsend
Museum with historical overnight stay
Museum with historical overnight stay
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24 HOURS IN WOUDSEND
The old trading village of Woudsend lies nestled between the Heegermeer and Slotermeer lakes. Wander around pleasant old alleyways with the route map as your guide; what names will you discover on the wall of the Kollegat alleyway? Certainly also worth a visit is windmill Het Lam, where various types of grain are still ground, and you can buy some for your next home baking efforts. Galleries on the Midstrjitte and the Lewâl present beautiful artworks and stories.
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Woudsend tourist information centre
Woudsend tourist information centre
At the tourist information centre in Woudsend, 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.
Farmers market
Farmers market
A fun farmers market is organised in Woudsend, weekly from mid-July until the end of August. This is where you can buy the best fresh regional products. Tasty cheeses, vegetables, farmhouse ice cream or jams, for example. There are also stalls selling gifts and pottery. Have you finished your rounds? Head for one of the many pavement cafés for a break.
11 Alleyways Tour
11 Alleyways Tour
Would you like to join the 11 Alleyways Tour? Wander around Woudsend's alleyways guided by the map. Each alleyway tells its own story. Take the Kollegat alleyway for example. Do you see all the names written on the wall? Over the past decades, loving couples have committed their relationship to eternity here.