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Lemmer: beach, fun and UNESCO World Heritage

  • Lemmer

    de lemmer

The beach, the rich history, the heated pavement cafés of what was once only a 'settlement', are the ingredients for a relaxing day in Waterland van Friesland. Listen to the old Lemmer stories during a walk with the tour guide, about the fisheries, trade and shipping. Take a walk 'around the Dock', the streets around the water in the centre. From Lemmer beach, you can take a refreshing dip in the IJsselmeer lake. A must see is the UNESCO World Heritage Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal, the largest steam-operated pumping station still functioning in the world!

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“ SIT FOR A WHILE ON A BENCH SHAPED LIKE THE BOWS OF A LEMMER-STYLE FISHING BOAT, AND TRY TO IMAGINE LIFE ON THE WATER. ”

Lemmer Beach

Lemmer beach, though you may sometimes also see it referred to as Lemsterstrand, is a beautiful beach on the shores of the IJsselmeer. And that within walking distance of the centre! This is lovely in the summer sun, splashing in the water or building sandcastles. At the end of August, a fantastic beach festival is staged here: Glemmer Beach. Together - young and old alike - enjoying each other’s company and music with your toes in the sand!

  • Lemmer tourist information centre

    At the tourist information centre in Lemmer, 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.

    Visit the tourist information centre

  • Wouda pumping station

    woudagemaal in gouden letters en stoom aan de voorkant van het gebouw

    Discover the power of steam in one of the Netherlands' most beautiful and most innovative monuments: UNESCO World Heritage Ir. D.F. Wouda pumping station. Since 1920, this pumping station has been discharging excess water from the Frisian basin waters at times of high water levels.

    Visit the Wouda pumping station

  • Take to the water

    Why not book a trip on board the LE50 at the tourist information centre in Lemmer. This Lemster Fiskerman boat is still completely authentic, and served as part of the fishing fleet until 1974. This fishing barge takes guests onto the IJsselmeer lake every Friday afternoon from April until mid-October.

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