IJlst (Drylts)
IJlst
IJlst (or Drylts in Frisian) is not only one of the famous 11 cities, but also a 'wood city'. For many years, tree trunks were processed here by the legendary wood trading companies Oppedijk and S.O. de Vries.
Discover Elfstedenstad IJlst and its surroundings
IJlst (or Drylts in Frisian) is not only one of the famous 11 cities, but also a 'wood city'. For many years, tree trunks were processed here by the legendary wood trading companies Oppedijk and S.O. de Vries. The iconic wood sawmill known as the Rat is a lasting reminder of those days. IJlst is also known for its characteristic 'overtuinen' waterside gardens, where the Overtuinen fair is organised each year: a fair featuring historic décor along the canal. IJlst is the third Elfstedenstad to be visited during the Elfstedentocht and the tour takes you straight through the small town over the Geeuw. Below we would like to tell you about the best addresses for your visit to IJlst. Would you like to discover IJlst?
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Liuwedaem
Liuwedaem
Vanuit de Liuwedaem werd vanaf begin 1900 paling verhandeld. Wijk bij Klein Gaastmeer iets van de palingroute af en loop langs het water waar de handel plaatsvond.
Gaastmeer -
Oudega (Aldegea)
Oudega (Aldegea)
Oudega is een knus dorp en is gelegen aan de Oudegaaster Brekken
Oudega -
Haventje van Laaxum (Laaksum)
Haventje van Laaxum (Laaksum)
Het haventje van Laaxum is een idyllisch plekje in Zuidwest Friesland. We noemen het wel het kleinste vissershaventje van Europa.
Laaxum -
Stavoren (Starum)
Stavoren (Starum)
Stavoren (or Starum as we say in Friesland) is very much the main city of the IJsselmeer, being enclosed by the lake on three sides. It is also the oldest city of Friesland, founded around 300 BC at a waterway, and gaining city rights in the 11th century.
Stavoren -
Leeuwarden (Ljouwert)
Leeuwarden (Ljouwert)
Leeuwarden, or Ljouwert as we say in Friesland, is buzzing. From tourists and students to locals. From unforgettable adventures to wandering through cozy little streets.
Leeuwarden -
Sloten (Sleat)
Sloten (Sleat)
Sloten (or Sleat as we say in Friesland) is the smallest Elfsteden town in Friesland. This walled mini-city is also called sipelstêd (Frisian for onion city) thanks to the unique shape of an onion.
Sloten -
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.
Balk -
De Syl 10
De Syl 10
Voormalige zeilmakerij voor de palinghandel in Heeg. Het was in het begin van de 19e eeuw eigendom van palinghandelaar Anne Annes Visser, de zoon van aakschipper Anne Wiegers Visser.
Heeg -
Ielpôle
Ielpôle
De Ielpôle was de plek in Workum waar de paling werd opgeslagen. De vaart stond toen nog in open verbinding met de Dolte. De palingaken werden hier geladen en vertrokken naar Londen. De Ielpôle vind je in de bocht van de trekvaart richting de Brewardyk.
Workum
