Makkum: beach and water fun
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Makkum
Are you looking for an enormous beach, a fun boulevard and a lively historic village? Then Makkum is the place to be. The IJsselmeer lake offers plenty of space for you to take a dip and for countless water sports activities. Makkum is also becoming an increasingly popular spot for (kite)surfers. Add to that the many campsites and holiday homes, and your holiday is complete!
Book an overnight stay in the Makkum area
- No booking costs
- Book locally
- Best price
- Frisian passport with discounts
- The certainty of VVV
Welgelegen - Pipo wagen (vierpersoons)
Welgelegen - Pipo wagen (vierpersoons)
Immediately bookable
Welgelegen - Comfort kamer Welgelegen
Welgelegen - Comfort kamer Welgelegen
Immediately bookable
B&B Wijdzicht - B&B Luxe Kamer Wijdzicht
B&B Wijdzicht - B&B Luxe Kamer Wijdzicht
Immediately bookable
Welgelegen - Pipo wagen (tweepersoons)
Welgelegen - Pipo wagen (tweepersoons)
Immediately bookable
B&B Wijdzicht - Appartement Wijdzicht
B&B Wijdzicht - Appartement Wijdzicht
Immediately bookable
“ THE IJSSELMEER WATER IS NICE AND REFRESHING, WITH SAFE SHALLOWS THAT'S WHAT MAKES MAKKUM BEACH SO PERFECT FOR CHILDREN ”
Best beaches of Friesland according to Dik.nl/dagjeuit
KITESURFING AND WINDSURFING
Welcome to the water sports paradise: Makkum. Whatever the weather: you'll nearly always find windsurfers and kitesurfers here. The IJsselmeer lake at Makkum is one of the seven kitesurfing hotspots of Southwest Friesland. There's often enough wind on the lake and the shallow water makes it very suitable for beginners. Have you never surfed before? Why not take a few lessons at one of the many surfing schools?
More about kitesurfing hotspot Makkum

Makkum tourist information centre
Makkum tourist information centre
At the tourist information centre in Makkum, 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.
Boat tour of Makkum
Boat tour of Makkum
Explore Makkum and the surrounding area in a nostalgic pram boat, called It Preamke. You'll silently glide around the beautiful countryside. In the evenings, the boat has enchanting lighting.
Fishery Days in Makkum
Fishery Days in Makkum
The Fishery Days are organised in Makkum in odd-number years. These are days filled with many activities for young and old, including a market, eel smoking competition, regatta, music and much more. There is something to suit all tastes, and always new surprises.
The event calendar of Makkum - Discover what to do in Makkum today and tomorrow
Rondvaart Makkum met It Preamke
Rondvaart Makkum met It Preamke
Immediately bookable
4 April until 24 August
Wandelexcursie op de grens van zoet naar zout
Wandelexcursie op de grens van zoet naar zout
15 April, 21 May and 5 more days
Vaarexcursie met historisch schip over het IJsselmeer (12+)
Vaarexcursie met historisch schip over het IJsselmeer (12+)
22 April until 7 May