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
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Beach Resorts Makkum - Appartement Residence Sudersee XL
Beach Resorts Makkum - Appartement Residence Sudersee XL
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Beach Resorts Makkum - Strandvilla+ 6 persoons
Beach Resorts Makkum - Strandvilla+ 6 persoons
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Camping Half-Hichtum - Kampeerplaatsen Half-Hichtum
Camping Half-Hichtum - Kampeerplaatsen Half-Hichtum
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Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type G | 8 persoons
Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type G | 8 persoons
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Beach Resorts Makkum - Appartement Zuiderzee State+
Beach Resorts Makkum - Appartement Zuiderzee State+
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Bevrijdingsvuurestafette Normandië-Kornwerderzand
Bevrijdingsvuurestafette Normandië-Kornwerderzand
1 until 5 May
Kornwerderzand -
Bevrijdingsfeest in het Kazemattenmuseum
Bevrijdingsfeest in het Kazemattenmuseum
Monday 5 May
Kornwerderzand -
‘De Uittocht’, Pingjum onder vuur
‘De Uittocht’, Pingjum onder vuur
Saturday 24 May
Kornwerderzand
