The harbour of Stavoren
Stavoren
Experience the atmosphere of trade, fishing and recreational sailing. Stavoren is uniquely situated, as it is surrounded by the IJsselmeer lake on three sides.
Experience the atmosphere of trade, fishing and recreational sailing. Stavoren is uniquely situated, as it is surrounded by the IJsselmeer lake on three sides. The new Johan Friso locks now form the access gateway to a relaxed and therefore extremely popular sailing holiday in Friesland. There's always plenty of activity here.
The old sea lock can also still be seen in the old harbour. It provides access to the city, and dates from 1576. For many centuries, this lock was extremely important for all large shipping trade from the hinterland. It was therefore maintained by the city and by the surrounding rural communities. The old lock lost its function upon construction of the Johan Friso locks on the southern side of the city in 1966. On special occasions however, it is still operated by hand. Nearby, you'll find the statue of the Lady of Stavoren, who epitomises the fall from grace.
Are you continuing 'seaward'? The next stop is the fishing harbour. Colourful new houses are a beautiful reference to the historic harbour quayside, and are reminiscent of Copenhagen. Where the 'Staverse jollen' – wooden fishing ships used on the Zuiderzee – were once moored, this is now home to modern, steel fishing cutters.
At the entrance to the harbour are the beautiful and aesthetically designed harbour lights dating from 1884: one red and one green. Here too is the Stavoren lighthouse: a lofty cast-iron light tower with neo-Gothic panels and a lamp body mounted on top. An identical light tower can still be found on Wieringen island at Den Oever. The tower stands more than 15 metres tall and is not open to the public. It's easily photographed from quite a distance however, which gives some pretty pictures.
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Jachthaven Bouma
Jachthaven BoumaIn het hart van het Friese watersportgebied, vlakbij Sneek, vindt u Jachthaven Bouma met mooie langszij ligplaatsen. Jachthaven Bouma is een kleine jachthaven, met een rustige sfeer hoog in het vaandel.
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Marina Makkum
Marina MakkumMarina Makkum is al jarenlang dé Thuishaven tussen IJsselmeer en Wad.
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Camping Lan en mar
Camping Lan en marOn a beautiful location right on the Heegermeer middle of the meadows is camping Lan and mar. The company is small and versatile. There is a harbor with moorings and slipway. Rental of polyvalk, dinghy and optimist. There is a bad weather facility, W...
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Holiday Boatin Yachtcharter-Doerak Sneek
Holiday Boatin Yachtcharter-Doerak SneekTip
Holiday Boatin Yachtcharter. Rent a motorboat from Sneek, Friesland! Fun for young and old on a boat there for no license is required! Doerak motorboat hire Sneek for family's, with children, friends etc for 1 til 6 persons. Easy sailing with the D...
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Camperplaats en Jachthaven de Appelhof
Camperplaats en Jachthaven de AppelhofEen recreatieplek op een unieke locatie, aan het water in een groene omgeving en op steenworp afstand van Wommels.
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Marina de Rakken
Marina de RakkenA mooring for your boat in a green and peaceful harbor? Right next to a charming Frisian village? Then you are in the harbor of Aquacamping and Jachthaven De Rakken at the right place! The location of our harbor is indeed unique.
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Passantenhaven Oudega SWF
Passantenhaven Oudega SWFKom met je zeilboot of motorkruiser naar Oudega SWF voor een ontspannen overnachting in de beschutte dorpshaven.
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Jachthaven de Terp
Jachthaven de TerpIn onze nieuwe jachthaven met alle voorzieningen vlak bij de hand zijn nog vaste ligplaatsen te huur voor boten van 8, 9 en 10 meter lengte. Kleinschalige haven, landelijk gelegen met prachtig uitzicht over de weilanden.
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From city to city: Hindeloopen - Workum - Stavoren | Cycling route
From city to city: Hindeloopen - Workum - Stavoren | Cycling route(38.1 km)Hindeloopen -
Stavoren - Workum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 6
Stavoren - Workum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 6(17.7 km)Stavoren