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The best excursions in the area
Soal Beach Resort is located in the Waterland region of Friesland. This southwestern part of the province is a beautifully diverse area where you can enjoy lots of water and land that constantly influence each other. The VVV has listed the best tips for vacationing at Soal Beach Resort for you.
Workum, one of the eleven historical cities
The campsite is located next to Workum, one of the eleven historical cities of Friesland, which has had city rights since 1399. A stroll through this ancient former trading town will lead you past beautiful stepped gables, gabled roofs, and the Grote of Sint-Gertrudiskerk. Plus, do not forget to visit the fountain, part of the 11 Fountains Project. You can read more about Workum on the website of VVV Waterland van Friesland.
Events
Are you looking for all the best events and days out? You will find them in Waterland van Friesland! The extensive calendar is full of happenings. There is plenty to do, from the most enjoyable festivals and charming markets to the most beautiful exhibitions and fun excursions for children. Check out the events calendar on the website of VVV Waterland van Friesland.
Cycling, hiking, and boating routes
Can't get enough of walking, but don't want to walk the same block over and over again? Want to rack up the miles on your bicycle? Row until the cows come home? Drain the battery of your electric boat while recharging your own battery? We're all outdoor enthusiasts, and we belong in nature. Forget the gym and come here to take your sporty selfies. We got you, whether you're in the forests, on the water, over the dike, or along the Eleven Cities. Check out the website of VVV Waterland van Friesland for routes.
Water sports
The ultimate nature experience: the wind blowing through your hair, the sun on your skin, endless expanses of water, secluded ditches, and small canals. Waterland van Friesland is the ultimate water sports paradise! You can spend just a day sailing with friends or stay for a longer water sports vacation. Did you know there are over 350 free mooring spaces in Southwest Friesland? More than 50 of them are located in the middle of the Frisian waters. If you moor at one of these yellow and blue MarBoei spots, you will have the place all to yourself for a while. Check out where you can go for your water sports experience here.
Tips for children
For families with children, there is plenty to do in Waterland van Friesland. Sun, sand, forests, and water provide enough variety. Whether you go out into nature with your boots on in rainy weather or build a sturdy cabin in the summer sun, anything is possible. Alternatively, you could spend a week at a sailing camp in Waterland van Friesland. Get your sailing diploma and make friends for life. Check out the website of VVV Waterland van Friesland for all the tips for vacationing with children.
Culture and Museums
It is no wonder that Friesland and Waterland van Friesland are rich in cultural heritage. Leeuwarden was not Friesland's European Capital of Culture for nothing. Plus, you can find this heritage everywhere: from a small and intimate regional museum to a large and UNESCO world-class museum. Extraordinary encounters with traditional crafts add color to Friesland, your day, and your (grand)children's day. Be sure to bring your children along because there are special routes and activities especially for them! Click here for an overview of culture and museums.
Delicious food and beverages
There is always a Frisian delicacy to feast on, whether you like sweet treats, savory delights, or something else. You can ask someone at the bakery for a delicacy like an oranjekoek, dúmkes, or sûkerbôle. Alternatively, you could try Frisian clove and sheep milk cheese from a local farmer or the Nylander cheese farm in Workum. Sometimes you can even find milk tapping machines at farms for tapping your own glass of milk. Would you prefer to tap a Frisian beer? Then the brewery in Bolsward is the place for you. Many restaurants here have some of these delicious local dishes or drinks on their menu. It will be difficult for you to choose on the website of Waterland van Friesland.