Surroundings

Surroundings

Welcome to Stavoren, Friesland

Highlights near Waterrijck 
Beautiful water routes and Frisian lakes 
Relaxing golf: Golfclub Gaasterland Many cycling and walking routes 
Characteristic and cozy city center
Stavoren 
Waterrijck Stavoren is within walking distance of the IJsselmeer and the historic, characteristic eleven-city town of Stavoren. Stavoren is the oldest city of the eleven Frisian cities and is already mentioned in the third century BC. It was primarily a prominent city of Frisian kings and seafarers; trade and shipping flourished here. Trading with England, France and Scandinavia made Stavoren very prosperous. Many Viking and Dutch counts tried to get a piece of it. After the 18th century, Stavoren deteriorated and almost everything that had been reached for centuries was lost. The greatest setback is expressed in the legend of the Lady of Stavoren. The female is still peering over the old harbor. Stavoren used to be an important Hanseatic city, nowadays water sports are rampant here. During the season it is a busy and pleasant entrance gate on the extreme southwest tip of Friesland. In winter, Stavoren is quiet, enjoying a watery winter sun, the brown fleet and fishing boats floating in the harbor. What is always moving is the ir. JL Hoogland pumping station, one of the largest in Europe. Just south of Stavoren, it ensures the drainage of the Frisian bosom water in the IJsselmeer.
Surroundings 
Also in the vicinity of Stavoren are several places and areas that are definitely worth a visit. For example, the Gaasterland forests and cliffs are within cycling distance, as are three of the other authentic eleven cities: Hindeloopen, Workum and Sloten. In Hindeloopen you can visit the first Frisian Skating Museum and also Workum the city of pottery (Workums pottery) and rags (Jopie Huismanmuseum) offers many attractions. In Sloten you will notice that this is a city with a very old character.
Golf course Gaasterland 
The golf club has a unique natural golf course, designed by Alan Rijks. The 9 holes par 70 have a length of 2813 meters. In addition, there is a driving range, a putting green, three practice holes and a cozy club house, where members are in charge.
Waters 
In addition to pleasure boating, there is a regular summer service Stavoren-Enkhuizen. If you do not suffer from seasickness, this is a beautiful boat trip on the IJsselmeer! When you arrive in Enkhuizen, a visit to the Zuiderzee Museum is definitely worthwhile. Sneek and the Frisian capital Leeuwarden are easy to reach by train. Here you can visit various museums or shop in the lively centers. And have you ever thought of a canoe trip through the Gaasterland forests? In addition, it is of course always great to stay on the Frisian Lakes. If the weather is not suitable for outdoor activities, you can always use the indoor pool at Marina Stavoren.
Beautiful nature 
For the true nature lover, there is plenty to enjoy in Stavoren and the surrounding area. The varied landscape contains a number of unique nature reserves, which show a varied area of grassland, reed beds and marshes. And the birdwatching huts in various places around the IJsselmeer ensure that you can see many types of birds unnoticed.
Ideal for children Finally
Stavoren and the surrounding area also offers plenty of entertainment for the children. The Sybrandy's Relaxation Park, in the middle of the woods of Rijs, is a nice playground with exciting attractions and a visit to 'Fairytale Wonderland' in Enkhuizen is highly recommended. The Kameleon Village in Terhorne, where the famous world of Hylke and Sietse come to life for young and old, is also worth a visit.
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