Friesland is exactly what you’re looking for if you want to slow down without nodding off.
Friesland is the quirky land of lakes, mounds and endless views. Of lively villages and towns (with names you have to practise first) and people who prefer to be honest rather than hurried. Here, you don't have to do anything except breathe, look and, above all, enjoy.
In Friesland, you automatically slow down. Not out of laziness, but because everything here has space. Space to cycle along the dykes, wander through towns such as Workum and Bolsward, or lose yourself in the cosiness of small villages full of character (and good coffee).
Discover the eleven cities, but also the village of Makkum itself. Stroll through old streets with half-timbered houses and facades that tell stories, and settle down on a sunny terrace with a view of bobbing boats. Everywhere you go, you can taste something local: traditional ice cream in an old farmhouse, cheese from the neighbours, beer from around the corner. And that's mixed with plenty of contemporary shops.
