Surroundings OF DE HOLLE POARTE

The elfstedentocht (11-city skating race), its own language and Beerenburg (Frisian gin bitter); all typical Frisian. But Fryslân has more to offer, see below for just a few tips! Of course there is much more to see and do, so for more ideas visit the information stand at the reception. Use De Holle Poarte as a base to discover the Northern province of the Netherlands and let yourself be surprised by the versatility of this region.

SEAL TOUR SEESTERN

Through the locks of Kornwerderzand to the seals!
A fun boat trip for ± two hours on the Seestern.

Tickets can only online be purchased (CLICK HERE)

IT PREAMKE

Discover Makkum by water by pram (open boat).
Two hours of sailing on the inland waters of Makkum

Boat Rental Zuidwaard

Want to discover the Frysian waters by yourself? You can go to Boat rental Zuidwaard in Makkum!

Monkeytown Franeker

Come and play, climb and clamber around in Franeker's most enjoyable indoor playground! Make your way through the large play equipment and slide down the various slides at the highest point. The separate toddler area with a ball pit, mini trampolines, slides and large lego blocks is specially equipped for toddlers.

SWIMMINGPARADISE SWIMFUN

Experience a splashing day out at subtropical swimming paradise Swimfun. Experience an exciting adventure on the flume water slide. It winds its way through the jungle, caves and waterfalls. Whirlpools, toddler pool, cold water well, herbal baths, Turkish baths, you will find it here!

ENJOY FRIESLAND

Boating, hiking, cycling, culture or gourmet. There is plenty to do in Friesland

Jopie Huisman Museum

The Jopie Huisman Museum is dedicated to the life and work of the Frisian self-taught master painter Jopie Huisman (1922-2000). His love of nature and his compassion are a recurrent theme. In his multifaceted work, Jopie gives value to the insignificant and restores everything to human proportions.

Afsluitdijk Wadden Centre

This centre offers an interactive experience on Unesco's World Heritage of the Waddensea and the Afsluitdijk. Enjoy learning about these subjects in an interactive way!

Landgoed Hoenderdaell

Landgoed Hoenderdaell is situated in the Anna Paulownapolder. It is situaded in a natural area of 64ha that origins from the Waddenarea. It offers an animal park and natural silence area.

FRISIAN BEER BREWERY

The Friese Bierbrouwerij (Frisian Beer Brewery) is a small family business which has eight different brews of specialty beers. For brewing specialty beers, Us Heit only uses natural ingredients and you can taste it: Naturally pure beer with character!

Kaasmakerij Nylander

With great care and dedication, the Bokma family produces a pure and tasteful farmhouse cheese. The production process of the Nylander Kaas requires the utmost attention.

Friese Schaatsmuseum

Reminisce about ice-skating in Friesland, Mecca of skating. You will discover that ice-skating has a centuries-old history, one that’s worth preserving for posterity.

Escape Makkum

To escape out of a room on time, that is what an Escape Room is. Through puzzling, assignments, riddles, collaboration and in this case excercise you have to get out in 60 minutes! Were you not able to do so? Then you failed! An Escape Room is exciting, exhilirating, fast, teamsport and addictive ánd you are always ensured of a good time!

Sauna de Woudfennen

This wellness centre has been around since 1986. The authentic athmosphere will make sure that you will feel right at home. Hospitality comes naturally and you can plan your day accordingly

Planetarium Eise Eisinga

Situated in a beautiful old canal house in Franeker you can find the oldest, still working, planetarium in the world, built inbetween 1774 and 1781 by Eise Eisinga