Lytske vakantiewoning
Gaastmeer
Comfortable holiday home in Gaastmeer, fantastically situated on open water for those seeking peace and water enthusiasts
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This holiday home is located in a small-scale holiday park on the edge of the Gaastmeer. The house is an ideal family home and has three bedrooms. Two bedrooms each have a single bed and the third bedroom has a double bed. There is possibly room for an extra (baby) bed. There is a spacious open living room with a cozy sitting area with wood stove, a comfortable dining area and a well-equipped kitchen including a dishwasher, oven and sufficient inventory for four people. From the living room you step onto the terrace through large sliding doors. The terrace is located on the water. The house is directly connected to the Frisian lakes at the front and rear. There is a sailing boat (Randmeer) near the house that can be rented (information from manager Tryntsje).
Location
This house is located on the Gaastmeer, on the edge of a small-scale holiday park. Gaastmeer is a cozy village with several restaurants, a village shop and good cycling and boating connections to explore Friesland from both land and water. The house is detached and quietly located and offers a beautiful view over the water and the farmlands.
Special about this accommodation
Residents of the holiday park value peace and quiet. There is a lot of open space in the park and on the water. the cottage provides books, DVDs and music (CD player) but has no television.
Important to know
- There are three bicycles ready for you at the holiday home.
- The house is not rented to youth, student or other (party) groups.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Cars cannot reach the house (parking in the park - approx. 400 m); luggage carts and an electric golf cart are available.
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The liberation of Friesland 1
The liberation of Friesland 1
In early April, it became clear that the liberation of Friesland was imminent. Although the province had not suffered a real Hunger Winter like other parts of the Netherlands, there were severe shortages of just about everything. And the terror of the occupying forces was growing. This also led to increased resistance against the occupying forces. The battle between the two was tougher than ever in early 1945. Â
In Friesland, assault groups known as Knokploegen (KP) were responsible for most acts of resistance. But there were other groups too. On the orders of the Dutch government in London, all these groups were merged into the Dutch Domestic Armed Forces (NBS). In Friesland, this happened on 12 December 1944.Â
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The NBS, popularly referred to as the BS, gave the armed resistance an organisation with a clear structure. The NBS was also supposed to play a role in the upcoming liberation. To this end, resistance groups were provided with weapons from autumn 1944. These were dropped from the air. Â
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On 8 April, Radio Orange broadcast the message "The bottle is empty." This was the signal for the NBS to start carrying out sabotage operations 36 hours later. The aim was to make it as difficult as possible for the Germans to defend themselves against the approaching Allied forces.Â
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The resistance did this by putting bridges and railways out of order, blocking waterways and blocking roads. The response of the occupying forces was ruthless. In retaliation, dozens more prisoners were shot at different times and places. ÂOnce the Canadians entered Friesland on 12 April, they were supported extremely effectively by the Frisian resistance. Because it was superbly organised, they were able to help the Canadians take control of important bridges, repair damaged bridges, and advise on the most favourable route. Â
By 18 April, the whole province was liberated except for the Wadden Islands (these were liberated in late May and in June). Compared to other provinces, there was little fighting in Friesland. Overall, the few thousand German troops who had been unable to flee Friesland were defeated by the Canadians relatively quickly. Â
The commander of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, Lieutenant Colonel Landell, praised the actions of the resistance by stating "Friesland liberated herself." While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, the actions of the Frisian resistance undoubtedly accelerated the liberation. And reduced the number of casualties on the Allied side. Â
In confrontations with German troops and their Dutch accomplices, at least 31 resistance fighters lost their lives. On the Allied side, at least eleven Canadians and one Frenchman were killed. The fighting and shelling also resulted in dozens of civilian casualties. The number of casualties on the German side is not known, but probably ran into the hundreds. With 320 houses destroyed and 4,000 damaged and 80 bridges destroyed, Friesland was materially the least damaged province in the Netherlands.Â
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Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)
Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)
