Iselmar
Lemmer
Just outside the center of Lemmer, between the Frisian Lakes and the IJssellake you will find Hotel Iselmar.
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Just outside the center of Lemmer, between the Frisian Lakes and the IJssellake you will find Hotel Iselmar.
Hotelkamers
Our hotel offers 56 spacious and luxurious rooms. You can choose from standard rooms, comfort rooms, family rooms or the deluxe suite.
As a guest of Hotel Iselmar you can use the swimming pools with whirlpools, sauna and Turkish steam bath.
Breakfast
After a good night's sleep, an extensive Live Cooking breakfast buffet is waiting for you in our sun lounge restaurant. Our staff will be happy to make you an omelette, fried egg or pancakes, ready while you wait.
Facilities
Want to practise sports, relax or go on a family outing? We cater for them all. The hotel includes four automated bowing alleys, two squash courts an a beautiful gym. We also have (electric) bicycles for rent.
Boat hire
Thanks to our fantastic location on the edge of the Frisian lakes, you can also opt for a boat trip. The spacious vessels are stable and easy to navigate. You do not need a navigation licence.
Restaurant
A good cup of coffee, lovely lunch or delicious dinner. We cater for all tastes. With splendid views of the marina, you can enjoy our versatile menu full of seasonal dishes. The kitchen prepares main and side dishes for both meat and fish. We do of course take into account vegetarians and special dietary needs.
Want to combine lunch or dinner with an outing? You can! We offer a variety of packages. For groups from 25 persons you can also reserve a buffet.
Meetings
At Iselmar, you can opt from five conference rooms of various dimensions. By combing multiple rooms, you can create a room that accommodates a maximum of 230 seats. All conference rooms do of course offer free wireless Internet.
Thanks to their major windows, the conference rooms offer splendid views of the surrounding Frisian lakes and marina.
Want to expand your meeting with a team-building exercise on or near the water? There are various options you can choose from. You can opt for a conference package; this can be inclusive of lunch, dinner and/or an overnight stay. We will of course be happy to compile a customised package for you.
Party castle
Looking for a unique and spectacular party site? Our party castle will fulfil your every need. Stone vaults, a fountain, moat, wooden bars and a moving dance floor...It is the location for the perfect party which will be remembered by your guests for a long time.
We are happy to organise your wedding, family or company party in consultation with you. The sky is the limit: live music or a DJ, speakers or show appearances, snacks or an extensive dinner, an overnight stay or home by bus. Depending on your needs and wishes, we offer you a full-service package.
Marina
Featuring nearly 300 berths, a fully serviced port area, high-quality sanitary provisions and extensive hotel facilities, Iselmar is a marina that is a must for every water sports enthusiast.
Besides that, it is the perfect base for trips to the popular IJsselmeer. Regardless of the weather, Hotel Iselmar offers an abundance of possibilities: the swimming pool, restaurant, bowling alleys, squash courts and bicycle hire. The use of the swimming pool, Turkish steam bath and gym are included in the berth.
Bungalow park
Iselmar bungalow park is situated at one of the best locations of the province of Friesland; directly at the IJsselmeer, near the Frisian lakes and close to the Gaasterland forests. The attractive fishing town of Lemmer is within walking distance from the park.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.Once 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)
Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)
