Four ferries route Joure

Joure (De Jouwer)

Joure is the village without city antics.

Ontdek Joure

Hobbe van Baerdt Church in Joure

This church is named after Hobbe van Baerdt, who, as ‘grietman’ (a kind of mayor), presided over the former municipality of Haskerland from 1615 to 1650. The lettering on the decorative pediment over the door says ‘Mr Gritman Hobbe van Baerdt 1644'.

Penninga's Molen

Veerpont Nye Skou (Vegelinsoord)

Bij het pontje zit Theeschenkerij Nije Skou.

Akkrum

Akkrum is a charming watersports village in the heart of the Frisian lake district, near the National Park De Alde Feanen.

Verken Akkrum

Veerpont Fietsa Versa (Tersoalsterzijl)

-Komt u aan als de pont er niet ligt? Pak per persoon (ook kleine kinderen) één van de 12 stokken als reservering voor de volgende afvaart. U kunt de schipper bellen om aan te geven dat u wilt overvaren. -Laatste afvaart: Terherne een half uur...

Terherne

Terherne is known as the Kameleon village and is an island in the Sneekermeer. On one side, you'll find the lake, and on the other side, the Terhernster ponds.

Bezoek Terherne

Kameleondorp Terherne

Discover the village Lenten. Look at the village where Hielke and Sietse lived.

Sneekermeer

The Sneekermeer (Frisian and official: Snitser Mar) is, of course, known for the Sneekweek, the annual sailing races held on this lake.

Goaiingarypster Puollen

The Goingarijpster Puollen is connected to the Sneekermeer at multiple locations.

Church and bell tower Goïngarijp

The church with the detached bell tower in Goingarijp is once again a gem in the Frisian landscape. The stained glass windows from 1770 are a beautiful attraction for tourists.

Veerpont Rufus (Broek)

-Pontje kan ook op afspraak worden ingezet. Op dit moment (nov 24) is de pont in groot onderhoud en is dat niet mogelijk.

Langweerder Wielen (Langwarder Wielen)

The Langweerder Wielen is located to the west of Joure.

Strandje Put van Nederhorst

Veerpont Woudfennen (Woudfennen)

The Langweer Mill

In this beautiful and in 2010 completely renovated mill you can now spend the night in nostalgic style.

Langweer

Langweer is a true watersports destination. From this centrally located village in the Frisian lake area, you can sail in all directions.

Alles over Langweer

Noflik by Zwigt & Bosma

Our attractive restaurant with a cozy and sunny terrace is located in the middle of the main street.

Tussenstop: strijk neer op het terras van Noflik

Visitor Center and Tourist Information Langweer

Visit the Visitor Center in Langweer. Discover why Langweer is a true skûtsje village and why the swan is so important to this town. Buy the nicest souvenirs here, tickets for activities, and get inspired to explore Langweer and its surroundings.

Osinga State

The Osinga State is a stately house opposite the church in Langweer, consisting of multiple residential floors, tall windows, and an imposing entrance staircase.

Langweer Church

Several churches have stood on this site. The first was built at the start of the 13th century and destroyed by a fire in 1517. The bell tower church that stands here today was built in 1777.

Vegelinbossen Forests

The Vegelinbossen forests were planted on the sand ridge on which the village of St Nicolaasga sits. Mayor Johan Vegilin van Claerbergen arranged for the forests to be planted in 1722. Today this is a beautiful place to go walking, cycling, horse riding.

Museum Joure

Museum Joure is an amazing museum in the centre of Joure. Famous centrepiece is the first factory of Douwe Egberts, where you will experience the story behind this world famous brand.

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