Walking route 11fountains: Sneek
* From the end of March, repairs will take place on the fountain of Sneek. It is not yet known how long these repairs will take. *
About the city walk
The Sneeker Waterpoort, the Sneek Week, Grutte Pier... Sneek is known for many things. The Waterpoort (water gate) is the symbol of the city and of the Sneeker skûtsje, a traditional Frisian sailing barge. Every year, these skûtsjes are used in highly exciting sailing races against other historical skûtsjes. Sneek is the third largest city of Friesland and attracts people who like to celebrate life. This 30-minute walk takes you along the most beautiful parts of Sneek, and afterwards you can relax at one of the lovely café terraces. Because that is Sneek at its best.
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* From the end of March, repairs will take place on the fountain of Sneek. It is not yet known how long these repairs will take. *
About the city walk
The Sneeker Waterpoort, the Sneek Week, Grutte Pier... Sneek is known for many things. The Waterpoort (water gate) is the symbol of the city and of the Sneeker skûtsje, a traditional Frisian sailing barge. Every year, these skûtsjes are used in highly exciting sailing races against other historical skûtsjes. Sneek is the third largest city of Friesland and attracts people who like to celebrate life. This 30-minute walk takes you along the most beautiful parts of Sneek, and afterwards you can relax at one of the lovely café terraces. Because that is Sneek at its best.
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About the fountain
On a golden ball in the middle of the water stands a man holding a Horn of Plenty. The sculpture refers to Fortuna, the goddess of fortune and the patron goddess of cities, families and people. The overflowing horn symbolises the material prosperity of the lucky ones. The golden ball, however, rotates ceaselessly on its axis, a reference to the water as an unpredictable force – just like the chance of good fortune. The bounty that happens to wash over us at one moment may be taken away by fate, as quickly as it came. You only have to look at the history of Sneek.
Sights on this route
11Fountains Sneek
A man with a Horn of Plenty stands on a golden ball in the middle of the water.

Water Gate Sneek
The Waterpoort in Sneek is a water gate, a gate in a defensive wall that connects a city to a waterway. In the 15th and 16th century, a defensive wall had been built around Sneek.

Martini church
On a raised mound in the centre of Sneek, we find the Great (Martini) church. Almost 1000 years old and with an eventful history of collapse, austerity and redevelopment. Could it be because the Frisian freedom fighter 'Grutte Pier' is buried here?

Theater Sneek
In the heart of the atmospheric city of Sneek you will find the equally atmospheric Theater Sneek.

Poppodium Het Bolwerk
From ripping guitars to pounding beats and disco-boomers to experimental newcomers, we take every music lover into account and offer visitors a unique evening out for visitors from all over Friesland and the rest of the country.

City Hall of Sneek
The City Hall of Sneek was built around 1478. The building was actually constructed on the foundations of two Frisians strongholds: a Medieval, defensible, residential tower. The City Hall was subsequently extended and altered many times.

Frisian Maritime Museum
The Frisian Maritime Museum focuses on the history of Frisian shipping.

Frisian Maritime Museum
Frisian Maritime Museum
Fries Scheepvaart Museum Sneek
Kleinzand 16
8601 BH Sneek
Tourist Information Sneek
In Sneek, you will find the Tourist Information at the Fries Scheepvaartmuseum. Here, a team of enthusiastic volunteers is ready to provide you with all the information you need!

Statue ‘Lapkepoep and Frisian farmer's wife’
This statue known as ‘Lapkepoep and Frisian farmer's wife’ on the Wijde Burgstraat is a gift from C&A. German textile traders Clemens and August Brenninkmeijer (the founders of C&A) opened their very first store in Sneek in 1841.

Statue ‘Lapkepoep and Frisian farmer's wife’
Statue ‘Lapkepoep and Frisian farmer's wife’
Wijde Burgstraat
8601 CC Sneek
11Fountains Sneek
A man with a Horn of Plenty stands on a golden ball in the middle of the water.
