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This family suite is the ideal room for families! There is a separate sleeping and sitting area, the sleeping area consists of a double bed and two single beds. It is possible to add a fifth bed for a fee. The sleeping area is separated from the living area by a cupboard. This living area consists of a comfortable sofa and two chairs, a dining table with chairs and a television. From the sitting area you step onto your own balcony from where you have a view over the boulevard and the recreation area. The bathroom has a shower, toilet, sink and hairdryer.
Location
This hotel has a unique location. Strandhotel Vigilante is located directly on the IJsselmeer, only separated by a wide beach and boulevard with various restaurants and shops. From the hotel you can not only enjoy beautiful walks on the beach, but there is also plenty of opportunity for other beautiful walks. The center of Makkum is located at less than 3 kilometers, about half an hour's walk.
Special about this accommodation
From September 15, the Frisians will again be captivated by the Elfstedentocht, 'It pours oan'! It is sometimes difficult to explain what the Eleven Cities Fever does to the otherwise down-to-earth Frisians. You can now experience exactly this feeling yourself as a visitor to De Tocht in Leeuwarden. And how nice is it to combine this performance with a 2-day hotel package at Strandhotel Vigilante where we fully immerse you in Frisian culture? You will be welcomed with Fryske coffee with Berenburg and a Fryske dumke and real Fryske Fuotten socks. This way you are immediately integrated! Then visit one of the Eleven Cities from our hotel to get in the mood. With the food voucher you can enjoy an early dinner in Strandhuys Makkum so that you reach the performance in Leeuwarden on time.
Contents of the Tour package:
Our 2-day Musical de Tocht package* consists of:
1 x Extensive breakfast buffet 1x Frysk reception in Strandhuys Makkum with Fryske coffee with Berenburg and a Frysk dumke 1x Welcome gift: real 'Fryske fuotten' socks per person** 1x Food voucher worth €50.00. Free to spend in Strandhuys Makkum for an early dinner so that you get to the performance on time
*Note: a ticket for Musical de Tocht is not included. *The package is only valid for 2 people or more. The price per person for this above package is €58.15 (excluding the room rate and a minimum of 2 people).
Important to know
- Breakfast is not included as standard in the rental price, you can book this for an additional fee.
- An extra bed can be added for a 5th person for a fee.
- If you want to use the De Tocht package, you can add this. The package is valid for two people or more, excluding tickets for the musical.
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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)
