Surroundings
Landal Esonstad is the ideal base from which to discover Friesland. Visit a Frisian city or help look after sea lions at the Pieterburen Seal Sanctuary. Take the boat and discover all parts of the Lauwersmeer - there’s plenty to see! Want to take a day trip? Jump on board and sail away to Schiermonnikoog - anchors aweigh!
Pieterburen Seal Sanctuary
Visit the largest seal sanctuary in the Netherlands. The visitor centre forms the heart of the seal sanctuary and gives you an insight into how these animals are cared for. You can also find information about seals in the Netherlands.
Dokkum
An urban edge with the accessibility of a village - that’s Dokkum! You can find fabulous canals and historic passageways, along with lovely shopping streets and restaurants.
Daytrip to Schiermonnikoog
Fancy a daytrip on the beautiful nature island of Schiermonnikoog? There’s something for everyone here: from cycling through the dunes to walking on the beach. Tip: take the boat that departs from near the park.
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Leeuwarden
The wonderful Leeuwarden is the capital of Friesland. There is so much to discover in the city. Stroll through the quaint shopping street or visit the Fries Museum - Leeuwarden has something for everyone!
Wadlopen (walking across the mudflats)
Try the traditional art of wadlopen with a guide who can tell you all about the mudflats. The colours in the air, the tides, the mud, the sea, and more. Keep checking your feet too, to see where you’re walking and what’s floating around.
Fries Museum
Discover your inner Frisian in the Fries Museum. Here you can find everything there is to know about the eleven cities and the lowlands, the love-hate relationship with the water. With regular, changing cultural expeditions.
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Groningen
Feel the energy of the city when you gaze over the rooftops from the Martini tower or as you stroll along the historic streets. Walk through the lively student hangouts and bustling market squares and enjoy the highlights of Groningen!
't Fiskershuske
Smell the sea and feel the wind at the open-air museum, 't Fiskershúske. This unique museum keeps alive the memories of lost coastal fishing and fishing culture. Visit all five fishermen’s cottages.
AquaZoo
The AquaZoo - Friesland’s family park - offers a fascinating day out for all. Open 365 days a year! Can you spot the mandarin duck?
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Oan 'e Dyk
Oan 'e Dyk offers a range of options for discovering the mudflats area. Join one of the mudflat walks or take a 'clean shoes tour', if you prefer not to get all dirty.
The Theefabriek
The Theefabriek (The Tea Factory) is a unique combination of a typical Dutch tea museum and an atmospheric tea shop with perhaps the most extensive tea menu in the world. The perfect outing for true tea fans!
Tour of the Lauwersmeer
Sail on the nostalgic tour boat, the Vlinderbalg, and enjoy one of these fabulous trips. Sail along the Lauwersmeer or take a day trip to beautiful Dokkum. A wonderful day out on the water.
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