Oenemastate, Heerenveen
Facts and practical information
Oenemastate is a fortress in Heerenveen built in 1640 by order of grietman Amelius van Oenema.
The building was later occupied by the Sirtema van Grovestins family from Engelum, where the 'Grouwe Stens' stood. Subsequently, through marriage, the state came into the possession of Van Haren. Willem van Haren, the former namesake of the museum, grew up here. The building was sold for 8000 guilders and in 1828 became the house of the local council and later the town hall of Schoterland. In 1876 a major renovation took place, carried out by carpenter Willem de Graaf for 22,000 guilders.
In 1934 the building became the town hall of the new municipality of Heerenveen, which sold it to the State in 1951. For a short time it was a district court. This function was taken over from the other stins in Heerenveen, the nearby Crackstate. In 1966, after a commission from the Rijksgebouwendienst in 1963, the building was restored and converted into a tax office. After new construction of a tax office, the State sold Oenemastate and the building became privately owned. It is now a grand-café hotel.
Gemeenteplein 33Heerenveen
Oenemastate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Abe Lenstra Stadion, Mountain Network, Welgelegen, Penninga's Molen.