De Fryske Marren

#362 among destinations in the Netherlands

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De Fryske Marren is a municipality of Friesland in the northern Netherlands. It was established 1 January 2014 and consists of the former municipalities of Gaasterlân-Sleat, Lemsterland, Skarsterlân and parts of Boarnsterhim, all four of which were dissolved on the same day. The municipality is located in the province of Friesland, in the north of the Netherlands, and has a population of 51,430 and a combined area of 559.93 km². ()

Alternative names: Population: 51.4 thous. (2019)Area: 211.99 mi²Coordinates: 52°53'40"N, 5°41'8"E

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De Fryske Marren – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal, De Kaai, De Jager, 't Lam.

3.3 miS
, Historical place, Museum
Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal, Lemmer
85 min walk • The Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal is a remarkable piece of hydraulic engineering and a must-see attraction for visitors in Lemmer, Netherlands. Built in 1920, this steam-powered pumping station is the largest of its kind in the world still in operation.
1.6 miW
Windmill
De Kaai
42 min walk • De Kaai, nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Netherlands, is a testament to the country's rich history of windmills. These iconic structures, with their large sails turning in the wind, have been an integral part of Dutch heritage for centuries.
4 miNW
Windmill
De Jager
103 min walk • De Jager is a smock mill in Woudsend, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1719 and is in working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument.
4.2 miNW
Windmill
't Lam
107 min walk • 't Lam is a smock mill in Woudsend, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in the late 17th century and is in working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument.
7.1 miNE
Windmill
Penninga's Molen, Joure
183 min walk • Penninga's Molen or De Jonge Wester is a smock mill in Joure, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1900 and is working for trade. It is also used as a training mill. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 20842.
6.9 miNE
Windmill
De Groene Molen
176 min walk • De Groene Molen is a hollow post mill in Joure, Friesland, Netherlands which was built c1800. The mill has been restored so that it can turn by wind. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 18208.
4.9 miNE
Windmill
De Sweachmermolen
127 min walk • De Sweachmermolen is a smock mill between Langweer and Boornzwaag, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1782. The mill has two functions: it is a drainage mill and a corn mill.
5.6 miSW
Windmill
Zwaantje
144 min walk • 't Zwaantje is a smock mill in Nijemirdum, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1878. The mill has been restored to working order. It is listed as a Rijksmonument.
5.3 miNE
Windmill
De Skarrenmolen
136 min walk • De Skarrenmolen is a smock mill in Scharsterbrug, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1888. The mill has been restored to working order. It is listed as a Rijksmonument.
6.9 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Museum Joure, Joure
176 min walk • Museum Joure is a museum in Joure in the Dutch province of Friesland. The museum presents itself as a 'museum of making' and shows four clusters of collections: Douwe Egberts/coffee and tea, Frisian clocks, printing and metal.
4 miS
52°50'16"N • 5°42'25"E
Jachthaven Friese Hoek, Lemmer
102 min walk • Sailing, Marina