Group accommodation in Friesland

When you’re heading out with the whole family or a group of friends, it’s great to do things together. Fortunately, there’s plenty to do in the immediate vicinity and in Friesland in general! Not sure where to start? Rogier and Iris are happy to help you plan to make this trip a success. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Cycling in the local area:Explore the picturesque Eleven Cities towns such as Hindeloopen, Stavoren, Workum, Bolsward, Sneek, IJlst and Sloten by (electric) bike. You can, of course, also choose a lovely route around the Fluessen or in the Gaasterbossen. Incidentally, vintage Volkswagen buses are available to hire in the village, and e-choppers and mopeds in the surrounding area. Please ask us about the options for bike hire and similar services.

• Enjoy a nice boat trip: Koudum is situated on the Fluessen, and with so much water in the immediate vicinity, a day out on a boat is really a must in good weather. There are several boat hire options in the village (including sailing boats, motorboats, small sloops and authentic Frisian skûtsjes). You can also take a boat tour in the area or hire canoes.
• Kitesurfing and windsurfing: Are you a group of adrenaline junkies? Then why not go kitesurfing or windsurfing on the IJsselmeer? There are some fantastic spots nearby, such as the Mirnserklif, where there’s often plenty of wind. Book a beginner’s course or bring your own gear. Fancy something a bit more laid-back? How about stand-up paddleboarding on the Frisian lakes?
• A visit to the beautiful Gaasterland: Take a walk or a bike ride through the beautiful forests of Gaasterland. You could, for example, start in Mirns or Rijs, where you can finish your walk on a sunny terrace and enjoy some refreshments.
• UNESCO gems: Two fantastic UNESCO sites that are definitely worth a visit: the remarkable Woudagemaal in Lemmer, the oldest working steam pumping station in the world; and the planetarium in Franeker, the oldest working planetarium in the world, built by Eise Eisinga.
• Ice skating: Will there ever be another Elfstedentocht? If so, you should definitely come to B&B Perruque, as we’re right on the route. Until then, you can feel like a true Frisian when you lace up your skates once the ice has frozen properly. A visit to the Skating Museum – with all the ins and outs of the Elfstedentocht – in Hindeloopen is also well worth it.
• Museums: Many people make a point of visiting the Jopie Huisman Museum in Workum. This remarkable Workum native – first a rag-and-bone man, later a painter – has his own wonderful museum. Furthermore, the aforementioned Skating Museum in Hindeloopen is well worth a visit, as is the Museum Hindeloopen, whilst you’re in the area. The Maritime Museum in Sneek (also great for the little ones) is one of our own favourites! Don’t forget the UNESCO gems. A little further on, on the Afsluitdijk, you’ll find the spectacular Kazematten Museum. The ‘hands-on museum’ Museum Joure is also something special. And there’s plenty more; just ask us about the options.