Top Things to do in Friesland Province
Countries
What to do and see in Friesland Province, The Netherlands: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Friesland Province, The Netherlands including Eise Eisinga Planetarium, Nationaal Park Schiermonnikoog, UNESCO World Heritafe Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal, IJsselmeer (Lake IJssel), Nationaal Park Drents-Friese Wold, Port of Harlingen, Fries Scheepvaart Museum, Shellmuseum, Jopie Huisman Museum, Wrakkenmuseum.
Restaurants in Friesland Province
1. Eise Eisinga Planetarium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 360 reviews
Reviewed By Ortwin - Breda, The Netherlands
Incredible work and a well-told story in a nice setting. That a single person can make such a piece of art that is so precise and still works. Seven years of work in the 18th century that is obviously the master piece of the museum. But there is a lot more to see and explained in a very good and learningful exhibition that is spread over three old buildings. A balanced showcase of modern astrology and also centuries' old instruments and household pieces.
2. Nationaal Park Schiermonnikoog
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By christelvm2016 - Lauris, France
On an October day I went by ferry to this beautiful island, rented a bike at Soepboer and cycled all around the island. Beautiful excursion for a day to visit all the highlights. Even during corona days! Due to the new regulations it is easier to book a hotel with a restaurant and have the advantage of being ablest stay and eat there.
3. UNESCO World Heritafe Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Ir. D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station The D.F. Woudagemaal in the town of Lemmer is the world's largest steam pumping station still in working condition. The pumping station was opened in 1920 by Queen Wilhelmina for the purpose of pumping excess water from Friesland into the Zuyder Zee, the present-day IJsselmeer. The imposing brick building is austere and functional, in line with the architectural style of the Amsterdam School. In 1966, the electrically driven J.L. Hoogland pumping station in Stavoren took over the task of the steam pumping station in Lemmer. And yet, even today, the historic D.F. Woudagemaal plays a crucial role in extreme conditions. In cases of extremely high water, the old steam pumping station is deployed to drain excess water into the IJsselmeer as quickly as possible. The D.F. Woudagemaal has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1998.
4. IJsselmeer (Lake IJssel)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia
This shallow freshwater lake, or more correctly inland bay created by the building of the Afsluitdijk [dam] completed in 1932, has a surface area of about 1,100 square kilometres. This largest lake in the Netherlands is feed primarily by waters from the River Ijssel. Its surface elevation is 40 cm below sea level. The lakes maximum depth is 7 metres and has an average depth of 5.5 metres. The lake is home to many boats, especially sailboats. We went for an enjoyable boat ride on the lake, and enjoyed the great views and energizing fresh air.
5. Nationaal Park Drents-Friese Wold
6. Port of Harlingen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By saddpj - Ipswich, United Kingdom
We spent some time in the restaurant/cafe overlooking the harbour on a very damp day and enjoyed watching all the various ships passing by as well as the ferries to and from the Wadden Islands of Terschling and Vlieland. There is an entrance to the canal system not far away so it was quite busy with canal barge traffic as well.
7. Fries Scheepvaart Museum
8. Shellmuseum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
9. Jopie Huisman Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Het Jopie Huisman Museum is gewijd aan het werk en de filosofie van de Friese autodidacte schilder Jopie Huisman. Van jongsaf aan tekende en schilderde Jopie zijn eigen wereld; de mensen en de natuur rond Workum, het stadje waar hij geboren was en opgroeide. Vanaf 1974 wordt zijn werk gekenmerkt door de heel eigen, fijne penseelvoering waar hij zo beroemd mee is geworden. De handel in lompen en metalen vormde zijn belangrijkste bron van inspiratie. Hij was gefascineerd door de menselijke achtergrond van de afgedankte spullen die zij meebrachten. De combinatie van zijn techniek en het indringende verhaal achter zijn werk spreekt een groot publiek zeer aan. In 1986 werd een aanzienlijk deel van zijn oeuvre ondergebracht in een eigen museum. Sinds de oprichting hebben al meer dan 2 miljoen mensen het museum bezocht. Jaarlijks heeft het museum een tijdelijke extra tentoonstelling in de geest van Jopie.
Reviewed By paulrachel263 - Kingsdown, United Kingdom
We visited the great museum and enjoyed an hour or so learning about this incredible artist and his life. Would strongly recommend.
