ACTIVITIES IN GAASTERLAND

Wijckel lies in the municipality of De Fryske Marren (a merger municipality of the former municipalities of Gaasterlân-Sleat, Lemsterland and Skarsterland), where, in the many small villages and the town of Sloten, with their amazing building fronts, canals, museums, woods, lakes, beautiful nature, various catering facilities, discos, shops, there are lots of nice things to see &to do! Walking, cycling, rollerblading, for every enthusiast there is enough to see and to experience…

WATER SPORTS ON THE SLOTERMEER LAKE

At a 1.9 km walking distance from our campsite in Wijckel is the popular Slotermeer. The Slotermeer lies between Sloten, Balk and Woudsend and these three places are connected to each other by 3 navigation channels with buoys. The Slotermeer is a perfect place for enjoying various water sports. Hire a canoe, surfing board, water bike or motor boat and enjoy this lovely lake! Within the yellow buoys, you may sail fast with your boat and outside this fast sailing area you must adapt your speed to the other water sports enthusiasts who are there.

DISCOVER SNEEK

Sneek, a charming city with many water sports! From sporty sailing to a boat trip through the charming centre, Sneek has something for everyone. Sneek also has many shops, terraces, monuments and various museums such as the Frisian Ship Transport Museum. During your stay in Sneek, you will be pleasantly surprised by the many tasteful restaurants in this charming city.

VISIT HARLINGEN

Harlingen borders on the UNESCO Wadden Sea World Heritage Site and is the main seaport city of Friesland! Water sports enthusiasts can indulge in their passion here and cultural enthusiasts can take a look at the lively (inland) ports, the beautiful warehouses and unique facades. It is wonderful here! Have you ever wanted to spot seals? Take the opportunity during your holiday at the campsite in Friesland! Take the boat from the Zuiderhaven and enjoy a two-hour seal trip. Also be sure to go on a mud flat tourled by an experienced guide, this way of doing a mud flat tour is suitable for both young and old!