Return Trip: Hindeloopen via Sneek
Allow 3 to 5 nights
Feel the gentle breeze off the North Sea as you pass windmills and waterside villages. Celebrate Holland!
Itinerary & Activities
- Lock types:
- All locks and lifting bridges are manned by lock-keepers.
Hindeloopen
Hindeloopen is a picturesque village full of Dutch character. Its quirky cobbled streets, wooden bridges & well preserved houses give it a unique identity and a rich heritage that you can discover by walking to its old center, around the traditional harbor and along the nearby sandy beaches.
Workum
Workum is a beautiful little seaside city with numerous mediaeval monuments like the Gertrudis church. You should also visit Werenfridus Church.
Sneek
Sneek is a dynamic city in the area. It has interesting architecture, especially the great gate of the waterport and the city hall, which is built in a rococo style. Also, visit the Roman Catholic Church, which is a national monument.
Bolsward
The rich history of Bolsward city can be admired through its dozens of national monuments such as the Bolsward Town Hall which symbolizes the prosperity of the city in the 17th century. Take some time to visit the nearby polder mills of the 19th century, the old town and its canals and the church St. Francis Church, a place of pilgrimage.
Discover rich Sneek
Sneek is a maritime city; discover its impressive Watergate and its rich history in the maritime museum downtown.
Visit a quaint Dutch fishing village
Wander through the narrow streets of Hindeloopen with its typical wooden bridges and characteristic façades. At the museum, you can learn about a rich maritime history which manifests itself in the local art and costumes. And be sure to visit the old harbour, the lock keepers house and the pretty bascule bridge.
Take a dip in Workum
Workum is a beautiful seaside city, a perfect place to relax and swim!
Delight in watersports
Go to Grouw for laid-back fun. The village serves as a major boating centre in the Lakelands region.
Ride around on your bike
Biking is an institution in Holland, and it's particularly evident in Amsterdam. Ride along the banks!
Angle in Holland
Holland is known for great river fishing. You can try to catch your meal!