Hauptkatalog 2024
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Enkhuizen – Stavoren – Terschelling Island – Leeuwarden – Enkhuizen
Days
8
Ø km per day
40
Welcome to the journey by bike and ship through Friesland! The province located in the northwest of the Netherlands with its offshore mudflat islands is ideal for an eventful and at the same time relaxing cycling tour. The starting point and destination is Enkhuizen. Your floating hotel will take you across the IJsselmeer, the largest lake in the Netherlands. Once in Friesland, a varied landscape awaits you, dotted with numerous lakes, wide meadows and fields, canals and marshes. Likewise, on the journey by bike and boat through Friesland, you will get to know some of the 11 Frisian towns, which, although often quite small, are of particular historical importance. These include Stavoren, for example, which greets you with a lady looking into the distance, or Leeuwarden, whose leaning church tower is a real eye-catcher. Island feeling comes with a visit to Terschelling. The West Frisian island awaits you with a long sandy beach and a wide variety of landscapes. You are on the trip with bike and ship through Friesland every day individually at your pace and if you do not want to cycle once, that's no problem, then just stay on board.
Your ships: MS Flora and MS Lena Maria
A cozy, familiar ship - that is the MS Flora. The well-rehearsed on-board crew takes care of their guests and can tell many an anecdote. On the ship there is an absolute feel-good atmosphere and the cabins are comfortably furnished. Small towns can be explored from central piers. If you don't want to cycle on a day, you can also cover the distance on the ship.
On the MS Lena Maria, which was converted into a passenger ship in 2006, you'll spend the night in spacious twin cabins that give you plenty of room to move around. The air-conditioned salon is also used as a restaurant and bar. Coziness also awaits you on the sun deck. Enjoy the evenings on board in a relaxed atmosphere.
Show more Show lessYour round trip by bike and ship in Friesland begins in the tranquil town of Enkhuizen. In the afternoon, the crew of your ship will welcome you. After the welcome, you will leave Enkhuizen and cross the IJsselmeer in the direction of Friesland. With Stavoren you will reach your destination for the day. Immediately after arrival, visit the landmark at the harbor - the statue of the Vrouwe van Stavoren. Find out on the spot what legend surrounds her. Or how about a first bike ride through the town?
Nearly climb-free you cycle on your first stage near the IJsselmeer coast towards the north. On the way, a first stop in Hindeloopen is worthwhile. Decorative house gables, wooden bridges and the harbor give the small town a very special atmosphere. Continue via Workum, also worth seeing, to Makkum, your overnight stop today. Visit the Koninklijke Tichelaar, the oldest earthenware factory in the Netherlands, or relax on the sandy beach.
In the morning we go through locks on the Wadden Sea. The crossing to the island of Terschelling takes about four hours. Enjoy the crossing to the second largest of the West Frisian Islands and let the North Sea wind blow around your nose. With a little luck you can observe seals on the way. On Terschelling you will then have plenty of time to go exploring. Cycle to the kilometer-long sandy beach, pay a visit to the Brandaris lighthouse and sample the cranberry products originating from the island.
Early in the morning you will take the ship back to the mainland. The harbor town of Harlingen is your first destination. Stroll through the canal-lined city center before you hop on your bike and head east, inland. First destination is Franeker. Visit the Eisinga Planetarium. It dates back to the 18th century and is the oldest functioning planetarium in the world. Continue cycling to Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland. The leaning De Oldehove - the city's landmark - will immediately catch your eye.
On today's stage of your journey by bike and boat through Friesland you will first cycle to the National Park De Alde Feanen. The area, characterized by moors, swamp forests, heaths and water areas, is quite wonderful for discovering plants, observing animals and simply enjoying the panoramic view. With almost no climbing, you will pass fields and meadows to your destination for the day, Grou. The place is a center of the Dutch water sports.
From tranquil Grou, it goes through wide landscapes on quiet bike routes to Sneek. Friesland's second largest city has the country's largest marina and is popular with water sports enthusiasts. Stroll through the picturesque Waterpoort, a 17th-century water gate. It is the only one of its kind in the Netherlands. Also worth a visit is the Friesian Maritime Museum, which gives you insights into the history of Friesland's shipping.
The last stage of your journey by bike and boat through Friesland takes you back to Stavoren. On the way, a stopover in Heeg is a good idea. Thanks to its location, the small, charming town once had good trade relations with other Frisian towns. The lively trade in eel also took place far beyond the national border, as far as London. Once you arrive in Stavoren, you can explore the harbor again. Don't the colorful houses remind you a little of the harbor in Copenhagen? With the ship it goes back to Enkhuizen.
Facts about the ship
Facts about the ship
Not included:
No minimum number of participants
Changes in the itinerary due to weather, water level or technical conditions are possible and reserved.
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MS Flora and MS Lena Maria
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Surcharge for single use of double cabin |
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Days
8
Ø km per day
40