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Discover Elfstedenstad Workum and its surroundings
Workum (or Warkum as we say in Friesland), is one of the famous Frisian cities that has enjoyed city rights since 1399. Located on the shores of the former Zuiderzee and bordering the Frisian lakes, Workum was an important merchant city for the region.Simply walking around the old city centre is an attraction in itself. Along the route, you'll encounter the many stepped gables, saddle roofs and the Great (St. Gertrude) church. No wonder the city became a protected heritage area in 1988.You can admire the intimate paintings by rag and bone man Jopie Huisman and there is also a museum that will introduce you to the rich history of Workum.Or visit the beach because this Elfstedenstad, located on the IJsselmeer, has an ideal beach for children and (kite) surfers because the water is shallow. As a result, Workum is also a busy place in summer! Plan your visit and discover below where you can stay in Workum, what there is to do in Workum and where you can have a bite to eat in the area. Have fun in Workum.
Book an overnight stay in the Workum area
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De Wolvetinte
De Wolvetinte
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Apartment with a wide view over the countryside
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Trekkershutten Nijhuizum - 4 persoons trekkershut
Trekkershutten Nijhuizum - 4 persoons trekkershut
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4 person hiker's cabin with a view of open waters
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Soal Beach Resort - Strandstudio type D | 2 persoons
Soal Beach Resort - Strandstudio type D | 2 persoons
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Cosy double studio
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Aldehoeve-logies - Appartement Ien
Aldehoeve-logies - Appartement Ien
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Very spacious apartment for 6 people in a former farm
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Hotel Workum - Standaard kamer
Hotel Workum - Standaard kamer
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Nice, cozy rooms with private shower/bath
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Welgelegen - Retro caravan
Welgelegen - Retro caravan
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Unique overnight stay in a vintage caravan with retro style
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Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type D | 6 persoons
Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type D | 6 persoons
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Comfortable six-person flat overlooking the IJsselmeer
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Loft
Loft
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Attractive apartment with terrace on the water and private jetty
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Hotel Workum - Royal Comfort kamer
Hotel Workum - Royal Comfort kamer
Boek nu
Spacious rooms, also on the ground floor
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Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type C | 6 persoons
Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type C | 6 persoons
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Six-person, two-storey flat
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Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type E | 6 persoons
Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type E | 6 persoons
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Comfortable flat with terrace and sauna
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Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type G | 8 persoons
Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type G | 8 persoons
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Luxury eight-bed flat with three bathrooms
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Soal Beach Resort - Strandstudio type A | 2 persoons
Soal Beach Resort - Strandstudio type A | 2 persoons
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Cosy studio with private terrace or balcony
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Welgelegen - VW Bus hut
Welgelegen - VW Bus hut
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Unique sleeping experience in a VW bus cabin at a cozy campsite
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Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type F | 4 persoons
Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type F | 4 persoons
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Ground-floor corner flat with great views
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Hotel Workum
Hotel Workum
This hotel is located on the edge of the center of Workum. The hotel has different types of rooms, from standard rooms to comfortable suites. From eve...
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Trekkershutten Nijhuizum - Trekkershut 4 persoons
Trekkershutten Nijhuizum - Trekkershut 4 persoons
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Hiker's cabin for 4 people with a beautiful view
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Hotel Workum - Royal kamer
Hotel Workum - Royal kamer
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Comfortable room with extra space
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Welgelegen - Comfort kamer Welgelegen
Welgelegen - Comfort kamer Welgelegen
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Comfortable room with Frisian breakfast and use of the natural swimming pool
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Welgelegen - Budget kamer
Welgelegen - Budget kamer
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B&B room with Frisian breakfast and use of natural swimming pool
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Aldehoeve-logies
Aldehoeve-logies
You will find Aldehoeve accommodation in a former farmhouse in Workum. The farm is located in a quiet residential area, on a large park-like plot, les...
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Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type D | 4 persoons
Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type D | 4 persoons
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Spacious four-person flat near the IJsselmeer
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Soal Beach Resort
Soal Beach Resort
LocationThis chalet is located in a spacious holiday park directly on the IJsselmeer. The luxury chalets offer you a very comfortable stay and a beaut...
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Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type H | 6 persoons
Soal Beach Resort - Strandappartement type H | 6 persoons
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Unique corner flat on the first floor
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Welgelegen - Vakantiehut
Welgelegen - Vakantiehut
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Holiday cabin in nature on a wide ditch with a covered veranda
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Welgelegen - Pipo wagen (vierpersoons)
Welgelegen - Pipo wagen (vierpersoons)
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Unique overnight stay in a pipowagen with natural swimming pool at the campsite
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Welgelegen - Trekkershut
Welgelegen - Trekkershut
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Hiker's hut on a small-scale campsite with natural swimming pool
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Hotel Workum - Panorama Suite
Hotel Workum - Panorama Suite
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Large room with private entrance
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Welgelegen - Pipo wagen (tweepersoons)
Welgelegen - Pipo wagen (tweepersoons)
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Romantic overnight in a pipowagen with a unique atmosphere
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Welgelegen
Welgelegen
You can spend the night in special accommodations at a versatile location near Workum. In the farm you will find a number of B&B rooms with a...
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Discover seven treasures of Workum
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The Jopie Huisman Museum is dedicated to the life and works of the Frisian master painter, Jopie Huisman.His body of work very much reflects the human touch. We can recognise his love of nature, his compassion and also his capacity to add value to minor, modest and discarded objects. Jopie was also known as a narrator of amusing anecdotes, often a little embellished. Jopie transports you into his world and lets you share his passions.
Visit the Jopie Huisman Museum
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The lions that have graced the coat of arms of Workum for many centuries, played a leading role in this fountain, one of the 11Fountains project. While the city arms lions are intended to be awe-inspiring, the artist has given these beasts a healthy dose of British humour. Like playful cats, they form a heart of water through which you can see the city, while they roar: “Look at our city.”
Read more about the fountain
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The beautiful Market Square 'De Merk' in Workum - where you'll also find the Waag weighing house and the old City Hall - is home to the largest late-Gothic church of Friesland. Here, you'll find a unique collection of decorative funeral biers. This church welcomes thousands of tourists each year, attracted by these intriguing funeral biers used for transport of coffins during the funeral. The decorative painting or lack thereof says a great deal about long-forgotten lives.
Visit the Sint Gertrudis church
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Experience Workum from the Waag and discover the history of this Eleven Cities town. Using models and stories, you will discover everything about Workum. In the attic, you can take a trip through time with old letters from Huijte f*ckles, a Workumer skipper.
Visit Museum Warku*ms Erfskip
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Alongside the sea lock in Workum, you'll find the Blazerhaven, a museum harbour filled with original sailing fishing boats dating from the first half of the previous century. A beautiful and photogenic spot to visit.
Visit the Blazerhaven
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Along the Noard, you can admire beautiful well-preserved facades. The 'Sleeswijckhuis' building at number 5 is often photographed because of its unique combination of stepped gable and gable arrangement with pilasters.
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The forerunner of public transport was the horse-drawn barge. As early as 1620, a waterway was dug between Bolsward and Workum to transport people from one town to the other by barge. By means of horsepower, the barge could always sail and was not dependent on the wind. A horse stable stood at both ends of the Trekweg near the inn. The gable stone refers to this time.
What you really shouldn’t miss in Workum
Strontrace
The 'strontrace' is the main annual event in Workum. It centres around the historic ships that must sail to Warmond, transporting a bag of manure as quickly as possible. The so-called strontweek ('stront' is Dutch for manure) also includes many different activities, some of which you can join in. Race one of the sailing ships over the dike to the IJsselmeer lake, step on board the Beurtveer ferryboat, visit the fishing days, sail a model boat, and much more!
Jopie Huisman Museum
The Jopie Huisman Museum is dedicated to the work and life of the Frisian self-taught master painter Jopie Huisman. The human dimension is the common thread in his oeuvre. You can see his love for nature, his compassion and also his ability to give value to the small, modest and discarded. Jopie was also known as a narrator of tasty anecdotes, often exaggerated. Jopie takes you into his world and makes you share in his passions.
A city with a real beach
The beach at Workum, also called It Soal, can be found about 3.5 kilometers from the center of Workum. This beach is ideal for a day with the family. The water is shallow, so children can play safely. This beach is also very popular with water sports enthusiasts because of the shallow water and the wind always blows favorably. The perfect conditions to master kiting. You often see these colorful kites above the IJsselmeer, and that image alone is worth a visit.
“ SIMPLY WALKING AROUND THE OLD CITY CENTRE IS AN ATTRACTION IN ITSELF; THE MANY BEAUTIFUL MONUMENTS AND FACADES ALL LINED UP FOR ATTENTION. ”
Lynn, Belvilla.nl
Tourist Information Workum
At the Tourist Informationin Workum you will always be personally attended by a 'local'. So ask them about everything you want to know about experiences in Southwest Friesland. Also pick up the free inspiration magazine and the inspiration newspaper full of events and stories.
Visit the Tourist Information
The event calendar of Workum - Discover what to do in Workum today and tomorrow
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Tickets Warkum's Heritage
Tickets Warkum's Heritage
until 29 September
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Workum Bruist
Workum Bruist
25 until 28 April
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Disco Swimming
Disco Swimming
26 April, 31 May
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United 4 Sailing
United 4 Sailing
27 and 28 April
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Yoga bij Welgelegen Workum
Yoga bij Welgelegen Workum
New
until 2 November
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Kitesurfen/powerkiten
Kitesurfen/powerkiten
1 until 17 May
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Kunstroute Workum
Kunstroute Workum
4 and 5 May
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Dutch Youth Regatta
Dutch Youth Regatta
9 until 12 May
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Braderie en Sneupersmarkt
Braderie en Sneupersmarkt
10 May, 17 July and 3 more days
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Kleintje discozwemmen
Kleintje discozwemmen
Friday 10 May
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Wandelen op de Warkumerwaard door een vogelparadijs
Wandelen op de Warkumerwaard door een vogelparadijs
Saturday 11 May
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Movement Session bij Welgelegen Workum
Movement Session bij Welgelegen Workum
12 May until 3 November
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Stichting de Paupers - “Wat as (it oars rint asto tinkst)”
Stichting de Paupers - “Wat as (it oars rint asto tinkst)”
14 May, 16 May and 9 more days
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Ontdek het thuis van de grutto langs de Oudegaasterbrekken
Ontdek het thuis van de grutto langs de Oudegaasterbrekken
Friday 17 May
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Afhaalverhalen Workum
Afhaalverhalen Workum
24 and 25 May
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Bloeiende orchideeën op de Warkumerwaard
Bloeiende orchideeën op de Warkumerwaard
15 June, 22 June
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Fierljepwedstrijden It Heidenskip
Fierljepwedstrijden It Heidenskip
22 June, 13 July and 14 August
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Muziekfestival Pareltsjebrij
Muziekfestival Pareltsjebrij
Saturday 22 June
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Zomer Braderie
Zomer Braderie
Wednesday 31 July
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Zo lang als Workum
Zo lang als Workum
Wednesday 14 August
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Kunstroute Workum tijdens Open Monumentendag
Kunstroute Workum tijdens Open Monumentendag
14 and 15 September
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Winterfair Workum
Winterfair Workum
Friday 8 November
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