Last Friday we received a special collector’s item on behalf of the Motorhome Eleven Cities Tour: the W.A. van Buren Biljet. A nice recognition of our involvement in the Eleven Cities Tour – and above all, a unique story that we are happy to share with our motorhome owners.
A story that coincides perfectly with Koningsdag 2026 in Dokkum – the place where history, experience and Friesland come together.
The story behind the W.A. van Buren Note
Did you know that our king rode the 1986 Elfstedentocht … just as one of us?
Under the name W.A. van Buren, without notice, without privileges.
Among thousands of other ice skaters, he rode the draft anonymously. That very moment – in which he became part of the crowd – grew into an almost legendary story in Dutch sports and royal history.
The new W.A. van Buren Biljet brings this story to life in a special way.
Not a souvenir, but a piece of history
The bill is not a means of payment, but a highly designed collector’s item.
Made with techniques normally used only for real banknotes.
The result?
A unique object at the intersection of design, history and experience.
Not just a keepsake, but something you first admire … and then truly understand.
More information about the bill can be found here:
👉 https://www.wavanburen.nl
Kings Day 2026 in Dokkum – four days of celebration
How extraordinary is the timing: the launch of the bill coincides with Koningsdag 2026 in Dokkum.
From April 24 to 27, this Eleven Cities city turns into one big party:
- 🎉 Events and activities
- 🎶 Music and conviviality
- 🧡 Frisian hospitality at its best
- 👑 King’s Day in a historic setting
This makes Dokkum the place to experience King’s Day up close.
Learn more about the program:
👉 https://keningsdei.frl
Combine this with the Camperelfstedentocht
Are you riding the Camperelfstedentocht around King’s Day? Then you’re in the right place.
All of the Eleven Cities are lively around this time of year, but Dokkum really stands out this year.
👉 Plan your route smart
👉 Collect your stamps
👉 And experience King’s Day at its best along the way
This way you combine the best of Friesland:
culture, history, cosiness and freedom with the motorhome.
Experience Friesland at its most beautiful
The Camperelfstedentocht is the way to really discover Friesland.
From town to town, along water, through villages and with plenty of unique stories along the way.
The W.A. van Buren Biljet and King’s Day in Dokkum make this period extra special.