In this blog, you can find different activities taking place in the 11 cities you pass through during the Camperelfstedentocht. Some have a limited time that they can be visited and others are open all year round. Something for everyone to visit!

What to do in Leeuwarden

Fries Museum in Leeuwarden

Have you always wanted to know more about the Middle Ages in the North, about society in between 1067 – 1567? Then you can visit an exhibition at Het Fries Museum in Leeuwarden called “Freedom, Feuds, Purgatory. You can see this exhibition from September 10, 2022 through May 7, 2023.

Read more about the exhibition at the Fries Museum here

House of Eysinga in Leeuwarden

If you feel like another activity in Leeuwarden, you can visit the House Van Eysinga. This is a mansion from the eighteenth century, built by men of distinction. Here you will become acquainted with the Van Eysinga family. Walk through the different rooms and take a step back in time during this visit.

Click here for more information about the House of Eysinga

There are many activities in the city of Leeuwarden. Every day there is something on the program. For the current offerings, check out the agenda on Visit Leeuwarden;

Also, Camperplaats Leeuwarden where you stay for the stamp has listed the best events for you.

What to do in Sneek

Family exhibition Expedition Strong Yerke in Sneek

In Sneek you can visit Family Exhibition Expedition Strong Yerke at the Scheepsvaart Museum until March 5. This is an exhibition for young & old. This exhibition shows the story of 7 friends who crossed the ocean on a raft. There are also activities to do, you will learn to distinguish different types of plastic, how plastic recycling works and raft building. There is also a laboratory where you can discover the problem of microplastics and oil pollution and much more!

For more information, read on Visit Friesland

In Sneek you can find the nicest events on Waterland of Friesland

What to do in IJlst

Wood burning/ pyrography workshop in IJlst

Have you arrived in IJlst by campervan and feel like being in a creative mood? Then the wood burning/pyrography workshop is an idea! During the workshop you will learn how to make a drinks board by burning something on it. This workshop will be held on Saturday, March 25. You can sign up by sending an email to anneke@studiostipenzo.nl. After this workshop, you will always have something to think back to on the Camperelfstedentocht! See more information about the Workshop here.

What to do in Sloten

Museum Sloten in Sloten

Museum Sloten you can visit in small Eleven-city Sloten. The museum is located in what used to be the town hall. For its historic location alone, the town hall was built in 1759-1761, it is worth a visit. In the museum you can find all sorts of things about the town’s history. There are books to peruse, you can also take a look in the council chamber and there is a “magic attic” in the museum. So plenty to see!

As of April 1, 2023, you are welcome again!

Click here for more information about Museum Sloten.

Wheat Mill The Kaai

In Sloten you can find corn mill De Kaai. This mill has been grinding corn into flour since 1775 and is still grinding corn when there is enough wind. You can buy the flour that is ground to enjoy at home when you return from driving the Camperelfstedentocht with, for example, a homemade bread and remember the stop in Sloten.

Read more about corn mill De Kaai here .

What to do in Stavoren

‘Toankamer ‘t Pohnthús’ in Stavoren

In Stavoren you can visit “Toankamer ‘t Pohntús. In this museum you can learn all kinds of things about the history of Stavoren. The Battle of Stavoren, the Hanseatic past, as well as World War II and industry. There are exhibits to see and much more. A fun outing if you want to dive into the history of one of the Eleven Cities! View more information about ‘Toankamer ‘t Pohnthús’ here . Spend the night at Marina Stavoren!

What to do in Hindeloopen

Skating museum in Hindeloopen

Whoever thinks of the Elfsteden, thinks of ice skating. In Hindeloopen you can visit the first skating museum. In this museum you can see the complete history of the Elfstedentocht. There are multiple exhibits and the largest collection of ice skates in the world. For skating enthusiasts an outing that cannot be skipped! Read more about the Skating Museum here.

So get your stamp right here! If you want to know more about where to get your stamps check the website of the Camperelfstedentocht.

What to do in Workum

Expedition Oerpolder in Workum

Do you feel like cycling a bit after driving in the camper? Then Expedition Oerpolder is something for you! This is a tour with stories that goes from Workum to Brânburren. Via your smartphone you will discover different stories, sounds and images from the region along the way. The bike route is about 10 kilometers and passes 13 listening spots, where you will hear stories from residents who have experienced something there. This route can be cycled independently and takes about two hours. Find out more about Expedition Oerpolder here.

What to do in Bolsward

Exhibition ‘In the footsteps of Titus Brandsma’ in Bolsward

A Museum exhibition about Titus Brandsma can be visited in Bolsward through May 4, 2023. He was canonized by Pope Francis in 2022. Are you curious who Titus Brandsma is and what he did? Then this exhibition is for you! Want to know more about the exhibition about Titus Brandsma? Then click further!

Het Veerhuys in Bolsward

Did you feel like a drink after visiting the exhibition? Don’t forget the Sonnema drink at the Veerhuys in Bolsward! If you show your stamp card, you will receive a drink! Read more about the Veerhuys here.

What to do in Harlingen

Homminga’s fine store in Harlingen

Have you arrived in Harlingen at Camping de Zeehoeve with your camper and do you feel like something nice to eat? Then visit Homminga’s fine store. Here you can find an extensive cheese assortment, salads, tapas, nuts, cold cuts and much more! You can also find delicious sandwiches for during or after the trip in your camper. Curious about Homminga’s fine store?

Visit the Harlinger Pottery & Tile Factory

In the factory and store, the team of the Harlinger Pottery and Tile Factory is available daily to help you with all your questions. Or have a quiet look around and get inspired, on the website of the Harlinger Pottery and Tile Factory.

For other ideas in Harlingen check out this website.

What to do in Franeker

Creative workshop in Franeker

Do you love creativity and want to know who you are as an art maker? Then there is the creative workshop in Franeker. In this workshop you don’t have to, but actually everything is allowed. It is not a standard workshop to learn something, but an experience to see if you can discover a direction in art and then explore it further. Want to know more about the creative workshop? Then check out the website.

Are you looking for Frisian products go to ut Streekie! Here are also goodies waiting for each camper of Van der Meulen Holland! On presentation of the stamp card you will receive that. This is also possible in Leeuwarden!

See more about ut Streekie here.

What to do in Dokkum

Visiting churches in Dokkum

Dokkum is home to two churches. Fun to visit both after arriving in Dokkum by campervan. The Grote Kerk, also called St. Martinuskerk, and the Bonifatiuskerk. The St. Martinus Church is dedicated to St. Martin, who many people know from the lantern processions held on November 11. This church is located on the Market Square in Dokkum.

The Boniface Church is in the middle of the shopping center, close to St. Martin’s Church. In this church you can see relics of Boniface, petrified bread and a skull fragment.

Want to know more about Boniface? Then you can visit Museum Dokkum for an exhibition, at the Bonifatius Chapel and there is also a Bonifatius Monastery Trail that you can walk. So plenty about the history of Dokkum to find!

Look here for more information about the churches in Dokkum.

If you want to go to a historic town then Dokkum is the place to be. See what there is to do in Dokkum.

Enthusiastic?

Did you get excited by these ideas? Then quickly get into your motorhome and start driving the Camperelfstedentocht!