Discover the Camperelfstedentocht
Let the spring fever pull your camper out of the barn early and start the season with an exploration of beautiful Friesland. Dive into this newsletter and discover what spring in Friesland has to offer! Even if you have already driven the Camperelfstedentocht, we are happy to share great tips so we may welcome you back to Friesland.
Photos: Lydia Annema
Riding the Elfstedentocht year-round
The Camperelfstedentocht is a great experience regardless of the season. Whether it’s spring, summer, fall or winter, it doesn’t matter! Explore the charming 11 cities of Friesland and enjoy the beautiful landscapes you will encounter along the way. So why wait any longer? Start your RV and let the spring adventure begin! Don’t forget to get your stamp card stamped in each town. Check out the stamping stations for each city here. The stamp cards themselves are available for free at each stamping station. Have you collected all the stamps of the Elfstedentocht by campervan? Then turn in your stamp card here!
Stay overnight at participating RV sites
The Camperelfstedentocht is an initiative of 5 RV parks and other affiliated companies. To continue offering this route free of charge, we ask you to spend the night at the participating motorhome sites. By staying here, you not only have a chance to win great prizes, but you also indirectly support the Maarten van der Weijden Foundation, as the participating camper spots donate part of the proceeds.
The participating RV sites are “Camperplaats Leeuwarden” in Leeuwarden, “Camping en Jachthaven de Domp” in Sneek, “Marina Stavoren Buitenhaven” in Stavoren (it is open again), “Camping Sudersé” in Workum and “Camping de Zeehoeve” in Harlingen.
Discover what Friesland has to offer this spring
11Fountains are on again. Eleven fountains scattered throughout the beautiful Frisian cities, each like a work of art designed by a talented artist. With the arrival of spring, these fountains have come back to life after a winter hibernation. Click here for more details about 11Fountains.
Photo: Lydia Annema
The Open Watersports Weeks
Discover the vibrancy of Friesland! From April 13 to May 19, you can experience for yourself why water lovers keep returning to Friesland. Go on an adventure and discover shipbuilding up close, or venture onto the water with an exciting supboard experience. Ready to immerse yourself in a world of water fun? Click here for more refreshing details!
Photo: Lydia Annema
Frisian Street Festival
On May 25, Leeuwarden will once again be upside down during the Fries Straatfestival, with a spectacular program full of surprises and entertainment. And the best news? The entire festival is free! Find out more about this event here.
Photo: Theo de Witte
Musical The Trip
‘De Tocht’ tells the powerful story of five former skating friends who have lost sight of each other through strife and envy. Once they made a promise to each other that if De Tocht ever takes place again, they will complete it together. On view through June. Order your tickets for The Trip here.
Photo: Musical The Trip
Looking for more festivities in Friesland? Explore all activities and events in Friesland and be surprised by all that this region has to offer!
Explore the eleven cities with our favorite biking and hiking trails!
Around Sneekermeer with ferries
Bicycle route (34.2 km)
This is a beautiful bicycle route around the Sneekermeer lake with the crossing of two bicycle ferries. It starts in the village of Terherne, known as the Kameleondorp. Then you cycle below past Sneek. If you want to take a break, it’s worth exploring the town center. Curious about the full route? Check it out here!
Photo: Thomas Vaer Photography
City walk through
artsy Workum
Walking Tour (4.7 km)
This route is a fun and inspiring way to get to know this beautiful Elfsteden city on the IJsselmeer. The city walk is available through the webshop and locations of VVV Waterland of Friesland, at a cost of three euros.
Photo: Lydia Annema
Curious about more biking and hiking trails in Friesland? Explore even more wonderful trails and discover the beauty of this region!
Complete your Camperelfstedentocht with our
special Eleven Cities Cross!
After completing an unforgettable Motorhome Eleven Cities Tour, there is nothing better than receiving a special Motorhome Eleven Cities Cross as a lasting reminder of your achievement. Due to many requests, we have decided to make this special cross in the form of a keychain available for purchase now.
Add this unique keepsake to your collection and cherish the memories of your adventurous exploration of Friesland.
View keychain and information here.
Fun extras during the RV tour
During the camperelfstedenroute you can not only enjoy the beautiful cities, but also nice extras at certain places. Treat yourself to delicious treats at Ut Streekie in Leeuwarden. At Het Veerhuys in Bolsward there is also a nice extra waiting for you: a drink of Sonnema Berenburg.
Photos: Martine Ketelaar
Camper groups discover the Camperelfstedentocht
We are excited to share that we are welcoming more and more camper groups to the Camperelfstedentocht! In April, Camperfriends came with 20 campers from Belgium to discover Friesland. Also in March Willem Laros set out with 11 campers to drive the tour and next year another edition is planned from March 10 -21, 2025. Are you interested in more information? Check out Willem Laros ‘ website or contact Willem Laros via email.
Motorhome rentals at Goboony
The Camperelfstedentocht can only be driven by motorhome. Are you eager to ride the Camperelfstedentocht, but don’t have a camper yourself? You can also rent one! Renting a motorhome is easy at Goboony.
Photo: Martine Ketelaar
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We hope to have informed you enough, and hopefully we will see you back with us soon.
On behalf of the Camperelfstedentocht, a very happy spring and see you soon (again) in Friesland!