Not only in winter Friesland is beautiful also in summer Friesland is very attractive, it is beautiful green, it is super cozy in the towns and on the water. Really a great time to go on vacation in Friesland and ride the Camperelfstedentocht. Read the tips for the summer here!

7 summer tips for the Camperelfstedentocht

1 Pedal boats in Workum

In Workum there are many beautiful canals. These canals can be explored by boat, sometimes on skates or even by bicycle. Pedal boats are very easy to use, as easy as your own bike. Falling over is almost impossible because of the catamaran-like rubber floats. Would you also like to stop during your Camperelfstedentocht to make a nice trip on a pedal boat on the Workum waterways? Then contact Waterfiets Friesland Booking | Waterfiets friesland. Also in Sneek you can book several water sport activities at the Kajuit in Sneek, next to the campsite the Domp.

2 Hiking trails

Now that Friesland is at its most beautiful, it’s a shame to stay inside. After all, what could be nicer to take a walk in your free time? In Friesland you have lots of beautiful, cultural and special hiking trails where you can unwind. Looking for a walking route along the beach? The walking route in Harlingen is perfect for this! With this route you can discover all the hotspots of Harlingen and get a breath of fresh air at the beach. Take a look at the site for more walking routes in Friesland.

3 Bicycle routes

Would you also like to see the many sides of Friesland by bike? Friesland has as many as four national parks and 2 national landscapes. Are you also a nature lover? Then now is the time to grab your bike and explore the beautiful nature of Friesland in summer. For example, you can do a bicycle route through Harlingen: Or a nice bike route through Dokkum: Or a bike route through the capital city Leeuwarden: Or maybe you want to do one through Southwest Friesland.

4 Free products at Ut Streekie in Leeuwarden and Franeker

For Frisian regional products, you have to be in Leeuwarden and Franeker! In this souvenir shop you can find all kinds of products that are traditionally produced in Friesland or the Wadden Islands. Think of cheese, sausage, jam, special beers, Frisian drinks and of course lots of Frisian and Dutch souvenirs. Through our collaboration with Ut Streekie in Leeuwarden and Franeker, you can get free van der Meulen products when you show your stamp card! You definitely don’t want to miss this!

Also delicious special Frisian products available at Homminga in Harlingen and de drie Ambachten in Workum!

Don’t forget the free Sonnema drink at Het Veerhuys in Bolsward!

5 Would you also like to explore nature yourself?

Do you also want to experience Bosk nice and active in the summer? Then buy your own Boskpack in the museum store of nature museum Fryslân with different materials to investigate! With these materials you can see how tall the trees are with your tree meter, you can play Bosk bingo and find leaves, flowers and critters from a map. The Boskpack is also handy after your visit to the forest, you can use it as a grow bag for the tree seeds inside. There are fun activities for all ages.

Until Aug. 14, this event is in Leeuwarden. For more information, take a look at Arcadia: Across Friesland, Arcadia is alive and well .

6 Boating

How nice is it to go boating on the Frisian water on a sunny, summer day? In Friesland, we have plenty of opportunities for this! In Leeuwarden, there is a water route project called Inner Voice. This sound art project aims to quiet each person on a whisper boat, reflect on how you relate to the soundscape of an environment and reconnect with nature by connecting with sound. For more information, take a look at Arcadia.

7 Tall Ships Races

This summer is finally here again! Harlingen will once again host the world’s finest Tall Ships with their international crews and trainees. At this event, numerous Tall Ships return every year since 1956 all over the world. During this event, all of Harlingen is enveloped in nautical atmospheres. The ships sail into Harlingen on July 14. This event is a great summer tip!

Blogs

Last time the Camperelfstedentocht was driven by Lydia Annema of Ontdekjeplekje. Curious about her experience and tips? Read the blogs here. The Leeuwarder Courant and Dagblad van het Noorden also spotted the Camperelfstedentocht! Article can be read here. If you are going abroad this summer, check out the travel blogs of Thousandtravelmiles for European summer tips.