Workum
The city of Workum/Warkum is one of the youngest Frisian eleven cities. The town, like most towns in Friesland, originated along the water. To be precise, along the quays of the Wymerts and the Dolte. Beautifully beautiful houses were built here, some of which have been preserved. Because the houses were built along the water, the old center of Workum is still elongated. Where the Wymerts once was, you will now find the main shopping streets: It Noard and It Súd.
Like the other cities in this part of Friesland, Workum enjoyed a lot of prosperity through seafaring and fishing. The town is not located directly on the former Zuiderzee, but the connection to the sea was good thanks to the it Soal waterway. In addition, Workum had a good connection with the Frisian lakes, which also contributed to the prosperity of the city.
The Zuiderzee has long since changed into the IJsselmeer and the city is no longer just about shipping. Yet you can still see things throughout the city that remind you of that past. Enjoy the square with its cozy terraces around the beautiful church.
Get a stamp?
You can get the Workum stamp at Camping Sudersé, ask for it immediately when you check in, then you will have this stamp in your pocket again!
Camperplace Workum
You can spend the night in Workum at Camping Sudersé . Camping Sudersé is centrally located between the old center of Workum and the IJsselmeer. The ideal base to visit the town or for a day of nothing. The Workumer beach is the ideal place for sunbathing, swimming, surfing, sailing and/or fishing. You can also explore the Frisian landscape beautifully from the campsite by bicycle, boat or canoe.
The campsite offers beautiful and paved camper pitches in Workum, good sanitary facilities, WiFi, bread service, fresh eggs from our own chickens, seasonal vegetables and flowers from our own land. Here you will soon feel at home in peace and space!
Please note: In the low season there is no one at the reception. There is, however, a telephone number of the administrator, who you can call to check in further. The stamp is also at the reception.
Additional Tip;
Blow out? This is ideal for kite surfers and also for RVers to get a breath of fresh air. With a strong wind it is great to see all those surfers sailing and stunting on the water.
What to do in Workum?
There is plenty to do in Workum. Here too we have listed the best activities and most beautiful sights for you.
1. Fountain
The Workum fountain was created by the British Cornelia Parker. The fountain is gebaseerd op the city’s coat of arms. Lions are depicted on the coat of arms, which secretly look a bit funny. As a life-size fountain, they are no longer as funny as they are, but rather tough and maybe a little scary. It looks like they are fighting and spraying each other with water. In addition, without a coat of arms between them, they give a look at Workum.
Combine a visit to the fountain with this city walk . This way you will pass all the highlights of the city, such as the two churches. Before you start the walk, also drop by the VVV for an information brochure about the ‘gable brick wall’ that gives an insight into the history of the buildings in Workum. Also take the free booklet ‘ Art in Workum ‘ with you. Here you will find all information about the different art addresses in
workum.
2. Jopie Huisman museum
The Jopie Huisman Museum is completely devoted to the work of this Frisian master painter. The museum was established in 1986. Not only to exhibit Jopie’s work, but also to propagate the artist’s philosophy. His work touches many people. Not only because of the realistic style, but also because of the philosophical side that much of his work has. The human dimension is the common thread in his versatile oeuvre. Jopie takes you into his world and makes you share in his passions. In addition to an overview exhibition in which Jopie’s work, life and philosophy are central, an annual changing exhibition is shown.
The museum is open 7 days a week, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are available at jopiehuismanmuseum.nl . Address: Noard 6 – Workum. A museum café is also located at the museum.
3. The Blazerhaven
The Blazerhaven was dug in 2008. Together with the shipyard De Hoop, this is a historic maritime complex around the old Zuiderzee lock in Workum. You can go to De Hoop for the restoration of old ships. The Blazerhaven is a museum harbor where many old ships can be seen. One of those ships is a sailing monument from 1909: the Zuiderzeebotter EB23. The ship was once a fishing boat, now it is used for pleasure craft. In the summer you can sign on this ship.
4. Shit Race
The shit race takes place every year during the autumn holidays. The start and finish are in Workum. The sailing competition is a reminder of the historic sailing route where manure from Friesland was transported to Holland. The turning point of the match is Warmond. The skippers only sail on old ships, such as skûtsjes, and are only allowed to use sailing power and manual power. The Strontrace takes place at the same time as the fishing days of Workum.
5. The lighthouse of Workum
The Workum lighthouse is located on the Hylperdyk at the entrance it Soal to the harbor. The building’s nickname is Toarntsje, because of the white square tower. The tower is only small, but it has a rich history. The tower also provided income for the city, because passing ships had to pay fire and beacon money. This enabled them to maintain the sea lock in Workum. That is no longer necessary and the lighthouse has electric lamps that work on solar energy. Only at the Strontrace they go back in time in Workum. The real fire is lit again for the first boat to return to Workum.
6. Discover the environment
There is plenty to do around Workum. Plan a day at the beach or take a nice cycling or walking tour in the area. For example, you can plan a bike ride in the direction of Hindeloopen or Stavoren . Especially if you don’t have the time to spend the night in all the cities. That way you can still pick up your stamp. Are you cycling in the direction of Hindeloopen? Then plan a stopover on the Lieuwe Klazes Leane 3. Here you will find It Lân Skip. This is a Frisian stelp farm, but upside down. Very impressive!
Through the website workum.nl you can find the calendar of everything to do in Workum.
7. Ice cream farm Margje24
Ice farm Margje24 is a farm that works with an eye for the flowers and the bees and for the soil that we have on loan. Margje24’s cows also have a good life. The cows live in a so-called free-choice barn. So they can choose what to do all day long. They also get very good food. You can always stop by in Workum to see the cows walking in the meadow and of course try an ice cream. You can also buy ice cream at Margje24 in the ice cream parlors in Leeuwarden and Sneek .
8. Fresh market the 3 crafts
If you want to buy tasty fresh dishes for the camper, go to the 3 crafts market for a long time. These are three family businesses with mainly products from their own kitchen. The three shops are a bakery, a cheese factory and a butcher shop. You can taste that it is made by real craftsmen!
9. Cafe and restaurant
Coffee bar El Cafetin
Do you want a good cup of coffee? Then visit El Cafetín . You can enjoy the coffees made with love here. And a nice piece of cake. Prefer tea? That is of course also possible. All products are fresh, fair and organic. That way it tastes just that little bit better.
Majestic Restaurant
Majestic restaurant, terrace on the water, a good glass of wine, cocktail, specialty beer and authentic wood-fired pizzas. You will experience the ultimate holiday feeling at Majestic restaurant and pizzeria!
10. Pedal boat
Fancy something different? The fastest pedal boat in the world can be rented in Workum! This super fast pedal boat is from Waterfiets Friesland . The striking pedal boats are just as easy to use as a ‘regular’ city bike and resemble a catamaran in appearance. This makes it almost impossible to fall over. The boarding location for a tour of Workum is negotiable.