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- Characteristic old center
Diverse city of Workum
The old center of Workum is a protected townscape. It is full of historic accommodations, churches and buildings. You won't soon get tired of it and you will continue to discover new things. You can enjoy some wonderful shopping in the great shopping streets leading to a pleasant square full of catering venues and terraces.
Since 1693, Shipyard De Hoop is situated next to the lock in Workum. The shipyard is famous for its construction of wooden fishing ships like the boeier, blazer, aak, schokker, tjalk and skûtsje. A harbor called the Blazerhaven was created adjacent to the shipyard in 2009 for historic sailing ships. It has grown into a place where these characteristic ships can be viewed completely in their element.
Those who want to get a taste of local culture will find what they're looking for in Workum as well: there are various art galleries and museums, of which the Jopie Huisman museum is the most famous. Would you rather set out onto the water or into nature? You can set sail with your boat within a few minutes, or you can arrive at one of the amazing outlying areas for a relaxed cycling trip, walk or sailing trip.
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Events
The very best events and days out? You will find them in Waterland van Friesland! The well-filled calendar is overflowing with them. They range from the best festivals, the coziest markets, along the most beautiful exhibitions to the most fun day trips for children. There is plenty to do. Take a look at the event calendar on the VVV Waterland van Friesland website.


Hiking
Soal Beach Resort is located right next to the Warkumerwaard nature area with lots of birds. They are neighbors we truly appreciate! It is a unique bird area along the coast of the IJsselmeer between Workum and Makkum. Normally, the Warkumerwaard is not freely accessible, but It Fryske Gea organizes guided walks. A unique experience where you will learn about all aspects of the area. There are various lookout points as well, where you can enjoy the amazing view of this nature area.


Cycling
The region around Soal Beach Resort is a paradise for cyclists. You can go cycling along the rural landscape one day, and cycle along the characteristic houses of Hindeloopen or admire the forested Gaasterland another. Everything is close from Workum. It provides a stay at Soal Beach Resort with the ultimate holiday sensation!


Enjoying water sports
Fryslân is the ultimate water sports province of The Netherlands. And especially from Workum, all options are open for the water sports enthusiast. To the vastness of the IJsselmeer, the Wadden Sea, the many beautiful lakes or the sheltered waterways along villages and cities. A day on the water from Soal Beach Resort is highly recommended. Plenty of options. You can easily reach the Sânnmar, the Groote Gaastmar or the Fluessen using a (rental) sloop. Relax wonderfully on waterways enclosed by reeds, with a stop in pleasant Heeg, for instance. Would you rather be a little more active on the water? You can experience Workum in a completely different way while traveling the canals on a paddleboard. Are you even more sportive in nature? Workum has various surfing schools that give (kite) surfing courses.


Tips for kids
There is plenty to experience for families with children in Waterland of Friesland. Sun, sand, forest and water provide enough diversity. Set out into nature with rain boots on in case of rainy weather or build a cool hut in the summer sun: it's all possible. Or how about a week of sailing camp in Waterland van Friesland? Get your sailing diploma and make friends for life as well.


Culture and museums
That Fryslân and Waterland of Friesland are rich in terms of cultural heritage is no great wonder. Leeuwarden Fryslân was awarded the title of Cultural Capital of Europe for good reason. And it shows in everything. From a small and intimate regional museum to great and UNESCO world level. Special encounters with the artisanal crafts of the past give color to Friesland, as well as to your day and that of your (grand)children. Make sure to bring the children too, because there are special routes and hands-on activities especially for them!