Our 6 favourite waterside cafés in Heeg and surroundings
Our 6 favourite waterside cafés in Heeg and surroundings Hiring a boat and enjoying the water. That sounds like a great day's holiday. At Boat Rental Friesland you rent your sloop or sailboat to have a nice day on the water. Through the ditches and across Friesland's many lakes and pools [...]
Summer holiday 2026 on or by the water?
Summer holidays 2026 on or by the water? Are you already making plans for the summer holidays of 2026? Then it might just be that you are choosing to stay in the Netherlands this year. If you are planning to do so, think about a holiday on or by the water in Friesland! Friesland If […]
Small but fine: the battle of the 22-footers
(and our undisputed favourite!) Anyone who thinks that for a great sailing experience you need a huge yacht is wrong. Especially on the Frisian lakes, so-called ‘pocket cruisers’ of around 22 feet (about 6.5 to 7 metres) are incredibly popular. They are manoeuvrable, fit into any box and offer surprisingly comfortable sailing. But [...]
Friesland from the water: Original spots and sailing routes from Heeg
Friesland from the water: Original spots and sailing routes from Heeg Friesland is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts, and Heeg is one of the best starting points to discover the province from the water. This charming village, located on the Heegermeer, offers access to a network of lakes, canals and canals that allow you to explore all points of the compass. [...]
The Top 5 terraces on the Sneekermeer lake
The top 5 terraces on the Sneekermeer lake Introduction Want to chill out on the banks of the beautiful Sneekermeer on your route? With so many great options, it can be hard to choose where to relax. That's why we've listed the top five terraces for you. From [...]
Photography tips for your boating adventure in Friesland
Photography tips for your boat adventure in Friesland Are you planning a boat adventure in Friesland soon and would you like to take beautiful photos to capture this memory? Then you've come to the right place! In this article, we share valuable tips and tricks to ensure that your breathtaking [...]
Renting a boat in Friesland: what a holiday!
Renting a boat in Friesland: that's what holidays are all about! Are you looking for a long or short holiday full of action or adventure, or do you prefer rest and relaxation? Everything is possible and you don't even have to travel far. Enjoying together on the water is something you just [...]
Holidays in Friesland, surprisingly fun!
Holidays in Friesland, surprisingly fun! Friesland When you go on holiday in Friesland, it feels like you're abroad. And that's not just because of the Frisian language. Friesland just feels different from the rest of the Netherlands. Nowhere else will you find such vast landscapes with beautiful cloudscapes. And peering [...]
Island hopping in south-west Friesland
Island hopping in South-West Friesland Island hopping What do you think of when you hear the word Island hopping? It probably gives you the ultimate holiday feeling; beach, sun, water, boats, relaxing, swimming. Did you know you don't have to go to the tropics for that? Or to Greece or other exotic places on earth? Because you can island hop too [...]
Tip for your bucket list! Sailing in Friesland
Tip for your bucket list! Sailing in Friesland Corona times! The countries flash from yellow to orange and back again. Carefree green is still a long way off. Holidays in your own country will also be hip and trendy next summer. Many people have already discovered the Netherlands last summer. Do you have a bucket list on which distant destinations and exotic places [...]