Events in the area
There's plenty to experience in the area throughout the season. Various sporting and, above all, fun events are organized.
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13–14 September 2025
Open Monumentendag Friesland
Heritage & Culture
Free access to monuments in e.g. Sneek, IJlst and Sloten.
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5 May 2026
Bevrijdingsfestival Fryslân
Music & Festival
Large city festival in Leeuwarden with multiple stages and acts.
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12–16 May 2026
11-City Walking Tour
Walking & Active
Five-day hike along the eleven Frisian cities (~207 km).
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25 May 2026
Fiets Elfstedentocht
Sport & Active
Classic on Whit Monday: 235 km along all eleven cities, start/finish Bolsward.
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24–27 June 2026
Heamiel Bolsward
Tradition & Culture
Harvest festival with parade, funfair, market and live music in Bolsward’s centre.
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11 July 2026
Heechsimmer Festival
Music & Festival
Intimate music festival on the waterfront in Heeg, with food trucks and live acts.
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18–31 July 2026
SKS Skûtsjesilen
Water Sports & Tradition
Championship with multiple regattas on the Frisian lakes.
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1–6 August 2026
Sneekweek
Water Sports & Music
Europe’s largest inland-water sailing regatta with a week of city festivities.
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12–13 September 2026
Open Monumentendag Friesland
Heritage & Culture
Thousands of monuments open with activities across the province.
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4–6 September 2026
Dutch Valk Sailing Championship – Heeg
Water Sports & Sailing
Dutch championship for the Valk sailing class on the Heegermeer, organised from It Sylhûs in Heeg.
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5–13 September 2026
SUP 11 City Tour
Water Sports & Active
International stand-up paddle tour covering more than 200 kilometres along the eleven historic cities of Friesland, with several competitive and recreational options.
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12–13 September 2026
Open Monument Weekend
Heritage & Culture
Historic buildings and monuments open their doors to the public free of charge. Discover participating locations in Heeg, Sneek, IJlst and the surrounding area.
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26–27 September 2026
WSH Windsurf Weekend – Heeg
Water Sports & Sport
Windsurfing competitions on the Heegermeer, including the Division II Open Dutch Championship and races for several other windsurfing classes.
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12 December 2026
XMAS Sneek – Christmas Parade
Christmas & Events
Festive Christmas parade through Sneek featuring the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting of the city's large Christmas tree.
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19 December 2026
XMAS Sneek – Christmas Market & Choir Festival
Christmas & Music
Large Christmas market in the centre of Sneek with around 60 stalls, winter treats, live music and Christmas choirs.
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5 May 2027
Bevrijdingsfestival Fryslân
Music & Festival
Friesland's annual Liberation Day festival in Leeuwarden, featuring live music, several stages and activities celebrating freedom.
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6 May 2027
Heechspanning – Heeg
Music, Theatre & Festival
Lively street festival in Heeg on Ascension Day featuring music, theatre, dance and activities for children.
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17 May 2027
Eleven Cities Cycling Tour
Cycling & Active
The famous 235-kilometre cycling tour visiting all eleven historic cities of Friesland, starting and finishing in Bolsward.
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28 August 2027
Eleven Cities Inline Skating Tour
Sport & Active
A challenging Eleven Cities tour on inline skates through Friesland, with Bantega serving as the event location.
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Why choose De Pharshoeke?
Unique location at Heegermeer
Discover the beauty of Friesland from our holiday park at Heegermeer Lake.
Located on a peninsula
Enjoy the exclusivity of our park, located on a peninsula surrounded by water.
Paradise for water sports enthusiasts
For lovers of water sports, Pharshoeke offers a true paradise with many possibilities.
Luxury villas with water view
Stay in our luxurious villas and be greeted with stunning water views every morning.
Various boating possibilities
Explore the area by boat from our park, with numerous boating routes taking you to pretty villages.
Plenty cycling and walking routes
Explore the surroundings of Friesland with the extensive cycling and hiking possibilities in the area.