Bolsward

Bolsward is one of the original eleven Frisian Cities after which the most popular Dutch ice skating event Elfstedentocht (eleven city tour) is named. However in comparison to other cities in the region it is considered to be more of a town nowadays. It's much quieter than its neighbours Sneek and Harlingen.

Bolsward has no rail connections but is easily reached by road.

By car

Bolsward is right next to the A7 motorway which goes from Amsterdam to Groningen, just take the exit Bolsward and follow the Centrum signs and you'll be in the old town centre in no time. There's plenty of free parking space at Plein 1455, at the edge of the town centre, just follow the signs 'P - Gratis'.

By bus

Buses run right through the town centre with frequent connections to Sneek, Heerenveen and Harlingen, all of which have a direct train connection. There are also a lot of less frequent bus lines to the many villages surrounding Bolsward. Beware that in the north of The Netherlands in general a lot of bus services are limited during the evening and weekends.

The town centre is very walkable on foot or by bike, and there aren't many alternatives to choose from anyway.

• Bierbrouwerij Us Heit

  phone: +31 515-577449
  address: Snekerstraat 43
  A beer brewery and whiskey distillery with a shop, tours and tasting sessions.

• Broerekerk

  address: Broereplein 10
  A very old 13th-century church that regularly has (modern) art exhibitions. The original roof and interior burnt down in 1980, but the walls are still standing and are topped by a large glass roof.

• Hotel-Grand Café De Wijnberg

  phone: +31 515-572220
  address: Marktplein 5
  Located right on the town square, this is the biggest and most centrally located hotel in Bolsward.

• Hotel de Groene Weide

  phone: +31 515-572284
  address: Snekerstraat 2
  A small hotel with a café and billiards downstairs.

Camping

• Stadscamping Bolsward

  phone: +31 515-573573
  address: Badweg 5
  Next to a swimming hall, where you can also register and pay for your stay. Beware: on weekends the swimming hall is closed after lunchtime, in that case you have to ask another guest for a key to the campsite and pay when it's open.

• Boerencamping Half-Hichtum

  phone: +31 515 57 26 83
  address: Hichtumerweg 14, 8701 PG Bolsward
  Showers included.

• PostNL Servicepunt in Primera

  address: Nieuwmarkt 13
  Sells stamps, OV-chipkaart (public transport chip card), and local phone cards amongst other things.

The old harbour town of Harlingen is only 30 minutes away, and is also the ferry terminal for services to the Wadden islands of Vlieland and Terschelling.