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Bolsward

Bolsward is a small city in Friesland, in the northern Netherlands.

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Landmark4.5/5

Cultuur Historisch Centrum De Tiid

Culture4.5/5

Broerekerk

A glass roof shelters the fire-damaged medieval walls of this Franciscan church in Bolsward. Look down at the gravestones set into the floor, some dating to the early 17th century.

Culture4.5/5

Martinytsjerke

Culture4.1/5

Gysbert Japicx House

Bolsward's old center is compact, with canals threading between brick streets. You can walk past Martinikerk's tall tower to the market square in minutes. Friesland's Renaissance City Hall fills one side of the square.

Landmark4/5

Tadema's Molen

Bolsward mill.

Landmark4.4/5

Julianapark

Landmark4.5/5

Stichting Ons Gebouw

Landmark4.6/5

Sonnema Berenburg

Culture3.6/5

Titus Brandsma Museum

Landmark5/5

Airmen Memorial

This Bolsward memorial honors American airmen killed in World War II crashes, including the Snow Goose crew, beside fields where cows graze.

Shop4.7/5

Van Buren Bolsward BV

Sheepskin tannery and wool-goods store with slippers and throws, where you can walk through the hide-processing floor.

Landmark5/5

Sloepverhuur Bolsward

Sloop rentals for exploring Bolsward’s canals, with low bridges to steer beneath.

Landmark3/5

De Waag Workum, monument: 39461

Workum’s old weigh house stands on Merk, a reminder of the town’s trading past. The facade’s details reward a closer look.

Landmark4/5

Sportclub Bolsward

Landmark4.3/5

11Fountains - De Vleermuis

Bolsward’s fountain pairs a sculpted bat with the old Broerekerk. The bat gives this square’s fountain its name.

Eat$$$4.6/5

Blend | Eten en drinken

Historic-building restaurant in central Bolsward, with unusual windows and a sunny-day bench outside. It also serves homemade cake and coffee.

Drink$$$$4.6/5

Veerhuys Bolsward

Bolsward pub with mustard soup, tapas-style plates and generous portions.

Eat$$$4.4/5

Weids Bolsward

Bolsward restaurant and hotel with guest rooms and breakfast.

Eat$$$$$5/5

Restaurant Brugman

Stays

Stay4.55/5

Hotel Het Weeshuis - Boutique Hotel in Centrum Bolsward

Het Weeshuis is located in the city centre of 'Hanzestad' Bolsward and offers accommodation set in a monumental building and former orphanage. Each room at Het Weeshuis features a bathroom and seating area with a separate bedroom. Guests have access to a private living room. They can make use of a spacious garden with donkeys. Guests can also make use of the terrace. Breakfast is served daily in the restaurant, and includes fresh, local specialties and eggs from own chickens. The restaurant serves a set 3 course dinner several days per week, table d'hote style. The 3 courses are different every day, and made with fresh produce. Guests can also enjoy drinks and small bites at the honesty bar. From this accommodation, guests have the possibility to visit the '11 Cities', such as Sneek and Harlingen. The area is popular for cycling. Beer brewery Us Heit is located at a distance of 500 metres from the property.

Stay4.05/5

Stadsherberg de Wijnberg Bolsward

Stadsherberg de Wijnberg in Bolsward offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and city views. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free toiletries. The traditional restaurant serves French cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, and dinner in the outdoor seating area or indoors. The hotel features a sun terrace, free WiFi, lift, bicycle parking, and paid on-site private parking. Additional services include menus for special diets and an ice-skating rink nearby. Martinikerk is a 7-minute walk away, while Tjasker te Bolsward lies 1.6 km from the property. Groningen Eelde Airport is 93 km distant.

Stay4.05/5

Tiny house aan het water op de appelhof - One-Bedroom House

Tiny house aan het water op de appelhof in Wommels offers a holiday home with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a picnic area, and a hairdresser/beautician. The property features air-conditioning, a terrace, pool with a view, washing machine, private bathroom, kitchen, tea and coffee maker, lake and garden views, and a dining area. Additional amenities include a sofa bed, refrigerator, and TV. Located 2.2 km from De Edensermolen and 84 km from Groningen Eelde Airport, the holiday home is near an ice-skating rink. Guests can enjoy walking and bike tours, cycling, and visit nearby attractions such as Martinikerk and Menno-Simonskerkje.

Stay4.15/5

B&B Klaverstate

Featuring a heated pool and garden views, B&B Klaverstate is located in Bolsward. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 28 km from Holland Casino Leeuwarden. The spacious bed and breakfast is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the bed and breakfast. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The buffet breakfast at the property offers local specialities as well as on-the-go options, such as fruits and juice. Posthuis Theater is 39 km from the bed and breakfast, while Workum Station is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Groningen Eelde Airport, 94 km from B&B Klaverstate.

Stay4.9/5

Elf B&B

This Bolsward B&B has two rooms and serves breakfast in a salon overlooking the old town hall. Wall panels and a fireplace line the room.

Stay4.7/5

Snoozz Hotels

Stay4.4/5

Nij Wybranda

Things To Do
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5/5

4 h

Windmills and Countryside Private Tour

Tours with a seven passenger van. A combination of driving and walking. Tours are fully customisable and you will decide the tempo. Off the beaten tracks. Small groups and a lot of personal attention. Diverse culture, world class museums and beautiful canals. This is no 'drive-by' tour. At least four hours touring. (Price per group, max 7)

$560.00

5/5

8 h 30 mins

Hidden Gems Tour from Amsterdam: Discover the Frisian Treasures

Step off the well-trodden tourist path and discover one of the Netherlands’ best-kept secrets: the stunning province of Friesland. Venture beyond the usual tourist trail and discover the hidden treasures of Friesland on this exclusive tour. Cross the iconic Afsluitdijk, one of the world's greatest feats of water engineering, before visiting the charming Eleven Cities town of Franeker and its extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage-listed Eise Eisinga Planetarium—the oldest working planetarium in the world. Continue to the picturesque harbor town of Hindeloopen, famous for its colorful wooden bridges, traditional architecture, and rich maritime heritage. Along the way, uncover one of the Netherlands' most fascinating mysteries as you visit the remarkable centuries-old Frisian mummies. Combining breathtaking landscapes, unique history, and extraordinary cultural treasures, this unforgettable journey reveals a side of the Netherlands that few visitors ever experience.

$153.25

5/5

6 h

Private Off-the-beaten-path Countryside Windmill Tour

This Countryside Windmill Tour offers an of the beaten path experience as you travel through the idyllic northern Holland countryside. We’ll drive through the UNESCO-listed Beemster Polder, a stunning example of Dutch ingenuity in land reclamation. We will visit scenic villages, historical windmills, the charming cheese town Edam , indulge in a delicious Gouda and Edam cheese tasting experience and end with a stroll through one of the most beautiful villages Broek in Waterland.

$480.32

5/5

9 h

Private Camp Westerbork & Anne Frank WWII Tour from Amsterdam

Visit Westerbork on a private remembrance journey with Dutch historical researcher and storyteller Martin van Elmpt of Tour Guides for You. From Amsterdam or another agreed location, we travel to one of the most significant sites of Holocaust history in the Netherlands. Westerbork was not a death camp, but became the main transit camp from which more than 100,000 Jews, Roma and Sinti were deported to Auschwitz, Sobibor, Theresienstadt, Bergen-Belsen and other camps. We explore the former camp grounds, memorials and railway line, while following individual stories and the wider question of how persecution and deportation became possible in the Netherlands. This is a private historical journey, adapted to your pace, interests and knowledge. If your family has a connection with the Netherlands during WWII, tell me: where possible, I can include that history in the day. I specialise in WWII and family-history research. It’s your day, your journey — the idea behind Tour Guides for You.

$491.76

5/5

8 h 30 mins

Dutch Highlights Tour from Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Castle

Visit the famous windmills and wooden houses at Zaanse Schans, picturesque Edam with its canals and historic houses, and magnificent medieval Muiderslot Castle. Discover three of the Netherlands’ most charming highlights in one unforgettable day. Step back in time at Zaanse Schans, with its iconic windmills, wooden houses and traditional crafts. Continue to picturesque Edam, a historic cheese town of canals, bridges and beautiful Golden Age architecture. Finally, explore the magnificent Muiderslot Castle, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the Netherlands, surrounded by beautiful gardens and a moat. A perfect combination of Dutch traditions, historic towns and medieval grandeur — all in one relaxed day.

$153.25

5/5

6 h

Private Day Trip to Keukenhof Gardens with Entrance Tickets

Discover the garden of Europe at Keukenhof with this private, half day tour including an entrance ticket and exclusive service by a private guide and driver. Following a pick up from your hotel by private vehicle, transfer to Lisse and skip the long lines to enter the legendary gardens. Inside the Keukenhof gardens, take plenty of time to admire this beautiful and internationally renowned display of all sorts of flowers in a relaxed way. Stroll among orchids and themed gardens. Admire the bright colors of the daffodils and hyacinths in bloom. Relax on a bench along the paths. See millions of flowers in bloom as you discover the garden of Europe. Finally you can enjoy a private transfer back to Amsterdam for a drop-off at your hotel.

$411.71

5/5

5 h

Private Guided Senior Countryside Windmill Tour

This private tour is specially designed for seniors and guests with limited mobility, offering a comfortable and relaxed way to experience the beautiful Dutch countryside with minimal walking. Explore the UNESCO-listed Beemster Polder, charming villages such as De Rijp and Broek in Waterland, and the historic cheese town of Edam. Visit a 17th-century windmill and learn how the Dutch used wind power to reclaim land from the water. Enjoy a tasting of delicious Gouda and Edam cheeses and discover the history and character of the Dutch countryside along the way. With private transportation, a flexible pace, and carefully selected stops, this is a comfortable way to experience the Netherlands without rushing.

$486.04

5/5

48 h

Private tour: Anne Frank in Holland

History Tours Netherlands presents our historical "Anne Frank in Holland" tours. Walk in the footsteps of Anne Frank and learn about the World War 2 stories, events and motives from a Jewish, Dutch and German perspective We will take you to the places Anne Frank lived, played and went to school before going into hiding, places that look almost exactly like it was in her time. Along the way you will learn about the people hiding with Anne in the annex, the helpers, we look at who could have betrayed them, we learn about Dutch resistance fighters and collaborators, of acts of courage and cowardice, and we will look at the events from a German perspective. Ultimately we will ask ourselves the question: Could this happen again in our time? Day one will take place in Amsterdam and we will be able to walk and take public transport if needed. On day 2 we will be driving with a private car to Westerbork, picking you up and dropping you off at your hotel.

$623.28

5/5

8 h

Private Day Trip to The Keukenhof Gardens and Zaanse Schans

Discover a different side of the Netherlands during this private day trip. With this tour you will explore the beautiful flower fields of Keukenhof and the countryside at Zaanse Schans. First, Head over to Keukenhof where you will explore the breathtaking gardens of Europe. Each year just about seven million different bulbs are planted, ranging from tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, orchids, crocuses and lilies. Explore all the different varieties of themed gardens and admire the bright colors of the daffodils and hyacinths in bloom. Then your guide will drive you to the countryside of the Netherlands to explore the Zaanse Schans, a must see when visiting the Netherlands. Explore these beautiful windmills and also see the original wooden houses, barns and shops. Your guide will take you inside one of these windmills. You also get the option to visit a cheese-making factory and stroopwafel factory. At the end of the day your private guide will drive you back to your hotel.

$457.45

4.6/5

9 h

Small Group Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans w/ Pickup & Small Boat

Enjoy easy hotel pickup on this small-group day tour from Amsterdam, visiting the idyllic canal village of Giethoorn, known as the “Dutch Venice,” with a photo stop at the iconic Lego Hotel in Zaandam, and the historic village of Zaanse Schans. Explore Zaanse Schans with a traditional clog and cheese factory demonstration, try on wooden clogs, taste Dutch cheese, see iconic windmills and visit a diamond factory. Admire the green wooden houses along the River Zaan and capture Instagram-worthy photos while learning about 18th- and 19th-century Dutch village life. Cruise Giethoorn’s canals on a small electric boat guided by a friendly expert—you can even navigate the boat yourself for an authentic local experience, avoiding crowds and enjoying open views. Wander past charming thatched-roof houses, wooden bridges, and scenic canals. This full day small-group tour combines scenic beauty, culture, history, and hands-on experiences for a seamless, unforgettable day in the Netherlands.

$157.82

4.5/5

Escape The City Harlingen City Walk With Puzzles

Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Harlingen, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 3 kilometres long and over 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. An app will help you with your quest during the city walk. The Heartless Harlinger is a scammer who has already made many victims. In particular, tourists heading to the Wadden Islands are always a prey for him. He sells them tickets for the boat, but they turn out to be fake. The police have not found him yet, but hopefully you will find him.

$34.25

4/5

Escape The City Sneek City Walk With Puzzles

Are you planning a trip to Sneek, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 3 kilometres long and over 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. A woman, who calls herself the Sneek Snake (and has been seen by several people in town with a snake around her neck), is threatening to poison the town. She threatens to start poisoning Sneek's water. Could you and your friends or family perhaps come and help the city?

$34.25

4/5

8 h

Private day trip to The Keukenhof Gardens and The Zaanse Schans Windmills

Explore the Dutch country side with this private day trip to Keukenhof and the Zaanse Schans Windmills. Get picked up at your hotel by your private guide that will drive you around in a comfortable vehicle. First your private guide will drive you to Keukenhof where you will discover its outstanding flowerfields. Inside the Keukenhof gardens you can admire the beautiful and internationally renowned display of all sorts of flowers. Explore 32 hectares of gardens full with tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and other spring bulbs in all sorts of colours. Next, you will arrive at Zaanse Schans where you will explore the Dutch countryside and windmills. Learn all about the area and enter various windmills, barns, shops and explore many traditional wooden houses. Your private guide will also bring you to a traditional Dutch waffle factory and Dutch cheese farm where you will be able to taste cheeses. At the end of the day your private guide will drive you back to your hotel.

$452.05

3.7/5

e-Scavenger hunt Sneek: Explore the city at your own pace

Get to know Sneek in a unique and affordable way. We offer you a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Sneek with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose. This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.

$35.45

3.5/5

9 h

Private Day Trip to the Keukenhof Gardens and Giethoorn

Join a colorful tour that takes you through the outstanding flower fields of Keukenhof before you head over to the Venice of the North called Giethoorn. First your private guide will drive you to Keukenhof where you explore the gardens of Europe. With this tour we also include the entrance. Your guide will show you all the gardens like the English landscape garden, the Japanese country garden, and the historical garden. After Keukenhof your guide will drive you the next stop, Giethoorn. Once arrived, your guide will show you all the main sights of the village. Explore the many waterways, local houses and impressive Dutch countryside. Here you also join a 1-hour boat tour of the village. Experience the beautiful landscape of quiet canals, wooden bridges and Dutch homes. At the end of the day your private guide will drive you back to your hotel.

$446.02

Private Tour to Kölsch Christmas Market in Germany

This tour offers you a unique opportunity to go from 1 outing in Amsterdam to top locations in Germany. You will be picked up in a luxurious private limousine (equipped with reclining seats, cooled drinks and wifi) and you will first be taken to one of the most beautiful, cosiest markets in Dusseldorf. From here follows the largest indoor shopping center where you can shop, eat, drink and walk. After this you will be taken to one of the longest existing Christmas market in Cologne. In short, a well-filled day with fun, rare and special stops.

$2,401.62

Pub Trail Sneek: an adventure full of surprises

A Pub Trail is a scavenger hunt through Sneek, combined with short pub games in cafés that you choose yourselves. For friends, colleagues and families who want to explore the city without feeling like tourists. You walk together through the city, complete challenges, and play games in the cafés. The group stays together, and the player with the most points wins a prize. Pub Trail Sneek is an activity, not a traditional pub crawl. You choose the cafés yourselves: no fixed bars, no set routes. This gives you the freedom to choose the cafés you want to visit. Pub Trail Sneek is an active and playful experience, much more fun than a standard walking tour.

$12.58

2 h 30 mins

Historic Outdoor Escape in Sneek

Play with your team (2 to 5 people) the "De mantle van Sint Maarten" in the beautiful historical city of Sneek! Go back to the year 1517. The city of Sneek is threatened by Floris van Egmont. Your team has the secret mission to safeguard the mantle of Sint Maarten. But you only have 2.5 hours! Can you become the hero of the city? You can play this mission at any time (during daylight) on your own smartphone. This mission is suitable for approximately 10 years and older. You'll walk about 5 kilometers in a maximum of 2.5 hours. All puzzles, questions, and search elements are unique and tailor-made for this mission, based on stories and the history of Sneek.

$34.25

Escape The City Hindeloopen City Walk With Puzzles

Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Hindeloopen, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 2,5 kilometres long and over 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. An app will help you with your quest during the city walk. In 2025, Hindeloopen will be 800 years old, a year of celebration. But there is one woman, who considers herself more important than this city. She calls herself the Hundred Year Hindelooper and wants there to be a statue of her. It is up to you to find her.

$31.96

Escape The City Bolsward City Walk With Puzzles

Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Bolsward, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 2,5 kilometres long and over 1,5 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. An app will help you with your quest during the city walk. The Bolswarder Boss is a nasty criminal who has gripped the town for years. He is a thief, but also threatens the residents of Bolsward, who are thus afraid of him and won't help the police find him. You might be successful. They often do give some information in exchange for some help from you in solving riddles or answering questions.