Route Overview
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About this Tour
A tour around the IJsselmeer connects Friesland, Flevoland, and North Holland. Cross the impressive Afsluitdijk. Visit historic trading cities like Hoorn and Enkhuizen from the Golden Age.
Your Journey in Detail
⛵West Side & Dikes
From Amsterdam northwards. Edam (cheese!), Hoorn, and Enkhuizen are gems with old harbors and brick houses.
🎣The Great Dike
The 32km long Afsluitdijk separates the IJsselmeer from the North Sea. Driving over it is an experience! Stop at the monument.
🏘️Friesland & Lakes
In Friesland it gets rural. Sneek is the water sports center. Return via the polders of Flevoland.
💡Practical Tips
- ✓Visit the Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen.
- ✓It's often windy – secure your awning!
- ✓In Friesland, they speak their own language (Frisian).
At a Glance
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Duration
4-6 Tage
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Distance
300 km
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Difficulty
Easy
Highlights
- ⭐Afsluitdijk
- ⭐Enkhuizen
- ⭐Sneek