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Friesland’s smallest city measures just 350 by 350 meters
Did you know that Sloten is the smallest city of Friesland?
The fortified city measures just 350 by 350m and is home to historical buildings,...
The worst football uniform of all time
Did you know that SC Heerenveen's attire was selected by BBC as one of the worst football uniforms of all time?
In response the Eredivisie...
Two official languagues in the Netherlands
Did you know that Friesland is the only province in the Netherlands with two official languages; Dutch and Frisian?
Windmill ‘Sweachmermolen’ in Boornzwaag (Friesland)
Under restoration; the thatched roof is being renewed.
Mudflat hiking
Did you know you can hike through mudflats and gullies from the mainland to the islands in the Wadden Sea and vice versa during...
The only remaining watergate in Sneek
Did you know that the famous Waterpoort is the only remaining watergate in Sneek?
Back in the old days there were 5 watergates to protect...
The legendary Elfstedentocht skating tour
Did you know that the second to last rarely raced Elfstedentocht took place 30 years ago today?
Evert van Benthem was the winner of this edition of...
First Frisian Skating Museum in Hindeloopen
Did you know that the First Frisian Skating Museum in Hindeloopen houses the world's largest collection of ice skates?
Also on display: memorabilia of all...
