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Fierljeppen (‘far leaping’) in Friesland
Did you know that 'fierljeppen' (far leaping) originates with farmers who used poles to cross waterways that divided plots of land? Today fierljeppen is...
Annually 217 days with precipitation
Did you know that the Netherlands receives on average 766mm of precipitation annually? There are 217 days per year on which more than 0.1mm...
The concept of ‘shared space’ in traffic safety
Did you know that Hans Monderman (1945-2008) from Friesland designed the concept of 'shared space' in traffic safety?This is based on the theory that...
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...
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...
Schiermonnikoog World War II
Did you know that the island of Schiermonnikoog was the last part of Europe to be liberated from the German occupation after WWII? Hundreds...
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...