Activities in North-East Friesland

Holiday apartment Op’e Trieme is located in the village of De Trieme in the northeastern part of Friesland. In addition to fully enjoying the peace, space and tranquility in North-East Friesland, you can discover this area in many ways. The region offers all kinds of activities for young and old. For example, taste the rich cultural history in the 30 small-scale museums in the area, go on an adventure in the largest indoor and outdoor park in the Northern Netherlands or rent a boat, sup or canoe and explore the region from the water.

12 tips for trips from De Trieme

De Spitkeet

Visit the theme park De Spitkeet in Harkema and experience how people lived in Friesland under poor circumstances between 1850 and 1950

Old country houses

View the beautiful old country houses with impressive gardens in Veenklooster, Aldtsjerk and Oentsjerk

De Kruidhof

Explore botanical garden De Kruidhof in Buitenpost, the largest botanical garden in Friesland with the largest collection of medicinal herbs in Western Europe

Nature guide

Join a nature guide through National Park De Alde Feanen or National Park Lauwersmeer

Audio tour

Walk the free audio tour along the 7 hotspots of Dokkum and also visit the Museum Dokkum

Beauty Sauna

Relax at Thermen & Beauty Sauna LeeuwerikHoeve in Burgum

Fierljeppen

Go ‘fierljeppen’ in Noardburgum or book a clinic with a group at fierljep association Buitenpost

Mudflat walking

Try mudflat walking from Lauwersoog with the oldest mudflat walking center in the Netherlands

Weekly markets

Visit one of the weekly markets: Wednesday in Dokkum, Thursday morning in Kollum and Damwâld, Thursday afternoon in Buitenpost and De Westereen, Friday morning in Burgum, Friday afternoon in Hurdegaryp and Saturday in Surhuisterveen and Gytsjerk

Wine tasting

Go wine tasting at De Frysling, the northernmost vineyard in the Netherlands in Twijzel

Boating

Rent an electric sloop via Greenjoy and explore Dokkum, Gytsjerk, It Butefjild or Earnewâld from the water

Observeum

Visit the Observeum in Burgum where astronomers will tell you everything about the universe. The digital planetarium is a unique experience. Here you go on a journey through the univers

Nice trips near De Trieme with children

Play parks

Many play parks in combination with animals: Sanjessafari Feanwâlden, children’s farm Dokkum, De Naturij Drachten, Aquazoo Leeuwarden, Doezoo Leens

Barefoot path

Discover the barefoot path in Opende

Find shells

Find shells and crabs at Paesens-Moddergat

Play paradise

Enjoy playing in the indoor play paradise Esonstad in Oostmahoorn, Ballorig in Drachten or Monkey Town in Leeuwarden

Wandering

Wandering through surprising Park Vijversburg in Tytsjerk

Eat pancakes

Eating pancakes at the Pancake Train in Marrum or the Pancake Ship in Dokkum

Swimming

Swimming in the many indoor, outdoor swimming pools or lakes:

  • Indoor swimming pools: Buitenpost, Burgum, Sumar, Dokkum, Leeuwarden and Drachten
  • Outdoor swimming pools: Kollum, Surhuisterveen, Hallum and Gytsjerk
  • Swimming lakes: Anjum, Lauwersoog, Rinsumagast, Jistrum, Opende, Earnewâld, Sumar, Rottevalle, De Groene Ster/Leeuwarden

Cycling & walking

Thanks to the extensive network of walking and cycling possibilities and numerous tailor-made cycling and walking routes, the North-East Friesland is the perfect destination to be explored on foot or by bike. The area is still largely undiscovered, has a varied landscape and has a lot to offer for everyone. Read on and find out more about the cycling and walking options.

Events

There is not always peace and quietness in the region of North-East Friesland. The area also offers many fun and spectacular events for young and old. In the summer months, and the months around it, you don’t have to be bored. Take a look at the always current events overview.

Have a look at the website of Visit Friesland for more inspiration.

Easy online reservation

Do you fancy an unforgettable stay? Discover Op ‘e Trieme in the beautiful nature of North-East Friesland. Book immediately and immerse yourself in the unique natural environment. Find peace, relax and feel immediately at home at Op ‘e Trieme.

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