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Cycling through Friesland's 11 Cities
Follow the Elfstedentocht skating route through canals, lakes and charming small towns
8 - 9 dagar
Cycling Self-Guided trip
01/04/2027 - 23/09/2027
Level 2
8 Breakfasts
From 11 000 SEK
Friesland is different. Here they speak their own language, the culture is strong and the landscape is dominated by canals, lakes and open pastures. On this cycling trip you follow the classic route of the Elfstedentocht – the legendary skating race that is only held when winter provides sufficiently thick ice. In summer, the route is instead one of the Netherlands' most appreciated cycling experiences.
Over a week you visit all eleven historic cities, from the lively provincial capital Leeuwarden to picturesque Hindeloopen, the port city of Harlingen and the fortified town of Dokkum. In between, quiet cycle paths await through lake districts, along canals and dikes, across open landscapes and through small villages where time seems to have stood still. It is an easy cycling trip filled with history, culture and genuine Dutch atmosphere.
Tour Highlights
Follow the classic route of the Elfstedentocht skating race
Visit Friesland's eleven historic cities
Flat and easy cycling through typical Dutch landscapes
Explore the UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea near Harlingen
Charming canals, cultural history and authentic small towns
Program
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8 Breakfasts included
Breakfast
Welcome to Leeuwarden, the lively capital of Friesland and the starting point of your cycling trip. Here you will quickly notice that the region differs from the rest of the Netherlands. Frisian is a language of its own, and the local culture has a strong identity that still shapes city life. Take the opportunity to stroll along the charming canals, sit down at a café or discover some of the city's many historic buildings before the cycling adventure begins in earnest the next morning.
Overnight stay in Leeuwarden
Level and standard
An easy cycling trip on flat paved cycle paths and minor country roads. The stages are mainly between 30 and 60 km, with an average of about 49 km per day. There are virtually no differences in elevation, and the trip suits anyone with a normal level of basic fitness who wants to combine comfortable cycling with culture, history and scenic surroundings.
You will stay in three- and four-star hotels with private bathroom and breakfast included. The hotels are located centrally or close to the historic town centres and offer a comfortable base after a day of cycling. We rate the accommodation as Comfort (3/5), with a good standard and a pleasant atmosphere.
8 dagar / 7 nätter
Accommodation: Comfort
Price per person
9 dagar / 8 nätter
Price per person
The specified prices are per person and include
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfer between hotels
Digital roadbook with:
Destination information
Practical information
Route descriptions
Maps
App with GPS tracks
- Printed copy of the roadbook
- 24-hour service phone
- Tourist tax
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