Day Tour to Bolsward, Friesland and Afsluitdijk Visitor Center from Amsterdam
Private Excursion I 8 Hours
Day Tour to Bolsward, Friesland and Afsluitdijk Visitor Center from Amsterdam
Private Excursion I 8 Hours
Bolsward, Friesland and Afsluitdijk Wadden Center from Amsterdam
Explore Friesland with a day tour to Bolsward, one of the "Eleven Cities". Visit the cultural history center De Tiid and the amazing Afsluitdijk Wadden Center.Bolsward is an unexplored gem in Friesland, situated between the cities of Franeker, Sneek, and Makkum. The oldest of the three mounds on which Bolsward was built. This is only one of the features that give this seemingly ordinary city its unique character.
On your way to Bolsward, you will see a beautiful green route, passing villages, meadows and historic windmills. A lovely appetizer before exploring the city.
Bolsward, or Boalsert in Friesland, is the city where history and architecture play a leading role. Let yourself be carried away by the rich history of one of the “eleven cities” city. Enjoy monumental buildings with unique facades in the center of Bolsward, such as those of the City Hall and the Broerekerk. Dive into the life of the famous Titus Brandsma and Gysbert Japicx in Cultural History center De Tiid.
Stroll through the city in a guided tour of the historical center of Bolsward where you’ll learn more about the Frisian culture and heritage. After the guided tour, you’ll head over to the Museum De Tiid, a contemporary museum where the history of Southwest Fryslân and the trading town of Bolsward comes to life.
After that, you’ll drive to the The Afsluitdijk Wadden Center where you’ll enter the visitor’s center; the Aquavista 4D experience and the Exhibition. Learn all about how the Dutch manage water works and make it possible to live below sea level.
The remaining tour time is allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
Inclusions
- Driver guide for small groups. Driver and guide for big groups.
- 8-hour tour.
- Guided tour Bolsward historical center.
- Entrance ticket to Museum De Tiid.
- Entrance ticket to Afsluitdijk Visitor Center.
- Transportation.
- Bottled water.
Not Included
- Gratuities.
- Food and beverage.
What do I need to bring?
Dress for weather,Jacket, comfortable shoes and clothes.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel or reschedule free of charge if you notify us at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of your tour. There are no refunds on cancellations made within 72 hours before the tour starts.
If you booked through a booking platform, you must reschedule directly with them.
Amsterdam
Please let us know your hotel or accommodation in Amsterdam so that our driver guide can pick you up.
Bolsward
Bolsward was part of the Hanseatic League. Cooperation between these cities countered piracy and protected the trade route that ran through northeastern Europe. The profits were mostly for the merchants who moved safely from city to city with their wares. Thus hides, beeswax, grain, salt and sheets found their way into the households of the fourteenth century.
Walk along Bolsward historical center through beautiful and important landmarks, historical sights, sculptures and artwork. Bolsward is one of the eleven Frisian cities where eleven fountains were designed by eleven artists from eleven different countries.
The route starts at the Bat Fountain, designed by artist Johan Kreten, which is one of the 11fountains international art project for Leeuwarden-Fryslân 2018. The dark bat spews water, like gargoyles used to do on the façades of cathedrals.
Attractions:
- Town Hall Bolsward
- Niewmarkt
- Broerekerk, 13th century monastery church
- Sint-Franciscuskerk , 15th century gothic church
- Martinikerk
- Museum De Tiid
- Juliannapark
- Us Heit Distillery / Frysk Hynder (Slijterij)
Distillery tours must be reserved in advance, extra fee.
Groups of 1-19 persons, Saturday tours only. Groups 20 and above, Thursday, Friday and Saturday tours.
Museum De Tiid
De Tiid is a contemporary museum where the history of Southwest Fryslân and the trading town of Bolsward comes to life. In the monumental town hall you will discover stories of icons such as Titus Brandsma, Gysbert Japicx and Grutte Pier, bringing the past close to you. Climb the impressively restored tower loft of the museum.
In September 2021, King Willem Alexander opened Museum De Tiid; part of Cultural Historical Centre De Tiid. Built between 1614 and 1617, the versatile and stately building literally breathes the history of Fryske language and culture, especially that of Bolsward and its surroundings. Each exhibition provides a fresh look at the region’s heritage.
Entrance ticket is included in this excursion.
Afsluitdijk Visitor Center
UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea – Visitor Center
The Afsluitdijk Wadden Center is the place where you can experience the story of Dutch Delta Design, UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea, the fish migration river and the renewed, future-proof Afsluitdijk and the IJsselmeer.
It was built to keep the sea out and to create additional arable land. The water will always try to reclaim The Netherlands. By building dikes, the Dutch, have made it possible to live below sea level.
Exhibition
There is an interactive experience exhibition in the Afsluitdijk Wadden Center. The main theme is the (survival) of the Dutch in the Delta, over the centuries and with a view to the future of climate change and sea level rise.
The Afsluitdijk is a major dam and causeway in the Netherlands. It was constructed between 1927 and 1932 and runs from Den Oever in the North Holland province. It is the ideal testing ground for innovative and sustainable energy sources. Wind, sun, water, it’s all there. At the Afsluitdijk, using water currents and the confluence of fresh and salt water to produce energy.
Aquavista 4D Experience
Experience the inspiring hinterland of the Afsluitdijk through a unique flying experience. Aquavista takes you on a unique 4D flight over the region. This film shows you the beauty of this region through the eyes of the godwit. Lean back in one of our cinema seats or lie down on one of the beanbags and imagine yourself flying! It is an experience that is sure to stay with you.
Entrance ticket is included in this excursion.
Pick-up areas
We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience:
- Custom pick up
Your driver guide will be holding an orange umbrella.
More Info
Duration: 8 hours
Live tour guide:
- English
- Dutch
Please be ready at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour start time.We depart on time.