Workum

Workum is a destination in the Netherlands, offering visitors a unique experience in this distinctive part of the country.

Workum is one of the original eleven Frisian Cities after which the most popular Dutch ice skating event Elfstedentocht (eleven city tour) is named. However in comparison to other cities in the region it is considered to be more of a town nowadays. It's much quieter than its neighbours

Like other cities with a similar fate as Workum such as Stavoren, which once used to be a rich Hanseatic city, Workum does not have a direct connection to a highway. Instead, take the A7 in the direction of Sneek. When coming from the Afsluitdijk, leave the A7 at Bolsward, shortly before Sneek. When coming from the south or east, i.e. not using the Afsluitdijk, use the A6 or A32 to connect to the A7. Head for Sneek, followed by Bolsward. Exit the highway at Bolsward in the direction of Workum. After the bend in the N359, look for an intersection with a right turn leading to Workum. You will be lead directly into the city from here.

By Train

The train from stops once an hour at Workum train station. The Workum train station is located 1.3 kilometers (a bit less than a mile), a 16 minute walk to the city centre.

By Car / Road

Like other cities with a similar fate as Workum such as Stavoren, which once used to be a rich Hanseatic city, Workum does not have a direct connection to a highway. Instead, take the A7 in the direction of Sneek. When coming from the Afsluitdijk, leave the A7 at Bolsward, shortly before Sneek. When coming from the south or east, i.e. not using the Afsluitdijk, use the A6 or A32 to connect to the A7. Head for Sneek, followed by Bolsward. Exit the highway at Bolsward in the direction of Workum. After the bend in the N359, look for an intersection with a right turn leading to Workum. You will be lead directly into the city from here.

Workum is very small in area, it is easiest to explore it by foot. Within an hour or two you will have seen most of the city.

• Walking and cycling tours through the historic streets and surrounding countryside

• Boat tours or water activities (where applicable)

• Local festivals and cultural events throughout the year

• Shopping at local markets and specialty shops

• Day trips to nearby attractions and neighboring towns

Hotel Restaurant de Gulden Leeuw Merk 2, 8711 CL +31 515 542 341 updated Feb 2019

Dutch brown cafés (bruin cafés) and modern bars line the streets of Workum. Local beers, including regional brews, are widely available. The café culture is strong, with many places serving coffee and pastries throughout the day.

Workum offers various accommodation options to suit different budgets and preferences.

• Hotel Restaurant de Gulden Leeuw

The town center features a mix of Dutch high-street brands and independent boutiques. Local markets are held weekly, offering fresh produce, cheese, flowers, and regional specialties. Specialty food shops sell local delicacies.

From Workum, you can visit Hindeloopen , by train directly. Other (larger) cities in Friesland are This article is issued from . The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.