{"id":6713,"date":"2023-03-11T18:29:24","date_gmt":"2023-03-11T17:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/varen-naar-harlingen\/"},"modified":"2024-07-08T09:07:03","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T08:07:03","slug":"varen-naar-harlingen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/en\/varen-naar-harlingen\/","title":{"rendered":"Sailing to Harlingen"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-6713\" data-postid=\"6713\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-6713 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-css_id=\"wt9b41\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_wt9b41 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_rb5x41 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ftm7848   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"bd93613d-1572-45ca-861e-617d14e5f940\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Are you going on a boating holiday in Friesland? Then chances are you&#8217;ll want to visit the seaport city of Harlingen. Harlingen is one of Friesland&#8217;s Eleven Cities and is known for its beautiful harbors and strong winds. If you love grand buildings, delicious food, and the salty sea air, then Harlingen should definitely be on your boating bucket list. Dive into Harlingen&#8217;s nautical history and discover for yourself all that this port city has to offer!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_4yck211 image-center rounded  tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/moanne-marrekrite-1024x768-1023x354.jpg\" width=\"1023\" height=\"354\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-8246\" title=\"Motorboot in Friesland\" alt=\"Motorboot in Friesland\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_bv8r854 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_awnx856 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_zsl6485\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_doh3486 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_6hz5487   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>By boat to Harlingen<\/h2>\n<p>From Leeuwarden, it&#8217;s about 24 kilometers to sail to Harlingen. Just outside Leeuwarden, on the Van Harinxma Canal, you come to a fork. If you turn to port (left), you sail towards Lemmer; if you continue straight, you end up in Harlingen. You&#8217;ll pass through Rintsumazijl, Deinum, and Dronryp before reaching Franeker. Tip: moor in Franeker and explore the beautiful city center on foot. From Franeker, it&#8217;s another 6 kilometers to Harlingen. Along this route, you pass through the Frisiabr\u00eage, the bridge near Kiesterzijl, and the Koningsbrug.<\/p>\n<h3>Harbors in Harlingen<\/h3>\n<p>In Harlingen, there are several transient harbors where you can dock your motorboat. You can dock at the Zuidoostersingel (Southeast Canal) and the Noordoostersingel (Northeast Canal), and there are also several marinas in Harlingen. These locations are situated in the historical center of Harlingen. Everywhere, you&#8217;ll find water and electricity hookups, as well as sanitary facilities.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_75uh488   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Sights in Harlingen<\/h2>\n<p>After finding a nice spot for your boat, it&#8217;s time to explore the cozy city of Harlingen. Harlingen is perfect for exploring on foot. In the center, you&#8217;ll find beautiful canal houses, warehouses, and charming parks. Throughout the city, you&#8217;ll see splendid old buildings with lots of character. If you look closely, you&#8217;ll notice painted wall advertisements on various facades. Around 1900, shopkeepers started using this method to advertise their goods. In total, 21 paintings have been restored. Can you spot them all?<\/p>\n<p>Harlingen has a rich maritime history, and the Hannemahuis museum is full of interesting information about all the sea heroes Harlingen has known. Get to know Harlingen and dive into the city&#8217;s culture and history. Harlingen is also home to one of the last true tile factories. The paintings on the tiles perfectly match the image of Harlingen: sailing ships, fish, and fishermen. Looking for an original souvenir? You can also buy tiles from the Harlinger tile and pottery factory.<\/p>\n<p>A bit further out, just outside the center, is Harlingen&#8217;s seaport, located on the Wadden Sea. From here, boats depart for Vlieland and Terschelling. You&#8217;ll also find Harlingerstrand here, where you can enjoy the sun and sand in summer. Stay until dusk, as this is the perfect spot to witness the most beautiful sunset.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_grm4209   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Restaurants in Harlingen<\/h2>\n<p>After strolling through the city, if you&#8217;re feeling hungry, there are plenty of delicious dining options in Harlingen. For example, you can enjoy a meal at Caf\u00e9 Nooitgedagt, located in one of the oldest warehouses in Harlingen. The building is still in its original state, offering a cozy and homely atmosphere with the best coffees and cakes.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a fine dining experience? Head over to &#8216;T Havenmantsje. Here, they serve surprise menus featuring local seasonal products curated by a master chef. 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Then chances are you'll want to visit the seaport city of Harlingen. Harlingen is one of Friesland's Eleven Cities and is known for its beautiful harbors and strong winds. If you love grand buildings, delicious food, and the salty sea air, then Harlingen should definitely be on your boating bucket list. Dive into Harlingen's nautical history and discover for yourself all that this port city has to offer!<\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/moanne-marrekrite-1024x768-1023x354.jpg\" width=\"1023\" height=\"354\" title=\"Motorboot in Friesland\" alt=\"Motorboot in Friesland\">\n<h2>By boat to Harlingen<\/h2> <p>From Leeuwarden, it's about 24 kilometers to sail to Harlingen. Just outside Leeuwarden, on the Van Harinxma Canal, you come to a fork. If you turn to port (left), you sail towards Lemmer; if you continue straight, you end up in Harlingen. You'll pass through Rintsumazijl, Deinum, and Dronryp before reaching Franeker. Tip: moor in Franeker and explore the beautiful city center on foot. From Franeker, it's another 6 kilometers to Harlingen. Along this route, you pass through the Frisiabr\u00eage, the bridge near Kiesterzijl, and the Koningsbrug.<\/p> <h3>Harbors in Harlingen<\/h3> <p>In Harlingen, there are several transient harbors where you can dock your motorboat. You can dock at the Zuidoostersingel (Southeast Canal) and the Noordoostersingel (Northeast Canal), and there are also several marinas in Harlingen. These locations are situated in the historical center of Harlingen. Everywhere, you'll find water and electricity hookups, as well as sanitary facilities.<\/p>\n<h2>Sights in Harlingen<\/h2> <p>After finding a nice spot for your boat, it's time to explore the cozy city of Harlingen. Harlingen is perfect for exploring on foot. In the center, you'll find beautiful canal houses, warehouses, and charming parks. Throughout the city, you'll see splendid old buildings with lots of character. If you look closely, you'll notice painted wall advertisements on various facades. Around 1900, shopkeepers started using this method to advertise their goods. In total, 21 paintings have been restored. Can you spot them all?<\/p> <p>Harlingen has a rich maritime history, and the Hannemahuis museum is full of interesting information about all the sea heroes Harlingen has known. Get to know Harlingen and dive into the city's culture and history. Harlingen is also home to one of the last true tile factories. The paintings on the tiles perfectly match the image of Harlingen: sailing ships, fish, and fishermen. Looking for an original souvenir? You can also buy tiles from the Harlinger tile and pottery factory.<\/p> <p>A bit further out, just outside the center, is Harlingen's seaport, located on the Wadden Sea. From here, boats depart for Vlieland and Terschelling. You'll also find Harlingerstrand here, where you can enjoy the sun and sand in summer. Stay until dusk, as this is the perfect spot to witness the most beautiful sunset.<\/p>\n<h2>Restaurants in Harlingen<\/h2> <p>After strolling through the city, if you're feeling hungry, there are plenty of delicious dining options in Harlingen. For example, you can enjoy a meal at Caf\u00e9 Nooitgedagt, located in one of the oldest warehouses in Harlingen. The building is still in its original state, offering a cozy and homely atmosphere with the best coffees and cakes.<\/p> <p>Looking for a fine dining experience? Head over to 'T Havenmantsje. Here, they serve surprise menus featuring local seasonal products curated by a master chef. It's a true culinary delight.<\/p>\n<h2>Rent a Boat in Friesland and Sail to Harlingen<\/h2> <p>Harlingen has plenty to offer for a stop during your boating vacation with a motorboat or flat-bottomed boat. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/en\/onze-boten\/\">classic boats<\/a> from Varen met Sil, you can sail throughout Friesland. The boats are suitable for families and couples, and they have at least two fixed sleeping places on board. They are also equipped with other conveniences. And if you have never sailed before, the team at Varen met Sil is happy to assist you.<\/p> <p>Are you planning a boating vacation this summer? Book now or send us a message if you have any questions. Do you want to read more about boating in Friesland? 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