{"id":6721,"date":"2023-02-07T11:25:09","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T10:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/varen-naar-franeker\/"},"modified":"2024-07-08T09:29:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T08:29:09","slug":"varen-naar-franeker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/varenmetsil.nl\/en\/varen-naar-franeker\/","title":{"rendered":"Sailing to Franeker, what is there to do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Franeker, known as Frjentsjer in Frisian, is one of the Eleven Cities in Friesland. The city is located north of Bolsward<\/a> and west of Leeuwarden<\/a>. Franeker’s rich history is evident throughout the city. With grand monuments, beautiful museums, and stunning buildings, Franeker is definitely worth a visit. Did you know that Franeker once had a university? From 1585 to 1811, Franeker housed the University of Friesland. Ultimately, Napoleon brought an end to the university, but the academic history can still be discovered in this gem among the Frisian Eleven Cities. Are you sailing to Franeker<\/a> with one of our motorboats to explore this beautiful place?<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sailing to Franeker<\/h2>\n

When sailing to Franeker, you’ll enter the city via the Van Harinxma Canal. From the water, you’ll see the city walls and can moor just a stone’s throw away from the city center. Most moorings are located along the bastions, which were once used as defenses for the city and now provide a scenic walking path.<\/p>\n

Where can I moor the boat in Franeker?<\/h2>\n

As mentioned earlier, you can moor your boat along the bastions in Franeker. These moorings provide electricity, water taps, and a public toilet facility with washing facilities. The cost is \u20ac1.25 per meter, inclusive of these amenities. Be sure to have some change for the showers, which cost \u20ac0.50 cents each.<\/p>\n

Franeker Watersport Association Marina<\/h3>\n

Additionally, you can moor your boat at the Franeker Watersport Association Marina, located just a short distance outside the city center. For transient boaters, there are open moorings marked with a green sign on the berths. Alternatively, you can choose a berth near the harbor office and toilet facilities at the end of the marina.<\/p>\n

The harbor master will collect mooring fees. They prefer contactless payment (PIN). If you miss the harbor master, you can deposit the harbor fee in a designated envelope into the mailbox at the harbor office.<\/p>\n

The following amenities are available at this marina:<\/strong><\/p>\n