Opsterland

Explore the Frisian estates, noble residences, and magnificently designed parks, which are called "Staten" and "Stinsen" in Frisian. 

In 1936, six nuns from 's Hertogenbosch joined the new Carmelite community in Drachten. For over half a century, they lived here completely ...

The Frisian Waterline was created shortly after 1580 and ran from the Zuiderzee in the west to the defensive structures of Groningen in the east.

During this cycling route, you cycle along the Mandefjild nature reserve. You also cycle through the Frisian landscape and pass several villages.

This walk starts just outside Beetsterzwaag near the Lauswolt estate. The small lake in the forest is the skating rink of Beetsterzwaag in winter.

These walks take you through the beautiful, serene forests and fields of the Frisian Woods.

The Rietland Route is the northern section of the LF3. As the name suggests, this route takes you through the water-rich province of Friesland and ...

A nice 2-hour walk. There is also geocaching on this route. It can be busy on weekends.

The Duurswoude Heath, or Duurswouderheide, is the largest remaining heathland area in the province of Friesland. The area covers approximately 150 ...

Bakkeveense Duinen consists of a diverse area featuring several wooded and heathland areas, grasslands, and a few estates in the Boorne (or ...