Woudsend is a village in Wymbritseradiel municipality in Fryslân province, with 1074 inhabitants. The name means: end of the woods, referring to the "Friese Wouden". In the 1950's there were four churches, one of which has become the famous pub "It Ponkje", named after the collection bag. It is an important sailing village, with a terrace filled with experts watching sailors passing the low bridge. In the 18th century shipbuilding and wood-industry made it a florishing village, and some stately houses were built then.
In 1337 a Carmelite convent was founded here, which lasted till 1593. Nickname: "Driuwpôllen" (floating tussocks, as found on the Slotermeer and in the many canals around Woudsend), "Einekneppelers" (duck-clubbers, put a duck in a barrel, throw clubs). Formerly Woudsenders used "seines" (drag-nets) for fishing on the Slotermeer and Hegermeer. A "seine" with lead-weights was lowered into the water, with cork keeping it floating. The net's maximum length was 250 meters and in the middle was a bag ("tsjoele"). It was slowly pulled on land, after which the fish was taken out of the "tsjoele". A monument has been made, which is shown in the village-center "De Driuwpôlle".
Wellekom Watersport (2009-11-17)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Wellekom Watersport in Woudsend rents Falcons (open sailing boats), Tirion 21, Magnum 23 and 24 VQ (cabin sailing boats), and for fantastic performance, the WB22 - Wellekom. Sail from Woudsend and enjoy several picturesque villages sailing within reach, including Heeg, Locks, Sneek, Langweer, Balk. Even if you only rent from Wellekom Watersport for one day, begin your sailing holiday experience in the "wet heart 'of Friesland.
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Camper Caravan Sites (2009-11-16)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Camper Caravan Sites at Recreatiecentrum De Rakken in Woudsend offer partially paved, lawned larger sites ideal for parking your heavier camper. The Camper Caravan Sites offer 6 amps voltage, water and ablution facilities and are within walking distance of the village of Woudsend.
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Green Boat (2009-11-16)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
The Green Boat available for rental at Recreatiecentrum De Rakken in Woudsend is an electric boat charged at night ideal for making silent boat trips around the beautiful lakes and ponds that enrich Friesland. Visit the most beautiful towns and friendly villages nearby, you will receive free boat slips there included in the rental package. The Green Boat can accommodate 6 people, and is spacious and stable.
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Culisail (2009-11-17)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Culisail in Woudsend organises fully accommodated day sails on a ship or an event with multiple ships in and around the Frisian lakes for you. All your friends or family have to take with, is a nice jacket and boots or sports shoes. Sail on a beautiful white Lemsteraak the "Menno Simons' for up to 12 people or one of two beautiful little clippers well equipped and available for up to 24 people. Culisail also offers the "Menno Simons' which is a new 12 m barge, built in 1999.
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Grand Cafe Meisje Loos (2009-11-13)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Grand Cafe Meisje Loos offers a menu with something for everyone, this is a cheerful, bustling cafe terrace restaurant in the heart of village Woudsend. Dine have a cocktail or coffee on the large terrace and elegant veranda, which offers a magnificent view over the marina
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Recreatiecentrum De Rakken Cabins (2009-11-16)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Recreatiecentrum De Rakken Cabins offer 5 quadruple cabins that are simple yet comfortably furnished for holidaymakers providing all the comforts necessary in either standard or luxury cabins, preferable for people that do not wish to stay in a tent. Both the "standard" and "luxury" Recreatiecentrum De Rakken Cabins are located near water, ideal for boat mooring and fishing.
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Camping De Rakken (2009-11-13)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Camping De Rakken at Recreatiecentrum De Rakken in Woudsend is the ideal place for campers who enjoy the tranquility of one of the finest campsites in south-west Friesland. Camping De Rakken is most popular with guests who love water sports or own a boat.
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Recreatiecentrum De Rakken Holiday Chalets (2009-11-16)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Recreatiecentrum De Rakken Holiday Chalets offers 5 luxury 3-star chalets in Woudsend. The chalets include a bathroom, 3 spacious bedrooms, living room, kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker and kettle and are ideal for your boating holiday in the Frisian Lakes area. Watersports and fishing is guaranteed to be your favourite past time at Recreatiecentrum De Rakken Holiday Chalets in Woudsend.
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Schraa Watersport (2009-11-16)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Schraa Watersport in Woudsend offers marina facilities and boat maintenance with an 80 port capacity including long jetty's. Diesel is available at Schraa Watersport as well as water and electricity at the moorings. This Modern shipping port is a fine starting point for wonderful trips from it's beautiful location between the Heeger and Slotermeer Woudsend in the Welle.
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Hotel en Zo Meisje Loos (2009-11-13)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Hotel en Zo Meisje Loos offers two guest rooms and bed & breakfast facilities to patrons in the heart of the village Woudsend opposite the marina. Two luxury detached rooms with TV, private bathroom and sun terrace, and two guest rooms are attractively priced for the discerning guest and the Grand Cafe in the hotel serves delectable meals with gorgeous views.
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Recreatiecentrum De Rakken Marina (2009-11-16)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Recreatiecentrum De Rakken Marina in Woudsend has mooring for 300 hundred ships and internet facilities available in the port. The marina is located next to the delightful village of Woudsend, ideal for a lunch dinner or just a visit. Recreatiecentrum De Rakken Marina has power supplies and a combo drive for dirt-and oil-contaminated water.
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Tusken de Marren
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Welcome to yacht hire Tusken de Marren; your yacht hire located between the Slotermeer and Heegermeer in the authentic village of Woudsend, the centre of the Frisian water sport areas.
From here you can make day trips or depart for a long sailing trip. T...
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Jachtcharter Klompmaker (2009-11-17)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Jachtcharter Klompmaker in Woudsend are not your average rental yachts, these are exclusive motor yachts of the popular cutter type, strong and durable seaworthy yachts. For the more experienced water sports enthusiast enjoy a beautiful trip on IJsselmeer, combined with a visit to old fishing villages such as Enkhuizen, Volendam, Hoorn, etc.
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Meercamping Indijk (2009-11-16)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Meercamping Indijk located on the edge of Recreatiecentrum De Rakken in Woudsend offers superb camping facilities with a slipway for launching your boat, there's glorius views over the lake which is ideal for swimming. Meercamping Indijk is a camp that is ideal for holidaymakers who enjoy peace, space, freedom, and of course water sports.
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Hibo Yachtcharter (2009-11-17)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Hibo Yachtcharter in Woudsend rents luxury motor yachts for a sailing holiday on the Frisian lakes. Hibo Yachtcharter has a fleet of 15 boats in various lengths. Three of the boats are new and equipped with modern techniques, and new hiring from 2009 are two cabin sailboats which require experience. With Hibo Yachtcharter enjoy the freedom on the water and beautiful nature, while lazing around on your boat or just keep busy with sailing, surfing, fishing or swimming.
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Watersportbedrijf de Welle (2009-11-17)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Watersportbedrijf de Welle in Woudsend has become an impressive company that offers a full range of services namely:
- Marina
- Boats to 25 tons Crane
- Winter: indoor and outdoor
- New (hull interior)
- Renovation
- Repair and Maintenance Engine
- Painting
- Shop with ship supplies
Watersportbedrijf de Welle has been offering boating services in Woudsend for over twenty years.
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De Pleats (2009-11-16)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
De Pleats in Woudsend is a renovated farmhouse that offers wonderful meals a cozy dining area and there is a separate cafe area as well. De Pleats organises activities in the trend of live music, theme parties, pool tournaments throughout the year. Also for rent are a variety of materials such as refrigerated, bbq, cool boxes and much more.
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't Ponkje (2009-11-16)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
't Ponkje in Woudsend is situated in an old Baptist church that dates back from the late 18th century, and as much of the old church is preserved and used as is possible. Fine meals are served a la carte such as the 4-course menu jubilee, the "Surprise Menu" and of course the "Christmas Dinner". 't Ponkje offers great food, atmosphere and hospitality.
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Aakverhuur van der pol (2009-11-17)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Aakverhuur van der pol in Woudsend provides a wonderful day out for up to 12 people, on a barge cruise the Lemster Aak LE66 (De Pekel). Over coffee and orange cake, discuss the program with the skipper. With Aakverhuur van der pol, enjoy a nice day out sailing with family, friends or colleagues. Depending on the weather and the wind a round trip can be chosen for a cruise of IJsselmeer or the Frisian waters in southwest Friesland.
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Recreatiecentrum De Rakken (2009-11-13)
Located in
Woudsend,
Wymbritseradiel,
Frisia,
Netherlands
Recreatiecentrum De Rakken in Woudsend is located centrally among the Frisian lakes and offers camping facilities, chalets, a marina, tennis courts and so much more. For an ideal holiday enjoy all the conveniences and comforts you want during your vacation at Recreatiecentrum De Rakken in Woudsend you will be assured of an unforgettable holiday.
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