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Kuiertocht Molkwerum - Stavoren

(9 km)

Formerly, Molkwerum was nicknamed 'the Frisian maze'. Once, the town was twice as large and must have looked like a Frisian version of Giethoorn due to a system of canals and moats.

This walk through the meadows takes you from Molkwerum to the endpoint in Stavoren.

A "kuiertocht" is a short walking route. So, it probably won't surprise you that in Frisian, "wandelen" translates to "kuierje". You can easily combine a leisurely stroll with an activity in the area, or choose to embark on another leisurely stroll.

Note: this route takes you from Koudum-Molkwerum station to Stavoren station. Once you walk over the characteristic bridge into Stavoren, keep right towards the station. Take the train back to Molkwerum or stay a little longer in the beautiful harbor town of Stavoren.

Sights on this route

Tourist Information Stavoren

Near the old harbour of Stavoren, you will see a small glass building. Inside, you will find the Tourist Information of Stavoren! Here, a team of enthusiastic volunteers is ready to provide you with all the information you need!

Stavoren (Starum)

Stavoren (or Starum as we say in Friesland) is very much the main city of the IJsselmeer, being enclosed by the lake on three sides. It is also the oldest city of Friesland, founded around 300 BC at a waterway, and gaining city rights in the 11th century.

Visit Stavoren

Museum 't Ponthús

Here the time line of the famous Stavoren stories is brought to life. Why was Stavoren a target for the Vikings? And how about the trading relationship with Hamburg? Or read more about the story of the emergency landing of the Halifax V during the Second

The Lady of Stavoren

From the 15th century on, the flourishing Hanseatic city of Stavoren began to fall upon bad times. It is this period in history that is related in the saga of the Lady of Stavoren. In the saga, all aspects of Stavoren as a trading city are covered.

The harbour of Stavoren

Experience the atmosphere of trade, fishing and recreational sailing. Stavoren is uniquely situated, as it is surrounded by the IJsselmeer lake on three sides.

11Fountains Stavoren

The sea gives, the sea takes. Stavoren, once a rich Hanseatic city, has much to say on this subject. Floods, maritime trade wars, a port that silted up: the city fell into poverty several times.