Kuiertocht Molkwerum - Stavoren
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
Starting point
Stationswei 22
8722 HB Molkwerum
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Museum 'Het Bakkerswinkeltje'
Ontdek in Museum 'Het Bakkerswinkeltje' de rijke historie van het vroegere Friese Doolhof Molkwerum.
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.
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.
End point
Stationsweg 2
8715 ES Stavoren
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