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Kuiertocht Stavoren

(3.4 km)

Stavoren was the first Dutch town to receive city rights. In the eleventh century, it was an important trading post on the Zuiderzee. It was situated at a junction of shipping routes to the Baltic Sea, North Sea, and the Rhine. For this reason, it is definitely worth strolling through the charming center after the walk.

After the walk, head north towards Voorstraat to visit the Vrouwtje, the harbor, and the fountain.

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. An overview of all leisurely strolls can be found here.

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St. Nicholas Church in Stavoren

St. Nicholas Church in Stavoren is a protected monument. One of the reasons is that it contains an 18th-century organ. It is a single-nave church with arched windows, a neoclassical entrance and a small but elegant gable tower.

St. Nicholas Church in Stavoren
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The railway port of Stavoren

Before construction of the Afsluitdijk, the ferry between Enkhuizen in Noord-Holland and Stavoren was a very popular connection. You arrived in Stavoren by train, switched to the ferry and could continue to travel by train from Enkhuizen.

The railway port of Stavoren
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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

Museum 't Ponthús
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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 Lady of Stavoren

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.

The harbour of Stavoren

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.

11Fountains Stavoren

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!

Tourist Information Stavoren
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