Our Eleven Cities Tour by bike takes you through Friesland, one of the most beautiful provinces in the Netherlands. The start and finish of our Eleven Cities Tour is Leeuwarden.
Leeuwarden is the most important city in Friesland. In the historic old town you can look at the small canals or stroll through the cozy shopping streets. There are also beautiful historical buildings, such as the late Gothic Chancellery and some museums. An interesting museum is the Naturmuseum or the "Princessehof".
Leeuwarden
The first bike ride takes you to Sneek, a town that was once surrounded by canals and fortress walls. Here you can visit the cozy center with the town hall and the Martini Church.
Overnight place: Sneek/Ijlst
On the third day you go to Balk or Wijckel, not far from the IJsselmeer. You drive past Sloten, with its 700 inhabitants the smallest town along the Eleven Cities Tour. Enjoy the small village of Balk, as well as other charming villages and the typical Friesland landscape.
Overnight place: Balk/Wijckl
Bolsward is known for its picturesque streets, but there are other idyllic places to visit on this day. Stavoren, for example, which is now very popular with water sports enthusiasts, and Workum should not be forgotten either. These places were all Hanseatic cities in the past.
Overnight place: Bolsward
Pass Makkum today, a village well known for its pottery. An important university was once located in Franeker. That's why you can still find an old student pub here, but of course there are many other sights. Here you can see the Renaissance-style town hall and the Coopmanshaus.
Overnight place: Harlingen/Franek
On the way we pass Franeker, a former university town. Dokkum is a relatively special town as the layout of the streets hasn't changed since the 1650's. It will certainly be noticed that Dokkum has always taken good care of its architectural and cultural heritage.
Overnight place: Dokkum
On the last day you drive back to Leeuwarden. Along the route the cozy villages of Rinsumageest and Burdaard can be visited.
Overnight place: Leeuwarden
After breakfast departure on your own
Overnight place: Leeuwarden
Find out the price now: To the price calculator
| Double room including breakfast |
Cat II
|
|---|---|
| 12.04.2025 - 07.06.2025 | 645,00 € |
| 07.06.2025 - 24.08.2025 | 695,00 € |
| 25.08.2025 - 24.09.2025 | 645,00 € |
| Single room including breakfast |
Cat II
|
|---|---|
| 12.04.2025 - 07.06.2025 | 875,00 € |
| 07.06.2025 - 24.08.2025 | 925,00 € |
| 25.08.2025 - 24.09.2025 | 875,00 € |
| 7-speed freewheel rental bike with luggage bag | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 | 80,00 € |
| Freewheel electric rental bike with luggage bag (on request) | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 | 160,00 € |
| Half board (5x dinner, no dinner in Leeuwarden) | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 | 170,00 € |
| Room price per person |
Cat II
|
|---|---|
| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 70,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 120,00 € |
| Room price per person |
Cat II
|
|---|---|
| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 70,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 120,00 € |
Daily departure from April 12.04th to October 24.09.2025th,
Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
(Start and end in Leeuwarden, Netherlands)
By car
motorway connection:
Leeuwarden is the capital of the province of Friesland and is easily accessible via the A7 and A31 motorways.
From Germany:
- From Bremen: Approx. 2,5 hours drive time (via the A31 and N31).
- From Hamburg: Approx. 4 hours drive time (via the A1, A31 and N31).
- The Netherlands does not charge tolls or vignette fees.
Parking:
- Leeuwarden has several public parking garages and long-term parking spaces. Cost: approx. 8-12 euros per day.
- Some hotels also offer parking facilities for their guests.
By plane
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS):
- Schiphol is the nearest international airport. From there there are direct train connections to Leeuwarden (approx. 2 hours journey time, cost: approx. 25-30 euros).
Bremen Airport (BRE):
- Alternatively, Bremen Airport is an option. From there, travelers can reach Leeuwarden by train (approx. 3 hours with changes in Groningen or Zwolle).
All arrival and departure options must be organized and booked independently by the travelers. This information is for guidance only and is not binding. The responsibility for organizing the arrival and departure lies entirely with the customer. Prices and availability can change at any time.
General tip for traveling by car
You can easily find a large overview of parking spaces on the external website www.parkopedia.de . view
Rooms with shower/toilet or bath/toilet
Category II: 3 and 4 star hotels
Not included: Cultural tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses
This trip/s is/are not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
General information
Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.
