Discover Hitzum: Holiday apartment in Hitzum amid churches, terps and waterways

Hitzum amid churches, terps and waterways

Hitzum combines striking reminders of Frisian history with waterways and kaats competitions. Just a few distinctive features give the village a clear identity: the Hitzum church with its unusual details, preserved terps and excavation slopes, the Arumervaart, and opportunities to spend days on the water. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Hitzum, you can tailor your stay to these different interests and combine culture, landscape and sport.

Church history with unusual details

The Hitzum church preserves several distinct traces of its history. The bell tower houses a bell cast by Jacob Noteman in 1637, with a diameter of 103.2 cm. The church also has the so-called “Amerikaansche Kerkbanken”, with curved, bowed seats; they are considered unique in Friesland. The present church building was erected in 1883 to replace an earlier building from the 16th century. For visitors interested in culture, a dated furnishing, a special type of seating and a clearly traceable building history come together here.

Terps, excavation slopes and waterways

Several terps have been preserved in and around the village of Hitzum. The village also has several steep excavation slopes created when these terps were dug into. This makes the area’s historical character visible not only in individual buildings but also in striking features of the village landscape. The Arumervaart runs along the western side of Hitzum. An Aufvaart leads from it to Noorderbuurt, the oldest part of Hitzum. Anyone interested in the development of Frisian settlements and the connection between village structures and water will find several concrete points of interest here.

Roorda State as a Frisian architectural monument

Roorda State is a listed Frisian Stelphof farmstead. The building adds another example of Frisian architectural heritage to the area’s ecclesiastical and landscape features.

Water activities around Hitzum

At Anneke's Theetuin & Botenverhuur in Hitzum, visitors can rent a motorised Hanzepunter or a Canadian canoe. The “Rondje Hitzum - Franeker” route is suitable for SUP and canoeing. The range of water sports therefore extends from motorised boating to activities involving a paddle or stand-up paddleboard.

Kaats competitions with a special focus

Various kaats competitions are held at the Kaatsveld Hitzum KV De Eendracht during the kaats season, from the end of April through September. The Ald-Meiers Partij is a kaats competition for girls aged 14 to 16 inclusive and is considered one of the most important kaats competitions for girls. The first Ald-Meiers Partij took place on 5 August 2000 on the field of the De Eendracht kaats club in Hitzum. For your travel planning, Hitzum therefore offers a distinct sporting focus alongside culture and water.

Holiday apartment in Hitzum and your holiday priorities

When choosing a holiday apartment in Hitzum, it is worth first deciding on the focus you want for your holiday. The church, terps, Noorderbuurt and Roorda State appeal to planners interested in culture and history. The Arumervaart, Aufvaart, canoeing, Hanzepunter and SUP represent water-based ideas, while the kaats field adds organised competitions to the village. Accommodation in Hitzum is therefore particularly interesting if you want to include several themes in your plans rather than just a single activity.

Other places to consider

For your further choice of locations, you can also include Tzummarum, Peins, Firdgum, Sexbierum, Franeker, Dongjum and Achlum.

For the overarching travel overview: Franekeradeel.