Holiday apartment in Snakkerburen – History on the Dokkumer Ee

Snakkerburen on the Dokkumer Ee

Snakkerburen is located on the Dokkumer Ee, and its history can be traced back to the 16th century. This gives the choice of a holiday apartment in Snakkerburen a clear local character: you combine a stay on the Dokkumer Ee with historical discoveries instead of simply looking for somewhere to spend the night. The village therefore particularly appeals to travellers who want to structure their stay around specific places, buildings and stories.

History along paths and at historic sites

The Dokkumer Ee played an important role in the transport of products to and from Snakkerburen. A notable example is the former De Sevenster inn at Oan 'e Ie 1; it was built in 1775.

The QR code walking route leads to the historic sites, houses, notable figures and stories of Snakkerburen. It thus provides access to an experience in which not only individual buildings but also the stories associated with the village play a role. The walk can be started from the Leeuwarden side at the bicycle bridge; the first information sign explains the “Minefjild”.

Culture and distinctive buildings

The Iepenloftspul Snakkerbuorren also adds its own cultural accent. It is an open-air theatre in the Doarpstún of Snakkerburen. When choosing a holiday apartment in Snakkerburen, you can include this aspect in your travel planning as a separate interest alongside the local paths and buildings.

One of the specific memorial sites is the Drenkelingenbegraafplaats. It is a municipal heritage site and part of the walking route. The Drenkelingenkerkhof is located outside the built-up area at the corner of Oan’e Dyk and Pôllepaed. The Drenkelingenkerkhof cemetery was established in 1873 and provided space for 296 graves.

Snakkerburen has four nationally protected heritage sites. A listed building at Oan 'e Dyk 1 dates from the first half of the 19th century. Another listed building at Oan 'e Ie 6 has a hipped roof covered with tiles and dates from the late 18th or early 19th century. The listed warehouse at Oan 'e Ie 6A dates from the mid-19th century. The addresses, construction dates and roof shape also make exploring the village interesting for visitors who want to discover historic architecture through specific details.

Holiday apartment and your own pace of travel

Snakkerburen can be combined with different interests when planning your trip: one part of the journey can focus on local history, while another can be devoted to exercise or the open-air theatre. This mix may be appealing to families and other travel groups with different age groups, because not everyone needs the same daily rhythm. A holiday apartment in Snakkerburen can therefore be combined as a search preference with the desire to organise your days independently.

Discover more destinations in the surrounding area: Leeuwarden, Goutum and Wirdum.

To the higher-level travel overview: Leeuwarden.