Discover Boksum: Church Paths and Culture

Memorial Sites and History in Boksum

A particularly poignant memorial site is the memorial stone at the Andreae farm. It is set into the wall of a farmhouse on the Buorren in Boksum and commemorates the farm that the occupying forces set on fire during the Second World War. The memorial stone was built into the wall of the residential section of the new Andreae farm in 1947 and commemorates 28 September 1944.

The Sint-Margaretakerk also preserves a piece of regional history. Inside the church, a 17th-century memorial plaque commemorates those who fell in the Battle of Boxum in 1586. Together with the memorial stone at the Andreae farm, this site provides access to events that are directly connected to specific places in Boksum.

Church Paths for Active Days

The Haitze Holwerda rûntsje pays tribute to the writer Ulbe van Houten, who was born in Boksum and wrote the novel “De sûnde fan Haitze Holwerda” in 1938. The route follows old church paths to churches featured in this novel. This brings not only a literary name into focus, but also the connection between the writer, village history and Frisian church paths.

For longer hikes, the first stage of the Elfstedenpad leads from Leeuwarden to Mantgum via old towpaths and church paths through the terps villages of Deinum, Boksum and Jellum. The stage passing through Boksum is signposted with the internationally standard yellow-and-red markings for multi-day circular hikes. Different route lengths help you plan your days between shorter discoveries and more extensive stretches of trail.

Cycling and Wide Frisian Landscapes

The “De boorden van de Middelzee” cycling route makes Boksum a destination for anyone who enjoys experiencing a landscape at their own pace. Wide views are part of the appeal of the cycling tour. A holiday apartment in Boksum may therefore be particularly interesting if you would like to combine cultural sightseeing by bicycle with walks along historic paths, without limiting your stay to a single experience.

Places to Visit in the Surrounding Area

Several cultural destinations can also be found in the area surrounding Boksum. The Fries Museum, Toutenburg Castle and the Eise Eisinga Planetarium are located in the vicinity of Boksum. The Oldehove monument is nearby. This gives you a range extending from a museum and planetarium to a striking monument and a castle, while Boksum itself has its own focus, with memorial sites, church paths and its historic landscape.

The wider region around Boksum also includes the natural arch Tempeltje Ids Willemsma and the islands of Rookoepolle and Lange Warren. These destinations broaden the view beyond the village and suit a travel plan in which you can choose between culture, landscape and different ways of getting around. For another Frisian village discovery, you can also include Menaldum in your plans.

For the broader travel overview: Menaldumadeel.