Harlingen Friesland
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Harlingen is a city and port in the
northern Netherlands, in the province of Friesland on the Wadden
Sea. It is one of the oldest Frisian towns with a long history
of fishing and shipping, and it is from here that the ferries
to the Wadden islands of Vlieland and Terschelling depart. Harlingen
is intersected by numerous canals, has an excellent harbour,
and exports dairy products, potatoes, and meat. The town was
inundated by floods in 1134 and in 1566, before a dyke was constructed
for its protection. Harlingen is situated 25 km southwest of
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Places to visit in Friesland |
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Friesland is an area of picturesque
fishing villages and historic towns. Visitors should not miss
the old towns of Hindelopen, Stavoren and Dokkum, the 'Friese
Meren' (the lakes of Friesland), and their pretty villages and
the National Park "Drents-Friese Woud" (Forest). The
Waddenzee is a unique part of the North Sea. Weather permitting,
you can even walk across the mudflats between the mainland and
a Wadden Island. |
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Where is Harlingen? |
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Harlingen is about 125 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Harlingen is about 180 kms from Rotterdam
and Rotterdam Airport.
By Air - Amsterdam's airport Schiphol (www.schiphol.nl) is
the Netherlands’ main international airport and the third
busiest in Europe. Rotterdam Airport (www.rotterdam-airport.nl)
is much smaller but has handy links to the UK, Germany and Mediterranean
destinations.
By Ferry - Several companies operate car/passenger ferries
between the Netherlands and the UK. Stenaline (www.stenaline.co.uk)
sails between Harwich and Hoek van Holland, while P&O North
Sea Ferries (www.poferries.com) operates an overnight ferry every
evening between Hull and Europoort (near Rotterdam).
By Train - The Netherlands has good train links to Germany
and Belgium and on to France.
By Bus - Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and a few of Holland’s
smaller cities such as Den Haag and Utrecht, are well connected
to the rest of Europe by long-distance bus.
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Harlingen holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Harlingen Holland
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Pakhuis Schotland
City: Harlingen
Region: Friesland
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 Up to 8 Persons.
This recently renovated warehouse, situated in the Harlingen
docks, has fantastic views over the passing ships. The city centre
with its intimate restaurants and terraces is on walking distance
and offers many possibilities for relaxation and fun! In Summer
the hustle and bustle of the city is vibrant! Daytrips to the
islands Terschelling or Vlieland are possible and well recommended,
the ferry leaves from the harbour. |
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