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7-day trip: 3 nights in Holwerd and 3 nights on Ameland

Starting price (per person): € 635,00

This 7-day Wadden arrangement offers a unique combination of two worlds: the peace and history of Holwerd and the island life of Ameland. You will stay in two special locations that together showcase the very best of the Wadden region, without rush and without the need to change accommodation every day.

From Holwerd, you explore the Frisian landscape, the Wadden Sea, and historic cities such as Leeuwarden, while on Ameland you can fully unwind among beaches, dunes, and sea. The varied programme creates a perfect balance between active discovery and relaxed enjoyment.

Thanks to the combination of culture, nature, and freedom at your own pace, this arrangement is ideal for those who truly want to experience the Wadden region. You do not just travel through Friesland and Ameland—you experience them.

About Waling Dykstra

Your accommodation is located in the former home of Waling Dykstra (1821–1914). As a writer, poet, teacher, and folklorist, he played an important role in preserving the Frisian language and culture. His stories, poems, and folk tales remain an essential part of Frisian heritage.

During your stay, you will experience not only present-day Friesland, but also the landscape and culture that inspired Waling Dykstra in his work.

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Want to take advantage of roadside assistance with mobility guarantee?
If you add the bike guarantee, you will receive a new bike within 1.5 hours in case of breakdown. We will then bring the broken bike to the final hotel so you can take it home again at the end of the trip (€10 per person).

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Categories: Cycling holidays, Eleven Cities Packages Tags: 50 km, Aanbevolen, Fiets
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Description

Price includes:

  • 3 nights in Waling Suite Holwerd
    Excluding breakfast and dinner
  • 3 nights in LoftNes on Ameland
    Excluding breakfast and dinner
  • STO Guarantee
    Your payment is fully protected by STO Garant
  • Booking fees
    Included
  • Comprehensive travel information
    Six weeks before your arrival date you will receive a detailed route map and the Friesland Travel Atlas (available in four languages, 260 pages)
  • Free and secure parking facilities
    For your car
  • Return ferry tickets to Ameland
    Including your own bicycles
  • Canal boat tour (praamvaart) in Leeuwarden
  • Tourist tax
  • Fytse mei Sytze: Friesland inspiration map
    Via a link you will get access to an inspiration map with 400+ locations in Friesland: from stories and facts to routes and hidden gems

Price excludes:

  • Travel and cancellation insurance
    This must be arranged through your own insurance provider
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks
    In Holwerd, self-catering is possible in the accommodation
    In LoftNes on Ameland, cooking is not possible
  • Optional bicycle rental
  • Luggage service
    Not included in this arrangement
  • Breakdown assistance
    With pre-booked assistance, you will receive a replacement bicycle in case of a breakdown

Cancellation conditions:

  • Free cancellation
    Up to six weeks before your arrival date
  • Cancellation conditions
    For cancellations within six weeks, the terms of Article 9.2 of the booking conditions apply. These are available on our website and will also be sent to you in advance
  • Travel and cancellation insurance
    Cancellation is always subject to your own travel and cancellation insurance, which must be arranged with your insurance provider
  • Weather conditions
    Cancellation due to bad weather is not possible

Who is this for:

This 7-day arrangement lets you experience the Frisian Wadden region in all its diversity. You stay in historic Holwerd and on the island of Ameland at LoftNes, combining mainland and island life in a unique way. Along the way, you visit the charming Elfsteden city of Dokkum with its rich history and characteristic canals, and the vibrant capital Leeuwarden, where culture, history and atmosphere come together.

In addition, you discover the vast nature of the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea, where peace, space and impressive views alternate. This trip offers a varied combination of nature, culture, history and relaxation in the heart of North Friesland and the Wadden Islands.

Start day:

You can start your tour on any day of the week. Once your booking is received, we will check the accommodation availability. If available, we will confirm your trip immediately.

STO Guarantee:

This tour is protected by the STO Guarantee, ensuring your payment is safe. For more information, please refer to the STO Garant terms on our website.

Day 1 – Arrival in Holwerd

You arrive in Holwerd, a historic terp village on the edge of the Wadden Sea. From 16:00, you are welcome to check in at your accommodation. The rest of the day is free to settle in, explore the surroundings, or take a walk towards the Wadden dike.


Day 2 – Cycling tour through North-East Friesland, including the Elfsteden city of Dokkum (approx. 55 km)

Today you will enjoy a cycling tour through the characteristic Frisian landscape:
Holwerd – Moddergat – Dokkum – Birdaard – Hegebeintum – Holwerd

You cycle along terp villages, the sea dike, and the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea. Along the way, you experience wide open landscapes, cultural heritage, and the highest terp area in Friesland.


Day 3 – Visit to Leeuwarden, including a canal cruise

After breakfast, you travel to Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland. In the afternoon, a traditional “praamvaart” canal cruise through the city’s waterways is reserved for you. The rest of the day is free to explore the city, visit museums, or enjoy a terrace.


Day 4 – Crossing to Ameland

In the morning, you depart from Holwerd for the 09:45 ferry to Ameland. The crossing takes you through the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea. Upon arrival, you continue to your accommodation at LoftNes in Nes. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure.


Day 5 – Ameland

A free day to explore Ameland at your own pace: walk along the beach, cycle through the dunes, or visit the villages of Hollum, Ballum, or Buren. LoftNes is within walking distance of the centre of Nes.


Day 6 – Ameland

Another day to further explore the island or simply relax. Ideal for long walks, cycling trips, or enjoying the seaside atmosphere.


Day 7 – Return to Holwerd and departure

You check out before 10:00. You may temporarily store your luggage, allowing you to enjoy the island freely during the day. At the end of the day, you travel back to Holwerd and continue your journey home.

Stay at De Waling Suites

During this trip, you will stay at De Waling Suites in Holwerd. These two brand-new suites have been carefully designed and are fully equipped with modern comforts. Here you enjoy the comfort of contemporary accommodation while staying in a location with a rich Frisian history.

The Waling Suites are the ideal base to explore the Wadden Sea, Ameland, and the characteristic landscape of North-East Friesland. After a day full of impressions, you can relax in a comfortable and atmospheric setting.

The accommodation features a fully equipped kitchen, allowing you to prepare your own meals.

Stay at LoftNes

LoftNes is a stylish and peaceful accommodation in the village of Nes on Ameland. The modern lofts are bright, spacious, and designed with comfort and a relaxed atmosphere in mind.

Thanks to its central location, you can easily reach the village centre, the dunes, or the beach. It is an ideal place for those who appreciate peace, comfort, and the true island feeling.

It is not possible to cook at LoftNes.

At both accommodations, breakfast is not included.

Documentation set

The information package you will receive at home (six week before your arrivaldate) contains:

  • Guest information: contains the addresses of the hotels / restaurants and the bike nodes. With the bike nodes system you can easily follow the track of the Eleven Cities Tour
  • Friesland Travel Atlas (in four languages, 260 pages)
  • Roadmaps
  • Stampcard
  • Certificate
  • Booking conditions

Stay at De Waling Suites

During this trip, you will stay at De Waling Suites in Holwerd. These two brand-new suites have been carefully designed and are fully equipped with modern comforts. Here you enjoy the comfort of contemporary accommodation while staying in a location with a rich Frisian history.

The Waling Suites are the ideal base for exploring the Wadden Sea, Ameland, and the characteristic landscape of North-East Friesland. After a day full of impressions, you can unwind in a comfortable and atmospheric setting.

The accommodation features a fully equipped kitchen, allowing you to prepare your own meals.

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