Sights
Workum has many sights to see. Below are the most important ones…
It Soal Birdwatching Platform
The Workumer Buitenwaard is not freely accessible, but the viewing platform allows you to see part of the area. It Fryske Gea occasionally organizes excursions […]
Historic Cemetery Centre Workum
That Sinkel was of Catholic origin is not evident from the gravestone. Workum only had a Jewish cemetery, so he was buried in the general […]
Sint Werenfriduskerk, Roman Catholic Cemetery in Workum
Introduction The ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY associated with the St. Werenfriduskerk (1877-78; architect A. Tepe) in Workum was established in 1883. The cemetery is located behind […]
Alpaca World Friesland
At Alpaca World Friesland you can enjoy and relax. In the company of the Alpacas you forget the world around you. You can choose from […]
Workumer El
In the past, until around the mid-16th century, Workum had a thriving wool and linen industry. This included a unit of measurement called the “EL” […]
Town Hall of Workum
The oldest part of the building dates from the 15th century. In 1727, it received new facades and a different roof, designed by Simon Galtema. […]
Sleeswijckhuis
Close to the market square, on the main street of Workum, lies the building Noard 5. The main street consists of two rows of houses […]
Tillefonne
The Tillefonne is a church path leading to the Grote or Sint-Gertrudiskerk of Workum. The path was already called Tillefonne in 1560. The name combines […]
Workum Lighthouse
The Workum Lighthouse is the former white, square brick lighthouse or light structure located on the IJsselmeer along the Hylperdyk, at the entrance to Workum’s […]
Play Ship Stedspôle
The goal of the Frisian Lakes Project was to make Fryslân even more attractive as a water sports destination and to stimulate the Frisian economy. […]
Blazer Harbour
Next to the sea lock in Workum, you’ll find Shipyard De Hoop on one side and the Blazer Harbour on the other. This harbour was […]
Ybema`s Molen
In 1899, the Ybema family from Workum built the namesake mill located on the Brouwersdyk in Workum. The purpose of the mill was to drain […]
Baptist Church, the Little White Church on It Sud
Baptism in Workum It was the “cow doctor” Bouke Haagsma who invited De Neui to come and speak in Workum. On August 1, 1866, Jellema’s […]
Doopsgezinde Vermaning, a barn church in Workum
Description of Mennonite Meeting House, a barn church Barn church from 1694 on a square floor plan under a high hipped roof. Internal gallery. Organ […]
Resistance Monument Workum
Form and MaterialThe resistance monument in Workum (municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân) consists of three abstract sculptures made of white natural stone. Each sculpture is placed on […]
The Fierce Lions of Workum
For centuries, the city coat of arms on ‘De Waag’ in Workum has been supported by two lions. They appear naive, and their theatrical pose […]
De Nijlânnermolen
In 1624, the polder was enclosed by dikes, but a breach occurred as early as 1625. The first mill stood near the Zoolsdijk at the […]
Jewish Cemetery
The Jewish cemetery of Workum (municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân) is the oldest in the Dutch province of Friesland. The land was purchased in 1664 by a […]
St. Werenfridus Church
St. Werenfridus, 1876-1877, A. Tepe. Neo-Gothic PSEUDO-BASILICA with prominent transept. Tower without buttresses, consisting of three sections with brick tracery in the niches. A well-preserved […]
Monk Uffing
It is thanks to Monk Uffing that the city of Workum can be historically dated. As a young man, he was fascinated by the monks […]
Grote or St. Gertrudis Church
The late Gothic church of Workum originated at the end of the 15th century (1480) with the addition of a choir to its earlier single-nave […]
Jopie Huisman Museum
The Jopie Huisman Museum in Workum is dedicated to the work and philosophy of the Frisian artist Jopie Huisman (1922–2000). He was a gifted painter, […]
Museum Warkums Erfskip
EXPERIENCE WORKUM FROM THE WAAG! Museum Warkums Erfskip was completely renovated from top to bottom in 2016/2017 and is now a museum that meets the […]
Shipyard De Hoop
Shipyard ‘De Hoop’, a well-known name in Workum and far beyond. Located next to the lock for over three hundred years. The board focuses on […]