Sights

Workum has many sights to see. Below are the most important ones…

Afbeelding van "It Soal Birdwatching Platform"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Historic Cemetery Centre Workum"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Sint Werenfriduskerk, Roman Catholic Cemetery in Workum"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Alpaca World Friesland"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Workumer El"

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” […]

Afbeelding van "Town Hall of Workum"

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. […]

Afbeelding van "Sleeswijckhuis"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Tillefonne"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Workum Lighthouse"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Play Ship Stedspôle"

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. […]

Afbeelding van "Blazer Harbour"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Ybema`s Molen"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Baptist Church, the Little White Church on It Sud"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Doopsgezinde Vermaning, a barn church in Workum"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Resistance Monument Workum"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "The Fierce Lions of Workum"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "De Nijlânnermolen"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Jewish Cemetery"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "St. Werenfridus Church"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Monk Uffing"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Grote or St. Gertrudis Church"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Jopie Huisman Museum"

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, […]

Afbeelding van "Museum Warkums Erfskip"

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 […]

Afbeelding van "Shipyard De Hoop"

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 […]

Information point Workum

Tourist Office Workum (Museum Warkums Erfskip)

Merk 4
8711 CL Workum

Phone: +31(0)515-541231

Open Tuesday to Sunday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

For more information visit: Waterland van Friesland