Duration: 8 days
Start and End Point: Leeuwarden
Available Dates 2025:
- April 9, 16:00 – April 16, 14:00
- August 2, 16:00 – August 9, 14:00 (Sneekweek)
- August 11, 16:00 – August 18, 14:00 – FULL
- September 12, 16:00 – September 19, 14:00
- September 23, 16:00 – September 30, 14:00
Discover the beauty of Friesland and visit all eleven historic cities during this unique 8-day cycling tour. Throughout the journey, the ship Josefien will be ready for you every evening in the harbor of the next destination. After a day full of new impressions, enjoy a delicious three-course dinner onboard and unwind in your own comfortable cabin.
Explore Friesland by Bike or Ship
With a geared bike or e-bike from the ship Josefien, you will complete the famous Elfstedentocht. Of course, you can also bring your own bike. If you wish to relax for a day, you can sail along with the ship and enjoy the Frisian landscape from the water. Josefien often makes stops, allowing you to shorten the route as desired.
Cycling Routes: Choose Your Own Adventure
You have a choice of various cycling routes. The shortest route takes you along busy roads, but we recommend taking the more scenic route. This often runs through picturesque meadows, along shell paths, and sometimes even over dikes where you cycle among sheep. Do you have a special place you’d like to visit? We are happy to help you plan a personalized route. You will receive the route in detail on paper and digitally.
Itinerary
Day 1: Leeuwarden
Your journey begins in the Frisian capital, Leeuwarden, where you board the ship Josefien. You will receive your own cabin and meet the other participants.
Day 2: Leeuwarden – Bolsward – Sneek (approx. 40 km)
After a delicious breakfast, you will cycle from Leeuwarden via Bolsward to Sneek. Josefien will be waiting for you in the city center of Sneek. Note: During Sneekweek, Josefien will dock at a different location.
Day 3: Sneek – IJlst – Sloten (approx. 25 km)
Today, you will cycle from Sneek via charming IJlst to the fortified town of Sloten. Along the way, you can optionally explore Heeg and Woudsend.
Day 4: Sloten – Stavoren (approx. 25 km)
From Sloten, you will cycle along Laaxum, the smallest harbor in Friesland, to historic Stavoren.
Day 5: Stavoren – Hindeloopen – Workum/Makkum (approx. 20 km)
Today, the route takes you via picturesque Hindeloopen to Workum, with a possible side trip to Makkum.
Day 6: Workum/Makkum – Harlingen – Franeker (approx. 25 km)
Cycle from Workum via the port city of Harlingen to historic Franeker.
Day 7: Franeker – Dokkum (approx. 40 km)
Today, you will cycle through the Frisian landscape from Franeker to the northern town of Dokkum.
Day 8: Dokkum – Leeuwarden (approx. 40 km)
Your last day of cycling takes you from Dokkum back to Leeuwarden, where you will say goodbye to the ship and your fellow travelers.
Book Your 11-City Tour Now
Experience the ultimate Friesland and book your place for this unforgettable 11-city tour today. Whether you cycle or sail, this journey offers you the perfect combination of culture, nature, and comfort!
Price of this trip: € 1.275,- per person, based on 2 people per cabin. This price includes 9% VAT and tourist tax. For this price, you will receive:
- a comfortable twin cabin with private shower and toilet
- made-up beds, towels, shampoo, soap, and water bottles
- a luxurious breakfast and lunch (packed for on the go)
- a delicious three-course dinner every evening, except for one evening when you can dine out
- a delicious three-course dinner every evening, except for one evening when you can dine out
- unlimited coffee, tea, and chilled water onboard
- detailed descriptions of the cycling routes, available both on paper and digitally
- use of a pannier, helmet, safety vest, and phone holder
Optionally add-ons:
- E-bike from the ship Josefien for € 140,- (E-bikes are limited in availability)
- Parking your own bike € 25 (the bike will have a covered spot onboard and can be secured to the ship)
- Parking and charging your own E-bike € 35 (the bike will have a covered spot onboard, can be secured to the ship, and charged onboard)
- Mini fridge for the cabin, 6-liter capacity, € 5,- per day
- Cancellation insurance, 6% of the base amount. You can cancel up to the departure date. You will receive your payment back, except for the cancellation insurance
- Single supplement: If you wish to book a twin cabin for yourself, you will pay a 35% surcharge on the base amount
