Súdwest-Fryslân

Súdwest-Fryslân is a municipality in Friesland that spans a large area connecting several towns including Sneek, Bolsward, and Hindeloopen. The territory is crisscrossed by canals and waterways that form a distinctive network throughout the landscape.

The municipality was established in 2011 by merging several former districts including Bolsward, Nijefurd, Sneek, Wûnseradiel, and Wymbritseradiel. This consolidation created a larger administrative unit to serve the region.

Sailing and water sports are central to how people spend their time here, visible on the waterways throughout the year. The connection between residents and water shapes social life, with boat activities woven into local traditions.

Most visitors arrive through Sneek, where the town hall serves as the main administrative hub for local services. Getting around the various towns and waterways is easier with your own transport or by using local bus connections.

Water covers nearly half of the entire territory, making this one of the wettest areas in the Netherlands. Canals like the Johan Frisokanaal and Van Panhuyskanaal form an intricate network that has shaped movement and commerce for centuries.

Location: Friesland

Inception: 2011

Capital city: Sneek

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Shares border with: Enkhuizen, Medemblik, Harlingen, Leeuwarden, De Fryske Marren, Waadhoeke, Hollands Kroon

Phone: +31515489000

Email: info@gemeentesudwestfryslan.nl

Website: https://sudwestfryslan.nl

GPS coordinates: 53.00000,5.54440

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04