Waadhoeke, Municipality in Friesland province, Netherlands.
The municipality of Waadhoeke spans across 315 square kilometers, incorporating 284 square kilometers of land and 30 square kilometers of water bodies.
Waadhoeke emerged from the merger of Franekeradeel, het Bildt, Menameradiel, and sections of Littenseradiel municipalities on January 1, 2018.
The municipality houses the Eise Eisinga Planetarium in Franeker, which received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2023 as the oldest functional orrery worldwide.
The region maintains efficient transportation connections through the A31 highway and the Harlingen-Nieuweschans railway line, operated by Arriva transportation services.
Residents of Waadhoeke communicate in three distinct languages: Dutch, West Frisian, and Bildts, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the region.
Location: Friesland
Inception: January 1, 2018
Capital city: Franeker
Shares border with: Harlingen, Leeuwarden, Súdwest-Fryslân, Noardeast-Fryslân, Terschelling, Ameland
Email: info@waadhoeke.nl
Website: http://waadhoeke.nl
GPS coordinates: 53.18750,5.54000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:23
Eise Eisinga Planetarium
243 m
Slachtedijk
5.9 km
Museum Martena
190 m
Poptaslot
12.8 km
Aeolus
5.1 km
Franeker City Hall
231 m
Martinikerk Franeker
328 m
Sjûkelân
159 m
Liauckama State
5.6 km
Uniastate
13.4 km
Ioannis Theaterchurch
9 km
Sjaerdemaslot
166 m
Kie
2.3 km
De Poelen
8.6 km
Fatum
5 km
Arkens
1.2 km
Van Harenskerk
12.7 km
Doijum
4.2 km
Bonkwerd
7.5 km
Achlumer Molen
4.6 km
De Rentmeester
9.4 km
Protestant church of Jorwert
12.3 km
Mammemahuis Theaterchurch
13.9 km
Hoptille
9.7 km
Alde Swarte
10.1 km
Korendragershuisje
408 m
Camminghahuis, Franeker
258 m
Lyts-Botniahûs
289 mReviews
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