Woudsend

Woudsend sits right on the Heegermeer, giving you direct access to one of Friesland's most connected lake systems — ideal for exploring the wider Frisian waters. The village has four harbours to choose from, so you've got options depending on your boat size and how long you're staying. It's a quiet, unpretentious spot with a real Dutch sailing village feel, and the surrounding wetlands and polders make for some genuinely scenic cruising.