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Heeg

Friesland, Netherlands · Europe

About Heeg

Heeg is worth a stop: 10 minutes from IJlst, 21km from Afsluitdijk.

Heeg is a town located in Friesland, Netherlands. With a population of 1,995, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Heeg sits in Netherlands, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Heeg to your route.

About Heeg

Heeg (Dutch: [ɦeːx]; West Frisian: Heech [heːχ]) is a village in Súdwest Fryslân municipality in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and had a population of around 2,175 in January 2017.

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Heeg offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Heeg located?

Heeg is located in Friesland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 52.9686 latitude, 5.6108 longitude.

What is the population of Heeg?

Heeg has a population of approximately 1,995 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
1,995
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Friesland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.9686, 5.6108

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Netherlands

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
0900-8844
Driving side
right

Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.

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Worth the detour from Heeg

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Afsluitdijk

A 32km causeway sealing off the Zuiderzee, this dead-straight engineering marvel is one of Europe's great driving roads.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Schokland

Former Zuiderzee island now stranded in the Noordoostpolder, the Netherlands' first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Giethoorn

Car-free village known as the 'Dutch Venice' where thatched-roof farmhouses are connected by canals and wooden bridges.

40 km · about 45 min drive

famous road

Houtribdijk

A 26 km dike road (N302) running straight across the water between Enkhuizen and Lelystad, splitting the IJsselmeer from the Markermeer with sea views on both sides.

43 km · about 50 min drive

beach

Texel

The largest Wadden island offers wide North Sea beaches, a lighthouse, seal colonies and lonely dune-backed cycle paths.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Heeg

  • 21 kmAfsluitdijkA 32km causeway sealing off the Zuiderzee, this dead-straight engineering marvel is one of Europe's great driving roads.
  • 43 kmHoutribdijkA 26 km dike road (N302) running straight across the water between Enkhuizen and Lelystad, splitting the IJsselmeer from the Markermeer with sea views on both sides.

Driving in Netherlands

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€2.04/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Heeg.

Woudsend

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 1,375

IJlst

🇳🇱 Netherlands

5 km awayPop. 3,180

Tinga

🇳🇱 Netherlands

6 km awayPop. 2,120

Oppenhuizen

🇳🇱 Netherlands

7 km awayPop. 1,060

Langweer

🇳🇱 Netherlands

8 km awayPop. 1,095

Sneek

🇳🇱 Netherlands

8 km awayPop. 32,811

Balk

🇳🇱 Netherlands

8 km awayPop. 3,915

De Domp

🇳🇱 Netherlands

8 km awayPop. 1,925

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