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Car-free village known as the 'Dutch Venice' where thatched-roof farmhouses are connected by canals and wooden bridges.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Friesland, Netherlands · Europe
Joure sits on the route: 10 minutes from Oudehaske, 33km from Afsluitdijk.
Joure is a town located in Friesland, Netherlands. With a population of 13,090, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Joure 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 Joure to your route.
Joure (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈjʌurə]; West Frisian: De Jouwer) is a town in the north of the Netherlands. It is the administrative center of De Fryske Marren, Friesland. With 13,090 inhabitants, it is also the most populous town in the municipality.
Residents of Joure are called Jousters; they are also commonlyRead more
referred to as Jouster Keallepoaten. The Frisian keallepoat (calf's leg) refers to a baked offering, which early Jousters made to a water spirit, offering gratitude for bestowing so much water on their lands. The product consists of two elongated pastries that are baked next to and against each other and therefore resemble calf legs. They are made from rye flour, honey and various herbs.
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Joure is located in Friesland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 52.9657 latitude, 5.8030 longitude.
Joure has a population of approximately 13,090 people, making it a town in Netherlands.
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Full driving guide for Netherlands6 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Car-free village known as the 'Dutch Venice' where thatched-roof farmhouses are connected by canals and wooden bridges.
31 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
A 32km causeway sealing off the Zuiderzee, this dead-straight engineering marvel is one of Europe's great driving roads.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Former Zuiderzee island now stranded in the Noordoostpolder, the Netherlands' first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
36 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
The Cathedral of Speed -- the only circuit to have hosted a MotoGP round every year since the championship began in 1949.
48 km · about 55 min drive
famous road
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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
restaurant
The Netherlands' only three-Michelin-star restaurant, set in a former prison complex in Zwolle, where the late Jonnie Boer's team under chef Nelson Tanate has held the top rating since 2004.
54 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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