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Witmarsum

Friesland, Netherlands · Europe

About Witmarsum

Witmarsum is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bolsward, 9km from Afsluitdijk.

Witmarsum is a town located in Friesland, Netherlands. With a population of 1,585, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Witmarsum 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 Witmarsum to your route.

About Witmarsum

Witmarsum (West Frisian: Wytmarsum) is a village in the northern Netherlands. It is located in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland. Witmarsum had a population of around 1,735 in January 2017. Witmarsum was birthplace of Menno Simons (1496–1561), the leader of what would become the Mennonites.

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Where is Witmarsum located?

Witmarsum is located in Friesland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 53.1045 latitude, 5.4690 longitude.

What is the population of Witmarsum?

Witmarsum has a population of approximately 1,585 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
1,585
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Friesland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
53.1045, 5.4690

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Netherlands

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

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Worth the detour from Witmarsum

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.

9 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Texel

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

45 km · about 50 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Schokland

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

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Giethoorn

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

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Witmarsum

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

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🇳🇱 Netherlands

6 km awayPop. 9,160

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Tzum

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9 km awayPop. 1,115

Franeker

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10 km awayPop. 12,996

Sexbierum

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13 km awayPop. 1,530

Workum

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14 km awayPop. 4,295

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