Sneek

Getting to Sneek

Unless you're coming from nearby, the A7 is likely your way by road into town. It connects Sneek to Groningen and the German border and (via the Afsluitdijk, a large causeway that separates the IJsselmeer from the North Sea) to Zaandam and all the major destinations in the Western Netherlands. The N354 is the major provincial road, connecting Sneek to the nearby destinations of Leeuwarden, Grou and Lemmer.

Worth seeing

Like several other Dutch cities, the old town of Sneek is characterized by canals, historic houses and bridges, offering plenty of charming town views. The city had its golden age in the 15th and 16th century, when its location on the major trade route from Leeuwarden (the region's capital) to Stavoren (the harbour from where the western Netherlands could be reached) led to flourishing trade and great wealth in…

Things to do

For locals and visitors alike, Sneek is almost a synonym for water and water sports, and no visit this area is complete without at least some experience on the water. You have a wide choice of ways to join the crowds, but if you're not a water sports aficionado, boating is a good pick. As in all the towns along the Frisian lakes, several places rent out canoes, sloops and sailing boats.

Where to eat

As Sneek attracts rather large watersports crowds in summer, there's a wide selection of restaurants available. Many have nice outdoor terraces, often along the water side. Ken's Eatcounter, Kaatsland 56,. This small Surinamese eatery is popular with locals and visitors alike, and a good spot for a cheap lunch or dinner. You can take away too, if you want. Think tasty roti, fried rice and spicy chicken.

Getting around Sneek the local way