Sports in Friesland

Sports and Recreation Hotspots

Friesland's sporting landscape is anchored by world-class facilities like Thialf, a premier venue for international speed skating, and the Abe Lenstra Stadion, home to SC Heerenveen. The region offers diverse recreational opportunities, including the scenic Golfclub Gaasterland and the woodland course at Lauswolt. From professional football stadiums in Leeuwarden to local tennis clubs and seasonal ice rinks like De Snûter, this selection covers the province's most significant hubs for competitive sports and active leisure.

Sports and Recreation Hotspots — Map

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Abe Lenstra Stadion

Abe Lenstra Stadion is a football stadium, located in Heerenveen, Netherlands.

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B

Thialf

Thialf is an ice arena in Heerenveen, Netherlands. Thialf is used for long track speed skating, short track speed skating, ice hockey,…

C

Cambuur Stadion

The Cambuurstadion is a football stadium in the east side of the city of Leeuwarden, Netherlands.

D

Pitch & Putt Leeuwarden

Wheelchair-accessible golf facility located within the Groene Ster recreation area.

E

Golfclub Gaasterland

A 9-hole golf course located in a protected nature reserve featuring undulating landscapes and forest views.

F

Pitch & Putt Koudum

Short-course golf facility situated near the Frisian lakes.

G

Leeuwarder Golfclub De Groene Ster

An 18-hole championship course located east of Leeuwarden, characterized by water hazards and parkland features.

H

Golfclub Heidemeer

A 9-hole course in Heerenveen featuring parkland terrain and water features.

I

Burggolf St Nicolaasga

An 18-hole championship course designed by Baron Paul Rolin, set in a wooded landscape.

J

d'Amelander Duinen

A 9-hole links-style golf course on the island of Ameland, featuring dunes and sea breezes.

K

Lauswolt

An 18-hole golf course located within a historic estate and forest in Beetsterzwaag.

L

V.V. De Monnik

Amateur football club based on the island of Schiermonnikoog, established in 1933.

M

VV Opende

Local amateur football club and sports facility in the village of Opende.

N

T.C. Opende

Community tennis club located in the village of Opende.

O

IJsclub de Volharding

Local ice skating club and rink located near the Thialf arena in Heerenveen.

P

Tennisvereniging Grouw

Local tennis club situated in the water sports village of Grou.

Q

VV Tzum

Amateur football club serving the village of Tzum.

R

De Snûter

Seasonal natural ice rink located in the village of Birdaard.

S

VV Blue Boys

Amateur football club based in Nij Beets.

T

VV Oosterlittens

Community football club located in the village of Oosterlittens.

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