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Oudega (Súdwest-Fryslân)
Oudega Wonderland
Are you looking for quiteness, nature and hospitality? Then take some time to read the following information about the beautiful village Oudega.
Oudega is located next to the ‘Kleine Merengebied’. This area has different fields and small lakes. It is very attractive because you can do water sports in this beautiful area. The most common water sports are sailing and wind surfing. It is also possible to do activities in the nature for example cycling, running or walking. The water, the reeds and the underlying polders are forming a beautiful nature.
There is also a beautiful church located which is called the Ankertsjerke church. This church is easily accessible for every visitor. You can visit this beautiful church in July and Augustus on Saturdays from 13:30 till 16:00. This church is located next to the bus stop which makes it very easy to find. The church is located at the Pastorijstrjitte 23. The residents of Oudega are also willing to provide information about the church and its history.
It can be stated that the inhabitants of Oudega (swf) are friendly and open towards tourists. The Frisians are in general proud of their province and are always willing to show why. The village counts 700 inhabitants. There is not an overload of tourists which makes the atmosphere intimate and peaceful. Take a moment during your visit and visit the local café/restaurant where you can have a chat with the locals.
Furthermore, the location of the village is perfectly suitable for water-sports, because it is located next to one of the most beautiful lakes of Friesland. There are different water-sport options: canoeing, sailing, surfing and rowing. There is also enough offer to rent boats or bicycles to go on an adventure. An highlight of Oudega (swf) is the water-sport camping ‘De Bearshoeke’, which is located directly to the lake. It is perfect for families that like water-sports because there are facilities for every age. In summer the small beach is available for cooling off in the lake. For more information visit: www.bearshoekel.nl or contact: 0515-469805.To hire a boat or a yacht, go to: http://www.jachtwerfbootsma.nl/ or contact the number: 0031 (0)515 469820
Oudega also offers typical Frisian products. There is a local supermarket which provides those products. This supermarket is easy to reach because it is located next to the bus stop and across the beautiful church. The owners of the shop are very friendly and they are showing that they are really proud of their Frisian products which encourages you to buy it. The shop is called Reijenga. Supermarkets like Lidl, Spar and C1000 can be found in the villages nearby Oudega.
Oudega can easily be reached by bus. There is a bus connection (bus 46)from Sneek to the centre of Oudega. The duration of this trip is approximately 20 minutes. The bus stops in the centre of Oudega. You are immediately close by the church, the local market and the beautiful nature. It is important to know that there are no buses going in the morning and in the evening during the week. This is not the case during the weekend.
This area is perfect for people who are looking for nature, rest and who wants to spend quality time together.
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Uitgeverij: NoordBoek - Auteur: Peter Karstkarel
FYP: Gemeente Sudwest Fryslân
