Paddling near Harlingen, Friesland

Harlingen sits on the Frisian coast where inland canals meet the Waddenzee. The town's historic inner harbours — the Zoutsloot and Noorderhaven — are classic paddling destinations, lined with restored canal houses, old warehouses, and the town hall. Friesland's interconnected waterways mean a canoe or kayak can carry you well beyond the town into the quiet meadows surrounding it, including routes that start from nearby Arum.