Paddling near Heerenveen, Friesland

Heerenveen sits in the heart of Friesland, a province defined by its network of canals, lakes, and peat-waterways. The Nieuwe Heerenveense Kanaal runs directly through town, connecting paddlers to a wider web of routes. Nearby lakes such as the Tsjûkemar and the Snitser Mar, the meandering Kuinder of Tjonger river, and the expansive waters of the Friese meren make this one of the more accessible flatwater paddling areas in the Netherlands.