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Skarsterlân
Skarsterlân (; nl, Scharsterland ) is a former municipality in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands. The municipality was created 1 January 1984 by merging the municipalities of Doniawerstal and Haskerland, the part of Utingeradeel consisting of the villages Akmarijp and Terkaple and the village Nieuwebrug that used to belong to Heerenveen. City hall was located in Joure. On 1 January 2014 it merged with the municipalities of Lemsterland and Gaasterlân-Sleat to form the new municipality De Fryske Marren. At first, the Dutch name Scharsterland was chosen, but as of 1 March 1985, the West Frisian name Skarsterlân was adopted and the Dutch name became obsolete. Population centres Akmarijp, Boornzwaag, Broek, Dijken, Doniaga, Goingarijp, Haskerdijken, Haskerhorne, Idskenhuizen, Joure, Langweer, Legemeer, Nieuwebrug, Nijehaske, Oldeouwer, Oudehaske, Ouwster-Nijega, Ouwsterhaule, Rohel, Rotstergast, Rotsterhaule, Rottum, Scharsterbrug, Sint Nicolaasga, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Fryske Marren
De Fryske Marren ( nl, De Friese Meren) is a municipality of Friesland in the northern Netherlands. It was established 1 January 2014 and consists of the former municipalities of Gaasterlân-Sleat, Lemsterland, Skarsterlân and parts of Boarnsterhim, all four of which were dissolved on the same day. The municipality is located in the province of Friesland, in the north of the Netherlands, and has a population of and a combined area of . History Municipal mergers are commonplace in the Netherlands: over the course of the 20th century the number of municipalities was reduced by more than half, from 1,121 in 1900 to 537 in 2000. Several of the municipalities that were amalgamated into De Fryske Marren were themselves the result of mergers as well: Gaasterlân-Sleat, Skarsterlân and Boarnsterhim were created during a series of mergers that took effect 1 January 1984. Government policy at the time of the creation of De Fryske Marren was that new mergers should have local support and b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langweer
Langweer ( fry, Langwar) is a village in Friesland in the municipality De Fryske Marren. The town was established in 1256, and has a population of 1,105 (as of 2017). Langweer has a rich trading history, and it is located at a small lake (). History Langweer used to only be reached by water. It was backed by swampland. In 1856 it became connected to the outside world by the Brédyk via Sint Nicolaasga. Johan Vegelinsoord of Claerbergen organized this work which involved treeplanting and drainage. Before 2014, Langweer was part of the Skarsterlân municipality and before 1984 it was the municipal seat of Doniawerstal. In the 1990s Langweer has become a favorite town of tourists because of its picturesque streets and watersport opportunities. One of its main events is Skutsjesilen, a sailing race that takes place every summer. The name Langweer derives from the Frisian name Langwar. ''War'' is an old Frisian term for a parcel of land (like English ''ward'') so the name meant l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akmarijp
Akmarijp ( West Frisian: ''Eagmaryp'') is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is in the municipality De Fryske Marren, about 5 km north of the town of Joure. Akmarijp has about 110 inhabitants (2017). History The village was first mentioned in 1315 as Ackrommariip, and means "on the edge of Akkrum. Akmarijp is a canal village which developed during the 11th century. The belfry dates from 1844 and is a replacement for a demolished church tower. The church was demolished in 1722. In 1840, Akmarijp was home to 99 people. Before 2014, Akmarijp was part of the Skarsterlân Skarsterlân (; nl, Scharsterland ) is a former municipality in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands. The municipality was created 1 January 1984 by merging the municipalities of Doniawerstal and Haskerland, the part of Utingeradeel cons ... municipality and before 1984 it was part of Utingeradeel. References External links De Fryske Marren Populated places in Friesland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idskenhuizen
Idskenhuizen ( fry, Jiskenhuzen) is a village in De Fryske Marren municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 480 in 2017. History The village as first mentioned in 1495 as Eesken hwsen, and means "settlement of Eesk/Eeske (person)". Around 1500, the villa Roordastins was located near the village. In 1840, it was home to 296 people. The Protestant church dates from 1889, and is a replacement of an earlier church. Before 2014, Idskenhuizen was part of the Skarsterlân municipality and before 1984 it was part of Doniawerstal Doniawerstal was a municipality in southwest Friesland, south of Sneek. It consisted mainly of grassland and lakes. Its capital was Langweer. The municipality was dissolved in 1984; part went to Wymbritseradiel and part went to Skarsterlân Skarste .... Gallery File:De wjukken, idskenhuizen.jpg, Art in Idskenhuizen File:Gedenkteken Idskenhuizen 01.JPG, Well in Idskenhuizen References External links De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haskerhorne
Haskerhorne ( fry, Haskerhoarne) is a village in De Fryske Marren municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 565 in 2017. History The village was first mentioned in 1333 as in Hascherahorna, and means the bend/corner near Oudehaske. In 1523, the Protestant Church was destroyed by Burgundian soldiers. In 1691, the church was replaced, and in 1915 replaced again. In 1840, it was home to 139 people. Before 2014, Haskerhorne was part of the Skarsterlân Skarsterlân (; nl, Scharsterland ) is a former municipality in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands. The municipality was created 1 January 1984 by merging the municipalities of Doniawerstal and Haskerland, the part of Utingeradeel cons ... municipality and before 1984 it was part of Haskerland. References External links De Fryske Marren Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haskerdijken
Haskerdijken ( fry, Haskerdiken) is a village in Heerenveen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 395 in January 2017. - CBS Statline History The village was first mentioned in 1465 as Dijcken, and means dike belonging to . Haskerdijken was located near the of Maria Rozendal which was founded in 1235 at the spot where the monk Doda was killed in 1231 when his chapel collapsed. The convent was ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goingarijp
Goingarijp ( fry, Goaiïngaryp) is a small village in De Fryske Marren municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 250 in 2017. History The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Godinriip, and means bank belonging to Goënga. The Protestant Church dates from 1770 and was a replacement of a medieval church. In 1840, it was home to 86 people. There is a little American wind mill near the village. It used to stand in the , but was sold to the village in 2007. Before 2014, Goingarijp was part of the Skarsterlân municipality and before 1984 it was part of Doniawerstal Doniawerstal was a municipality in southwest Friesland, south of Sneek. It consisted mainly of grassland and lakes. Its capital was Langweer. The municipality was dissolved in 1984; part went to Wymbritseradiel and part went to Skarsterlân Skarste .... Gallery File:Dike road at Goingarijp (The Netherlands 2019) (47623059262).jpg, The dike at Goingarijp Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dijken
Dijken ( fry, Diken) is a small village in De Fryske Marren in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 65 in 2017. History It was first mentioned in 1505 as "In de Dijcken", and means dikes. Dijken used to have a church, but it was already in bad condition in 1650. In 1720, it was a ruin. The belfry remained, but was stolen by the Germans in 1944. In 1984, the belfry was rebuilt. In 1840, it was home to 70 people. Dijken is one of the few settlements in the Netherlands without street names, and the houses and farms are identified by just a number. Before 2009, Dijken was part of the Skarsterlân municipality and before 1984 it was part of Doniawerstal Doniawerstal was a municipality in southwest Friesland, south of Sneek. It consisted mainly of grassland and lakes. Its capital was Langweer. The municipality was dissolved in 1984; part went to Wymbritseradiel and part went to Skarsterlân Skarste .... References De Fryske Marren Populate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broek, Friesland
Broek ( fry, De Broek) is a small village in De Fryske Marren in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 190 in 2017. History The village was first mentioned in 1482 as Broech, and means "swampy land". Broek is a stretched out settlement, and the signs use Broek-Noord (north) and Broek-Zuid (south), because the two parts are not interconnected. In 1840, it was home to 158 people. The current church dates from 1913. Since 2014, it also functions as a village centre. Before 2009, Broek was part of the Skarsterlân municipality and before 1984 it was part of Doniawerstal Doniawerstal was a municipality in southwest Friesland, south of Sneek. It consisted mainly of grassland and lakes. Its capital was Langweer. The municipality was dissolved in 1984; part went to Wymbritseradiel and part went to Skarsterlân Skarste .... Gallery File:Broekster tsjerke.jpg, Church of Broek File:Broek nummer 17.JPG, House in Broek File:De Broek, sicht op Noard-Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boornzwaag
Boornzwaag ( fry, Boarnsweach) is a small village in De Fryske Marren in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around 105 citizens (2017). It is located east of Langweer on the south east shore of the lake called Langweerder Wielen. The name is derived from two words, ''boarn'' meaning water and ''sweach'' meaning pasture. A canal called Scharsterrijn lies to the north east of the village. A small ferry takes pedestrians and cyclists across the Scharsterrijn. There is a marina. To the south is a canal estate called De Woudfennen bungalowpark. At the furthest south end is the Scharsterrijn caravanpark, which is mostly full of cabins. History Over the centuries the Langweerder Wielen has gradually eroded the village. In 1693 the church was demolished, and was followed by the bell tower. Before 2009, Boornzwaag was part of the Skarsterlân municipality and before 1984 it was part of Doniawerstal. Windmill The Sweachmermolen was built in 1782. It is located on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joure
Joure (; West Frisian language, West Frisian: ''De Jouwer'') is a town in the north of the Netherlands. It is the administrative center of De Fryske Marren, Friesland. With 13,090 inhabitants, it is also the most populous town in the municipality. Residents of Joure are called ''Jousters''; they are also commonly referred to as ''Jouster Keallepoaten''. The Frisian ''keallepoat'' (Calf (animal), calf's leg) refers to a baked Sacrifice, offering, which early Jousters made to a water spirit, offering gratitude for bestowing so much water on their lands. The product consists of two elongated Pastry, pastries that are baked next to and against each other and therefore resemble calf legs. They are made from rye flour, honey and various herbs. History Joure originated partly on top of a ''gaast'' (sand ridge) and a Late Middle Ages, late Medieval Levee, dike that ran from the local toll house to Haskerhorne; the later ''Midstraat'' was built on the crown of this embankment. In addition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nieuwebrug (Friesland)
Nieuwebrug ( fry, Nijbrêge) is a village in Heerenveen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 215 in 2017. History The village was first mentioned in 1846 as Nieuwebrug, and translates to "new bridge" which refers to a bridge on the Leeuwarden- Heerenveen road. In 1840, it was home to 197 people. Before 2014, Nieuwebrug was part of the Skarsterlân Skarsterlân (; nl, Scharsterland ) is a former municipality in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands. The municipality was created 1 January 1984 by merging the municipalities of Doniawerstal and Haskerland, the part of Utingeradeel cons ... municipality and before 1984 it was earlier part of Heerenveen. References External links Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
