Harlingen

Round trip of 18 km passing Harlingen. Starting point between Kimswrd and Arum. Kayak rentals at Kanovaren in Noord-West Friesland, Ida van Tiarastrjitte 2, 8821 LJ Kimswerd, phone 0517- 641177 or 06-24903661.

This is a nice tour between the quiet meadows of Friesland varied by a visit of Harlingen.

To the starting-point: From Joure take exit 16 Witmarsum. At Witmarsum turn left towards Pingjum. Before Pingjum turn right towards Arum and Kimswerd. The starting point is just across the bridge on your left. 

From the Afsluitdijk take the direction Leeuwarden (N31). Turn right at Kimswerd. After the village you turn right. The starting point is at the bridge on your right.

Starting point in Kimswerd: In Kimswerd along the Dijksterbuursterlaan is a public kayak pier, from where you also make this route. 

From the starting-point you go to the right. After a few bends you pass the village Kimswerd. Keep following the canal to the north. There are a few side-canal at the houses, but you keep going straight on. After the bridge under the N31 you turn right. You pass a campsite and then you enter Harlingen. In Harlingen you turn right. In the center of town you go straight on. After a sharp bend to the left you can go to the side for a walk through the town. This canal ends at the locks of the Van Harinxma Kanaal. There may be some current when the locks open. There are many boats on the canal, both yachts as cargo ships so be prepared for the waves. Follow the canal under the bridge of the N31. When you see piles of sand and gravel on your left you turn right. The side canal looks a bit like a small harbour. Follow the bends and go under the railroad bridge. This is a nice canal with many bends. You pass through the beautiful village Achlum. Shortly after the village you come at a wider canal. Turn right towards Arum. After you passed Arum, turn right and in the distance you see trees. This is where you return to the starting-point at the bridge.

Farmhouse near Harlingen.

Harlingen.

Harlingen.