{"id":46388,"date":"2024-07-01T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/?p=46388"},"modified":"2025-11-26T09:49:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T08:49:03","slug":"discover-our-wadden-go-on-citytrip-to-dokkum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/en\/ontdek-onze-wadden-ga-op-citytrip-naar-dokkum\/","title":{"rendered":"On a city trip to Dokkum and discover our Wadden!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Looking for a green and adventurous city trip destination? Go to Dokkum! This historic town in Friesland is the perfect base for sustainable and natural outings - hello mudflat hiking - in the beautiful Wadden region. From walks in pristine nature to sustainable eateries and special places to stay the night, Dokkum has it all. Put on your (mudflat) walking shoes, hop on a bike or grab a sup-board and find out for yourself why a visit to Dokkum should be high on your bucket list!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dokkum: the perfect city break destination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In cooperation with Visit Wadden<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dokkum, one of the eleven cities of the famous Elfstedentocht, is located in northern Friesland and offers a unique blend of historical charm, nature and adventure. With its picturesque canals, monumental buildings and rich history, Dokkum is a city you must experience. But Dokkum is not only attractive for its history and cosy city life; it is also a place where you can enjoy beautiful nature, culminating in a piece of world heritage - the Wadden - right in your backyard. Want to know more about this? We have written extensively about the unique beauty of the Wadden before. At thegreenlist.nl<\/em> we are big fans. And you can read about it here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoying nature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Friesland is known for its vast landscapes and vast natural areas. We have already discovered this during A road trip through Friesland<\/a>, highly recommended if you have more time. But even in and around Dokkum alone, you will find countless opportunities to enjoy nature without having to tour the whole province. It Fryske Gea<\/a>, Forestry Commission<\/a> and Natuurmonumenten<\/a> manage beautiful areas where you can hike and discover local flora and fauna. Or perhaps even more fun: book an outing with a nature guide through these organisations. That way you will learn and see even more of the area. Take a walk with a birdwatcher through Lauwersmeer National Park, explore De Alde Feanen National Park from a boat with a nature guide or go mudflat hiking with a mudflat ranger. Casper Meinders from wadexpeditions.nl<\/a> is a tip if you want to go out with a small group. Give him my regards!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City walk through Dokkum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can discover the town of Dokkum on your own by following the marked walking routes, but you also learn and hear more in a town when it is accompanied by a story. In short, someone next to you to show you the undiscovered places. Because there is a lot to tell about Dokkum because of its rich history, such as the murder of Bonifatius that took place here or the fortifications that William of Orange had built as a weapon of defence. Read more about city walks with or without a guide here<\/a>. Also highly recommended is the audio tour \u2018Hotspots Dokkum\u2019 via free app IziTravel<\/a>. This tour takes you through seven special places in the city and offers a unique insight into local history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also have two handy addresses for bike rental for you. Bookmark these Bicycle rental Dokkum<\/a> and Voltwheel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inner city of Dokkum, a picture.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boniface route<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dokkum is also known for its connection with St Boniface. The Boniface Chapel<\/a> and its processional park are important pilgrimage sites. Open daily from 1 June to 15 September, the chapel offers a deep insight into Boniface's history. The procession park is a peaceful place for contemplation and a great addition to your visit to Dokkum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Water activities in and near Dokkum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From contemplation back to a bit more action! For the more adventurous among us, Dokkum also offers plenty of opportunities to explore the city from the water. Rent a sup or canoe at SUPskool Dokkum<\/a> or book a cruise<\/a> and discover the city from a completely different perspective. From 1 April to 1 October you can take to the water daily, but outside this season there are also possibilities on request. Also cool and for the greener holiday list: discover the wider area from the water and rent an electric sloop. You can do this at Happy Whale<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A day on Schiermonnikoog or Ameland<\/a> is also highly recommended. From Dokkum, you can easily take the ferry to this beautiful island, where you can enjoy unspoilt nature, quiet beaches and picturesque villages. A perfect day trip for nature lovers and adventurers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A perfect combination of nature and citylife: supping at holiday park Schreiershoek, settling down in the private hot tub and then vegan fine dining at The Abbey of Dokkum.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restaurants in Dokkum with a green edge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dokkum has a surprising number of eateries where you can enjoy local, organic and seasonal dishes. Here are some of the best places to eat in Dokkum:<\/p>\n\n\n\n