Makkum
Netherlands · Provincie FrieslandNL
Village in Friesland, Netherlands
Makkum is a village of Súdwest-Fryslân municipality, west of Bolsward on the banks of the lake IJsselmeer in the province Friesland of the Netherlands. It had a population of around 3,460 in January 2017, making it the largest village of the former municipally Wûnseradiel. North and south of Makkum are nature reserves Noardwaard and Súdwaard. Belonging to Makkum is the hamlet Ingwier.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,285
- Coordinates
- 53.055, 5.402
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Makkum
Makkum sits in Provincie Friesland, Netherlands and reads as a small settlement. The headcount is close to 3,285. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights water sports, nature and nightlife above everything else.
Things to do in Makkum
Water Sports in Makkum
(4)Makkum's water sports entries include Jet Skiing, Wakeboard, Water Sports and Windsurfing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Makkum. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Makkum
(1)Under nature, Makkum is tagged with Forest. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Makkum's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Makkum
(1)The nightlife shortlist for Makkum: Nightlife. All of it is drawn from Makkum's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Makkum
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Provincie Friesland first, then drive or cycle into Makkum. The local time zone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Similar destinations
Places near Makkum that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Makkum known for?
- Makkum is mainly a destination for water sports, nature and nightlife, set in Provincie Friesland, Netherlands with around 3,285 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Makkum?
- You can plan around Jet Skiing, Wakeboard, Water Sports, Windsurfing and Forest in Makkum. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Makkum?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Makkum located?
- Administratively, Makkum sits in Provincie Friesland, Netherlands — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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