The terp is Wommels’ central village green and is relatively unique in Friesland. From Wommels, a network of cycling and walking routes leads through the Frisian countryside, along canals, meadows and small villages. This makes it possible to plan a stay that combines local history with routes through the countryside.
Village history on the terp
The it Tsiispakhûs Museum is housed in a former cheese warehouse, a Rijksmonument dating from 1905. The building’s former use and its current function as a museum give the site two distinct cultural points of interest. The exhibitions are child-friendly and interactive. They include a model steam-powered butter-making plant from 1910 that can be set in motion. This particular model combines a historical connection with an interactive exhibit.
The Jacobikerk also stands on the terp. It is a single-nave church dating from the 13th century. Its three-storey tower dates from 1862 and houses a bell by Geert van Wou from 1494 and another bell from 1611. The dates illustrate the different periods: the 13th-century church is followed by the two bells from the 15th and 17th centuries, and the 19th-century tower.
Kaatsen and outdoor swimming
The Freulepartij is an annual kaatsen competition for boys aged 14 to 16. It was first held in 1903. Unlike the architectural sights, it is a recurring event. If you would like to plan your trip around the Freulepartij, check the event date in advance.
Zwembad De Klomp is an outdoor swimming pool with two large pools, a safe paddling pool and two slides. For travellers with children, the museum’s child-friendly interactive exhibitions and the paddling pool are two specific considerations when planning the day. The outdoor pool offers a different leisure option from the cultural sites in the village.
Routes through the Frisian countryside
The Swalkroute Wommels is 11.7 kilometres long. In addition, a network of cycling and walking routes starts in Wommels and leads through the Frisian countryside and along canals, meadows and small villages. This means you can choose between a named route with a specific stated distance and a broader network of routes: the length of the former makes it easy to assess, while the latter offers a choice of cycling and walking routes through the landscape described.
Wommels also has a renovated marina with connections to the Frisian waterways. If you plan to make use of the boating facilities, check their current status before your trip.
Wommels as a place to stay
If you are considering Wommels as a place to stay, first think about what you want your visit to focus on. The museum and Jacobikerk offer a glimpse of the village’s history; the network of routes leads through the Frisian countryside.
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