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Sneek, in Frisian called Snits, is a pleasant city right in the heart of the Frisian Lakes district, in the Northern Netherlands. It's a bustling centre for water sports, boating and ice skating, but also home to monumental architecture and lovely town views.
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has some nice exhibitions on the history of Sneek, the shipping history and water sports. It is housed in 6 adjoining historic houses along one of the canals.
This place is a half-hour drive from Sneek, but a good choice to rent fully-equipped yachts. Book well in advance, as last-minute options are rarely available.
This small Surinamese eatery is popular with locals and visitors alike, and a good spot for a cheap lunch or dinner. You can take away too, if you want. Think tasty roti, fried rice and spicy chicken.
The most popular restaurant of Sneek
This place may not look too special from the outside, but if you're craving a steak, this is the place to be. Good portions, well prepared and good quality for money.
In terms of decor, this place lives up to its name. Enjoy a good French menu (with some Dutch influences) between statues of saints. It's a cosy restaurant with good quality dishes.
This place gives you a choice between standard rooms and special theme rooms, but all rooms are modern and have all the facilities of a 4-star hotel. It's a bit further from the old town (about 20 minutes' walk), but there's a beauty parlour, free wifi and free parking to make up for that. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar.
One of the best hotels in the area with lots of facilities, a 5-minute drive from the city centre. It's a fine pick if you have a car or bike, close to both the water and a nice park. If you don't have transport, they do rent out bikes and there's a bus connection. There's a good selection of rooms, including suites and family rooms. There are wellness facilities, a lovely outdoor terrace, free wifi, a good restaurant and a bar.
Unless you're coming from nearby, the A7 is likely your way by road into town.
Read in the guideThe inner city is small enough to discover on foot. A bike can be a nice alternative, for which you're advised to ask your local host which bicycle shop would be closest.
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