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City in Friesland, Netherlands
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Stavoren, or Starum in Frysian, is a small city by the coast of the IJsselmeer. It is the oldest city of Frysia (Friesland) in the Netherlands.
By train
When travelling to Stavoren by train, head for Arnhem Centraal (Arnhem) once there, take the train to Zwolle Centraal (Zwolle).
By boat
During the summer (May–September, plus more limited services in April), Rederij V&O operates a boat service between Enkhuizen and Stavoren.
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