| uileborden.nl | Batema | The website belongs to Batema and focuses on the Friesian owl board tradition. Different types of Friesian owl boards are described, with specific information about the differences between the regions of Friesland, Groningen, and Drenthe. The website describes the construction of owl boards, including the components ‘makelaar’, ‘zwane’ and ‘driehoek’, and highlights the benefits of full-plastic owl boards due to their durability and low maintenance requirements. | Plastics → Manufacturing 7708 | triangle 13 makelaar 14 plastic 1232 restoration 3417 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| skutsjelangwar.nl | Skûtsje Langwar | The website offers the latest news about the Skûtsje Langwar and activities associated with it, such as the SKS championship and sailing weekends. Information is available on the crew and the history of the boat. The website requests visitors to make financial contributions, sponsor or join the Club-van-100 to support the maintenance and improvement of the boat. | Water Sports → Sailing 1501 | skûtsje 57 crew 320 sponsors 2642 history 7286 | De Fryske Marren → Langweer 93 |
| waldbeat.nl | WâldBeat | The website provides an alphabetical overview of various categories, including musicians, DJs, stages, youth centers, festivals, and cafes/dance venues. The platform encourages visitors to share their stories and experiences related to the local pop culture, potentially accompanied by photos. WâldBeat's ultimate goal is to publish the collected information in book form and organize a reunion concert based on this history. | Performance → Pop Music 412 | band 2977 photo 7778 story 8285 | The Hague → Escamp 258 |
| dokkumerdagblad.nl | XYTO Media B.V. | The website offers news articles covering various topics such as business news, municipal affairs, sports, nightlife, vacancies, and special events. Categories include 'Specials' with topics such as outdoor activities, campers, holidays, good causes, weddings, funerals, travel, and water sports, as well as a business directory. The website regularly publishes news articles, including reports on housing prices, donations, and Interreg projects in Friesland. | | region 5412 news 15293 event 45199 | Northeast-Friesland → Dokkum 846 |
| fryskfilmfuns.nl | Frysk Film Fûns | The Frysk Filmfûns offers funding in two rounds for short films, film production and production incentives. The website is currently under development, but regulations and application forms are available for the 2025 round. The organization supports creative makers who tell Frisian stories and capture the landscape of Fryslân. | Business → Economy 36666 | maker 199 regulation 1350 film 3007 production 4582 | Netherlands → Friesland 27911 |
| go-noorderkracht.nl | Noorderkracht | The school originated from the merger of several Friesian so/sbo schools, including De Saffier, It Heechhôf, Sjalom (Adenium) and Kleurryk (SO Fryslân). Noorderkracht offers a safe and stimulating learning environment and supports students to reach their full potential. The school has moved to a new building, Samen Kansrijk, in Drachten, offering a homely and secure atmosphere for students. | Education → Special Needs & Support 6372 | building 3204 environment 4873 student 7623 school 7856 education 13471 collaboration 16036 | Smallingerland → Drachten 2052 |
| dokkumerskutsje.nl | Stichting De Noarderling | The ship, De Noarderling, is located in Dokkum and offers opportunities for both visitors and sailing trips. The website also publishes stories related to the ship, in addition to information on the history and activities of the Stichting De Noarderling. Skûtsjesilen is a significant part of Friesland's culture and is supported by the Stichting De Noarderling to maintain its history and heritage. | Sailing → Sailing Trips 124 | skûtsje 57 stichting 481 sail 965 history 7286 | Northeast-Friesland → Dokkum 846 |
| skutsjeutenthus.nl | SKÛTSJE UT & THÚS | The skûtsje de Ut en Thús, built in 1910, was originally a cargo ship transporting turf, potatoes, and other agricultural products. In the 1990s, the ship was found as a houseboat in the Zaanstreek and was restored in 1993 and renamed ‘Ut en Thús’ for racing. Currently, the ship is skippered by Luuc Elzinga, following a period in which it was restored and used as a racing ship by Floriaan Zwart. | Sailing → Traditional Sailing 19 | skûtsje 57 sponsors 2642 competition 4759 ship 5103 history 7286 | Waadhoeke → Franeker 694 |
| adfriesland.nl | Adfriesland | Friesland is presented as a unique province that represents a different world, boasting beautiful landscapes and a tranquil atmosphere. The province of Friesland, located in the north of Netherlands, offers a harmony between nature and culture, with expansive landscapes and historic cities. Friesland describes it as a region with its own language, regional newspapers, a broadcasting company (Omrop Fryslân), and an interest in learning the Frisian language. | Vacations → City Breaks 536 | city 1875 language 2016 landscape 2609 culture 3922 nature 9094 | Friesland → Leeuwarden 6068 |
| frieslachrimaeconsort.nl | Fries Lachrimae Consort | The consort began as a small group of amateur consort players from Friesland who played English consort music, later growing into a group of approximately 10 viol players and 20 singers. The group focuses on performing consort anthems and possesses an extensive instrument collection consisting of approximately 20 different instruments. The site contains musical scores, archival recordings, and information about the organization and members of the consort, including film and sound technician Roel Noorman and organizer Jaap Noorman. | Instrument → Instrumental Music 197 | instrumentarium 37 film 3007 music 13170 | Netherlands → Friesland 27911 |
| cinenord.nl | CineNord | CineNord supports filmmakers and entrepreneurs in the audiovisual sector by applying the ABCD method, which focuses on Audience, Concept, Business and Distribution. The organization guides projects and initiatives from idea to realization, including developing concepts, establishing business cases, and shaping public strategies. CineNord stimulates collaboration and funding, having already realized projects such as a incubator/broodplace and the ‘New Nordic Wave’ collective. | Business → Economy 36666 | business case 79 maker 199 community 7931 collaboration 16036 | Friesland → Leeuwarden 6068 |
| skomjendwiid.nl | Shantykoor Skomjend Wiid | The choir was founded in 1993 as a one-off initiative in Bolsward, following a performance during the Heamiel. Members rehearse weekly, typically every Monday evening from 19:15 to 21:00, with a short coffee/tea break. The choir has included a shanty ‘Fonteineliet’ in the Fryske Top 100, thanks to the attention paid to it during their performances in the past six months. | Choral → Vocal Music 124 | shanty 77 friesland 692 rehearsal 1639 schedule 2624 choir 3123 performance 7586 | Southwest-Friesland → Bolsward 566 |
| goutumerskutsje.nl | GoutumerSkûtsje | The GoutumerSkûtsje is a sailing vessel from Goutum that competes in the IFKS class a-klein and was founded in 2019. The skûtsje has won and defended the title of champion in the IFKS class a-klein in recent years, under the leadership of Andries Brouwer and now Diana Visser. The website provides information about the team members, the event schedule, and the opportunity to sponsor the skûtsje. | Sailing → Sailing Vessels 17 | skûtsje 57 sponsorship 2686 event 45199 | Southwest-Friesland → Hindeloopen 127 |
| heegemerskutsje.nl | Stichting Heegemer Skûtsje | The website details the activities and schedule of the Heegemer Skûtsje, a boat participating in the IFKS (Nederlandse Friese Klieft Vereniging) competitions, including sailing events and training sessions. The website promotes sponsorship opportunities and provides contact information for those interested in supporting the skûtsje. The Heegemer Skûtsje participates in various events throughout the year, such as the Skûtsjesilen (traditional sailing races) and the Slach om Heech competition. | Sailing → Traditional Sailing 19 | skûtsje 57 sail 965 sponsorship 2686 | Southwest-Friesland → Heeg 227 |
| skutsjedetakomst.nl | Skûtsje de Takomst | The ship participates in the IFKS Skûtsjesilen, a competition for historic sailing vessels. Skûtsje de Takomst is primarily focused on educating the next generation of sailors, emphasizing teamwork and skill development. The website includes information about events, an agenda, and the possibility of becoming a friend of the Takomst. | Sailing → Traditional Sailing 19 | skûtsje 57 generation 156 teamwork 497 sail 965 event 45199 | |
| striidber.nl | Striidber | The sailing boat ‘Striidber’ was built in 1905 at the ‘Jan Oebeles van der Werff’ shipyard in Drachten and has been affiliated with the IFKS since 1991. The boat has had various captains, including Allard Syperda (1991-1998), Siebo Zijsling (1998-2018) and Steven Zijsling (2019-present). Since 2019, the crew of the boat has changed, consisting of male and female members. | Sailing → Sailing Vessels 17 | sailing boat 24 crew 320 | Smallingerland → Drachten 2052 |
| heerenveen.friesevogelwachten.nl | Bond Friese VogelWachten (BFVW) | The BFVW is an association of 110 local bird protection groups in Friesland that represent and support these groups. Local bird protection groups organize annual counts and registrations of wetland bird breeding birds, often using an app. The magazine 'Vanellus' offers stories, experiences, and information about bird wardens, Friesian agricultural nature, and various bird species. | Ornithology → Bird Conservation 170 | wetland bird 27 friesland 692 volunteer 8367 | Heerenveen → Oranjewoud 64 |