Sint Nicolaasga: Nature, golf and Frisian heritage

When looking for a hotel in Sint Nicolaasga, it’s worth first considering your interests: Are you looking for walks, golf, historic buildings or an event date? The local features below offer specific points of reference and highlight different priorities for planning your trip.

Walking trails and fishing

It Fryske Gea manages the remaining 18 hectares of Wilhelmina-oard, primarily as woodland for walking and nature. To walk through Wilhelmina-oard, you can park at the Hjir is ’t restaurant in Sint-Nicolaasga or in a residential area. Check parking options locally before you arrive.

There are figures along the Kabouterpad. Signs beside them tell a story and sometimes set a task. When planning a walk, you can take into account not only the figures but also the stories and occasional tasks.

Outdoorpark Friesland offers fishing in its ponds. The Big Game pond contains fish weighing more than 20 kilograms; the minimum age for this pond is 16. Check the age and fish-size rules again before taking part.

Golf and architectural history

Golfpark Sint Nyk is located on the outskirts of Sint Nicolaasga. Its 18-hole course was designed by Alan Rijks and Paul Rolin in 1990. In Sint Nyk, the Hollandsche Golfschool offers private and group golf lessons. If golf is part of your trip, you can choose between the course and lessons as different priorities.

De Oorsprong was built in 1885 in connection with a breeding programme intended to ensure the preservation of the Friesian horse. The east wing remains in authentic condition and is still in use. Another specific equestrian event is the annual stallion show at the riding hall of Paardensportvereniging De Oorsprong in Sint Nicolaasga, where Friesian stallions are presented.

The Nicolaaskerk in Sint Nicolaasga is a Neo-Gothic cross basilica dating from 1887, designed by the Frisian architect Jan Doedes van der Weide. A Lourdes grotto was created behind the church in 1933. The church and grotto therefore offer two distinct historical points of reference: the construction of the basilica and the later addition of the site behind it.

Events and getting oriented

The annual Sint Nykster Merke begins on the first Thursday in September and lasts three days. If this date is a deciding factor for your stay, check the specific event dates before you travel. The Allegorische Optocht has travelled through the centre of Sint Nicolaasga since 1950. For the Merke, its start date and duration are important planning details; for the Optocht, they are its route through the centre and its long tradition.

Jachthaven Sint Nicolaasga is located between Tjeukemeer and De Grote Brekken. Sint Nicolaasga also has two information points. These details add a geographical reference and another local point of orientation to your travel plans.

Discover more destinations: Joure, Teroele, Boornzwaag, Terkaple, Sintjohannesga, Idskenhuizen, Oldeouwer, Legemeer.

For the overview of the wider area: Skarsterlân.