Friesland Holiday Cottages - visit this historical and friendly region and sample its culinary delights.

Friesland is a region steeped in fascinating history, with many powerful lords in its medieval past. The earliest mention of Friesland was by the Roman writer Tacitius in his „Germanica“. Friesland once controlled the entire coast of what is now the Netherlands, Belgium, and much of the Eastern coast of Germany. Even today Friesland maintains its own unique distinct language. Although one of the most sparsely populated areas of the Netherlands, Friesland holidays are guaranteed to be filled with good food, friendly people, and lots of adventure.

Friesland boasts many attractions that draw history buffs from around the globe. Visit the Wieuwerd mummies, located in a small town where a local church crypt created suitable conditions for natural mummification. Discover Eise Eisinga's planetarium, the world's oldest working planetarium which was created in 1774 by a school teacher dedicated to disprove claims that the world was going to end or marvel at Sloten, a small fortress built in medieval times that is available to the public.

Friesland Holiday Lettings - a perfect destination for history lovers

Why not discover other beautiful historical locations in Europe, such as:

• Rent Carinthia Holiday Lettings and discover the splendid architecture of medieval churches, castles, palaces, and other old buildings in towns like Friesach and Gmund
• Choose Massa and Carrara Apartments and indulge your inner museum lover with a trip to Museo Civico del Marmo, Museum of Natural History, Museo Etnologico delli Alpi Alpuane and the Museum of Stele Statues
• Stay in Girona Apartments and visit the Gothic Cathedral, Roman city walls, Plaça de la Independència main town sqaure and the Cases de l'Onyar, iconic painted town houses lining the banks of the Onyar river
• Sample delicious cuisine, meet warm and friendly locals and take pictures of the beautiful natural landscape, with Alfornon Villas

Friesland Holiday Rentals - the best way to discover the delights of Friesland

Friesland has some truly delectible bites that are a must on any trip to the Netherlands. Friesland is most famous for its tasty dessert treats, such as its Fryske dúmkes, sweet cookies baked with crushed hazelnuts, Oranjekoeke, a cake with orange snippers with a citrus tang, Drabbelkoeken, a buttercake that is only available in the town of Sneek, and Sûkerbôle, a sweet bread made with 40% cinnamon and sugar. You can go to a local bakery and experience these treats hot and fresh from the oven.Beerenburg is the "national" drink of Friesland, made by adding herbs to jenever. This alcoholic drink will be sure to warm you up during your stay in Friesland apartments With 30% alcoholic content, this drink is not for the faint of heart. Frysk Hynder, the only Frisian whiskey, is distilled in Bolsward. Ús Heit is the best of  Frisian beers and is also brewed in Bolsward.The great food and fascinating history is what draws tourists from all around the world to see Friesland, but the amazing culture and tranquil and relaxing experience is what keeps bringing visitors back year after year for more. You will always have a special place in your heart for Friesland and its delicuious foods, fascinating culture and history and natural beauty of the region.