Lemmer Leeft
Lemmer haven IJsselmeer
On the IJsselmeer · Friesland

Welcome to Lemmer

Discover everything Lemmer has to offer.

Our watersports village

Lemmer, on the water

On the water, with a cosy centre and world-famous heritage: there's more to experience in Lemmer than you might think. Whether you moor in the harbour, stroll along the waterfront for a day or stay nearby for longer, you'll feel welcome here.

From a boat trip on the water to a visit to the World Heritage Woudagemaal: in Lemmer you experience Friesland at its best. Welcome to us.

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Where to begin?

Pick a category and dive in. From a bite to eat to a day on the water.

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Terraces, fish restaurants and cosy cafés

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Shopping

Shopping

Charming shops in the centre

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Fashion

Fashion

Boutiques, shoes and accessories

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Home & Interior

Home & Interior

Inspiration for your home — furniture and décor

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Health & Beauty

Health & Beauty

Hair, wellness and self-care

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Services

Services

Skilled trades and business services

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Stay

Stay

Hotels, B&Bs, campsites and holiday homes

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Culture & Leisure

Culture & Leisure

Museums, activities and events

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Highlighted

Not to be missed in Lemmer

WoudagemaalUNESCO World Heritage

Woudagemaal

The largest working steam pumping station in the world. An impressive piece of Dutch water engineering, right next to Lemmer.

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Het DokHistoric centre

Het Dok

The lively heart of Lemmer with lock, terraces and boats. Sit down with a coffee and watch the ships pass by.

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Watersports on the IJsselmeerOn the water

Watersports on the IJsselmeer

Sailing, SUP or a day on the water. Lemmer is the base for watersports on the IJsselmeer and the Frisian lakes.

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This month

September in Lemmer

What's happening this month? A selection from the local programme.

Full agenda
Vlootschouw Klassieke ReddingbotenWatersports
Sat, 26 Sept 2026

Vlootschouw Klassieke Reddingboten

centrum Lemmer

Vrijdag 25 september vaart een hele vloot met klassieke reddingboten het Dok binnen. Een prachtig gezicht om te aanschouwen en zaterdagmiddag 26 september zijn de schepen te bezichtigen en vertellen de leden van de Oude Reddings Glorie graag over de historie van elk schip. Bij de Fiskermân staan gezellige kramen met aan reddingboot gerelateerde artikelen. Én nog een mooi moment: aan de Willemskade wordt de nieuwe Lemster Reddingboot gedoopt! Samen met gezellige muziek belooft het een prachtige dag te worden.

Lemster Dickens FestijnFestival
Sat 12 – Sun 13 Dec 2026

Lemster Dickens Festijn

Centrum, Lemmer

Twee dagen lang verandert het centrum van Lemmer in een sfeervol 19e-eeuws decor waarin de verhalen van Dickens tot leven komen. Met muziek, theater en kleurrijke personages proef je een nostalgische, winterse sfeer.

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