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  • The Council on TV

    Soon, it will be even easier to watch the council meetings live. Starting May 19, the Opsterland City Council meetings will be broadcast live on television (FRYN).

  • Public orientation council meeting

    An informational council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber in Beetsterzwaag.

  • Commemorations in Opsterland

    Every year, during the National Remembrance Day on May 4, we honor the victims of World War II and of subsequent conflicts and peacekeeping missions. At 8:00 p.m., the entire country observes two minutes of silence.

Projects

  • It Aventoer

    The municipality of Opsterland is currently building a new Integrated Child Center, It Aventoer, in Langezwaag. You can read more about it on this page.

  • Think ahead

    Are you already prepared for an emergency? What you do today makes us stronger tomorrow. Opsterlanders think ahead.

  • Cycle route

    Comfortable and more pleasant cycling from Drachten to Heerenveen via the new regional cycle route through Nij Beets, Tijnje, and Luxwoude.