This is Opsterland
The municipality of Opsterland is located in the middle of the Frisian Woods in the southeast of Fryslân. The Opsterland landscape with woods, heathland, nature reserves, grasslands, canals and moors is unique in the region. This landscape in combination with peace, space and good accessibility via A7 and N381 makes Opsterland a very attractive residential and recreational municipality.
Some facts at a glance:
- Opsterland has 16 villages.
- About 30,000 people live there.
- The territory is as large as 23,000 hectares.
- Highway A7 and provincial road N381 traverse the municipality.
- Heerenveen and Drachten can be reached within 10 minutes.
- Leeuwarden and Groningen can be reached in 30 minutes.
- The landscape consists of forest, heathland, nature reserves, grassland, canals and peat bogs.
- The peat extraction period played a major role in the creation of Opsterland.
- There are several business parks in Opsterland.
- Opsterland has many cultural attractions.
- You have many accommodation options in Opsterland.
- Opsterland offers plenty of opportunities for biking or hiking.
Promotional film 'The Other Friesland'
Want an impression of all that Opsterland and Southeast Friesland has to offer? Then watch the promotional film of The Other Friesland on YouTube.
