Tour from Burgum to Drachten

Explore the waters of the Burgumermar, where water sports enthusiasts can let off steam and proud owners of beautiful yachts on the water can indulge themselves. It is wonderful cycling around the lake! You will be amazed and the many marinas provide a vibrant atmosphere. You will be treated to the most beautiful views over the beautiful water.

How different is Drachten, which originated from several smaller villages in the seventeenth century. The area was rich in raised moors and for a long time this was one of the main sources of income for the village. In the 1950s, Drachten grew explosively into a larger town. An important cause was the fact that multinational Philips settled here. The factory, where fourteen employees were allowed to work, was opened in May 1950. The company's plant in Drachten still makes its world-famous shavers here. Based on its size, industry, public facilities and economic value, Drachten can be seen as a fully-fledged city, but the place has never received city rights.

When you arrive in Drachten, you can see the water tower from afar. The unwieldy, gray building was built in 1959. The design was made by architect JJM Vegter, who provided the tower with two water reservoirs. In total, the 42 meter high water tower can store 1500 cubic meters of water.

At Watersportbedrijf De Lits you can see beautiful boats at anchor. They come and go from the jetties of the cozy marina. You can also check out boats for sale here or just take a stroll along the wharf to get a good feel for what's going on in the marina.