Skating Museum Hindeloopen

History

About this hidden gem

A characteristic building in picturesque Hindeloopen is home to the equally characteristic First Frisian Skating Museum. Dive into the history of the Elfstedentocht.

Why you really want to visit this place

Friesland is the Mecca of skating. The last Elfstedentocht was a while ago, but at the Frisian Skating Museum you will learn all about this special race. Not only does the Skating Museum possess the largest collection of skates and sleds in the world, but the complete history of the Elfstedentocht can be admired here. If you wander through the museum, you will soon notice the atmosphere of yesteryear. the old workshop, forges and lacquers revive a unique piece of history, although of course the development of the clap skate cannot be missed.

This is how they (and you) make a difference

You will discover that ice skating has a centuries-old history, which is certainly worth preserving for future generations.