Autumn: chestnuts, art and little heroes

There's plenty of choice to enjoy autumn: Oranjewoud, modern art, paddle tennis, or a miniature walk. Here are a few examples of what you can do around Jirnsum in autumn.

Orange Forest

Autumn lovers: this is pure bliss. A walk through the autumnal Oranjewoud (It Oranjewâld in Frisian), the royal forests near Heerenveen, a 19km drive from Jirnsum. Nature and culture converge here. Stately country houses nestled among the trees and elegant avenues recall the time when the Orange-Nassaus resided here (since 1644). Click here for the estate walk organized by the State Forestry Commission and download a 12.5-kilometer walking route here.

Oranjewoud is also home to the Belvédère Museum , a museum for modern and contemporary art in Friesland. It was opened in 1984 by Queen Beatrix. You'll find beautiful art collections by Frisian painters there, as well as temporary exhibitions by Dutch and international artists. Check out the website! Oh, and we absolutely love the cappuccino (the café is only open to museum visitors).

Lunch, drinks or dinner are also available at Grand Café 1834 and the Culinary Bistro: Marijke Muoi Wine & Dine, both located in Parkhotel Tjaarda.

Playing padel

There's plenty of walking, cycling, and running to be had in and around Jirnsum, but did you know you can also play indoor padel here? In Grou, just 4k from Jirnsum? The padel center has two courts and is open daily. Padel—a mix of tennis and squash—is the fastest-growing sport in the Netherlands. More information and bookings: https://www.padel-grou.nl/

Do you prefer outdoor sports? Then you can play on the tennis court in Jirnsum, just a three-minute walk from our Mauritius Church, at the Jirnsum sports field. Contact us for more information and bookings.

Find little heroes, find happiness

Stroll through the streets and alleys of Leeuwarden city center and look for tiny Frisians during this Miniature tour Right through the city center. A Frisian photographer and artist has placed all sorts of scenes at 53 locations, sometimes difficult to find but oh-so-fun. Searching for the Little Heroes also gives you a good impression of the city. The miniature tour is also fun to do with children. Imagine yourself as Gulliver!

The man behind Miniature People Leeuwarden is Michel Tilma. He was born and raised in Leeuwarden. In 2012, his life took a different turn. Three brain hemorrhages forced him to change his life. You can find all the information about his remarkable life's work on his website: https://miniaturepeopleleeuwarden.nl/

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