Workum Anchorage

Drop the hook off Workum Strand on the IJsselmeer, a quiet stretch of sandy shoreline backed by the historic Frisian town of Workum with its striking 15th-century church tower visible from the water. It's a genuinely peaceful spot, with the shallow, sheltered IJsselmeer waters giving you a stable night if the wind plays along — check the forecast carefully as westerlies can make it rolly. From here you can dinghy ashore and wander into a compact, well-preserved town full of traditional Frisian architecture, local eateries, and the Jopie Huisman Museum showcasing one of the Netherlands' most beloved folk painters.