Sneekweek: Waterpoort open

Sneek is the city of the Waterpoort. Grab your chance now to see the gate from the inside during Sneekweek on Friday afternoon, August 1 and Saturday afternoon, August 2 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.A guide from the Fries Scheepvaartmuseum will be present for explanations and background stories.

Did you know that a family with 6 children used to live in the Waterpoort? And that the clock is always 5 minutes ahead? The icon of Sneek has a rich history and many beautiful stories.

Curious?
Then come and see the Waterpoort. City guides from the Fries Scheepvaart Museum are ready to welcome you and tell you the beautiful stories. Due to the limited capacity of the tower, it is mandatory to reserve a free ticket with time slot in advance. This can be done through the museum's ticket page; in the calendar, first click on the date and then the time slot you would like to visit the Waterpoort. Make sure you are present at the chosen time, as a visit takes 15 minutes.