Eisinga Planetarium
Franeker · ± 10 min
The oldest working planetarium in the world (1781) — UNESCO World Heritage, in a canal house in Franeker.
More info ↗
Hamlet · North-west Friesland
Welcome to Skyldum
A quiet spot amid the Frisian meadows — a peaceful stay at Logies Op Skyldum, with the Wadden Sea, the eleven cities and the finest cycling routes close at hand.
- ± 700Year-old hamlet
- 15 minTo Harlingen & the Wadden
- 5Wadden islands nearby
- 11Cities of the Eleven Cities route
- Saunainfrared & Finnish
- Jacuzziin the garden
A quiet spot in Friesland
Skyldum (also written Schildum or Schelum) is a small hamlet in the municipality of Waadhoeke, in the open clay landscape of north-west Friesland. Within our own belt of trees stand just our house and Logies Op Skyldum, surrounded by wide meadows — exactly the calm that many guests come for.
From Skyldum the historic towns of Franeker and Harlingen are just minutes away, the wide polder is yours by bike, and the ferry to the Wadden islands is a quarter of an hour's drive. This is where our Logies Op Skyldum stands.
Where is Skyldum?
Skyldum lies near Winsum (Friesland) in the municipality of Waadhoeke, a stone's throw from Franeker and about a fifteen-minute drive from Harlingen on the Wadden Sea. It is a hamlet with no through traffic: the lane ends here, so it is quiet.
Wide, open and peaceful — yet half of Friesland is within half an hour.
Logies Op Skyldum
A quiet stay in the heart of the Frisian countryside.
Op Skyldum
Op Skyldum is our lodging: a peaceful base to explore the area, or simply do nothing at all. The photos give a first impression of the house, the garden with jacuzzi and the wide views.
- 2 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bed
From € 135 per night
Amenities
- Free wifi
- Private parking on the yard
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Pellet stove for cosy evenings
- Jacuzzi in the garden
- Private sauna (infrared + Finnish stove)
- Large windows with lots of light
- Garden and terrace with wide views
- Heating
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Non-smoking accommodation
Good to know
- Check-in from 3:00 pm
- Check-out before 11:00 am
- Minimum of 2 nights
- Suitable for up to 2 guests
- No pets allowed
Availability & booking
See when Op Skyldum is free and send a no-obligation request right away. Green is free, red is booked.
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What's there to do?
From Skyldum you cycle, walk and sail straight into the best of north-west Friesland.
Cycling & the Eleven Cities route
Skyldum sits right in the middle of Friesland's cycle-junction network. Harlingen and Franeker — two of the eleven cities — are right around the corner, so you can join the Eleven Cities cycle route in minutes. Use the numbered junctions to build your own loop through the polder, short or long.
The Eleven Cities cycle route is a loop of about 256 km past all eleven Frisian cities.
Junctions Harlingen → Franeker: 51 – 54 – 18 – 17 – 16 – 15 – 09
The Wadden islands & ferry times
Five islands, all within driving distance. Below are the ports, the drive from Skyldum and the crossing.
| Island | Ferry port | Drive from Skyldum | Crossing | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlieland car-free | Harlingen ↗ | ± 15 min | 90 / 50 min | Rederij Doeksen ↗ |
| Terschelling | Harlingen ↗ | ± 15 min | 120 / 50 min | Rederij Doeksen ↗ |
| Ameland | Holwerd ↗ | ± 40 min | 50 / 20 min | Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten ↗ |
| Schiermonnikoog car-free | Lauwersoog ↗ | ± 55 min | 45 / 20 min | Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten ↗ |
| Texel | Den Helder ↗ | ± 65 min | 20 min | TESO ↗ |
Drive times are approximate — click a port for directions. Crossing = regular boat / fast service. Always check the current timetable with the operator; in high season booking ahead is wise.
See & taste nearby
A few tips close by — from world heritage to good food.
Werelderfgoed Waddenzee
Harlingen · ± 15 min
The Wadden Sea is UNESCO World Heritage: mudflat walking, birdwatching and seal spotting a quarter of an hour away.
More info ↗Historisch Harlingen
Harlingen · ± 15 min
Historic harbour town on the Wadden, with canals, terraces and the departure point for Vlieland and Terschelling.
More info ↗Where to eat
- De Grillerije ↗ — Franeker · Fish and meat from the grill, open kitchen — very highly rated.
- Stadsherberg Franeker ↗ — Franeker · Frisian hospitality with a seasonal menu in the centre of Franeker.
- Poort van Franeker ↗ — Franeker · Cosy eatery with regional dishes in Franeker.
- It Wapen fan Fryslân ↗ — Easterlittens · Atmospheric, authentic café-restaurant in Easterlittens.
- It Reade Hynder ↗ — Wommels · Grand café in Wommels (since 1876) — lunch, dinner and terrace.
The history of Skyldum
Skyldum stands on a terp: a man-made dwelling mound dating back to the Middle Iron Age (around 500–250 BC). On such mounds people lived dry and safe above the water, long before there were dykes. Mound research in the 1970s uncovered medieval finds here, including Siegburg pottery.
Over the centuries the hamlet's name changed with the times and the language — from Schyldum, via Schildum and the long-used Schelum, to today's Frisian Skyldum. Today it is a quiet hamlet of a handful of farms on the old mound.
Name history: Schyldum (1453) → Schildum (1511) → Schelum (1718) → Skyldum (today).
Contact
Questions about a stay at Logies Op Skyldum or about the area? Feel free to send a message.
- info@skyldum.frl
- Address
- Skyldum (Winsum), municipality of Waadhoeke, Friesland
- Directions
- Plan your route in Google Maps ↗
