In the heart of Franeker lies a unique piece of history: the world’s oldest still-operating mechanical planetarium. Between 1774 and 1781, wool comber Eise Eisinga built this impressive solar system into the ceiling of his living room.

Using an ingenious gear mechanism, the planetarium displays the current positions of the sun, earth, moon, and the five planets known at that time. Thanks to Eisinga’s craftsmanship and precise maintenance instructions, this masterpiece continues to run flawlessly after more than two centuries. A fascinating glimpse into the universe, right in Friesland!

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The Wadden Sea is a unique natural area and is rightfully listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This dynamic landscape, shaped by wind and tides, is essential for global biodiversity.

With its sandbanks, mussel beds, dunes, and mudflats, the Wadden Sea provides a habitat for seals, porpoises, and millions of migratory birds. It is one of the last large intertidal ecosystems where nature can take its course. A living landscape that never ceases to amaze!

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Just 5 km from the famous Eise Eisinga Planetarium and 1 km from the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea, our holiday homes are nestled in a breathtaking landscape. During the day, enjoy the dynamic nature, and in the evening, the sky unveils a different spectacle.

Thanks to minimal light pollution, the night sky here is incredibly clear. Be enchanted by an endless sea of stars – and with a bit of luck, you might even witness the magical Northern Lights dancing above Wad en Loft.