Village of tranquillity and heritage

Welcome to Warten

Warten forms a natural transition between the open peatland and the waters of De Alde Feanen. Here you experience tranquillity, history and a strong connection with the landscape.

Routes from Warten

4.8km
Walking
Rondje Warten
Walking
Wyldlannen
Cycling
Route Warten–Earnewâld

Discover Warten

Sights

It Wyldlân bird hide

Sights

Museum Warten

Sights

Wartenster Wiid marina

Sights

Grave of the Lancaster pilot

Local businesses in Warten

Frequently asked questions about Warten

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Warten is a small, quiet village in the middle of the Frisian lake district, close to De Alde Feanen National Park. You can go boating, walking and cycling in nature here. The village is especially popular with people who want to combine peace, water and nature.

Yes, Warten is an excellent base for cycling and walking tours. Routes lead from the village straight towards De Alde Feanen, past reed beds, lakes and open countryside. The area is quiet and ideal for nature lovers.

Warten has a limited number of places to eat and drink, but you will find a few cosy restaurants on or near the water. For a wider choice, you can head to nearby villages such as Grou or Earnewâld.

In and around Warten there are small boat rental companies where you can rent sloops, canoes or small motorboats. You usually don’t need a boating licence, so you can easily head out on the water yourself towards De Alde Feanen.