Makkum
Small Frisian village on the IJsselmeer shore, Makkum is known for its traditional earthenware pottery, its heritage-dense historic centre, and its status as a watersports base. Nature reserves lie to the north and south, and the wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites. For its size, the town supports a real café and restaurant scene.
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- Population3,285
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 45 km28 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Makkum: quick answers
Where is Makkum?
Makkum is in Netherlands, about 32 km20 miles in a straight line from Leeuwarden.
How do you get to Makkum?
The nearest airport is Leeuwarden (LWR), about 39 min away by road. The nearest train station is Harlingen, about 17 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Makkum?
The warmest month is August, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 4°C39°F. The wettest month is August, with about 118 mm4.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Makkum?
OpenStreetMap lists 12 restaurants, 3 cafés and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.