Nijefurd is a municipality in the northern Netherlands, in the province of Friesland.

It was formed in 1984 from the old municipalities of Hindeloopen, Stavoren, and Workum, and part of Hemelumer Oldeferd.

Population centres

Hemelum, Hindeloopen, It Heidenskip, Koudum, Molkwerum, Nijhuizum, Stavoren, Warns and Workum.

Hindeloopen

Hindelopen (Frisian: Hylpen) is a town on the IJsselmeer. It is one of the eleven cities of Friesland, since it received city rights in 1372.

Stavoren

Stavoren (Frisian: Starum) is a small town on the coast of the IJsselmeer, about 5km south of Hindeloopen. Because Stavoren was granted city rights in the 11th century, it is counted as one of the eleven cities in Friesland.

During summer a ferry for pedestrians and cyclists operates between Stavoren and Enkhuizen.

Workum

Workum (Frisian: Warkum) is the largest town of Nijefurd. It received city rights in 1374.

External links

• Official Website