Burgumer Mar
Lake Shallow Frisian lake used for boating and fishing
A lake in Friesland near Burgum popular with sailors, windsurfers and anglers; Burgumer Mar has marinas, waterside cafés and cycle routes through surrounding villages.
Burgumer Mar is a freshwater lake in the province of Friesland in the northern Netherlands, located beside the town of Burgum. It is a regional recreational waterbody used by local residents and visitors.
The lake is used for small-boat sailing, windsurfing and recreational fishing; facilities and launch points are concentrated near the town of Burgum. Beaches and lakeside paths provide short walking routes and viewpoints along the shore.
The waterbody has long been part of the local landscape and economy, used historically for fishing and local transport and in recent decades increasingly for leisure boating and watersports. Management and amenities have evolved to support tourism and local recreation.
Geographically the lake sits immediately north of Burgum in eastern Friesland, within the Dutch freshwater canal and lake network of the province. The surrounding landscape is low-lying farmland and small villages.
- Access: Located immediately adjacent to the village of Burgum (Bergum), with public access for boating and lakeside recreation.
- Recreation: Popular locally for sailing, windsurfing and angling during the warmer months.
How to Get to Burgumer Mar #
Burgumer Mar is accessible by car and public transport from Leeuwarden and Drachten; local buses and cycling routes connect nearby towns. The town of Burgum (Bergum) sits on the lake’s shore.
Tips for Visiting Burgumer Mar #
- Bring binoculars and a windproof jacket-open water and shorelines are prime for birdwatching and breezy weather
- Local boat tours operate from nearby Harlingen or Drachten for those wishing to explore the lake by water
- Some sections have cycling paths connecting to regional networks-consider a bike trip around the perimeter
Best Time to Visit Burgumer Mar #
Summer for boating and swimming; spring/autumn for cycling and birdlife.
Weather & Climate near Burgumer Mar #
Burgumer Mar's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (814 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 90 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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