Friesland Geolocation
Extensive photo location database for Fryslân. From the Frisian lakes to the Wadden Islands — 1.4 million indexed street images with 91% area coverage.
Key Cities
Leeuwarden
345,000+European Capital of Culture 2018 with Oldehove, Prinsentuin, Camminghaburen and Blitsaerd fully captured.
Drachten
215,000+Town centre, Laweiplein, business parks and residential areas of the largest Frisian growth centre documented.
Sneek
175,000+Waterpoort, city centre, Sneekermeer shores and surrounding water sports areas mapped.
Heerenveen
155,000+Abe Lenstra Stadium, town centre, Thialf area and the canal zone accurately indexed.
Use Cases in Friesland
Water Sports & Recreation
Friesland is the water sports paradise of the Netherlands. Locate images of the Frisian lakes, the Elfstedentocht route and marinas for tourism and safety applications.
Agricultural Research
Friesland has extensive meadows and farmland. Support agricultural enforcement, land use monitoring and environmental research with photo localisation.
Wadden Region
The UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea borders Friesland. Locate images of the Wadden Islands, salt marshes and the intertidal area.
Cultural Heritage
From terp villages to stinzen estates and Frisian towns — verify locations of cultural heritage and monuments in the unique Frisian context.
Coverage Details Friesland
Friesland combines urban cores with expansive water-rich landscapes. The four major centres are captured at high density, while the rural area offers good basic coverage.
The Frisian lakes, the Wadden Islands Terschelling, Vlieland, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog are specifically included. The Elfstedentocht route through the historic towns is fully documented.
- Leeuwarden with cultural centre and city districts
- Eleven Cities: Sneek, Bolsward, Franeker, Harlingen etc.
- Frisian lakes including Sneekermeer and Tjeukemeer
- Wadden Islands: Terschelling, Vlieland, Ameland, Schiermonnikoog
- Frisian Woodlands: Drachten, Burgum, Buitenpost
- Coastal area: Harlingen, Makkum, Stavoren
Photo taken in Friesland?
Upload your image and GeoPin locates the exact position. From the Oldehove to the Wadden Islands.