Oostmahorn is an old stronghold on the west side of the Lauwerslake with a rich history dating back to the sixteenth century. Nowadays, it is a very pleasant tourist destination in the Lauwersmeer National Park, with various holiday resorts.
The lake itself and the immediate surroundings are a true paradise for nature lovers, fishermen, water sports enthusiasts, cyclists, and hikers. Dogs are also more than welcome here. There is a special beach and a forest for them near Lauwersoog.
Within a few hundred meters, there are various playgrounds for children. On the beach, in the small holiday resort 'de Skâns', and in Esonstad – a holiday resort built as a replica of a typical old Frisian town. In Esonstad, you will even find a bouncy castle and an indoor play area, and you can play golf and footgolf in the local Pitch & Putt area. Renting a bicycle or e-chopper is also possible here.
In Esonstad, you can easily do your daily shopping (a larger supermarket is located just a few kilometers away in Anjum) or find a restaurant, pizzeria, or snack bar.
Three more restaurants are located even closer to your holiday home. Some offer spectacular views of the lake. Other good options for enjoying local seafood dishes are the seaport of Lauwersoog on the north side of the lake, the old fishing village of Zoutkamp on the east side of the lake, or near Dokkum, the northernmost fortified city in Friesland.
To discover the National Park from the waterfront, you can bring your own boat or surf equipment, but there are also boats and Sailboats for rent at 'Paviljoen La Barca'. If you prefer catamaran sailing, try the local catamaran club 'Omaho', next to the small marina.
A boat trip, a sailing trip to Dokkum, or a bird or seal expedition can be booked just around the corner, and a ferry to the beautiful island of Schiermonnikoog, with its many kilometers of sandy beaches, also departs from Oostmahorn.
The Lauwerslake (Lauwersmeer in Dutch) is truly popular with fishermen for its large bream, pike, perch, and eel. You can apply for a fishing license at the Holland1 reception.