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.

• Population3,285
• Nearest water0.0 km
• Nearest mountain44.5 km
• UNESCO within 50 km3