The Sneekermeer is the lake immediately east of Sneek, the centrepiece of the Frisian lake district and one of the busiest sailing waters in the Netherlands. Reed-fringed shores, a handful of small islands, and reliable wind off the North Sea make it ideal for sailing dinghies, catamarans and the traditional Frisian skûtsje barges that race here every summer.
You can hire boats, sailboards or stand-up paddleboards by the hour from several marinas around the lake — Starteiland, on a small island at the eastern end, is the traditional starting point for races. Even without your own boat, the lake is worth a visit: walk or cycle around the southern shore to watch the sailing, or take a tour boat from Sneek harbour.