Sneek is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of Friesland in the northern part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) southwest of Leeuwarden, with Heerenveen to the southeast and Bolsward to the west.
Location Map of Sneek, Netherlands
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Where is Sneek Located?
Sneek is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of Friesland in the northern part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) southwest of Leeuwarden, with Heerenveen to the southeast and Bolsward to the west.
The town is part of the Súdwest-Fryslân municipality, which covers an area of approximately 841.56 sq km (324.93 sq mi), and Sneek has a population of around 34,000 people based on recent estimates.
Sneek is known for its waterways and sailing culture, with key attractions including Waterpoort, Sneekweek festival, Fries Scheepvaart Museum, Sneekermeer, Martinikerk, and the canal system.
Sneek, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Sneek |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Friesland |
| Region | Northern Netherlands |
| Established | 1456 (city rights) |
| Population | ~34,000 |
| Total Area | 34.12 sq km (13.17 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,000 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 53.0320° N, 5.6580° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 8600–8608 |
| Area Code | +31 515 |
| Major Waterways | Sneekermeer, canals |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and road; Sneek railway station links to Leeuwarden and Stavoren |
| Famous For | Water sports, Sneekweek sailing event |
| Top Attractions | Waterpoort (Water Gate), Sneekermeer Lake, Frisian Maritime Museum |
| Official Website |
Distance from Sneek to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Sneek to Amsterdam – 135 km (84 miles)
- Sneek to Utrecht – 145 km (90 miles)
- Sneek to Haarlem – 145 km (90 miles)
- Sneek to The Hague – 170 km (106 miles)
- Sneek to Rotterdam – 165 km (103 miles)
- Sneek to Leiden – 160 km (99 miles)
- Sneek to Delft – 170 km (106 miles)
- Sneek to Eindhoven – 200 km (124 miles)
- Sneek to Tilburg – 195 km (121 miles)
- Sneek to Breda – 190 km (118 miles)
- Sneek to Groningen – 90 km (56 miles)
- Sneek to Zwolle – 95 km (59 miles)
- Sneek to Arnhem – 155 km (96 miles)
- Sneek to Nijmegen – 170 km (106 miles)
- Sneek to Maastricht – 255 km (158 miles)
- Sneek to Almere – 115 km (71 miles)
- Sneek to Amersfoort – 125 km (78 miles)
- Sneek to Apeldoorn – 110 km (68 miles)
- Sneek to Enschede – 135 km (84 miles)
- Sneek to Leeuwarden – 30 km (19 miles)
