Lauwersoog


Lauwersoog is a seaside village in the province of Groningen, located in the northern part of the Netherlands. It is part of the municipality of Het Hogeland. It had a population of 140 in 2017.

History

The harbour was built in 1969 on the border of the province of Friesland part-way along the dike that separates the Lauwersmeer and the Wadden Sea.

Transport

The ferry to Schiermonnikoog departs from Lauwersoog.
Qbuzz provides a bus service and Arriva. They connect with the departures of the ferry to Schiermonnikoog.

Coastal trails

The E9 European long distance path passes through Lauwersoog. The Friese Kustpad is a long-distance trail from Stavoren to Lauwersoog.