RTNL 100 West-Friesland

Local Name: Tafelronde 100 West-Friesland
Association: Round Table The Netherlands
District: RTNL District VII
Location: West-Friesland, The Netherlands
Table Number: 100
Current Status: Active
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Social Media Tag: #RTNL100

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West-Friesland is a cultural region in the Dutch province of Noord-Holland, historically inhabited by the Frisians before being conquered by the Counts of Holland in the late 13th century. It is largely defined by the Westfriese Omringdijk, a 126-kilometer ring dike that protects the unique low-lying polder landscape.

The region boasts charming, historic cities that flourished during the Dutch Golden Age due to the Dutch East India Company (VOC), such as Hoorn, Enkhuizen (home of the Zuiderzee Museum), and Medemblik. Other key towns include Alkmaar, famous for its traditional cheese market. Agriculture remains important, but the area is now a popular destination for cycling, water sports on the surrounding waters, and exploring its rich maritime history and distinctive stolp farms.