Dekema State

Heritage

Dekema State was originally a noble residence, where several families lived until 1996. The noble residence and the gardens are now open to the public.

You are most welcome in the country estate so you can go back to the last century. A thorough viewing takes about two hours.

You can also view the garden around the estate, or sit on the terrace for a cup of coffee.

Prices visit to the State:

Adults:

€ 5.00 p.p.

65+ :

€ 4.00 p.p.

Children aged 4-18:

€ 1.00 p.p. (educational rate) - Free during opening hours

Groups:

€3.00 p.p. with a minimum amount of €40.00

There is no charge to visit the garden

Dekemawei 5
9057 LC Jelsum

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Accessibility of this location

Notes accessibility OV: From the bus station in Leeuwarden, take bus lines 154/60/72.
Get off at the "Jelsum, Vijverzathe" stop.
Notes parking: By car, drive from Leeuwarden towards Stiens and then take the Jelsum exit. Follow the road that turns right. In the village, you will find the entrance to Dekema State on the left. There is parking here (P1). The access is signposted from the main road.

Are you using a navigation system such as TomTom?
The best way to find it is to enter the address "Op 'e Terp 9, Jelsum." This is the address of the Dekema State entrance building on the other side of the estate. You can park behind this entrance building (P2) or at the church (P3). The parking spaces are signposted.

The various parking spaces (P1, P2, and P3) are signposted in Jelsum.

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