Welcome to Birdaard-Burdaard

Birdaard, also known as Burdaard, is a picturesque waterside village in the north of Friesland, located along the scenic Dokkumer Ee canal between Leeuwarden and Dokkum. This charming village is popular with boaters, cyclists, and walkers who love to explore Friesland’s waterways and peaceful countryside. The historic windmill “De Zwaluw” dominates the skyline, and the waterfront offers cozy terraces and views of passing boats. Birdaard combines Frisian hospitality, history, and nature — an ideal base for discovering both land and water.