Dekemastate

Small Frysian estate

Just 5 km north of Leeuwarden railwaystation is the picturesque village of Jelsum, where the Dekema state is located. A visit gives you a good idea of how well-to-do Frysian families lived: stone squa...

Hidden little treasure

It's a beautiful little mansion. Started out in the middleages as a stronghold, but slowly evolved into a pleasant little "castle" very well kept, surrounded by beautiful gardens and biological vegeta...

Hidden precious location

Embarrassed to discover such a wonderful location close to home, without knowing about it. Just a few hundred meters from the main road, a quiet, well-maintained village hides an old castle-like house...

Well kept mansion, friendly and adequate staff

We visited the Dekema-state 10 days ago. It was a pleasant event, the early 20th cent. atmosphere in the premises was instructive, and the volunteer staff very helpful with explanations. They even spe...

Small little castle

In the North of the Netherlands you don't have a lot of castles and what does fall into this categorie is really small, one of these (and not the most appealing) is the Dekemastate. It has nicely d...