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Bolsward, The Netherlands
Friesland · The Netherlands
Bolsward is a small city in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 9,160. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 9,160 |
| Population Density | 2,517 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.0656°, 5.5318° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Friesland |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.4 inches (1,280 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.9 inches (23 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $56,808 |
About Bolsward
Bolsward is a small city in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 9,160. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Bolsward vs The Netherlands
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $56,808 |
| 24% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 733 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.0656°N, 5.5318°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Bolsward has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.6").
Schools in Bolsward
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Bron | - | - | - | - |
| IKC Sint Maarten | - | - | - | - |
| De Blinker | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bolsward
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tukker FM | folk, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIONL | 24/7, dutch music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Joy Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zeilsteen radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hot radio Classics | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Urk FM | christian, preaching | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Seagull | album, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XerosRadio Top 40 | top 40 | AAC | |
| Grunn FM | pop, streektaal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Lokale Omroep Ameland | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Emmeloord | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio n31 | piraat, the best of 80's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Seabreeze | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Zilt | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 4EverRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dedimusic | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| XerosRadio | 60s, 70s | AAC | |
| onverantwoord.com | 24/7, various music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Spannenburg | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HoornRadio | community radio, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ideaal FM | hits, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Urk FM geestelijk | misc | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bolsward
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerden Plaats | ||||
| Afsluitdijk Wadden Center | ||||
| Bezoekerscentruim Uniastate | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum, expeditieschip van Willem Barentsz | ||||
| Bierbrouwerij Us Heit | ||||
| De mummies van Wiuwert | ||||
| Duikmuseum Lemmer | ||||
| Epemastate | ||||
| Fietselfstedentocht | ||||
| First Frisian Skating Museum | ||||
| Fries Scheepvaart Museum | ||||
| Gemeentemuseum Het Hannemahuis | ||||
| Ir. D.F. Wouda-gemaal | ||||
| It Tsiispakhús | ||||
| Jopie Huisman Museum | ||||
| Kazemattenmuseum Kornwerderzand | ||||
| Keatsmuseum | ||||
| Korendragershuisje | ||||
| Kunst-van-Petra | ||||
| Meijer Motoren Museum | ||||
| Modelspoor Museum | ||||
| Molenhuis De Jager | ||||
| Motormuseum Friesland | ||||
| Museum De Tiid | ||||
| Museum en Werkplaats Houtstad IJlst | ||||
| Museum Hindeloopen | ||||
| Museum Martena | ||||
| Museum Warkums Erfskip | ||||
| Oudheidskamer Lemster Fiifgea | ||||
| Ponthús | ||||
| Poptaslot - Azingastate - Heringastate | ||||
| Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium | ||||
| Schoolplatenmuseum | ||||
| Skerven fan 'e Skar | ||||
| Stadhuis Sloten Museum Stedhûs Sleat | ||||
| Tony Leenes's Indian Motorcycle Museum | ||||
| Traditiekamer Vliegbasis Leeuwarden | ||||
| Witte Swaen |
Libraries in Bolsward
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Balk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Bolsward | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dronryp | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Franeker | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Harlingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Koudum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lemmer | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Makkum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Annaparochie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sneek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wommels | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Workum | 0.0 | |||||
| dbieb Stiens | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bolsward
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinsdagmarkt Stiens | |||||
| Versmarkt De 3 Ambachten |
Hotels in Bolsward
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bolsward
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bolsward
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bolsward
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bolsward
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bolsward
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bolsward
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bolsward
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bolsward
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bolsward
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Friese Bierbrouwerij BV | ||||
| Het Brouwdok |
Stadiums & Teams in Bolsward
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bolsward
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeuwarden Air Base | LWR | Medium Airport |
| Lelystad Airport | LEY | Medium Airport |
| Ameland Airport Ballum | - | Small Airport |
| De Voorst Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Drachten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Middenmeer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Noordkop Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Royal Dutch Aerospace Center | - | Small Airport |
| Slootdorp Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Texel International Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bolsward
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| Postkantoor Bolsward |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bolsward
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gasthuiskerk | |
| Johanneskerk | |
| Koninkrijkzaal Jehovah's Getuigen | |
| Martinikerk | |
| St. Fransiscuskerk |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Bolsward?
Bolsward has a population of 9,160 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 2,517 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.
Is Bolsward expensive to live in?
The median household income is $56,808, 24% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Bolsward?
Bolsward has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bolsward?
There are 733 business establishments in the area.