Lemmer

Geschiedenis

Lemmer is a town in the municipality of De Friese Meren (province of Friesland), in the Netherlands. It has a population of around 10,500 and is one of Friesland's most famous water sport towns.The Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal is a steam-powered pumping station and UNESCO World Heritage Site.Notable people Hendrik van Rijgersma (1835–1877), physician and botanist Roelof Klein (1877–1960), rower Pieter Verhoeff (born 1938), film director Rintje Ritsma (born 1970), speed skater Wieteke Cramer (born 1981), speed skater Epke Zonderland (born 1986), gymnast