This elegant construction dates from 1613. Made from brick decorated with sandstone, it protected the port entrance. Its central part forms a bridge over the Geeuw and is flanked by two turrets which overlook the thin roofs. It is inset with arches.

Built in the 16C and converted in the 18C, the town hall has an attractive rococo façade with high green shuttered windows and a flight of steps richly sculpted with heraldic lions.

Dedicated to Friesian navigation, this museum has an attractive collection of model boats used in the 18 and 19C; reconstructed interiors of pleasure boats; paintings from the 17, 18 and 19C; workshops for making masts and sails and navigation instru..