Terherne (Dutch: Terhorne) is a village in De Fryske Marren in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 780 in 2017.

History

The village was first mentioned in 1491 as ter Herna, and means "near the corner". In 1840, it was home to 509 people. The Dutch Reformed Church dates from 1874. Terherne has become a recreational village with many holiday homes, and during the holidays the population can increase to around 6,000 people.

Before 2014, Terherne was part of the Boarnsterhim municipality and before 1984 it was part of Utingeradeel.

Transportation

The nearest station is Akkrum railway station.

Gallery

  • Canal in Terherne
  • Restaurant De Gouden Liuw
  • Bridge at Terherne
  • Sunset over the lake

External links

Media related to Terherne at Wikimedia Commons