Burgumer Mar | |
Image Bathymetry: | Bergumermeer.png |
Alt Bathymetry: | Bathymetric map of Burgumer Mar |
Location: | Friesland |
Coords: | 53.1917°N 6.0417°W |
Pushpin Map: | Netherlands#Netherlands Friesland |
Basin Countries: | Netherlands |
Area: | 360ha |
The Burgumer Mar (Dutch; Flemish: Bergumermeer) is a lake near the town of Burgum in the Dutch province of Friesland. The lake was formed during the last ice age. It is a popular water sports area with multiple yacht harbours. The splits the lake into a northern and southern part.
Since March 15, 2007, the West Frisian name Burgumer Mar is the official name; before that date the Dutch name was the official one[1]). The villages Jistrum, Eastermar and Sumar together with Burgum border the lake.