Hotel-Restaurant-Jachthaven Galamadammen

Galamadammen, March 24, 2025

Dear Guest,

The Municipality of Súdwest Fryslân approached Galamadammen in March 2022 with a request to shelter Ukrainian migrants. Currently, around 145 refugees are sheltered at the Galamadammen. The situation in Ukraine has not improved, if not deteriorated. As a result, the Municipality has asked us to shelter refugees for yet another year. We are of course happy to open our doors again.

What does this mean for our guests and the future?

Hotel and Restaurant: The hotel, the rooms, the restaurant and the terraces are available to the people who are accommodated. The swimming pool and sauna are closed. Receptions, weddings, meetings, parties, etc. cannot take place for the time being.

Marinas: The marinas, with sanitary facilities below the hotel, remain open during the summer season for renting berths to seasonal guests and passers-by. There are still berths available and you can contact info@galamadammen.nl

We understand that it will be a disappointment to many that the activity you are used to from Galamadammen has not yet started this season. We all step aside for our fellow human beings.

The Galamadammen does not stand still and is working hard to develop its future. This is in collaboration with the architectural firm Penta and in consultation with the Municipality and Province.

The Municipality has drew up a communiqué for the guests of Galamadammen in March 2022. You can read it on Communiqué Gemeente Südwest-Fryslân. If you would like to help, or have any questions or complaints, you can contact the Municipality about this by: the telephone number or email address specified by the Municipality on their website. 

Together with everyone involved, Galamadammen hopes that the refugees who have had to leave home and hearth during this war will be received lovingly and warmly. And that together we can alleviate some of the horrors they have endured and that a peaceful solution will be found quickly.

We will continue to provide regular updates through our website and email communications regarding any changes or developments. We value your understanding and patience during this challenging time.

Kind regards,

The Direction of Galamadammen

For renting boats in the marina of Galamadammen (independent company):

https://sloepverhuurhotelgalamadammen.nl