History

The name of the hotel, De Valk (The Falcon), has been derived from In de Vergulden Falck (In the Golden Falcon) that came into existence in 1628 A.D. Several decades later, it changed into In de Valk (In the Falcon) and, eventually, the name Hotel De Valk (Hotel The Falcon) was applied to the building in the square "Raadhuisplein". Henceforth, the city of Franeker has had the disposal of a hotel. In 1968 A.D. this building was renovated in medieval style and became the main office of the local "Friesland Bank".

The name Hotel De Valk was applied to the current building on the Hertog van Saxenlaan not sooner than 1983 A.D. In this year, General Manager Mr. Kuperus decided to buy the recently burned down Motel Franeker and reattach the former purposes to this place. However, when the last owner of Hotel De Valk, Ms. Zoodsma, gave her permission, Kuperus decided to use the historically well-known De Valk.

Currently, Tulip Inn De Valk Franeker is an independent owned hotel and a franchisee of the Golden Tulip Inns and Resorts Group.