Boksum (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɔksʏm]) is a village in Waadhoeke municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands.

[4] The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Boxum, meaning "settlement of Bokke or Bokse".

[5] Boksum was a terp (artificial living hill) village with a radial structure which dates from before Christ.

[6][7] On 17 January 1586, the last battle of the Dutch Revolt in Friesland was fought near Boksum.

The elementary school was used to teach three languages: Dutch, West Frisian and English, but closed in 2019 due a lack of students.