The mound, on which the belfry (Dutch: Klokkenstoel) stands, is a relic of the monastery Nesser (Nesker Konvent).

The monastery had a lot of land in ownership and has been very important for both the village of Nes, as the extraction and management of the surrounding area.

The old center of Nes is located on the corner of the waterways: The Boorne and Nesser Zijlroede.

For the nature lover, there are opportunities for walking and cycling, and all necessary facilities for living, sports and entertainment are available within walking/biking distance Akkrum.

Foppe de Haan (1943), football coach Media related to Nes, Heerenveen at Wikimedia Commons