Stichting Praamvaren Leeuwarden

Guided tour

28 March until 31 October


Boat rides through Leeuwarden's canals and moats. The departure jetty is on Nieuwestad near Intersport Luxen. You will find the sailing times on the website, at the starting locations and at the ticket sales point Kleine Kerkstraat 5.

The volunteer organization ‘Stichting Praamvaren Leeuwarden’ organizes tourist and group boat rides in the city.

The foundation has five electrically powered boats with a total capacity of 122 people. A skipper and guide are on board for all cruises.

All boats are certified by the Shipping Inspectorate for optimal safety .

Our skippers have a boating license and sail the barge nimbly through the canals and canals. The well-trained guide now tells all kinds of details and interesting facts about the city and our monumental buildings. Praam cruises through the canals and canals of Leeuwarden. The departure jetty is on Nieuwestad near the Intersport Luxen shop. The sailing times can be found on the website, at the starting locations and at the ticket sales point Kleine Kerkstraat 5.

We offer differen…

The volunteer organization ‘Stichting Praamvaren Leeuwarden’ organizes tourist and group boat rides in the city.

The foundation has five electrically powered boats with a total capacity of 122 people. A skipper and guide are on board for all cruises.

All boats are certified by the Shipping Inspectorate for optimal safety .

Our skippers have a boating license and sail the barge nimbly through the canals and canals. The well-trained guide now tells all kinds of details and interesting facts about the city and our monumental buildings. Praam cruises through the canals and canals of Leeuwarden. The departure jetty is on Nieuwestad near the Intersport Luxen shop. The sailing times can be found on the website, at the starting locations and at the ticket sales point Kleine Kerkstraat 5.

We offer different routes for different experiences of our beautiful city, for more information and the route look here.

Prinsentuin Route (1 hour) €5 p.p.
"8" van Leeuwarden route (1½ hours) € 8 p.p.
Children up to 3 years old sail for free