Sustainable city trip
Plan your sustainable city break to Leeuwarden now and discover all the green hotspots in our city. The capital of Friesland is packed with sustainable shops & cafés and a lot of activities are greener-than-green, too. Visit cosy vintage shops as well as organic shops for (fair) fresh fruit and vegetables. What are you waiting for? Hop on your bike, catch the bus or train and explore green Leeuwarden!
Off to a flying start - Conscious choice
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Plan your trip
Did you know that Leeuwarden is very extremely accessible by public transport from Groningen and also from the south? The bus station and train station are adjacent to each other and within walking distance of the city centre. Within a few minutes, you can be in the heart of Leeuwarden and your green city trip can begin.
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Overnachten in Leeuwarden
After a day full of walks, shopping and healthy meals, it's time to crawl under the wool. At Notiz Hotel you're sure to end your stay in Leeuwarden on a high note. In addition to the caring staff, Notiz hotel also has the Green Key quality mark, the international quality mark for sustainable businesses. So, you can sleep soundly and sustainably in a 4-star hotel!
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Pay a visit
In the Leeuwarden Visitor Center, we sell the best walking, cycling and sailing routes. This way you can explore Leeuwarden in a way that does not leave too large an ecological footprint. Enjoy all the beauty that Leeuwarden has to offer!
11:00 am
Let's have a nice cup of coffee first. At Fer, you will find the most delicious coffee. You will enjoy your coffee more if you know that it has been produced and processed under good conditions - fair trade. Completely convinced? Then you immediately buy a bag of coffee beans, so that you can make a delicious cup of coffee at home. Fancy something sweet? Then you can get the most delicious vegan pastries and cakes at Pip's Delicious. You can't get any more local and animal-friendly than this.
12:00 pm
After a delicious cup of coffee or tea, it's time to explore the city. Put on your walking shoes and explore enchanting Leeuwarden with or without a guide. There is plenty to discover! Prefer shopping? Then look for the charming vintage shops scattered throughout the city centre or shop completely guilt-free at one of the many sustainable shops in Leeuwarden.
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Eco-friendly and local
Sustainable shopping
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Vintage in Leeuwarden
Sustainable shopping
Electric whisper boat
2:00 pm
After an extensive shopping, it's time to recover in one of Greenjoy's boats. Take the electric boat through the canals of Leeuwarden and discover the historic city centre from the water!
Nature in Leeuwarden
4:00 pm
Leeuwarden is also the perfect base for nature lovers. Just a few kilometres from the city centre, the sounds of the city fade away and give way to the sounds of birds singing and frogs croaking. Curious about the most beautiful nature around Leeuwarden? Then read on!
Responsible dining - Lovely
8:00 pm
Eating out sustainably? In Leeuwarden, restaurants make the tastiest meals prepared with care. With local and organic ingredients and an eye for reducing food waste, you are sure to have a tasteful evening!
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Eindeloos
Eindeloos
Eindeloos prefers to work with local seasonal produce. Experience fine dining in a conscious way.
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Proefverlof
Proefverlof
In the old prison, you will find Proefverlof. Proefverlof has collaborations with local village gardens, so the fresh fruit and vegetables never come further than 30km from Leeuwarden. Vegetarian or vegan? Then see the botanical menu!
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Post Plaza
Post Plaza
Post Plaza works on their own ‘Dutch Cuisine’ principle. That means they make certain demands on their dishes to make it as sustainable as possible. For example, vegetables are season ones, and they are local-grown. They offer many vegetarian options and avoiding waste is top priority.
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Unia 12
Unia 12
Welcome to Unia 12, the living room restaurant par excellence. Here you can eat delicious, fresh and local food. Their menu is limited, but this is to ensure less waste and offer seasonal dishes.
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Bowls 'n rolls
Bowls 'n rolls
At Bowls ’n Rolls, you will find a quick, healthy and nutritious meal at an affordable price. They have a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan options.
Discover more - go out!
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Taking the dog to Leeuwarden
Taking the dog to Leeuwarden
I'm going to Leeuwarden and taking... My faithful four-legged friend!
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Going out in Leeuwarden
Going out in Leeuwarden
Dancing, flirting, theatre, film and more. See the calendar!
