Difficulty walking in Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden is a beautiful city with a historic city centre, interesting museums, and nice cafés. There is plenty to see and experience! But how do you get to the most beautiful sights if you have difficulty walking? Don't worry, we have planned a weekend in Leeuwarden for you with accessible restaurants, wheelchair-friendly places and seated tours. This way everyone can enjoy a weekend in our town without any worries!
10:00 am. - Arrival
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Zaailand and Oldehoofsterkerkhof
Zaailand and Oldehoofsterkerkhof
More info on parkerenComing to Leeuwarden by car? Then you can easily park in the city centre. You can find the car parks Oldehoofsterkerkhof and Zaailand in the city centre. Both have several lifts. Parking at Zaailand? Then you're close to the Friesmuseum and the larger shopping streets. Parking at the Oldehoofsterkerkhof? Then you're right under our leaning tower The Oldehove—one of Leeuwarden's landmarks.
You can drive in and out of these car parks 24 hours a day. Staff are on-site to help you. There are toilet facilities and prams for hire.
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Central Station
Central Station
Bekijk de citymapThe station area is located close to the old town center: it's about a 5-minute walk from the heart of the old city. The station is equipped with wide public transport gates, making it easy to pass through with a wheelchair, walker, or mobility scooter. The sidewalks are wide, and there are no curbs. Additionally, there is an accessible toilet available at the station.
11:00 a.m. - Coffee and cake
Fer
For the best cup of coffee, go to Fer! Besides the hospitable and helpful staff, who will gladly reserve a table for you, this place is on the ground floor. No steps, thresholds, or other difficulties. Feel like a treat? Then have a piece of Frisian orange cake, a slice of apple pie or a delicious apricot blondie. Prefer savoury? Then you can also order a sourdough grilled sandwich with Tijnjetaler cheese from Fer!
Visit Fer!
12:00 p.m. - experience culture
Fries Museum
Learn all about the old mound landscape, the battle against the water, Frisian culture, Mata Hari, and the resistance in Friesland. The Fries Museum is a multifaceted museum in the centre of Leeuwarden, with several permanent and several changing exhibitions. The modern building has wide aisles and a spacious lift. You can also borrow a wheelchair free of charge at the entrance.
Visit Fries Museum
2:00 p.m. - late lunch
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Fellini
Fellini
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Lazy Lemon
Lazy Lemon
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Doppio
Doppio
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Douwe Egberts
Douwe Egberts
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Bagels & Beans
Bagels & Beans
4:00 p.m. - City tour
Citytrain
Curious about the city, but can't manage to cover large distances on foot? Then hop on the City Train! The blue-and-yellow train runs 4 to 5 times a day during high season. Get on the train at the Zaailand, near the Fries Museum. In 45 minutes, you ride through all of the beautiful streets of the city centre and see the highlights of the city. Whether the sun is high in the sky or it's raining, you can take shelter on the City Train.
Reserve your tickets at the Visitor Center
6:00 p.m. - local dining
Local and delicious
At Post-Plaza, you don't just sit down for a delicious dinner, but also for a sound meal! Post-Plaza applies several principles. Cooking is done with local seasonal products, the food is healthy, they are kind to our planet, and the dishes are varied and versatile. After dinner, linger in the lovely café, where you can enjoy a nice glass of wine or a hot cup of tea.
Dining at Post- Plaza
9:00 p.m. - check-in and check-out
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PostPlaza
PostPlaza
Staying overnight at Post-PlazaPost-Plaza is at home in all markets. Not only can you dine there, but you can also sleep like a baby! When booking, ask for the special 'miva' room: the disabled room. This room is a bit more spacious than the standard room, making it easy to get around with a walker. The bathroom is also equipped with grab bars for extra support, and the shower is often equipped with a stool. That is truly relaxing.
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Vie Via
Vie Via
Staying overnight at Vie ViaHotel Vie Via – Post Plaza's neighbours – proves that less service does not mean sacrificing comfort. The fresh, cheerful rooms are equipped with a rain shower, fluffy towels, and a wonderful bed. In the morning, sit down for breakfast and enjoy fresh croissants, yogurt bowls, and fruit. At the Honesty Shop, you will find the tastiest and nicest local goodies. Vie Via also has a 'miva' room, which is somewhat more spacious than the standard room and the bathroom is equipped with grab bars.
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Alibi Hostel
Alibi Hostel
Staying overnight at Alibi HostelDid you know you can stay overnight in an old prison in Leeuwarden? Formerly a house of detention, Blokhuispoort is now a bustling cultural centre. And in the back wing, that's where you'll find the Alibi Hostel. The Alibi Hostel features simple, yet sophisticated rooms. There is also a special miva room, which itself is fully accessible for a wheelchair user.
11:00 a.m. - splendour
Keramiekmuseum het Princessehof
After a good night’s rest and a hearty breakfast, you'll be ready to hit the road. Leeuwarden has several museums. One you should definitely not miss is the Princessehof Keramiekmuseum (Ceramics Museum). This former city palace of Maria-Louise van Hessel-Kassel, matriarch of the Orange Nassau’s, is filled with the finest pottery, porcelain, and other ceramics. Relics dating from well before Christ to contemporary utensils: you will find it all there. The changing exhibitions are a feast for the eyes. Although the ceramics museum is in an old building, all floors are accessible by the lift. The Princessehof strives to be as accessible as possible for everyone.
Accessibility in the Princessehof
1:00 p.m. - Lunch!
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Proefverlof
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Proefverlof
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Proefverlof
All those impressions make you hungry! High time to sit down at restaurant Proefverlof to enjoy a well-deserved lunch. Proefverlof is in the former prison De Blokhuispoort. Proefverlof is not just pleasing to the eye; when you see the menu, your taste buds are already having a little party. From the tastiest salads with seasonal vegetables to a classic ‘12 o’clock lunch special’ (soup ‘n sandwich) with a twist: the options are endless, even if you have specific dietary requirements or allergies.
The restaurant is easily accessible. The toilets and the restaurant are on the ground floor and there is enough space to move around with a cane or walker. Please inform us of any mobility challenges when booking, and you will be given a comfortable seat.
Visitor Center - more tips
Drop by!
At the Leeuwarden Visitor Center, we are available to answer all your questions. From the best must-visit events to the city's public toilets, and from exhibitions you don't want to miss to the nicest restaurants, we will be happy to tell you about the city's hidden gems. The Visitor Centre is open Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. During high season we are also open on Sundays.
Visit the Leeuwarden Visitor Center
