Discover the city stay as long as you want
Are you planning on joining us in Leeuwarden for a few days? It’s a city trip that you won’t forget! In the capital of Friesland, you can’t be bored, even for a second. With exceptional restaurants, cozy cafes, and unique museums, your itinerary is fully booked in Leeuwarden. Spend the night in style: staying in a majestic former post-office, the old prison, or in one of the city’s characterful B&B’s. Come and explore, with us.
Historical City Center
The cozy city center of Leeuwarden breathes history. In 1435, the three terps Oldehove, Nijehove and Hoek were merged into Leeuwarden, which also received city rights in that year. The city was beloved by the Orange Nassaus, and was the royal residence from 1584 to 1747. When you walk through the old city center, you will come across one striking building after another. From city palace to leaning church tower, discover the historic city center of Leeuwarden.
explore the historic city center
Culture in abundance
In addition to picturesque alleys, historical monuments and hidden courtyards, there is much more to experience in Leeuwarden. Visit unique exhibitions in the museums and dive into the history of the city and its famous inhabitants. Discover and experience the stories from the rich history of Leeuwarden. From Mata Hari to the old Middle Sea and the unique Frisian Landscape. All stories are waiting to be discovered.
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Waterfun in Leeuwarden
Discover Leeuwarden from the water! Friesland is an area that regularly flooded with seawater. For thousands of years, the Frisians have been fighting the water, for example by living on terps and building dikes. Today, the old city canals in and around Leeuwarden provide a striking cityscape, and in Friesland you have enough lakes to visit when the weather is nice! Discover Leeuwarden - and its surroundings - by ship, paddle board or canoe.
Water fun
