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Are you planning to come to Leeuwarden for a few days? That will be a city trip you will never forget! You won't be bored for a single second here. With the best restaurants, unique places to stay, and the most impressive museums, your days will be packed in no time. Let yourself be surprised by all the beauty Leeuwarden has to offer. Stay as long as you like.

The historic city center

The charming city center of Leeuwarden breathes history. In 1435, the three mounds of Oldehove, Nijehove, and Hoek were merged to form Leeuwarden, which also received city rights that year. The city was beloved by the House of Orange-Nassau and served as the court of Friesland from 1584 to 1747. As you walk through the old city center, you encounter one striking building after another. From city palace to leaning church tower, discover the historic city center of Leeuwarden.

Culture in abundance

Art and culture can be found on every street corner in Leeuwarden. Here, you will stumble upon impressive street art in small alleyways, visit unique exhibitions, and delve into the history of the city and its famous residents. Discover and experience the stories from Leeuwarden's rich history.

Water as the driving force of the city

Ever since the founding of Leeuwarden, water has played an indispensable yet also threatening role. Friesland is an area that was regularly flooded by seawater. For thousands of years, the Frisians have fought against the water, for example by settling on artificial mounds and building dikes. Today, the old city canals run through the city like muscles, creating a distinctive cityscape and offering a surprising way to discover the city and the province.