Christmas Holidays in Leeuwarden hohoholidays
Hot chocolate with an extra thick dollop of whipped cream, unforgettable theatre performances, a nice cinema evening and a city shrouded in lights. Go on an adventure in Leeuwarden during the Christmas holidays! Curious about what to do during the Christmas holidays? We have compiled the best activities for you!
Fun activities - for kids!
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The Underwater Safari
The Underwater Safari
until 21 September 2025
Natuurmuseum Fryslân (Frisian Museum of Natural History)
Christmas highlights
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More information
The days are short and the evenings dark, but in the old streets of Leeuwarden light is shining. And not just any light, but fantastic luminous artworks by Kroft&Smids. Impressive projections can be admired at various locations in the city, which are easily accessible on foot.
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Opening hours and shopping evenings
Leeuwarden is the place to do your last-minute Christmas shopping. Whether you would like to buy a beautiful handmade tea set or would like to buy the most beautiful glass Christmas ornaments, you've come to the right place. There are also extra shopping evenings in Leeuwarden in December. Will you be coming for an evening of shopping?
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See the availability
Especially for the dark month of December, local artist Michel Tilma and the city guides from A Guide to Leeuwarden have joined forces to create a December route of the popular Miniature People. The route is available from Visit Leeuwarden, among others.
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The best hot chocolate is here!
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Grand Café Fire
Grand Café Fire
Grand Café Fire is a cosy eatery in the heart of the city centre at Nieuwestad 47 in Leeuwarden.
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BOEL
BOEL
BOEL is the jeu de boules bar of Leeuwarden, located in the historic building of the Zalen Schaaf theater. At BOEL you can eat, drink and play jeu...
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Sophias
Sophias
You can find Sophias in the middle of the square across from the Leeuwarden Central Station. Go for a lunch, a drink or dinner in the Urban Bistro...
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Smakelijk
Smakelijk
Ready-made meal shop Smakelijk offers delicious freshly prepared and healthy meals and lunches every weekday. Every week there is a new menu with f...
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Douwe Egberts Café Leeuwarden
Douwe Egberts Café Leeuwarden
Welcome to the cosiest living room in Leeuwarden! You can drink the tastiest coffee here 365 days a year, served by enthusiastic and skilled baristas.
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The Bakery Leeuwarden
The Bakery Leeuwarden
The Bakery Leeuwarden is the modern bakery of Leeuwarden. Enjoy our wide range of breads. But that's not all! Not only the bread but also ice- crea...
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Huize Kwast
Huize Kwast
Huize Kwast is a cosy and accessible restaurant in the centre of Leeuwarden. You can enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner in a retro ambiance.
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Lazy Lemon
Lazy Lemon
A restaurant and bar where enjoyment and experience are the focus. In a unique and casual setting, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch, cup...
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Het Wapen van Leeuwarden
Het Wapen van Leeuwarden
Het Wapen van Leeuwarden has been a household name in Leeuwarden for many years. With us you can always enjoy a snack or drink, whether you sit ins...
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Pecorino
Pecorino
In the middle of the cosy and old city centre of Leeuwarden, a stone's throw from the station, you will find wine & food bar Pecorino.
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Grand café De Dikke Van Dale
Grand café De Dikke Van Dale
The Dikke van Dale is located at Nieuwestad 69 in the centre of Leeuwarden. It is the perfect location for a night out in the town. As the only one...
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Cafe de Pastorie
Cafe de Pastorie
Café De Pastorie is located in the most characteristic street in the centre of Leeuwarden. The cafe is characterized by its name, which is clearly...
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Barrevoets
Barrevoets
At Barrevoets you can enjoy a killer cappuccino, hearty lunch, cocktail or gorgeous fresh smoothie.
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Stadswaag
Stadswaag
Come and experience tasty treats in this lunchroom in the centre of Leeuwarden, with a Dutch kitchen. We have space for 45 guests, as well as for u...
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Zuivelhoeve Leeuwarden
Zuivelhoeve Leeuwarden
Come and visit us and enjoy the delicious Dutch cheese, fresh farm cheese, our own Fryske Tsiis (Frisian cheese), the beautiful range of foreign ch...
Get moving
Of course, as true Frisians, we prefer to skate on natural ice. But if the ice is not thick enough yet, the Elfstedenhal is a good alternative! Are you going to skate freely in the inner lane, or are you going to make your miles in the outer lane?
Winter walk - brrr
The last days of work before the holidays, the rush of Christmas gift shopping, the whole family over, one dinner after another and little flickering lights and candles everywhere. The Christmas season can be a bit much. Time to get out and about! In and around Leeuwarden you can find beautiful natural reserves and walking routes. Of course, you can take a stroll through the beautiful Rengerspark, but you can also choose to walk a little farther to the Leeuwarder Bos afterwards!
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De Alde Feanen
De Alde Feanen
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Groene Ster
Groene Ster
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de Potmarge
de Potmarge
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de Froskepôlle
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de Grote Wielen / Buuten
de Grote Wielen / Buuten
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Leeuwarder Bos
Leeuwarder Bos
