Do you have a business in Leeuwarden, or are you planning to organize a cool event? You’re in luck – you’ve come to the right place! Leeuwarden is buzzing, the city is alive, and you, along with so many others, have tasted this enthusiasm and caught the bug. To show everyone who we are and what there is to do here, we offer venues and events on visitleeuwarden.nl. To also support you in promoting your event or business, we offer you a free listing on this website. How? You can read about that below.
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Relevant
- Hotels, B&Bs and other types of accommodation
- Events in the municipality of Leeuwarden that are relevant to the tourism target groups of Visit Leeuwarden
- Concept stores and regional product boutiques
- Cafés, restaurants and similar food and drink establishments
- Tourist activity providers such as tours, boat rentals, museums, etc.
Not relevant
- Airbnbs and standalone rentals of houses and rooms
- Snack bars
- Locations that are open by appointment only
- Events such as workshops, courses, and lectures*
- Local events such as neighborhood bingo and coffee afternoons in community centers
We always provide editorial coverage for these events and will publish them in exceptional circumstances. This includes authors or individuals who are known to a large audience and are of interest to a broad target group.
Our sites
Leeuwarden offers many business opportunities for entrepreneurs. With the historic city center as its beating heart, the passion for entrepreneurship flows into the surrounding area. See here the entrepreneurs who have already found their way. Will you join them?
The Blokhuispoort is a former prison in Leeuwarden that was built in 1593. Today it is a multifunctional…
In the heart of the historic city center of Leeuwarden stands the 18th-century city palace of Maria Louise of Hesse-Kassel, Princess of…
The HCL is the center for Leeuwarden's historical heritage. Thousands of linear meters of historical documents, from the…
Huis van Eysinga is an impressive 18th-century city villa that was inhabited by the family of one of the…
Neushoorn is a magical place in the heart of Leeuwarden. Not only for a vibrant music, dance and…
Slieker Film is the movie theater on Wilhelminaplein in Leeuwarden, located in the Fries Museum.
Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie is the leading theatre in the Northern Netherlands. Every year, around 830 performances, events and… take place here.
Theater De Bres is a stage for cabaret, poetry, (acoustic) music, small-scale theater performances and is an independent place…
Tresoar: the treasure trove of Frisian history.
Events
In Leeuwarden, the bar for culture is set high. The residents are excited, and visitors can't wait to return. Are you organizing something fun? Then you want to be among them.
In YESTERDAY, Kees Prins tells stories from his childhood. About growing up, with humor, sadness, and beautiful memories. Meanwhile…
Rowwen Hèze is turning 40 and is celebrating with Rhobijn. In this theatrical performance, everything comes together: music, memories…
What happens when you try to see the person behind an unforgivable act? In Dolorosa, a… goes through…
Hansel and Gretel on the Run! is an enchanting, musical family opera for ages 8 and up. Together with an ensemble…
Discover Leeuwarden highlights on a retro-cool bike with our guide.
Everyone knows his escape in the book chest, but why was Hugo de Groot actually imprisoned? How much do you put…
Autumn holidays extra regular sailings
Fay Claassen presents a Christmas program featuring the well-known Christmas songs by Barbra Streisand. You will hear songs from A Christmas…