Street Art in Leeuwarden wow!
From huge wall paintings to colourful electricity exchanges, and teeny tiny dioramas in unexpected places, Leeuwarden is a city and gallery all in one! Whether you discover it by yourself, or get a guide to show you, the city is covered in art on every surface. We'll gladly share all our tips to discover the beautiful street art of Leeuwarden!
Street Art Tour
Why not hit the road guided by an enthusiastic guide that can tell you all about the art? Let the guides from A Guide to Leeuwarden show you around during their Street Art Tour!
Hit the road - jack!
You can also discover the city’s street art by yourself! There’s no better way of winding through the city of an afternoon, at your own pace. Check out Leeuwarden’s profile on the very helpful Street Art Cities-website and make your own itinerary using all the locations of the artworks. Prefer a fully composed, ready-made street art tour, at your own leisure? Be sure to check out the DIY-map by A Guide to Leeuwarden,which includes a cycling route!
Can't wait? - here's a taste
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Vrijheidswijk
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Lange Marktstraat
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Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden
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Zorgcentrum de Hofwijck
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Corellistraat
Slightly different - fun!
Miniature People in Leeuwarden
A street art project to keep your eyes peeled for is Miniature People Leeuwarden. Spread across more than 60 spaces in the city you’ll see tiny dioramas representing city life. The number of exhibits continues to grow, too! You’ll find the route for free on Google Maps, or for a small price you can purchase a paper copy at various outlets in the city.
More routes - visitor center
Looking for a mapped out street art route on paper or the Miniature People route? Then visit the Leeuwarden Visitor Center (Heer Ivostraatje 1). You will find us right across from the Oldehove. Here we are happy to provide you with customized tourist information, score the best walking and cycling routes and you have come to the right place to book activities.
