Miniature People Leeuwarden

Hike

until 1 March 2025


If you see a few people staring at a tiny ledge in the wall in Leeuwarden, there is a good chance that some Miniature People are hidden there. What started as an artistic expression has become part of the best route to walk with the kids: the Miniature People Route.

Photographer Michel Tilma photographed tiny scenes, less than 2 centimeters high, in special places in the city, and then left them behind to be found. Walk through the streets and alleys of the Leeuwarden city centre and look for these tiny Liwwadders. This way you really get to see unknown places.

There are 53 locations with a total of 67 …

If you see a few people staring at a tiny ledge in the wall in Leeuwarden, there is a good chance that some Miniature People are hidden there. What started as an artistic expression has become part of the best route to walk with the kids: the Miniature People Route.

Photographer Michel Tilma photographed tiny scenes, less than 2 centimeters high, in special places in the city, and then left them behind to be found. Walk through the streets and alleys of the Leeuwarden city centre and look for these tiny Liwwadders. This way you really get to see unknown places.

There are 53 locations with a total of 67 scenes in the center of Leeuwarden where you can admire the figures and have your picture taken. Can you find them all? You can get an overview of all locations via Google Maps. You can decide where you would like to start and end. Would you prefer a paper map? For €2.00, you can buy a route map with tips at various places in Leeuwarden. Sww where the route maps are available here.

There are dozens of Miniature People spread throughout Leeuwarden. Click on the button below to see where they are all hiding.

Make sure to share your photos on social media with the hashtag #MPL058!