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Things to see in Harlingen (Netherlands): 40 places and when to go
Harlingen is a town in Netherlands, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly Architecture (16), History (13), Hiking (7). The best known are Aylvapoldermolen, De Achlumer Molen, Achlum and Arkens, Franeker. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Netherlands · 53.173, 5.4159
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Architecture (16) · History (13) · Hiking (7) · Temples (5) · Museums and art (3) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- AMS Amsterdam, 106 km as the crow flies
What to see in Harlingen
The places in and around Harlingen, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- AylvapoldermolenSmock mill in Burgwerd, Friesland, Netherlands13 km
- De Achlumer Molen, AchlumWindmill in Achlum, Netherlands6.1 km
- Arkens, FranekerWindmill in Franeker, Netherlands9.6 km
- CornwerdermolenWindmill in Cornwerd, Netherlands10 km
- De Hiemerter Mole, BurgwerdWindmill in Burgwerd, Friesland, Netherlands11 km
- De Klaver, BolswardWindmill in Bolsward, Netherlands13 km
- De EdensermolenWindmill in Iens, Netherlands14 km
- Lonjé Molen, BolswardWindmill in Bolsward, Netherlands13 km
- De Korenaar, SexbierumWindmill in Sexbierum, Netherlands7.3 km
- De Onderneming, WitmarsumWindmill in Witmarsum, Netherlands8.9 km
- Fatum, TzumWindmill in Tzum, Netherlands11 km
- HannemahuisMuseum in Harlingen, the Netherlands284 m
- St. John's Church, TzumChurch building in Franekeradeel, Netherlands10.0 km
- LiauckamastateFormer stins in Sexbierum, Netherlands6.7 km
- LorentzsluizenLock complex in the Afsluitdijk in Kornwerderzand, the Netherlands13 km
- MeerswalWindmill in Lollum, Netherlands8.4 km
- North Sea Coastal ZoneProtected coastal area in the North Sea in the Netherlands (Natura 2000)12 km
- De Pankoekstermolen, WitmarsumWindmill in Witmarsum, Netherlands10 km
- De Schalsumermolen, SchalsumWindmill in Schalsum, Netherlands12 km
- Sint-Michaëlkerk, HarlingenChurch building in Harlingen, Netherlands159 m
- Teetlum, TzumWindmill in Tzum, Friesland, Netherlands12 km
- BroerekerkChurch building in Súdwest-Fryslân, Netherlands14 km
- Museum it TsiispakhûsMuseum in Friesland, Netherlands13 km
- KazemattenmuseumMuseum in Kornwerderzand, the Netherlands12 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- Architecture: Kruiswaterbrug
- History: Petruskerk, Walburgakerk, kazemat II, kazemat IV
- Nature: Skrok
- Food and drink: De Friese Bierbrouwerij BV, Het Brouwdok, Us Heit Distillery
- Hiking: Elfstedenpad, Elfstedenpad, Elfstedenpad, Nederlands Kustpad, Nederlands Kustpad, Nederlands Kustpad, Nederlands Kustpad
When to go to Harlingen
The best time to visit Harlingen is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:50
- FebPossible9:33
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:42
- MayBest time15:36
- JunBest time16:41
- JulBest time16:14
- AugBest time14:33
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:16
- NovPossible8:19
- DecPossible7:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 19. In April, 40 of the 40 places are at their best.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Harlingen
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 106 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Harlingen?
The best known: Aylvapoldermolen, De Achlumer Molen, Achlum, Arkens, Franeker, Cornwerdermolen, De Hiemerter Mole, Burgwerd. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Harlingen?
April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 19.
How do you get to Harlingen?
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 106 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Harlingen as the destination and these 40 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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