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Things to see in Heerenveen (Netherlands): 61 places and when to go

Heerenveen is a town in Netherlands, and this site lists 61 places in and around it, mainly Architecture (23), Nature (14), Wildlife (14). The best known are De Bird, Grou, De Groene Molen, Joure and De Jansmolen, Goëngahuizen. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Netherlands · 52.9615, 5.9218
Places
61 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Architecture (23) · Nature (14) · Wildlife (14) · Museums and art (11) · History (8) · Hiking (4)
Best time
April to September.
Also possible
October to March.
Nearest airport
AMS Amsterdam, 107 km as the crow flies

What to see in Heerenveen

The places in and around Heerenveen, 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.

And the other 37, by what you come to do:

When to go to Heerenveen

The best time to visit Heerenveen 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.

  1. JanPossible7:52
  2. FebPossible9:34
  3. MarPossible11:30
  4. AprBest time13:42
  5. MayBest time15:34
  6. JunBest time16:38
  7. JulBest time16:12
  8. AugBest time14:32
  9. SepBest time12:24
  10. OctPossible10:16
  11. NovPossible8:21
  12. DecPossible7:21

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. In April, 61 of the 61 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 Heerenveen

The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 107 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.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Heerenveen?

The best known: De Bird, Grou, De Groene Molen, Joure, De Jansmolen, Goëngahuizen, De Modderige Bol, Goëngahuizen, Fries Scheepvaart Museum. In all, 61 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Heerenveen?

April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21.

How do you get to Heerenveen?

The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 107 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Heerenveen as the destination and these 61 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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