City or town
Things to see in Leeuwarden (Netherlands): 126 places and when to go
Leeuwarden is a city in Netherlands with around 126,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 126 places in and around it, mainly Architecture (51), History (44), Hiking (23). The best known are Eise Eisinga Planetarium, Oldehove and De Alde Feanen National Park. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Netherlands · 53.2504, 5.7834
- Population
- About 126,000
- Places
- 126 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Architecture (51) · History (44) · Hiking (23) · Museums and art (20) · Temples (15) · Wildlife (11)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- AMS Amsterdam, 125 km as the crow flies
What to see in Leeuwarden
The places in and around Leeuwarden, 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.
- Eise Eisinga PlanetariumMuseum in Franeker17 km
- OldehoveIconic leaning church tower in Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands5.3 km
- De Alde Feanen National ParkNational park in the Netherlands17 km
- Princessehof Ceramics MuseumMuseum for ceramics in Leeuwarden, Netherlands5.3 km
- Fries MuseumMuseum in Leeuwarden, Netherlands5.7 km
- Grote or JacobijnerkerkChurch building in Leeuwarden, Netherlands5.2 km
- SlauerhoffbrugBridge in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands5.9 km
- Genezareth, HallumWindmill in Hallum, Netherlands4.6 km
- Protestant church of SwichumChurch building in Leeuwarden, Netherlands11 km
- Saint Boniface church, LeeuwardenNeogothic church in Leeuwarden, Netherlands5.3 km
- Protestant church of GoutumChurch building in Goutum, the Netherlands8.2 km
- Alde Swarte Molen, EasterlittensWindmill in Wieuwens, Netherlands16 km
- Protestant church of RinsumageastChurch12 km
- De Broekmolen, BroeksterwâldWindmill in Broeksterwâld, Netherlands13 km
- Grutte Mûne, BroeksterwâldWindmill in Broeksterwâld, Netherlands13 km
- De Hoop, HolwerdWindmill in Holwerd, Netherlands15 km
- De Olifant, BurdaardWindmill in Birdaard, Netherlands7.1 km
- De Ouderkerkermolen, AldtsjerkWindmill in Aldtsjerk, Netherlands6.5 km
- De Poelen, DronrypWindmill in Dronryp, Netherlands9.9 km
- De Rat, IJlstWindmill in IJlst, Netherlands28 km
- De Volharding, JislumWindmill in Jislum, Netherlands8.9 km
- De Zwaluw, BurdaardWindmill in Burdaard, Netherlands8.3 km
- De Hatsumermolen, DronrypWindmill in Hatsum, Netherlands13 km
- Heechhiem, GoëngahuizenWindmill in Goëngahuizen, Netherlands20 km
And the other 102, by what you come to do:
- Architecture: Hegebeintumer Mûne, De Huinsermolen, Miedenmolen, Holwerd, De Oegekloostermolen, Hartwerd, Rispenserpoldermolen, Easterein, Terpensmole, IJlst, De Kievit, Menaam, De Rentmeester, Menaam, De Kleilânsmole, Marrum, De Steenhuistermolen, Stiens, Terpzigt, Marssum, De Vrouwbuurstermolen, Wijnsermolen, Wyns, Ypey Mole, Ryptsjerk, Borniamoune, Fonejachtbrug, Paaltjasker Wergea, Tjasker, Bolsward, Tjasker Grou, Tjasker Feanwâlden
- History: Kingmatille, Dronryp, Kramersmolen, Goutum, Molen Hoogland, Goutum, Protestant church of Aldtsjerk, Protestant church of Jistrum, Slagdijkstermolen, Feinsum, De Balkendsterpoldermolen, Alde Leie, De Bullemolen, Lekkum, Beursgebouw, Froskepôlemolen, Harinxmastate, De Hempenserpoldermolen, Himriksmole, Klaarkampstermeermolen, Langwert, Winsum, Protestant church of Oentsjerk, De Marssumermolen, Protestant church of Gytsjerk, Natuurmuseum Fryslân, Sint-Dominicuskerk, Leeuwarden, Ouddeelsmolen, Victor, Wanswerd, Kerk van Lekkum, Dionysiuskerk, Ioannis Theaterchurch, Laatste Stuiversbrug, Paleis van Justitie, Pelikaankerk, Vrouwenpoortsbrug, Leeuwarden, Windmotor Baijum
- Museums and art: Skierstins, Dekemastate, Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden, Museum Martena, Poptaslot, Uniastate, Fries Landbouwmuseum, Fries Verzetsmuseum, Huis Van Eysinga, It Kokelhus, Keatsmuseum, Church Jannum, Museum De Grutterswinkel, Observeum Burgum, Pier Pander Museum, Pier Pandertempel
- Nature: Martenastate, Julianapark, Oerdblinkert, Witte en Zwarte Brekken, Grutte Wielen, Lionserpolder, Mar de Frisia, Petgatten de Feanhoop, Skrins
- With kids: Aquazoo Friesland, Kinderboerderij Leeuwarden, Kinderboerderij Sneek, Sanjes Safari
- Hiking: 35-60, 35-75, 35-85, 60-85, Elfstedenpad, Elfstedenpad, Elfstedenpad, Elfstedenpad, Elfstedenpad, Elfstedenpad, Elfstedenpad, Friese Woudenpad, Groot Frieslandpad, Groot Frieslandpad, Nederlands Kustpad, Nederlands Kustpad, Streekpad Noardlike Fryske Wâlden, Streekpad Noardlike Fryske Wâlden, Streekpad Noardlike Fryske Wâlden, Streekpad Noardlike Fryske Wâlden, Streekpad Noardlike Fryske Wâlden, Streekpad Noardlike Fryske Wâlden, Streekpad Noardlike Fryske Wâlden
When to go to Leeuwarden
The best time to visit Leeuwarden 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.
- JanPossible7:49
- FebPossible9:33
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:43
- MayBest time15:37
- JunBest time16:42
- JulBest time16:15
- AugBest time14:33
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:15
- NovPossible8:18
- DecPossible7:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. In April, 126 of the 126 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 Leeuwarden
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 125 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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Other towns nearby
- Hollum11 places24 km
- Harlingen40 places26 km
- Eanjum48 places27 km
- Heerenveen61 places33 km
- Marum41 places34 km
- Formerum7 places35 km
And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Leeuwarden?
The best known: Eise Eisinga Planetarium, Oldehove, De Alde Feanen National Park, Princessehof Ceramics Museum, Fries Museum. In all, 126 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Leeuwarden?
April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18.
How do you get to Leeuwarden?
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 125 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Leeuwarden as the destination and these 126 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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