Explore Leeuwarden

the whole autumn season

getting lost

in Leeuwarden

you'll be amazed

Wander through the cosy streets of the city that tell you the most beautiful stories about its historical past. Wander along romantic canals, which take you along hidden gems. Wandering through Leeuwarden is wonderfully beautiful. This autumn, you will warm up at special events, marvel at unique exhibitions and discover cosy autumn hotspots. Be safe and well-prepared: check the current corona measures prior to your visit.

experience a magical autumn

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At home with Escher
At home with Escher

until 22 March 2023
Exhibitions
This Shit is Bananas
This Shit is Bananas

3 until 5 December
Multi-disciplinary
The Best of Britain | The Fifth - Jubileumtournee
The Best of Britain | The Fifth - Jubileumtournee

Thursday 12 May 2022
Pop and Rock
Taus Makhacheva: It’s possible to raise the ceiling a bit*
Taus Makhacheva: It’s possible to raise the ceiling a bit*

until 6 March 2022
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A day

Would you like to enjoy all the beauty that Leeuwarden has to offer? You can come a long way in 24 hours. Start your day with a cup of coffee and a good breakfast, and then dive into the city fully- charged.

24 hours in Leeuwarden
A weekend

Is one day not quite long enough? Quite right! You don't just want to get to know the city, but also its people. Book a night at a hotel and take your time.

48 hours in Leeuwarden
A long weekend

In 72 hours, you can discover not only the city, but also the province. Use Leeuwarden as the perfect homebase and go off into Friesland.

72 hours in Leeuwarden

Do you like shopping at large fashion shops and hip pop-up stores, or do you prefer looking for hidden gems and unique gadgets in cute boutiques? You will find them all throughout the historic centre of the city!

Kleine kerkstraat

The smallest street with the greatest reputation: the Kleine Kerkstraat. It has been voted ‘Nicest Shopping Street in the Netherlands’ several times. Whether you come for the delicacies, the design or the fun, the entrepreneurs always give you a warm welc

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Ruiterskwartier & Zaailand

Are you coming from the station? There is a good chance that your day in Leeuwarden will start at Zaailand. Don't miss the deli’s and boutiques here. And on a drizzly day? Then you can visit the Fries Museum or the indoor shopping centre.

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't Naauw-, de Kelders & de Sint Jacobsstraat

Are you looking for the nicest boutiques in Leeuwarden, the hidden gems of the city centre? Then we recommend these streets. There are super nice shops on the Naauw, thee Kelders and on the Sint Jacobsstraat…you just have to discover them for yourself!

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De Nieuwestad & Wirdumerdijk

You can shop endlessly on the Nieuwestad & Wirdumerdijk! Here you will find the major fashion shops. Are you looking for the perfect birthday outfit, that one pair of jeans, a nice warm jacket or are you shopping purely for relaxation purposes? Here you a

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Oosterstraat

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De Voorstreek

If you're looking for something special, you've come to the right place! From famous record stores to a unique skate shop and the largest hobby store in the Northern Netherlands, you will find it on the Voorstreek.

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