Activities Leeuwarden

Fun!

Activities

in Leeuwarden

there is always something to do

There are plenty of activities in Leeuwarden. Are you a real culture-buff and would you like to discover everything about the city? Or are you an adventurer looking for action? Or would you rather dive into a terrace or a warm pub, where you quietly take in everything that is happening around you while enjoying good food or a good cup of coffee? Whatever type you are, there are plenty of activities in Leeuwarden!

Leeuwarden is absolutely the place for a cultural trip. It is no coincidence that the city was voted the Cultural Capital in 2018! In the Leeuwarden museums, you will find the most beautiful and exciting exhibitions, from special ceramics in the Princessehof to everything about the animal kingdom in Natuur Museum Fryslân (nature museum).

Natuurmuseum Fryslân (Frisian Museum of Natural History)
Natuurmuseum Fryslân (Frisian Museum of Natural History)
Schoenmakersperk 2
Museum
Museumhuis van Eysinga
Museumhuis van Eysinga
Koningsstraat 25
Castle or Manor
The Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics
The Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics
Grote Kerkstraat 9
Cultural organizations
Fries Museum
Fries Museum
Wilhelminaplein 92
Museum
'The Other Museum', from classic cars to lace
'The Other Museum', from classic cars to lace
Oostersingel 8
Museum
Museum de Grutterswinkel
Museum de Grutterswinkel
Nieuwesteeg 5
Coffee shop
Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)
Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)
Felling 6
Museum
Pier Pander Museum
Pier Pander Museum
Prinsentuin 1 B
Museum
Het Huis Dat Met Je Hersenen Speelt
Het Huis Dat Met Je Hersenen Speelt
Grote Kerkstraat 22 A
Attraction
De Utrecht
De Utrecht
Tweebaksmarkt 48
Architecture
Uniastate en Tsjerke Bears
Uniastate en Tsjerke Bears
Tsjerkepaad 3
Church
Blokhuispoort
Blokhuispoort
Blokhuisplein 40
Cultural organizations
Dekema State
Dekema State
Dekemawei 5
Heritage
Historic Centre Leeuwarden
Historic Centre Leeuwarden
Groeneweg 1
Cultural organizations

Time for some action? You are in the right place in Leeuwarden! From activities on the water to climbing in the most modern climbing centre in the Netherlands, there is something to do for every type of adventurer.

High above the ground

High above the ground
SUP & canoe

SUP & canoe
Outdoor & survival

Outdoor & survival

The calendar is packed with cultural activities, from the renowned Frisian Museum to the foot of the Neushoorn. In Leeuwarden you can experience the most amazing events. Did you think summer was the festival season? Not in Leeuwarden! You can also experience the coolest festivals here in autumn and winter, such as Explore the North and the Northern Film Festival.

Leeuwarden Free Tour
Leeuwarden Free Tour
weekly
History
Porcelain Fever
Porcelain Fever
until 1 September
Exhibitions
The Underwater Safari
The Underwater Safari
until 21 September 2025
Exhibitions
Verhalen van Leeuwarden (Stories of Leeuwarden)
Verhalen van Leeuwarden (Stories of Leeuwarden)
until 30 June 2025
Exhibitions
CityTrain Leeuwarden Sightseeing Tour
CityTrain Leeuwarden Sightseeing Tour
until 26 October
Guided tour
Stadsstrand Leeuwarden
Stadsstrand Leeuwarden
until 1 April 2025
Other outdoor sports
Musical De Tocht
Musical De Tocht
until 30 June
Musical or Show
Miniature People Leeuwarden
Miniature People Leeuwarden
until 1 March 2025
Hike
Ga op ontdekkingsreis in AquaZoo!
Ga op ontdekkingsreis in AquaZoo!
until 9 November
Miscellaneous
Boat rental Greenjoy
Boat rental Greenjoy
until 21 March 2025
Electronic fun
to the calendar

There are also plenty of activities in Leeuwarden for the real culinary connoisseur. In Leeuwarden you will find all kinds of cosy cafés, brown bars, trendy eateries and luxurious restaurants. From low-budget to a 10-course dinner, from homemade ‘bitterballen’(a deep-friend minced meat snack) to a Burgundian appetizer platter. Whether you’d prefer to catch your breath while shopping in Leeuwarden or just discover the most special dining locations; we’ve got you covered.