Green walk

A guide from Leeuwarden Tour takes you past monumental greenery and historic parks in Leeuwarden.

In the mid-nineteenth century, Leeuwarden could be called one of the greenest cities in the Netherlands. At that time, the inner city was almost entirely surrounded by a beautiful green belt, of which the Prinsentuin, in the middle of the northern part, formed the highlight. Much has changed since then. In the past, most parks and gardens were only open during the day. Fences, walls, or moats screened off the parks, and they were locked up in the evening. In 1819, King William I transferred the Prinsentuin to the city with the wish that the garden would become a walking place for all residents.  

Unfortunately, many old trees have also disappeared due to urban pressure and diseases. Greenery must now be sought primarily in the north of the city center. However, interesting greenery can also be found elsewhere in the city.  

Organization: Leeuwarden Tour in collaboration with Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden