In the new Michelin Travel Guide, Leeuwarden has been awarded an official Michelin star as the 2024 tourist destination. We are, of course, incredibly proud that our little city has received such an honor, but not surprised! After all, the true connoisseur already knew that Leeuwarden is a star destination.
Star destination
In addition to restaurant stars, Michelin has been awarding stars to tourist destinations in their travel guide for over 90 years. Leeuwarden has also been measured against nine criteria such as first impression, welcome, accessibility, and the offerings in the city. Destinations are assessed by a team of editors and authors. If approved, they reward this with one, two, or three stars, where one star means 'worth a visit'.
A place to toast
Gudzekop Brewery & Tasting Room As of May 1st, our tasting room, with shop and brewery, is open in the Blokhuispoort.…
Specialty beer café De Markies is a leading specialty beer café in Leeuwarden, Friesland, where knowledge, service and a warm…
JAN! creates surprising, homemade dishes by experimenting with local and exotic influences, inspired by faraway travels and…
Musical, whiskey, and craft beer bar
The Oranje Bierhuis is the oldest café within the city canals.
De Dikke van Dale is located at Nieuwestad 69 in the center of Leeuwarden. It is the…
Enjoy a bite and/or a drink in the center of Leeuwarden! This can be done at the bar or…
Are you looking for a cozy Irish pub in Leeuwarden? Then you've come to the right place.…
Experience
The Michelin Travel Guide takes travelers to starred locations all over the world, from cities to villages, churches, museums, castles, and more. The guide is made for the curious traveler who not only wants to visit, but also wants to fully understand and experience the destination. The Michelin sticker now proudly adorns the entrance door of the Leeuwarden Visitor Center.
The historic city center
The charming city center of Leeuwarden breathes history. In 1435, the three mounds of Oldehove, Nijehove, and Hoek were merged to form Leeuwarden, which also received city rights that year. The city was popular with the House of Orange-Nassau and served as the court of Friesland from 1584 to 1747. As you walk through the old city center, you come across one striking building after another.
Traces of the Orange-Nassau family
More sights
The church is dedicated to Saint Boniface. The Saint Boniface Church in Leeuwarden was built in 1882/84 according to…
From a weigh house to a delightful lunchroom. De Waag tells a rich history with a culinary twist.
The HCL is the center for Leeuwarden's historical heritage. Thousands of linear meters of historical documents, from the…
For over 100 years, the Frisian Agricultural Museum has been telling the story of agriculture. In a beautiful monumental…
Park Vijversburg is one of the hidden gems of Fryslân and is located close to the city of Leeuwarden. Yet imagine…
A hidden gem in the heart of Leeuwarden's city center. Built in 1904 in Art Nouveau style, packed with sayings, lavishly decorated…
The Blokhuispoort is a former prison in Leeuwarden that was built in 1593. Today it is a multifunctional…
A place for slowing down, reflection, and inspiration. Find peace in the Grote- or Jacobijnerkerk and join in…
Huis van Eysinga is an impressive 18th-century city villa that was inhabited by the family of one of the…
The Grote or Jacobijnerkerk is the oldest and architecturally most important church in Leeuwarden.
The Dekema State is originally a noble residence, where various families lived until 1996. The State…
Anyone visiting Leeuwarden will be pleasantly surprised. This relatively small – but lovely! – city is bursting with monumental canal houses, creative entrepreneurs, underground parties, amazing museums, and the best restaurants. Curious about what Leeuwarden has to offer? You are very welcome in our little city!
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