48 hours in Leeuwarden
stay!
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48h
in Leeuwarden
one day isn't enough
Let's face it, one day in Leeuwarden is not enough. You want to discover the culinary hotspots of Leeuwarden. You want to be swept up in the fabulous stories about the centuries-old history of the city centre of Leeuwarden. You want to get to know not only the city, but also its people. Book am extra night and take your time. And if 48 hours isn't enough for you, why not stay yet an extra day?
10:00
During your stay, you've already seen some people staring at tiny ledges in the wall. Can someone please explain this? The Miniature People Route consists of 68 scenes in plenty of beautiful and unexpected locations hidden in the centre of Leeuwarden. The figures are less than two centimetres high and are located in special places in the city. Can you find them a
12:00
After two hours of searching for the smallest inhabitants of Leeuwarden, your stomach starts growling: you're hungry! Time for a well-deserved lunch. At Stek - located in an old bridge keeper's house - you can’t go wrong! Enjoy a delicious salad, sandwich or smoothie in the sun while boats and sups are passing by.
12:00 PM - lunch
2:00 PM
During your stay, you may see some people staring at tiny ledges in the wall. And you may be thinking: what's going on here? The Miniature People Route consists of 68 scenes on many beautiful locations hidden in the centre of Leeuwarden. The little figures are less than two centimeters tall and are located in various places you throughout the city. Can you find them all?
4:00 PM
Break time! After all that walking, it's time for a well-deserved cup of coffee at Brownies&downieS. The fresh coffee and traditional dishes are just like the cheerful employees: pure and perfect.
7:00 PM
After a walk through the monumental municipal park De Prinsentuin, take a seat on the terrace of De Koperen Tuin. Thanks to the wide range of drinks and snacks, you can be sure that there is something for everyone!
Day 2 - go!
10:00 AM
A good start to the day is a freshly-brewed cup of coffee complimented with breakfast. For this, you really have to go to espresso bar Doppio. In addition to the best coffee in Leeuwarden, they also serve fresh sandwiches to help you recharge the batteries for another day of exploring Leeuwarden.
12:00 PM
In Leeuwarden we never get tired of museums! Visit the Van Eysinga museum house, a mansion built by one of the most important men of the eighteenth century. Get to know the Van Eysinga family, ring the bell, go in and be surprised!
2:00 PM
Time for some food! After an afternoon of walking around the museum house, you've worked up an appetite. Banhs & Boba, has brought Asian street food to Leeuwarden. Get to know the fresh and tasty ingredients of Asian cuisine.
4:00 PM
Visit De Blokhuispoort, a building that served as a detention center until 2007. See the historic cells, bunker or boardroom on one of the daily open tours where a former jail guard tells his story. Would you rather go shopping? Then visit Cellenblok H in De Blokhuispoort, where you will find all kinds of creative people with their own shops and special products.
7:00 PM
You end the last evening of your stay at Grand café De Dikke Van Dale. Located at Nieuwestad 69 in the heart of Leeuwarden, this cafe is the perfect place for a night out. The old English style of the café creates a warm and friendly atmosphere in which you can completely relax and look reminisce about a successful two days in Leeuwarden.
9:30 PM
Satisfied you turn in for the night at Alibi Hostel, which is situated in the old prison De Blokhuispoort. The hostel is located in a cell block where, as a guest, you will sleep in a cell. The cell block was built in 1875 and has been almost completely restored to its original state, without sacrificing comfort and cosiness. This makes staying overnight in Leeuwarden a unique experience!
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24 hours in Leeuwarden
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72 hours in Leeuwarden
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historic city centre
historic city centre
Come and visit us!
Do tou want more information about the city during your stay here in Leeuwarden? Come visit us in our Visitor Center, and we are more than happy to help you. You can find us at the Heer Ivostraatje 1, straight across the Oldehove (you know, that famous crooked tower).
