Leeuwarden with kids

Get wild!

Kids

in leeuwarden

Go on an adventure

A visit to Leeuwarden is something for the whole family! Whether you go on a tour of discovery, hold a cosy cinema evening, or enjoy some great youth theatre- the Frisian capital has somewhere for all tastes.

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Go on a journey of discovery at the AquaZoo

AquaZoo Friesland is located along the waterways in the Dutch province of Friesland and it offers you a truly smashing & splashing day out with its comprehensive variety of animals in the North of the Netherlands. Meet seals face to face, enjoy the fur seal show and walk the beach with the penguins; an experience you will not forget easily!
On a voyage of discovery
Go on a journey of discovery at the AquaZoo
OnderWaterSafari

The OnderWaterSafari is a brand new attraction that lets you duck under the waves without even getting your feet wet! The Netherlands has a unique relationship with water, and is full of coots, frogs, and mosquitos. We know what’s on top of the water, but what about under the surface? And how do things live in protected areas like the Wadden Sea? In a special carriage you’ll be taken on a journey through the fresh water habitats inside the Netherlands, to a special saltwater world in the Wadden Sea.
Head on safari!
OnderWaterSafari
GIF

Have you ever stood eye-to-eye with a venomous animal? You can now at the Natuurmuseum Fryslân! Their newest exhibition, GIF, will show you into the world of poisonous and venomous species from across the world. And, if seeing the animals through glass catches your attention, try out some of the interactive activities on offer. From the puff-adder to the bird-spider, to the giant millipede, each is more venomous than the last! Do you dare?

TO GIF

GIF
Klimcentrum Noardwand

Are you a real daredevil and especially not afraid of heights? Then you can expend all your energy at Klimcentrum Noardwand (Climbing Center Noardwand). Go for the 11 climbing challenges on the Clip 'n Climb track or opt for an introductory lesson for a real introduction to climbing.
Klimcentrum Noardwand
Klimcentrum Noardwand
Kinderboerderij Leeuwarden (petting zoo)

Admire the cutest farm animals at the petting zoo! Pigs, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits, pigeons, donkeys, sheep, ducks, swans, turkeys, peacocks, horses, ponies, goats and parakeets - you'll find them all here. And have you already cuddled up with the animals? Then you can venture on to the large playground for even more fun.
To the petting zoo
Kinderboerderij Leeuwarden (petting zoo)

Kids

in Leeuwarden

visit interesting expositions

All museums

Children are amazed by Leeuwarden as well! Stroll along the canals, palaces and hidden alleys, look for the smallest inhabitants of the city or climb the Oldehove for a breathtaking view. We have put together a list of the best ways for you to discover the city!

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Miniature People Leeuwarden

Look for the tiniest residents in the city! What started out as an artistic expression has turned ioto one of the best routes for walking, with (or without) kids! In some of the most special places throughout the city centre, you will encounter these miniature scenes less than 2 cm in height. Wander through the streets and small alleys and look for these miniature Liwadders (people of Leeuwarden).
Miniature People Leeuwarden
Miniature People Leeuwarden
Climb the Oldehove

De Oldehove is the icon of Leeuwarden. This leaning tower was built in 1529, is more than 40 meters high and the top of the tower is displaced almost two meters horizontally. The tower is open to the public daily from April to the end of October. Climb the 183 steps to the top for a fantastic view of the city.
Climb the Oldehove
Climb the Oldehove
Mysterious Murder Route

This walking route is for real sleuths. Follow the route, find the clues and solve the mystery. Along the way, you will of course look around you extensively and discover the city. At the end of the route, you will know who committed the murder and which weapon the perpetrator used... Exciting! The mysterious murder route is fun for children aged 12 and older.
Mysterious Murder Route
Mysterious Murder Route

Vier Seizoenen

Think that shopping with the kids has to be dull? At Vier Seizoenen it’s anything but! This unique kids shop sits right in the city centre, on the Nieuwestad. You won’t just find excellent children’s clothes, but also wonderful (baby) gifts and accessories. And the kids? They’ll be as entertained as you are, playing in the in-store play area.

Stenen Tijdperk

Perhaps surprisingly, this shop actually has nothing to do with history. What does it have, though? LEGO! Here kids can play to their hearts content, building whatever their imagination can conjure with Lego, Duplo, and Playmobil. And if you or they get hungry? The ‘play café’ has a menu including colourful cupcakes, sweets, and marshmallow spears.