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There is always something to do in Leeuwarden. The doors of the museums are wide open, music from festivals and events fills the streets, and the delicious aroma of local dishes hangs in the air in restaurants. The calendar is practically bursting at the seams with activities in Leeuwarden! Whether you want to head out or prefer to stay comfortably indoors, the possibilities are endless. Do you already know what you want to do first? 

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Exhibition
until February 07 REDBAD: the legendary king

Once, in the distant past, a legendary king reigned over the great Frisia. Redbad was his name,…

Fries Museum
Exhibition
Weekly The Underwater Safari

Are you coming under with me?

Nature Museum Fryslân
Guided Tour
Weekly Leeuwarden Free Tour (daily public city walk)

The most enjoyable city walk in Leeuwarden! Let yourself be carried away by Leeuwarden's top-rated guides!

City Walk Leeuwarden – A Guide to Leeuwarden
Exhibitions
until November 22 3D Escher Cellar

Street artist Leon Keer paid tribute to the artist and painted a… in the basement of his birthplace.

The Princessehof
Exhibition
until November 22 Mummy Mysteries

Mummy Mysteries is a fascinating exhibition about animal mummies. There are animal mummies on display from Ancient Egypt, but…

Guided Tour
until October 31 CityTrain Leeuwarden Sightseeing Tour

City Train Leeuwarden takes a beautiful ride through the historic city center of Leeuwarden. Meanwhile, you can listen to the…

Architecture
until October 26 Climb the Oldehove

A visit to Leeuwarden's iconic leaning tower is, of course, a must during your visit to Leeuwarden.

Oldehove
Guided Tour
Daily Team Leeuwarden City Walks

Private city walk led by an experienced guide through the oldest part of the former royal city. Duration is…

Leeuwarden City Walks
Guided Tour
until October 31 Regular canal tours

Barge tours through the canals and waterways of Leeuwarden. The departure jetty is at Nieuwestad zz near the yellow…

Leeuwarden Barge Sailing Foundation
Walking tour
Daily Miniature People Leeuwarden

Walk through the streets and alleys of Leeuwarden's city center and go look for these tiny Liwwadders.

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Free Activities

Leeuwarden Run Club
Visit museum
until October 31 Discover the history of Leeuwarden

Discover the history of Leeuwarden during October Children's Month

Historical Center Leeuwarden
Workshop
until October 18 Mold your own 'coffee tile' during the autumn holidays – October Children's Month

Your parents, teacher, or neighbor probably drink it every day: coffee. But what exactly is coffee?…

The Princessehof
Visit museum
until October 18 Children's scavenger hunt during the autumn holidays.
Dekema State
Exhibition
until December 19st Soft Power Playground

Soft Power Playground: soft materials, tall tales at SPOONK

SPOONK Art Cantina
Guided Tour
until October 16 City Hall Tour

The municipal government of Leeuwarden is opening the 1715 city hall for public tours of the monumental rooms and halls.

Historical Center Leeuwarden
Exhibitions
until November 14 Exhibition 'Roots and Wings' by Clara Velema

Exhibition 'Roots and Wings' by Clara Velema at Cultuurpodium Dorpskerk Huizum, Leeuwarden from October 10 to…

Village Church Huizum
Architecture
until October 24 Visit the Oldehove during October Children's Month

Have you always wanted to climb the famous Leaning Tower of Leeuwarden? Seize the opportunity! The Oldehove is every…

Oldehove
Guided Tour
until November 29 Treasury tours

The treasury can only be visited with a guide and is not open daily. Fun for young…

Historical Center Leeuwarden
Sporting event
Weekly Leeuwarden Run Club

Running through Leeuwarden on Sunday morning, but with a group of fun people and the promise of coffee afterwards…

Fer Coffee
Other music
Tuesday 20 October Open rehearsal Children's and Youth Choir – October Children's Month
St. Dominic's Church
Classical music
Friday October 23 Organ concert by Ulbe Tjallingii

Organ concert by Ulbe Tjallingii, with soprano Vronie de Vreeze, at Cultuurpodium Dorpskerk Huizum, Leeuwarden, Friday 23 October 2026…

Village Church Huizum
aquatics
Saturday 24 October The Leeuwarden Round Trip
Literature
until December 02st BookTok Club

Are you addicted to books that go viral on TikTok? Do you want to do more than just read and…

dbieb
Open day
until January 24 Pasveer Experience Day

Experience music at PasveerKidZ! A free program for children aged 7 to 12. During this super fun…

Opuss Community Center
Workshop
Sunday 08 November Meet the pros: from hacker to DJ (8+) - Media Literacy Week

During Media Literacy Week, you can meet people who have a special and 'digital' profession.…

dbieb
Light music
until March 21 Gerard Dou Live! (do not publish – footage – emailed)

New! Community Center Gerard Dou (Huizum West) launches a musical and swinging Sunday afternoon performance with the band Here to…

Markt
Sunday 29 November Rare and Beautiful event Wilhelminaplein in Leeuwarden
Wilhelminaplein in Leeuwarden

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