10 Best Things To Do In Leeuwarden The Netherlands

Leeuwarden has served as the provincial capital of Friesland for centuries and ranks among the oldest cities in the Netherlands. In 2018, it will bear the title of ‘European Capital of Culture’ and celebrate its heritage by hosting dozens of cultural events. Although it is definitely worth keeping an eye on what’s happening in Leeuwarden in 2018, there are many other reasons to visit the city including the following popular attractions.

1. Fries Museum

Museum

As its name suggests the Fries Museum mainly collects and presents items that are related to Friesland’s cultural history. The museum currently owns around 17,000 individual artefacts and regularly organises exhibitions that delve into specific aspects of the province’s past.

De Binnenstad

Several historic canals run through Leeuwaarden’s Medieval town centre, forming a stunning network of waterways that run past many of the city’s oldest buildings. This photogenic neighbourhood has acted as the heart of the city for generations and features many picturesque alleyways, charming cafés, and important historical landmarks.
De Binnenstad, Leeuwarden

Oldehove is located in Leeuwarden’s historic centre

Saint Boniface Church

The architect behind Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and Centraal Station, Pierre Cuypers, designed this neo-gothic church in the late 19th century. Like Cuyper’s other masterpieces, Saint Boniface Church features many grandiose elements that homage classic Dutch architecture. The church still holds Sunday services and regularly hosts public concerts and other events.
Saint Boniface Church, Bonifatiusplein 20, Leeuwarden