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Holiday in Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden is a lovely city in the north of the Netherlands with museums, great nightlife, cute shopping streets and of course the Frisian language. Leeuwarden is also surrounded by beautiful nature that you can explore on a day trip.
Leeuwarden has a long history. Although people settled here as early as the year 1000, the city was not granted town privileges until 1435. To protect the residents, a number of canals were built over the centuries, a few of which still exist today. Leeuwarden is a lovely Frisian city with a unique identity.
If you're interested in finding out more about the local and regional history, visit the Fries Museum on Wilhelminaplein. The square is also home to old buildings such as the Kanselarij and the Waag (weigh house). You can also hire a boat at the VVV office and tour the city's canals.
The Bonifatiustoren is open to the public between June and September and you can climb it for a fee. You will be rewarded with a fantastic view of the city and surrounding area.
If the kids are with you, take them to AquaZoo Friesland. This zoo is home to kangaroos, iguanas and seals. If you'd like to spend a day outdoors, De Alde Feanen is the place to go. Start at the visitor's centre of this national park which has morasses, lakes, forests, peat, meadows and more.
Leeuwarden is a compact city, making it easy to explore on foot. Stroll through the cute streets and see the sights at your leisure. Longer distances are easily travelled by local or regional bus.
If you're travelling by car, park at your accommodation if possible or in the city centre for a fee. Bear in mind that long-term parking is only possible in the city's parking garages. There are also two park and ride (P+R) parking lots near Leeuwarden.
If you're travelling by public transport, you can reach Leeuwarden by bus or train. There are several direct intercity trains that will get you to Leeuwarden from the major cities, with the exception of Amsterdam. If you are coming from Amsterdam, you’ll have to change trains at least once.
Visit Leeuwarden and enjoy the sights, the lovely atmosphere and beautiful nature.
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Bastion Hotel Leeuwarden
Legedyk 6, LeeuwardenSituated in the suburbs, this eco-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Friesland Provincial House and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Het Princessehof. Waagplein and Fries Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Westcord WTC Hotel Leeuwarden
Heliconweg 52, LeeuwardenSituated in Leeuwarden, this eco-friendly hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Frysk Letterkundich Museum and Het Princessehof. Oldehove and Oldehoofster Kerkhof are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Hampshire Hotel - Oranje Leeuwarden
Stationsweg 4, LeeuwardenLocated in the heart of Leeuwarden, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Boomsma Beerenburg Distillery and Het Princessehof. Waagplein and Friesland Provincial House are also within 15 minutes.
Fletcher Hotel-Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof
Hofplein 29, LeeuwardenLocated in the heart of Leeuwarden, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Boomsma Beerenburg Distillery and Het Princessehof. Fries Natuurmuseum and Waagplein are also within 5 minutes.
Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Café
Tweebaksmarkt 25-27, LeeuwardenLocated in the heart of Leeuwarden, this hotel is steps from Fries Museum and Friesland Provincial House. Grote Kerk and Fries Natuurmuseum are also within 10 minutes.
Leeuwarder Euro Hotel
Europaplein 20, LeeuwardenSituated in a shopping district, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Frysk Letterkundich Museum and Het Princessehof. Oldehove and Oldehoofster Kerkhof are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Hotel 't Anker
Eewal 73, LeeuwardenLocated in the heart of Leeuwarden, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Fries Museum and Het Princessehof. Grote Kerk and Verzets Museum are also within 5 minutes.
Alibi Hostel Leeuwarden
Blokhuisplein 40, LeeuwardenSituated in Leeuwarden, this hostal is within a 15-minute walk of Friesland Provincial House and Het Princessehof. Fries Museum and Verzets Museum are also within 10 minutes.
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