Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Friesland February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Friesland ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Friesland Types of activities Where to stay [Friesland travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Friesland.dx6051207) ![Panorama from a road through farmland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051207/95aa755f-1160-46b6-aef4-5c0d4b220265.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama from a road through farmland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051207/95aa755f-1160-46b6-aef4-5c0d4b220265.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Last weekend I woke up early to walk through the empty streets of charming Dokkum. Taking photos before sunrise has its perks! 🌟 #dokkum #fryslân #netherlands #discoverthedark #friesland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344815/96cb6d8d-8dc1-4139-952e-406a87f0782d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Eine sehr gemütliche Stadt, der Besuch ist sehr empfehlenswert!!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344815/b352ac6f-e60a-450a-8842-cd1ceb84e473.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Schiermonnikoog. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## What to do in Friesland --- ### Popular places to visit ![The leaning tower of Leeuwarden! The structure was to be the main steeple of a Cathedral being built in Leeuwarden, Holland in the 12th century but after it started leaning to one side, even after a correction, the construction was halted!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8616/c137cb1c-9b33-4652-b0a0-8653db4798bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oldehove 4/5(1 review) Learn about the local history of Leeuwarden when you spend time at Oldehove. Discover the countryside and monuments in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oldehove-Leeuwarden.d6113184.Attraction) #### Thialf Ice Stadium 5/5(3 reviews) Catch an event at Thialf Ice Stadium during your trip to Heerenveen. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thialf-Ice-Stadium-Heerenveen.d553248621563229585.Attraction) #### WTC Expo Leeuwarden Learn about the events happening in WTC Expo Leeuwarden during your trip to Leeuwarden. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/WTC-Expo-Leeuwarden-Leeuwarden.d553248621563229589.Attraction) #### Boomsma Beerenburg Distillery 5/5(2 reviews) You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Boomsma Beerenburg Distillery during your travels in Leeuwarden. Discover the countryside and monuments in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Boomsma-Beerenburg-Distillery-Leeuwarden.d6113196.Attraction) #### VVV Vlieland VVV Vlieland is just one of the places to see in Vlieland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/VVV-Vlieland-Vlieland.d664598870034857984.Attraction) #### Nature Center Ameland You can spend time exploring the galleries in Nature Center Ameland during your trip to Nes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nature-Center-Ameland-Ameland-Island.d553248635975711447.Attraction) #### Fries Museum 4/5(1 review) You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Fries Museum in Leeuwarden. Take in the museums and countryside in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Friet-Museum-Leeuwarden.d6113198.Attraction) #### Cambuur Stadium Catch an event at Cambuur Stadium during your trip to Leeuwarden. Take in the museums and countryside in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cambuur-Stadium-Leeuwarden.d6113178.Attraction) #### Aqua Zoo Friesland Visit the animals who call Aqua Zoo Friesland home during your travels in Leeuwarden. Discover the countryside and casinos in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aqua-Zoo-Friesland-Leeuwarden.d6317082.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Friesland ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Birstum Check out nearby sights like Snitser Mar while you're spending some time in Birstum and the surrounding area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nes-Birstum.dx553248635095422446) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Friesland ![The woodland trails I was running on near the hotel had these lovely carvings sporadically placed along the path. Charming! #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4431/19af4f12-e76a-46af-9519-1aeaf54a26d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Beetsterzwaag ![An panorama Aerial view of the old town of the city drachten in the Netherlands on a sunny morning in summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5299/89983802-5368-4164-964f-9f2f903cf1a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Drachten ![Franeker is a interesting litte town with a rich history. "downtown" you will find the the world's oldest functioning planetarium. It was build by Eise Eisinga in his living room, partly to prove the end of the world was not near at all. Although Eisinga was a patriot in 1787 (not a fan of kings), his house is now a official government (and royal) monument. http://www.planetarium-friesland.nl/en](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5307/a7983e4f-139b-42f6-a392-25f2d2993586.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Franeker ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5344/87ceda93-2df4-4599-bebb-e5b3df53f62b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sneek ![artistic decor from museum at festival](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8616/65f5199c-46f4-46e1-af50-b3cde3242003.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Leeuwarden ![Small train ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55365/2c759b8b-a306-45c1-9f88-f10bc7781c81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Medemblik ![Aerial view of the old town of the city Heerenveen in the Netherlands on a sunny day in summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602397/fbd3ecfc-6bef-4eb1-b325-99699a729525.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Heerenveen ![Characteristic Commandeur house on Ameland (Nes). In the background the village tower of Nes, Valerius (Watse) Frans van Cammingha and Rixt van Donia, lord and lady of Ameland instructed to build this tower in 1664. It served as a beacon for ships at sea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035317/ff05256f-8973-499f-b1bf-5aa922c4ff89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nes ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - Cars - Holiday Homes - Other - [3 Star Hotels in Leeuwarden ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/3Star-Leeuwarden-Hotels.s30-0-d8616.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [4 Star Hotels in Leeuwarden ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-Leeuwarden-Hotels.s40-0-d8616.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in Leeuwarden ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Leeuwarden-Hotels.s50-0-d8616.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Bitgum Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bitgum-Hotels.d553248635094260948.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Bitgummole Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bitgummole-Hotels.d3000430820.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Earnewald Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Earnewald-Hotels.d6157189.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Easterlittens Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Easterlittens-Hotels.d553248624895130731.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - 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