Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Leeuwarden
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Leeuwarden with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Leeuwarden area
This Leeuwarden map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Leeuwarden and surroundings
Netherlands - moving around the country
There are only 6 airports in the Netherlands. The central airport of the country is Schiphol. It is one of the ten largest and best airports in the world. It meets all modern requirements and norms. It has a lot of boutiques with branded clothes and accessories, restaurants, cafeterias, and snack bars. Before entering passport control, tourists can return VAT for the purchases made. More recently, a branch of the National Museum was opened on the territory of the airport. The facility itself is very compact, and the staff is polite and sociable. The most comfortable environment for foreign tourists is created here. You can get to the capital by train in 15 minutes.
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Nature and parks of Netherlands
Several major national parks are located on the territory of the Netherlands. The indulgent summer, when the average temperature in July is about 18 degrees Celsius, makes hiking comfortable and even more interesting. It is important to consider that the climate is quite rainy, and therefore, when going outside, you need to know the weather forecast. The oldest is Veluwezoom Park. It is located on 50 square meters, close to the province of Gelderland. Natural forests grow there; roe deer, foxes, badgers, red deer, martens, white-tailed eagles, and other animals live in the reserve. Another large national park is the De Hoge-Veluwe Park. One of the largest open-air museums in Europe is situated there. … Open
Photogallery of Leeuwarden sights
Our guide to Leeuwarden
Cuisine and top restaurants
Barrevoets is a cozy restaurant recommended to those who prefer a more relaxed atmosphere. It is located on one of the central streets and is designed more like a small cafe. Its menu offers the most popular regional dishes, including hearty beef dishes and original appetizers with the best types of cheese. A wide selection of desserts and hot drinks is also available to guests. In addition, they can enjoy … Open 
Traditions and mentality of Leeuwarden
Walking around the city, many travelers note its high livability and coziness. The streets are always kept clean and each free piece of land is planted with greenery. Despite the modern rhythm of life, townspeople remain faithful to historical traditions. The cult of dairy production is still of great importance here. It is not by chance that on one of the city streets you can see the statue of a cow called "Our … Open
Travel guide to Leeuwarden
An interesting feature of Leeuwarden is the diversity of unusual monuments. With each of them, there is bound to be an interesting story. The search for such monuments often turns into a fascinating quest for tourists. On the market square, you can see the monument to Het Friese Paard, which was opened in 1981 and is dedicated to the Friesian horse. Nearby is the monument to De Karnster, which depicts a woman … Open
Leeuwarden for children - what to visit
Those planning a holiday with children in Leeuwarden should include a visit to the Aqua Zoo Friesland in the excursion program. This zoo is quite extraordinary. All its inhabitants live in huge landscaped enclosures. Also, there are several beautiful lakes on the territory of the zoo with fishes swimming in them. The lakes have also become home to fur seals and waterfowl; they are an integral part of the unique … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
BeOne is considered to be an equally attractive women's clothing store. It is sure to appeal to ladies who prefer comfortable and at the same time trendy clothes. The store offers a large selection of jackets, blouses, scarves, and accessories that will make every outfit unique. A real city attraction is De Treinenpassage store, which can even be mistaken for a classic toy store during a first visit. In fact, … Open
Advices for travellers
4. A private car would be useful to tourists who are going to actively explore the city's outskirts and surroundings. Many interesting farms and nature reserves can be found there. 5. The most common mode of transport among locals is the bicycle, literally all major roads have special bicycle paths. Tourists will have the opportunity to use the services of one of the rental points. 6. Taxi services are very … Open
