Top sigths of Netherlands
It doesn't matter what city you will choose as a starting point of your travel, your vacation in the Netherlands will be equally interesting and diverse. In this country you will find ancient buildings, beautiful botanic gardens and newest entertainment centers. … OpenChapters of the guide to Leeuwarden
Shopping, streets and outlets
A real city attraction is De Treinenpassage store, which can even be mistaken for a classic toy store during a first visit. In fact, the main visitors to this store are adults who come here to buy chic models of cars, planes, and trains, as well as special assembly kits. This store is private, the manual assembly of exclusive models is the life's hobby for its owner. Many collectors from many European countries … Open
Advices for travellers
8. Local restaurants are distinguished by rather high prices so budget tourists should pay attention to farmers' shops and markets. They sell fresh dairy and meat products, excellent bread and seasonal vegetables. 9. In Leeuwarden, most interesting festivals and holidays take place in the summer and are usually organized in the open air. Fans of event tourism should plan a trip for this period. 10. … Open
Leeuwarden for children - what to visit
For the youngest travelers, a suitable place for recreation can be found in the city too – the indoor entertainment center Monkey Town. There are several bright gaming halls with slides, gymnastic attractions, as well as safe inflatable attractions here for the youngest children. You can also see original labyrinths and children’s favorite dry pools, trampolines, as well as a large selection of toys they … Open
Travel guide to Leeuwarden
In the city, the building of the old town hall was preserved. Its construction began in 1715 by a talented local carpenter named Klas Bokes Balk. Now the Town Hall is a fairly large and complex architectural center. For hundreds of years of its existence, several additional housings have been completed. A distinctive feature of the historic building is large windows, due to which it looks less strict and formal than … Open
Traditions and mentality of Leeuwarden
A walk along the city's streets and colorful markets promises to be a great adventure as well. Outside the framework of festivals, the city is enveloped in a very calm and peaceful atmosphere. Leeuwarden has managed to maintain the charm of a quiet provincial town. A unique culture made it famous far beyond the country's borders. Everything is special here, from musical preferences of locals to unique gastronomic … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Wannee attracts tourists with its romantic atmosphere, its bright hall is decorated with living plants and flowers. Here you can also taste popular Dutch specialties, enjoy original dishes in French and classic European style. The restaurant is especially popular among vegetarians, as its menu always presents a decent selection of meat-free dishes. Grand Café Restaurant is notable for being housed in a unique … Open