Things to Do in Franeker

There are 3 attractions in Franeker. West Frisian Islands, chain of dutch north sea islands off friesland, is the most popular.

1

West Frisian Islands

Chain of Dutch North Sea islands off Friesland

Islands

2

Wouda pumping station

Historic Dutch pumping station demonstrating early water engineering

Museum

3

Eise Eisinga Planetarium

18th-century working planetarium and home-built orrery in Franeker

Historical Site

4

Griend

Small Wadden Sea island, important seabird breeding colony

Island

5

Oldehove (tower)

Leaned medieval church tower and city landmark in Friesland

Monument

6

Richel

Tidal sandbank and bird sanctuary in Friesland

Island

7

Princessehof Ceramics Museum

Leeuwarden museum exhibiting ceramics and pottery collections

Museum

8

Tsjûkemar

Lake

9

Fries Museum

Museum of Frisian history, art, and cultural artifacts

Museum

10

Natuurmuseum Fryslân

Regional natural history museum showcasing Frisian biodiversity

Museum