Things to Do in Leeuwarden

There are 3 attractions in Leeuwarden. Wouda pumping station, historic dutch pumping station demonstrating early water engineering, is the most popular.

1

Wouda pumping station

Historic Dutch pumping station demonstrating early water engineering

Museum

2

Eise Eisinga Planetarium

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

Historical Site

3

Lauwersmeer

Freshwater lake and national park important for birds

Lake

4

Engelsmanplaat

Tidal sandbank in the Wadden Sea, bird habitat

Island

5

Oldehove (tower)

Leaned medieval church tower and city landmark in Friesland

Monument

6

Burgumer Mar

Shallow Frisian lake used for boating and fishing

Lake

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

Lauswolt

Historic country estate and hotel with Michelin restaurant

Park

11

Natuurmuseum Fryslân

Regional natural history museum showcasing Frisian biodiversity

Museum