Friesland & Leeuwarden: the cultural hotspot
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Artistic sense. We all suffer from it a little bit.
We want to go out. Meet. See. Hear. Feel. Art.
Friesland has something for everyone. Whether you enjoy museums, cultural sights or spending a day on the water: we got you covered! Discover what Friesland has to offer for you.
The highlights of culture in Friesland
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11Fountains
Eleven internationally renowned artists give Friesland a completely new Elfstedentocht...
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Museums in Friesland
On every streetcorner in Friesland you will find a museum. Big or small. There is always one that suits you. Head into the big city or search for a museum in one of the many villages. Leave Friesland with a ton of knowledge and experience. We hope to see you in one of our museums.
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Performances and stages
Performances and stages
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Cultural sights
Cultural sights
Cultural tips in Friesland
Sense of Place
Sense of Place
The Wadden area as an open-air museum. Artists, architects, residents, researchers, nature conservation and landscape management decorate our coast with unique landscape art.
Leeuwarden Hofstad
Leeuwarden Hofstad
Did you know that Leeuwarden was a Hofstad of the Frisian Nassaus? Willem Carel Hendrik Friso was stadtholder of Leeuwarden until 1747. As a result, there are many traces back in Leeuwarden.
Festivals in Friesland
Festivals in Friesland
Feel like a party? In Friesland it is always a party, especially with these cool festivals that go to the province. From festivals with a specific theme to events that are fun for a wider audience. Which one do you put on your bucket list?
11fountains walking routes
11fountains walking routes
Learn more about the eleven fountains by means of these beautiful new city walks.
Friesland with kids
Friesland with kids
Are you coming to Friesland with your little one? What a party! Thanks to play parks, kids-friendly museums and nature reserves, children will have the time of their lives here.
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The eleven cities
The eleven cities
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Frisian waters
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