Where is Leeuwarden located?
It is the capital city of the province of Friesland, and is located in the northern part of Holland. Perhaps the most famous, or rather infamous individual to come from Leeuwarden was the dancer-turned-spy, Mata Hari.
How do I find my way through Leeuwarden?
Find your way through Leeuwarden with one of our maps. Together with Spulvankeeskamp we’ve made a few maps of Leeuwarden. Feel free to download and print them! Download our Flyer and our English Map of Leeuwarden (2020). You can print the Flyer and map on A4. Download our Map for International Students with our information leaflet (2017).
Is Leeuwarden Holland’s Best Kept Secret?
The inner city of Leeuwarden, or ‘Ljouwert’ as the Frisians call it, is one of Holland’s best kept secrets. It is the city in which the famous graphic artist M.C. Escher and the mysterious exotic dancer Mata Hari were born.
How to get from Amsterdam Airport to Leeuwarden?
If you arrive to Holland by air to Schiphol airport near Amsterdam you can travel to Leeuwarden by train or bus. You can get the train straight from the Airport, and it will take you about two and a half hours to get to the city. A single ticket to Leeuwarden will cost approximately 28 euros.
Leeuwarden is located in the province Friesland. Leeuwarden offers an ideal combination between living and working. Leeuwarden ranks 11th on the list of best cities in the Netherlands, the quality of the rental apartments and the effort put in care and education are top notch.
Where to rent a boat in Leeuwarden?
Greenjoy makes it possible to easily rent a very spacious 8 person electric boat in the historical canals of Leeuwarden. Enjoy a 2-hour trip through the city center or take a longer ride at Potmarge, an oasis of peace and nature right at city center. Enjoy Leeuwarden like a local, by boat. Relax and enjoy! More about Leeuwarden.
What is it like to live in Leeuwarden?
The accessibility of Leeuwarden is often underestimated, the connections with the public transport are extremely good, and within 75 minutes Amsterdam has been reached with the car. If you want further information about living in Leeuwarden, look at the website www.leeuwarden.nl .
Where can you find miniature people in Leeuwarden?
If you see a few people in Leeuwarden staring at a tiny ledge in the wall, there’s a good chance that there are some Miniature People hidden there. What started as an artistic expression has become part of the best route to walk with the kids: the Miniature People Route.
Was Leeuwarden the first Jewish city in the Netherlands?
The Jewish community of Leeuwarden was one of the earliest in the Netherlands aside from Amsterdam, and was first mentioned in 1645.
What happened in Leeuwarden during World War II?
The city of Leeuwarden endured extensive occupation during the Second World War. In a dramatic turn of events, the Royal Canadian Dragoons attacked, defeated, and drove out the Germans while disobeying direct orders to the contrary.