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Visit Friesland: a unique province in the Netherlands

Eleven cities

Eleven cities

The famous eleven cities of Friesland, each with their own uniqueness

Wadden area

Wadden area

Discover the unique Frisian Wadden area

Water

Water

Friesland is a province full of water. From sports to beaches, the possibilities are endless

11fountains

11fountains

Discover all eleven fountains and explore the cities by foot

Welcome to Leeuwarden and Friesland! You can find inspiration for your holiday, day trip or weekend away here. Whether you are looking for culture, love the Wadden Sea or the forests, or want to visit the eleven cities. Friesland has what you need to recharge and enjoy.

unesco world heritage

There are twelve UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Netherlands, three of which are in Friesland. The Woudagemaal, the Wadden Sea and the Eise-Eisinga Planetarium. Leeuwarden is also a UNESCO City of Literature. Find out everything about these special places here.

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The highlights of Friesland

11fountains

Eleven internationally renowned artists graced the eleven cultural-historic cities of Friesland with unique waterworks. Fog, ice, steam, sea water... Each city their own story. Discover the eleven fountains during your own Eleven Cities Tour. No ice required.

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