Friesland & Leeuwarden: the cultural hotspot
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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Performances and stages
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Cultural sights
Cultural tips in Friesland
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Sense of Place
Sense of PlaceThe Wadden area as an open-air museum. Artists, architects, residents, researchers, nature conservation and landscape management decorate our coast with unique landscape art.
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Leeuwarden Hofstad
Leeuwarden HofstadDid 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.
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Festivals in Friesland
Festivals in FrieslandFeel 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?
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11fountains walking routes
11fountains walking routesLearn more about the eleven fountains by means of these beautiful new city walks.
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Friesland with kids
Friesland with kidsAre 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.