Fries Museum in Leeuwarden
Museums and parks In the nearby area

Museums and parks

Van der Valk Hotel Hardegarijp - Leeuwarden

In the area around Van der Valk Hotel Hardegarijp - Leeuwarden, there are plenty of nice museums and parks to explore. Get inspired and discover all the fun activities for during your stay!

Fries Museum in Leeuwarden

Fries Museum

The most fun museum in Leeuwarden

The Fries Museum is a northern cultural hotspot for the whole family that is completely dedicated to the Frisians and Friesland!

Skûtsjes in the Frisian Lakes

Skutsje Museum Earnewâld

For young and old

The Skûtsje Museum is located in Earnewâld and takes you back to the first generation of captains who sailed on the so-called skûtsjes.

Wooden shoes on the wall

Scherjon's Clog Museum

The oldest footwear in the world

Scherjon's Clog Museum is located in Noardburgum, where you can discover the history of Dutch oldest footwear.

Mother and son are watching ships.

Fries Scheepvaartmuseum

History

In this museum, you will learn about the history of shipping in Friesland, ice sports, and the history of the city of Sneek.

Eise Eisinga Planetarium

Eisinga Planetarium

Discover the universe

Dive into the planetarium room and discover the current position, or explore the collection of historical and contemporary astronomical instruments.

Giraffe in a zoo

Aqua Zoo

Spotting animals!

Meet the beavers, tapirs, and seals taking a dive in the streams and ponds around the park and come face to face with penguins, flamingos, and many more animals!

Wouda Pumping Station in Lemmer

Wouda Pumping Station

The gate of Friesland

The Wouda pumping station is located in Lemmer, which is known as the gateway to Friesland. The Wouda pumping station is the largest still operational steam pumping station in the world.

Fierljeppenpolder

Fierljeppenpolder

The sport of Friesland

Fierljeppen, the most fun sport of Friesland! Learn all about the backgrounds and the history of Fierljeppen at the Fierljeppemuseum.

Girl is looking in a museum

Observatory & Planetarium

Science, art, and history

In the museum, you can see various collections related to themes such as science, art, and history.

Seal in the water

Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre Pieterburen

The seal hospital

Pieterburen is the largest specialized seal hospital in Europe. At the seal center, you can discover everything about the seal and its habitat.

Girl is standing in a park

Vijversburg Park

Greener than green

A beautiful park located in the heart of Friesland. For young and old, it offers hours of fun! Enjoy a nice walk, run, or relax in the sun on the grass.