"In the middle of nowhere-somewhere in Friesland" Top 5 Page for this destination Leeuwarden by AnnaWb

Leeuwarden Travel Guide: 240 reviews and 471 photos

Leeuwarden-small,cosy and lively

With 90,000 inhabitants, Leeuwarden is the capital of Friesland. The city has 3 professional universities, which create the atmosphere of a student city. Fun enough but getting small if you stay longer.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Easy, cosy, bars open till late
Cons:Everyone knows everyone
In a nutshell:Capital of Friesland

Last visit to Leeuwarden: May 2003
Intro Written Jul 10, 2003
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Reviews (7)

Oude Doelesteg Nightlife (3)

This particular street has more than just a few bars. My favorite one was always this. Small, cosy and and fun... more travel advice

City itself Favorites (1)

Just walk and look around, you'll discover a lot. Nice small alleys and the cafe's by the canal! Having a beer-fight... more travel advice

Around the corner Nightlife (3)

Around the corner from "Plankier " is another great place, De Gloppe. Live music and Dj's, they have their own stage in... more travel advice

I don't pretend to be cool.. - Leeuwarden

Party time Nightlife (3)

A great place anytime, on a quiet sunday night or busy thursday. Live DJ's and a chill out room. Open till late. Great... more travel advice

Things to Do (3)
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Written Jul 10, 2003

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Comments (20)

MikeStarr5 Nov 28, 2007 at 9:05 AM Report Abuse

Excellent pics and well-written, informative 5 star tips - Well Done - MikeStarr5 in sunny "Barking Town", London
RickinDutch Nov 28, 2005 at 2:49 PM Report Abuse

Nice tips and photos. Thanks for sharing. Birthday greetings from Alaska!
Pierangelo Mar 25, 2004 at 7:30 AM Report Abuse

Useful tips for dancing in Friesland! Intersting pages on Netherlands...
tak_pap Jan 29, 2004 at 10:56 AM Report Abuse

so beautiful place - good site and tips
genispp Dec 18, 2003 at 7:06 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful page. I like your photos in your tips and page
850prc Dec 1, 2003 at 9:00 AM Report Abuse

Nice look at your town of Leeuwarden, Anna. I like cows. :) How about posting a photo of that leaning building? Enjoyed my visit!
dsantosh Nov 27, 2003 at 9:04 PM Report Abuse

Many many happy returns of the day.Wishing you a happy birthday and all the best infuture.Hope you will have a nice party tonight. Excellant page, beautiful phtographs and nice tips.
Waalewiener Nov 21, 2003 at 8:54 AM Report Abuse

Hi I agree Friesland is very beautiful , Lori & I were there recently, you made a lovely page of Leeuwarden, This is the weekend you are going to Essen VT meeting. I want to wish you a great time in Essen , have fun.Anna
hundertmorgen Aug 27, 2003 at 1:02 AM Report Abuse

I like Friesland a lot, but I wasn't in Leuwarden yet. Great tips! Thanks for your comment on my Friesland page. You should try sailing one day! Hey, and great -saw that you come to Breda in October. Then we will meet there :-)
matcrazy1 Aug 22, 2003 at 2:35 PM Report Abuse

A very nice page! Interesting info! Cool cows there :-)