NetherlandsLeeuwarden (Dutch: [ˈleːu.ɑrdə(n)] ; West Frisian: Ljouwert [ˈljɔu(ə)t] ; Stadsfries Dutch: Liwwadden; Leeuwarder dialect: Leewarden) is a city and municipality in Friesland, Netherlands, with a population of 130,162 (2026)[1]. It is the provincial capital and seat of the Provincial Council of Friesland. The region has been continuously inhabited since the 10th century. It came to be known as Leeuwarden in the early 9th century AD and was granted city privileges in 1435.
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Climate in Leeuwarden
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug, Oct
Average temperature
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Day trips and nearby cities from Leeuwarden
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Leeuwarden; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripGroningen
Netherlands
52 km≈ 1 h
Day tripLelystad
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79 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripZwolle
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80 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripAlkmaar
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94 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Day tripPurmerend
Netherlands
96 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Day tripAlmere
Netherlands
100 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripZaandam
Netherlands
106 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Day tripDeventer
Netherlands
108 km≈ 1 h 40 min
From Leeuwarden you can reach Groningen (52 km), Lelystad (79 km), Zwolle (80 km), Alkmaar (94 km) and Purmerend (96 km) in about 1 h to 1 h 50 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Leeuwarden
The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, Oct, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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You can fly into Borkum Airport, Groningen Airport Eelde. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.