Castles in the heart of Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands

Hiking route: 917392

Rated 3.5 stars out of 5
based on 12 reviews

Provided by: Groots Genieten

2.7 km
00:40 h
154 kcal
6 m

Description

Leeuwarden has been declared the European Capital of Culture 2018. Take a stroll through part of the city and discover for yourself what Leeuwarden has to offer culturally. From cozy streets to special buildings such as castles, you will find it all here.

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Admire this castle and then walk further to the adjacent Papingastins Castle. This castle was built on the spot where one had previously been built that was inhabited by the noble family called Papinga. Then you continue walking through the pleasant streets of Leeuwarden. Eventually you will arrive back at the point where you started your walk.
Parking Hotel Castle

Tour tip; Hiking with kids! Routes up to 5 km are ideal

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Parkeerplaats centrum

8911JM Leeuwarden

Parkeerplaats centrum

8911JM Leeuwarden

VVV Stadsregio Leeuwarden

Willemskade 4
8911 AE Leeuwarden

058 234 75 50
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leeuwarden

Arriva Store
8911AC Leeuwarden

Oplaadpunt

8911GL Leeuwarden

Sint Anthony Gasthuis

Grote Kerkstraat 39
8911EA Leeuwarden

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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.

Directions

# Description Distance
Parkeerplaats centrum (8911JM, Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands) 0.00 km
4
4 (8917AT, Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands) 0.30 km
10
10 (Perkswaltje, 8911EL, Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands) 0.60 km
9
9 (Wirdumerdijk, 8911HT, Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands) 0.94 km
3
3 (Nieuwestad, 8911DB, Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands) 0.99 km
11
11 (Nieuwestad, 8911CS, Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands) 1.49 km

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Rated 3.5 stars out of 5
based on 12 reviews

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