{"id":4536,"date":"2021-08-25T11:37:45","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T11:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/camperelfstedentocht.nl\/the-eleven-cities\/leeuwarden\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T12:21:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T12:21:37","slug":"leeuwarden","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/camperelfstedentocht.nl\/en\/the-eleven-cities\/leeuwarden\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeuwarden"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Leeuwarden\/Ljouwert has been the capital of Friesland since 1524. The city has a rich history and the Liwwadders are still proud of it. You can see it everywhere in the city. Monuments, old facades and museums, all represent the city’s history. <\/p>

On a city walk, you’ll learn all kinds of things about the city. Who were those ancestors of King Willem-Alexander? What special buildings did they live in? Where was Mata Hari born? And what influence did Leeuwarden actually have in the past? Combine a walk through the city with a visit to the various museums. That way you will really get to know the city! <\/p>

Not only the history of Leeuwarden is rich. Today, Leeuwarden is the center of Friesland. A province that values its own language culture. Since 2018, Leeuwarden has carried the name of Cultural Capital of Europe. As a result, there is still plenty to do, see and experience in the city. One of the most striking remnants of 2018 is the fountain “Love” in front of the entrance to the central station. <\/p>

Which, by the way, is also not unimportant: Leeuwarden is the start and finish of the Elfstedentocht, which has existed since 1912. The last Elfstedentocht on ice was in 1997. Fortunately, there are all kinds of alternatives. Every year, for example, the elfstedentocht is ridden by bicycle and motorcycle on Whit Monday. In many places, bridges have been raised or locks installed so that the route can be sailed all the way. But … that’s not all. You are, in fact, at the start of the one and only elfstedentocht in the motorhome! <\/p><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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As usual for the elfstedentocht, you have to collect stamps in all eleven cities during this camper elfstedentocht. The stamp for Leeuwarden can be collected at Camperplaats Leeuwarden<\/a>. <\/p>

When visiting Leeuwarden by motorhome as part of the Elfstedentocht, the best place to stay is at Camperplaats Leeuwarden<\/a>. This newly renovated camper place is located in a neighborhood outside the center. The places are spacious, there is greenery and at night the gate closes so you can stand here with a safe feeling. <\/p>

When you check in, you will receive a key containing various discount codes for activities in town and for free fresh rolls from the nearby Jumbo. In addition, upon presentation of your stamp card, you will receive a traditional Frisian sugar roll from Teije De Boer when you spend a minimum of \u20ac25. At the nice store De Torenwachter there will be goodies waiting for you from Van Der Meulen on presentation of your stamp card and you can buy a Camperelfstedentocht sweater here. <\/p>

From the camper place you are on the bike in 10 minutes in the center, but also by bus the connection to the station is good. When getting off you are directly in front of the fountain “Love”! <\/p><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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