Harlingen

Harlingen, tourist information

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Coat of arms of Harlingen
Coat of arms of Harlingen

Number of inhabitants: 14.725
Number of national monuments: 517

Harlingen summary

the Westerzeedijk in Harlingen
the Westerzeedijk in Harlingen

Harlingen is one of the Frisian eleven cities. Harlingen is, among other things, a pleasant harbor town and is located in the west of the province of Friesland. The city is worth a visit. The city has a friendly atmosphere with friendly people. Harlingen is also the most important port of Friesland.

Interesting history of Harlingen


't Havenmantsje in Harlingen

Harlingen is a nice city in terms of cultural heritage, because the city has 517 national monuments. There is plenty to see. The city consists largely of protected cityscape

Harlingen Landmarks

An old house in the city of Harlingen
An old house in the city of Harlingen

There are many attractions in the city. A few examples of this are the Sint-Michaëlkerk & De Grote kerk. What is also nice to see are the many warehouses. Be sure to view the old building 't Gouden Stoepke, which dates from the year 1579 – 1610. Then the old town hall in Harlingen is definitely recommended. Finally, you can still admire the Lighthouse of Harlingen in the Harlingen Haven.

Shopping in Harlingen

Harlingen town hall
Harlingen town hall

You don't have to go to Harlingen for shopping, there are shops, but not for the name shopping city. most shops can be found in the front street. the stores that are mainly there are small store chains. You can also travel for this Leeuwarden

Shopping evening:
Thursday

Things to Do in Harlingen

Wadden Promenade in Harlingen
Wadden Promenade in Harlingen

You don't have to travel to Harlingen for the activities either, there are several museums. For the many activities it is better to move to the city this is Leeuwarden .

 


MUSEUMS HARLINGENATTRACTIONS HARLINGEN
  • Museum the Hannema House. Discover the rich history of Harlingen. Click here for the site.

there are no specific attractions in Harlingen.

We recommend for this Leeuwarden

CINEMAS HARLINGENTHEATERS HARLINGEN

There is also no cinema present in Harlingen, you have to go for this too Leeuwarden have to travel off.

  • Theater group Contact. Click here for the website
  • Harlingen Coffee Concerts Foundation. Click here for the website

Nature & Parks in Harlingen

Harlingen Beach
Harlingen Beach

The city of Harlingen close to the Wadden Sea mudflat hiking is possible. There are also several parks, one of which is Het Harmenspark.

Steps in Harlingen

The Great Church in Harlingen
The Great Church in Harlingen


The city is fun to go out with the many restaurants and bars completes the atmosphere in Harlingen.

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