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Franeker

Franeker puts the solar system on a living-room ceiling. Canals thread the old center, but inside Eise Eisinga Planetarium, planets travel overhead.

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Culture4.8/5

Eise Eisinga Planetarium

The Eise Eisinga Planetarium, the oldest working planetarium in the world, offers an extraordinary journey through the cosmos, showcasing intricate mechanisms that embody 18th-century astronomical ingenuity, making it a must-visit for science enthusiasts.

Culture4.5/5

Museum Martena

Museum Martena in Franeker showcases a rich tapestry of local history and culture, featuring remarkable artifacts and exhibitions that bring the region's heritage to life, making it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts.

Culture4.5/5

Keatsmuseum

Discover literary history at Keatsmuseum in Franeker, where the legacy of the renowned poet John Keats comes alive, showcasing his profound influence on art and culture in an enchanting historic setting.

Culture4.5/5

Martinikerk

Martinikerk, an iconic symbol of Franeker, boasts stunning Gothic architecture and a fascinating history, making it a must-visit for those seeking a glimpse into the town's rich cultural heritage.

Landmark4.3/5

11fountains - De Oortwolk Franeker

Landmark4.4/5

Korendragershuisje (National monument)

Landmark2/5

Monument voor Willem Westra

Shop4.4/5

Sake Store - Franeker

Landmark4.4/5

Sjûkelân

Landmark4.7/5

Stichting Academie Van Franeker

Landmark3/5

Hortus botanicus en Orangerie

This former botanical garden was laid out in 1648 for Franeker University’s medical and natural science students.

Landmark4.3/5

Zeilschip Manna

Landmark4.4/5

VVV Franeker

Tourist information center in Franeker.

Culture4.8/5

Stadhuis Franeker

Landmark4.8/5

Nijmegenmarkt

Eat$$$4.6/5

Hotel-Restaurant Poort van Franeker

Cafe$$$4.2/5

Grand Café De Doelen

Hotel Grandcafe De Doelen in Franeker is housed in a historic building, offering a unique atmosphere. Guests enjoy a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Rooms feature private bathrooms, city views, and modern amenities such as minibars and soundproofing. Additional services include private check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, and electric vehicle charging. The restaurant serves Dutch, French, local, and international cuisines, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental and à la carte selections with local specialities, fresh pastries, and more. Located 87 km from Groningen Eelde Airport, the hotel is an 8-minute walk from Franeker Station and near attractions like Martinikerk and Stadhuis Franeker. Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent service.

Eat$$4.4/5

Bakkerij Van der Kloet-Beukeveld Franeker

Drink5/5

Bar 1908

Stays

Stay4.8/5

B&B Turfkade9

B&B Turfkade9 in Franeker offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features a private entrance and a beautiful city view. Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, free WiFi, and modern amenities such as streaming services and flat-screen TVs. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes juice, cheese, and fruits. Located a 5-minute walk from Franeker Station and near attractions like Martinikerk and Korendragershuisje. Groningen Eelde Airport is 85 km away. The property offers bicycle parking, bike hire, and walking and bike tours. Private check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, and bicycle hire enhance the stay.

Stay4.25/5

Hotel Restaurant De Stadsherberg

Stay$$$4.7/5

Huisje aan de gracht

Huisje aan de gracht in Franeker offers a unique holiday home experience within a historic building. The property is highly rated for its central location and convenient access to local attractions. Guests enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor seating area, and a terrace. The holiday home features a kitchenette, dining area, and a comfortable sofa, ensuring a relaxing stay. Franeker Station is an 8-minute walk away, while Martinikerk is a 3-minute stroll. Other nearby points of interest include Korendragershuisje and Stadhuis Franeker, each within 200 metres. The property is highly praised for its central location, offering options for food and drinks nearby. Reception staff speak German, English, and Dutch.

Stay4.1/5

Stijlvol appartement 'Moto' in centrum Franeker. - Two-Bedroom Apartment

Stijlvol appartement 'Moto' in centrum Franeker offers a two-bedroom apartment with a balcony and city views. The property includes a fully equipped kitchen, dining table, and a work desk. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, coffee machine, refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and a wardrobe. The apartment features a balcony, sofa, and carpeted floors. Located in Franeker, the apartment is a 7-minute walk from Franeker Station, 200 metres from Martinikerk, and 3-minute walks to Stadhuis Franeker and Martenahuis. Groningen Eelde Airport is 87 km away. Highly rated for its convenient and central location, the apartment is ideal for city trips.

Stay4.9/5

B&B KunstKamerFraneker

Stay4.65/5

Wetterhûske

Stay4.8/5

Ted & Mirjam

Stay4.5/5

bed and breakfast Boppe

Bed and breakfast in Franeker with a welcoming host.

Stay4.6/5

Hofhuysje Franeker

Nestled in the heart of Franeker, Hofhuysje Franeker is an iconic 17th-century building renowned for its charming architecture and serene garden, offering visitors a glimpse into the town's rich history and culture.

Stay4.3/5

Camping De Skuorre

Stay

Bed and Breakfast Dekemahuis

Nestled in the heart of Franeker, Bed and Breakfast Dekemahuis offers charming Dutch hospitality, historic ambiance, and a picturesque setting, making it an ideal retreat for travelers seeking a unique cultural experience.

Stay4.6/5

Franeker hûske - Two-Bedroom House

Stay

Molepôlle 7 - Stadslogementen Franeker

Things To Do
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8 h 30 mins

Hidden Gems Tour from Amsterdam: Discover the Frisian Treasures

Step off the well-trodden tourist path and discover one of the Netherlands’ best-kept secrets: the stunning province of Friesland. Venture beyond the usual tourist trail and discover the hidden treasures of Friesland on this exclusive tour. Cross the iconic Afsluitdijk, one of the world's greatest feats of water engineering, before visiting the charming Eleven Cities town of Franeker and its extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage-listed Eise Eisinga Planetarium—the oldest working planetarium in the world. Continue to the picturesque harbor town of Hindeloopen, famous for its colorful wooden bridges, traditional architecture, and rich maritime heritage. Along the way, uncover one of the Netherlands' most fascinating mysteries as you visit the remarkable centuries-old Frisian mummies. Combining breathtaking landscapes, unique history, and extraordinary cultural treasures, this unforgettable journey reveals a side of the Netherlands that few visitors ever experience.

$153.25

5/5

9 h

Private Camp Westerbork & Anne Frank WWII Tour from Amsterdam

Visit Westerbork on a private remembrance journey with Dutch historical researcher and storyteller Martin van Elmpt of Tour Guides for You. From Amsterdam or another agreed location, we travel to one of the most significant sites of Holocaust history in the Netherlands. Westerbork was not a death camp, but became the main transit camp from which more than 100,000 Jews, Roma and Sinti were deported to Auschwitz, Sobibor, Theresienstadt, Bergen-Belsen and other camps. We explore the former camp grounds, memorials and railway line, while following individual stories and the wider question of how persecution and deportation became possible in the Netherlands. This is a private historical journey, adapted to your pace, interests and knowledge. If your family has a connection with the Netherlands during WWII, tell me: where possible, I can include that history in the day. I specialise in WWII and family-history research. It’s your day, your journey — the idea behind Tour Guides for You.

$491.76

5/5

8 h 30 mins

Dutch Highlights Tour from Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Castle

Visit the famous windmills and wooden houses at Zaanse Schans, picturesque Edam with its canals and historic houses, and magnificent medieval Muiderslot Castle. Discover three of the Netherlands’ most charming highlights in one unforgettable day. Step back in time at Zaanse Schans, with its iconic windmills, wooden houses and traditional crafts. Continue to picturesque Edam, a historic cheese town of canals, bridges and beautiful Golden Age architecture. Finally, explore the magnificent Muiderslot Castle, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the Netherlands, surrounded by beautiful gardens and a moat. A perfect combination of Dutch traditions, historic towns and medieval grandeur — all in one relaxed day.

$153.25

5/5

48 h

Private tour: Anne Frank in Holland

History Tours Netherlands presents our historical "Anne Frank in Holland" tours. Walk in the footsteps of Anne Frank and learn about the World War 2 stories, events and motives from a Jewish, Dutch and German perspective We will take you to the places Anne Frank lived, played and went to school before going into hiding, places that look almost exactly like it was in her time. Along the way you will learn about the people hiding with Anne in the annex, the helpers, we look at who could have betrayed them, we learn about Dutch resistance fighters and collaborators, of acts of courage and cowardice, and we will look at the events from a German perspective. Ultimately we will ask ourselves the question: Could this happen again in our time? Day one will take place in Amsterdam and we will be able to walk and take public transport if needed. On day 2 we will be driving with a private car to Westerbork, picking you up and dropping you off at your hotel.

$623.28

5/5

2 h 30 mins

Discover Leeuwaarden by playing Escape game The Walter case

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in the Netherlands with our Urban Escape Games. Walk around the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!

$22.86

4.9/5

1 h 30 mins

Private Walking Tour through Leeuwarden

Our enthousiastic guides have been guiding people since 2013 through Leeuwarden and have been rated as the best tours in Leeuwarden ever since. So join these enthousiastic guides and let them bring this city to life.

$114.36

4.7/5

Discover Leeuwarden in this Outside Escape city game tour!

Experience a new way to discover a city with this 'gamified' tour! Explore Leeuwarden during this self-guided walking tour that lets you see the city in a different light. You'll even learn about hidden spots most locals don't know about! Immerse yourself in a uniquely crafted story as you solve engaging puzzles that highlight the history and noteworthy sights of the city. When looking closely at the street art displayed throughout Leeuwarden, you notice certain messages hidden in the art itself. It's time to get to the bottom of this! Rally your friends and put your problem-solving and exploration skills to the test! - Start your adventure at any moment you choose - All you need is a smartphone with a mobile data plan - Suitable for a team of up to 5-6 players aged 15 and older (supervision recommended for younger players) - This city tour takes around 2 hours to complete and is approximately 2,5 kilometers long

$31.45

4.6/5

9 h

Small Group Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans w/ Pickup & Small Boat

Enjoy easy hotel pickup on this small-group day tour from Amsterdam, visiting the idyllic canal village of Giethoorn, known as the “Dutch Venice,” with a photo stop at the iconic Lego Hotel in Zaandam, and the historic village of Zaanse Schans. Explore Zaanse Schans with a traditional clog and cheese factory demonstration, try on wooden clogs, taste Dutch cheese, see iconic windmills and visit a diamond factory. Admire the green wooden houses along the River Zaan and capture Instagram-worthy photos while learning about 18th- and 19th-century Dutch village life. Cruise Giethoorn’s canals on a small electric boat guided by a friendly expert—you can even navigate the boat yourself for an authentic local experience, avoiding crowds and enjoying open views. Wander past charming thatched-roof houses, wooden bridges, and scenic canals. This full day small-group tour combines scenic beauty, culture, history, and hands-on experiences for a seamless, unforgettable day in the Netherlands.

$157.82

4.5/5

Escape The City Harlingen City Walk With Puzzles

Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Harlingen, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 3 kilometres long and over 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. An app will help you with your quest during the city walk. The Heartless Harlinger is a scammer who has already made many victims. In particular, tourists heading to the Wadden Islands are always a prey for him. He sells them tickets for the boat, but they turn out to be fake. The police have not found him yet, but hopefully you will find him.

$34.25

4.1/5

3 h

e-Scavenger hunt Leeuwarden: Explore the city at your own pace

Price per group of 2-6 people. Within 2 hours, the Qula Leeuwarden City Trail leads you along the best spots in Leeuwarden, while you play fun riddles and assignments on your smartphone. Try to set a high score with family or friends and explore the city. There are no fixed start times or reservations, you choose your own day and time. The Trail is available 24/7 and there is no time limit - you can start, pause and stop whenever it suits you! It is offered in multiple languages (Eng, Ger, Fr, Ned, Sp, It and more). The Qula City Trail is great fun and the most affordable outing for families and groups of friends. How does it work? When you book, you will receive an email with instructions on how to play the Trail on your smartphone. Android or iPhone compatible. Once at the starting point, start your quest through the city, it's that easy!

$35.45

4/5

Escape The City Sneek City Walk With Puzzles

Are you planning a trip to Sneek, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 3 kilometres long and over 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. A woman, who calls herself the Sneek Snake (and has been seen by several people in town with a snake around her neck), is threatening to poison the town. She threatens to start poisoning Sneek's water. Could you and your friends or family perhaps come and help the city?

$34.25

4/5

Escape The City Leeuwarden City Walk With Puzzles

Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Leeuwarden, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 4,5 kilometers long and over 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. An app will help you with your quest during the city walk. He is back and the unrest in the city of Leeuwarden is huge the Leeuwarden Liar. A man who lies, cheats and steals and in doing so has got a lot of residents of this Frisian capital in trouble.

$34.25

3.7/5

e-Scavenger hunt Sneek: Explore the city at your own pace

Get to know Sneek in a unique and affordable way. We offer you a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Sneek with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose. This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.

$35.45

3/5

2 h

Leeuwarden Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

Leeuwarden becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Oldehove, Stadhuis Leeuwarden, Blokhuispoort and Ceramics Museum Princessehof. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Leeuwarden.

$22.82

2 h 30 mins

Detective Staal Escape Outdoor in Leeuwarden

The Escape Outdoor has a unique set of puzzles and riddles that are created especially for Leeuwarden and Friesland. There are a few props you will have to use in order to solve the Escape Outdoor such as chests and maps. The Escape Outdoor will be done in groups of 2 to 6 persons, but it is possible to make multiple groups out of a larger group. When you are finished, you can get the drinks and snacks you booked with the arrangement at a local grand café.

$28.59

2 h

Leeuwarden Outdoor Escape Game: Self-Guided City Adventure

Leeuwarden itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken the formulas and scattered the proof across the old centre, past Lange Pijp and Doopsgezinde Kerk, and every location holds a code, a riddle or a photo task waiting to be cracked. Roles matter here: one player reads, another looks, and the team moves on only once you agree. Send two or more teams out at the same time and the hunt becomes a contest, which is what makes this city escape game work as well for a team-building afternoon as for a day out with friends. Reading clues while the city moves around you is part of the challenge.

$22.82

2 h

Leeuwarden: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

Discover Leeuwarden like never before with the Secrets of Leeuwarden City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Leeuwarden while exploring famous spots such as the Oldehove Tower, the Grote of Jacobijnerkerk, the Blokhuispoort, Wilhelminaplein and the historic centre. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Leeuwarden perfect for every type of explorer.

$22.82

2 h 30 mins

Pub Trail Leeuwarden: an adventure full of surprises

A Pub Trail is a scavenger hunt through Leeuwarden, combined with short pub games in cafés that you choose yourselves. For friends, colleagues and families who want to explore the city without feeling like tourists. You walk together through the city, complete challenges, and play games in the cafés. The group stays together, and the player with the most points wins a prize. Pub Trail Leeuwarden is an activity, not a traditional pub crawl. You choose the cafés yourselves: no fixed bars, no set routes. This gives you the freedom to choose the cafés you want to visit. Pub Trail Leeuwarden is an active and playful experience, much more fun than a standard walking tour.

$12.58

Pub Trail Sneek: an adventure full of surprises

A Pub Trail is a scavenger hunt through Sneek, combined with short pub games in cafés that you choose yourselves. For friends, colleagues and families who want to explore the city without feeling like tourists. You walk together through the city, complete challenges, and play games in the cafés. The group stays together, and the player with the most points wins a prize. Pub Trail Sneek is an activity, not a traditional pub crawl. You choose the cafés yourselves: no fixed bars, no set routes. This gives you the freedom to choose the cafés you want to visit. Pub Trail Sneek is an active and playful experience, much more fun than a standard walking tour.

$12.58

2 h 30 mins

Historic Outdoor Escape in Sneek

Play with your team (2 to 5 people) the "De mantle van Sint Maarten" in the beautiful historical city of Sneek! Go back to the year 1517. The city of Sneek is threatened by Floris van Egmont. Your team has the secret mission to safeguard the mantle of Sint Maarten. But you only have 2.5 hours! Can you become the hero of the city? You can play this mission at any time (during daylight) on your own smartphone. This mission is suitable for approximately 10 years and older. You'll walk about 5 kilometers in a maximum of 2.5 hours. All puzzles, questions, and search elements are unique and tailor-made for this mission, based on stories and the history of Sneek.