Activities & Sights
To see and do at sea
Activities & Sights
Curious about things to do in Harlingen? This page is your go-to for the best activities and attractions in this unique town. You will also find an overview of all the wonderful things that Harlingen has to offer—from cultural highlights and fun activities to tips for heading out on the water and routes that let you explore the lovely surroundings. Discover the rich history of the seaport town of Harlingen at the municipal museum, Hannemahuis. Set sail with the Brown Fleet, or explore the vibrant harbours, historic city centre, or art installations like the Broken Jug.
For the culture lover
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Willem Barentsz Expedition Ship
Willem Barentsz Expedition Ship
Willemskade
Harlingen -
The Harlinger Pottery and Tiles Factory
The Harlinger Pottery and Tiles Factory
Voorstraat 84
8861 BP Harlingen
Visit the water
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Harlinger Watersports Association
Harlinger Watersports Association
8861 SK Harlingen
Discover the region
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Edible Friesland - Franeker-Harlingen Food Route
(42.0 km) -
Information Panel Walk in Harlingen
(3.8 km) -
UNESCO Werelderfgoed | Camperroute
(224.0 km) -
Wadden Sea Dike - Herbaijum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 9
(18.0 km) -
Foodroute rondje Harlingen
(30.0 km) -
Terpen kuierroute Wijnaldum
(6.0 km) -
Havenstedenroute (gemotoriseerd)
(127.0 km) -
Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail (Overview)
(283.0 km) -
Literaire Gedichtenroute in Harlingen
(3.5 km) -
Section 3: Harlingen - Dokkum | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
(80.0 km) -
Sense of Place route
(69.2 km) -
Eleven Cities Cycling Tour
(235.0 km) -
Elfstedentocht Cycling Route
(258.0 km) -
Bovenlichtenroute Harlingen
(2.5 km) -
Terpen & Wierdenroute Wijnaldum
(6.0 km) -
Elfsteden route with your camper
(198.0 km) -
Wandeling langs Struikelstenen
(3.7 km) -
Frisian Handball Cycle Route
(78.9 km) -
Harlingen | augmented reality route
(5.1 km) -
Harlingen: Weg langs de dijk
(2.2 km) -
Alternatief Fries traject Staande Mastroute | Vaarroute
(62.6 km) -
Frisian Admiralty Water Adventure Trail
(19.6 km) -
Section 2: Stavoren - Harlingen | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
(51.0 km) -
Elfsteden boating route
(231.0 km) -
Walking route 11fountains: Harlingen
(5.4 km) -
Hichtepuntenroute Wijnaldum
(3.0 km) -
Harlingen - Kimswerd | Rondjes om de kerken
(18.3 km) -
Kattenroute Wijnaldum
(2.6 km) -
Wandeling door de stegen
(4.7 km) -
Muurschilderingen
(2.3 km)
The Hannemahuis
Municipal museum Het Hannemahuis is Harlingen’s memory. It collects, keeps, and presents objects and document regarding the art, culture, and history of Harlingen and its inhabitants. The Hannemahuis is one of the earliest houses in the Harlinger town centre. The building has been used as a museum since 1957. Its interior is still fairly intact. The panelling in the hall is partly from the 17th century and the ceiling in the beautiful anteroom, called “‘t Zaal”, dates from 1825.
More about The Hannemahuis
Boat Rentals at Ouwe Seun
Fancy a boating adventure through Friesland? With Ouwe Seun boat rentals, you can start your journey from Harlingen. Sail through breathtaking nature reserves and past charming villages where you can dock for a bite or a refreshing drink. This is an experience nature lovers shouldn’t miss.
Ouwe Seun also offers summer canal tours through Harlingen. From mid-June to the end of September each year, you can hop aboard the tour boat ‘Suupsloat Prinses’. As you glide past historic buildings and landmarks, the captains will share captivating stories from Harlingen’s past. Afterwards, you will understand exactly why the famous Harlingen poet Simon Stijl called Harlingen ‘the finest jewel of Friesland’.
More info about "Ouwe Seun"
Seal spotting by ship
Sail from the Zuiderhaven in Harlingen to the sandbanks in the Wadden Sea where the harbour seals lie to rest.
Book a seal spotting trip
Tourist Information Office
We love to tell you all about Harlingen and what you can do in and around town at our shop at Grote Bredeplaats 12. Visit us and be inspired. Below you will find some nice suggestions for a visit to Harlingen.
You can find us here:
Grote Bredeplaats 12
8861 BB Harlingen
Telephone: 0517-430207
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Boat trip through Harlingen
ON THE 'SINGEL PRINSES'
Discover the beautiful historic town centre of Harlingen from the water and sail through the canals ["singles"] on the Singel Prinses. The tour takes about 1,5 hour. The tour guides tell you more about the rich history of the Frisian port town.
