Around Harlingen
Harlingen is the ideal base to explore the region. Discover the other ten Frisian cities, visit one of the Wadden islands, or discover picturesque villages nearby. Located half an hour from the Frisian capital Leeuwarden and only one hour from Amsterdam. Harlingen Welcome at Sea.
Afsluitdijk Wadden Center
The Afsluitdijk Wadden Center is located about 12 km from Harlingen. A remarkable piece of architecture in which you can experience the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site in full. Are you curious about the new developments on the Afsluitdijk and the Fish migration river? You will learn everything about it in an interactive way.
More about the Afsluitdijk Wadden Center11 fountains
In 2018, in the year of the European Capital of Culture, 11 fountains were built in the 11 Frisian cities. One of these fountains can be found in Harlingen’s Noorderhaven. Discover also the other fountains in Friesland.
The 11 Fountains