Sculpture Trail in Harlingen

(9.1 km)

Set off in search of the most iconic sculptures in Harlingen. This sculpture trail allows you to engage with unique original works of art in your own way and at your own pace. Admire Harlingen’s little dolphin statue close up, discover the story behind the figure of Benthe in Harmenspark and take a selfie with Frank Stella’s Broken Jug. On the sculpture trail in Harlingen, you can do all this and more!

Harlingen is a real treat for culture lovers. You may be impressed to learn that there are more than 500 beautiful listed buildings and 40 works of civic art. Monuments to bygone eras, important figures and significant events in this little city. The sculpture trail in Harlingen features some of the most iconic symbols in this seaport city.

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Set off in search of the most iconic sculptures in Harlingen. This sculpture trail allows you to engage with unique original works of art in your own way and at your own pace. Admire Harlingen’s little dolphin statue close up, discover the story behind the figure of Benthe in Harmenspark and take a selfie with Frank Stella’s Broken Jug. On the sculpture trail in Harlingen, you can do all this and more!

Harlingen is a real treat for culture lovers. You may be impressed to learn that there are more than 500 beautiful listed buildings and 40 works of civic art. Monuments to bygone eras, important figures and significant events in this little city. The sculpture trail in Harlingen features some of the most iconic symbols in this seaport city.

For those interested in culture, a visit to Het Hannemahuis, a municipal museum dedicated to the history and culture of the city, is also well worthwhile. During the summer months, sculptures by contemporary artists are exhibited in the garden behind the museum. In the meantime, there is plenty of art to see in and around the city centre. Set off in search of sculpture in Harlingen and discover a whole different side of the city!

Why not join the conversation? Tick off the ones you see and share your experience on social media channels with the hashtag #harlingenwelkomaanzee.

Sights on this route

1

Tjerk Hiddes de Vries

Grote Bredeplaats 1
Harlingen
Tjerk Hiddes de Vries
2

Stadsmaquette

Havenbrug
Zuiderhaven
8861 CJ Harlingen
Stadsmaquette Beeld stadsmaquette Harlingen
3

Dynamiek van de haven

Willemskade bij de Sasbrug
Harlingen
Dynamiek van de haven
4

De Wachter

Havenweg (Vuurtoren)
Harlingen
De Wachter
5

De Stenen Vrouw

Westerzeedijk
Harlingen
De Stenen Vrouw
6

De Stenen Man statue in Harlingen

De Stenen Man
Westerzeedijk 45
8862PK Harlingen
De Stenen Man statue in Harlingen
7

11Fountains Harlingen

Nieuwe Willemshaven 1
8862 PK Harlingen
11Fountains Harlingen
8

No Return

Waddenpromenade
8861 NT Harlingen
No Return Beeld No Return
9

't Jonkje

Waddenpromenade 7
8861 NT Harlingen
't Jonkje
10

Scheepsvormen

Waddenpromenade bij parkeerterrein
8861 NT Harlingen
Scheepsvormen
11

De Tobbedanser

Oude Ringmuur bij de Prins Hendrikbrug
Harlingen
De Tobbedanser
12

Broken Jug

Bij parkeerterrein
Harlingerstraatweg bij parkeerterrein
Harlingen
Broken Jug
13

Bouwe Smits

Bildtstraat 13
8861 SZ Harlingen
Bouwe Smits
14

Vier Leeuwen

Leeuwenbrug
Harlingen
Vier Leeuwen
15

Simon Stijl

In het stadhuis gemeente Harlingen
Noorderhaven 86
Harlingen
Simon Stijl
16

Anton Wachter

Voorstraat 71
Harlingen
Anton Wachter
17

Rikus Poes

Kleine Voorstraat 101
Harlingen
Rikus Poes
18

Aukje in Harlingen

Franekereind 40
Harlingen
Aukje in Harlingen
19

Vogels

Tjerk Hiddes de Vriesstraat 19
Harlingen
Vogels
20

Vrouw met duiven

Kimswerderweg 2
Harlingen
Vrouw met duiven
21

Duende

Harmenspark
Harlingen
Duende
22

Benthe

Harmenspark
Harlingen
Benthe
23

Sint-Joris en de draak

Harmenspark
Harlingen
Sint-Joris en de draak
24

Dolfijntje

Hofstraat 6
Harlingen
Dolfijntje
25

Hotze Schuil

Zuiderplein 1
Harlingen
Hotze Schuil
26

Walle Geertsje

Lanen 5
Harlingen
Walle Geertsje