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Bordering the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site, Harlingen is a tough magnet for those who love the wind and the water, but just as attractive for lovers of a glorious, nautical past. Go on a voyage of discovery through beautiful warehouses, view the beautiful facades, stroll along lively inland ports and through atmospheric streets. Here you will find all your inspiration for a visit to Harlingen, one of the oldest seaport cities in the Netherlands and the most beautiful city in Friesland.

To do in Harlingen

'Buitendijkse Ite & Geniete' bij Het Brouwdok

8 and 9 June
'Rondsje met ut hondsje'

'Rondsje met ut hondsje'

until 11 July
6 dagen zeilen op de Waddenzee

6 dagen zeilen op de Waddenzee

30 June, 28 July
Anton Wachterprijs 2024

Anton Wachterprijs 2024

Saturday 22 June
Atelierroute Harlingen

Atelierroute Harlingen

25 and 26 May
Blue Goose Revival Jazzclub

Blue Goose Revival Jazzclub

Sunday 10 November
Bluescruise Harlingen en op Terschelling

Bluescruise Harlingen en op Terschelling

27 until 29 September
BoekStartdag

BoekStartdag

Saturday 1 June
Bonte Markt Visserijdagen

Bonte Markt Visserijdagen

Saturday 31 August
Bootverhuur Ouwe Seun

Bootverhuur Ouwe Seun

until 1 November
City Sherlocks digitale speur- en puzzeltocht Harlingen

City Sherlocks digitale speur- en puzzeltocht Harlingen

until 31 December
Crazy 88

Crazy 88

until 1 June
Dag van het Wad

Dag van het Wad

Saturday 29 June
Dick Postma - Het Brouwdok

Dick Postma - Het Brouwdok

Sunday 30 June
Django à Paris

Django à Paris

Sunday 8 December
Droogvallen en wadlopen met de Regina Andrea

Droogvallen en wadlopen met de Regina Andrea

3 August, 17 August
Elfsteden SUP tour

Elfsteden SUP tour

7 until 15 September
Escape route

Escape route

until 1 June
Expositie Ingehouden Spanning bij Galerie de Vis

Expositie Ingehouden Spanning bij Galerie de Vis

weekly
Expositie Kleurrijke Keuze in Hannemahuis

Expositie Kleurrijke Keuze in Hannemahuis

until 22 June

Nieuwe Willemshaven

Cultural hotspot in the port

A very special mix of the nautical past and contemporary industry. Stay the night in a port crane or drink a home-brewed beer at the Brouwdok.

Discover the Nieuwe Willemshaven

Highlights - Welcome to Harlingen

Discover the Harlinger Pottery and Tiles Factory
Discover the Harlinger Pottery and Tiles Factory
Visit the Hannemahuis
Visit the Hannemahuis
Discover the Willem Barentsz Expedition Ship
Discover the Willem Barentsz Expedition Ship
Join the Brown Fleet
Join the Brown Fleet
Explore the old city center
Explore the old city center

Seaport City of Friesland

Harlingen is the town of naval heroes and treasuries. You can find the naval heroes in the ports, at the beach, and on the water. They fight the elements and discover new destinations. When you walk through the retaining wall [“keermuur”] you will find the town’s treasuries, such as the magnificent Noorderhaven with its monuments, the Frisian Blue potteries, the lovely shops and boutiques, and the nice restaurants.

Naval Heroes

True seamen that defy weather and wind to fish, trade, or travel the world. For centuries, Harlingen has been the only seaport in Friesland that served as the base for proud sailors, which is reflected throughout the entire town. Discover our heroes of the sea or become one yourself.

Meet our Naval Heroes

Treasuries

Nowhere else in Europe you will find so many carefully restored monuments located on a comparable number of square meters, recalling a lively past of merchant and trade. Only in Harlingen. Majestic warehouses, beautiful patrician houses, lively inland ports, canals, and bridges colour the town centre. Add to that a lively range of shops, a museum and a selection of bars, restaurants, and nice terraces and you have every reason to see and experience Harlingen.

City center of Harlingen

Did you know that Harlingen has one of the oldest city centers of the Netherlands? On your journey, you'll find beautiful warehouses with wonderful facades. Enjoy a stroll through the vivid inner harbours and the atmospheric streets.The historic city center of Harlingen has a lot to offer: from cozy cafes and great shops, to speciality shops.

Discover the city center of Harlingen

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One of the oldest seaport cities in the Netherlands

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Harlingen Welcome at Sea | Official visitor website (2024)