Heerenveen

Travel Guide
This historic Frisian village is renowned in the Netherlands for its football and ice skating teams, but it has a lot more to offer than sports!

With just 30,000 inhabitants, Heerenveen is a small town. But don't let its size fool you! The town has a lot of sights and things to do for all kinds of visitors. Whether you're a sports fan or nature lover, you're bound to find something to do in Heerenveen.

The village has a long history of sports, but is also the oldest fen canal village in the Netherlands. The part of the town that is currently the centre of Heerenveen was established in the 16th century. This also marked the beginning of the village which grew over the centuries and is made up today of 11 districts.

Sports lovers must go to sc Heerenveen's Abe Lenstra Stadion. Take the tour and walk through the players' tunnel, take a look around the changing room and the field, or go to a home game. The stadium is within walking distance of the city centre and is easy to combine with a day exploring historic Heerenveen. For example, visit Oenemastate, an old country home, or the impressive 17th-century city hall Crackstate. There are also a few great museums worth going to. Modern and contemporary art lovers will thoroughly enjoy the Museum Belvédère, which is just outside of the city.

Combine your visit to the city with a day outdoors. Hire bicycles in the summer (or bring your own) and cycle out to Tjeukemeer, where you can sail, walk and surf.

The village is easy to explore on foot, and for day trips you can hire bicycles or take the bus. Bear in mind that the centre of Heerenveen is largely pedestrianised. This means that you can only park around the city centre or in one of the parking garages. There are also two park and ride (P+R) car parks outside the village.

Heerenveen is located in the north of the Netherlands and is easy to reach by car and public transport.

Enjoy this modest Frisian village that appeals to both sports and culture lovers. What are you waiting for?

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Heidehof
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Heidehof
4 out of 5
Golflaan 1, Heerenveen
The price is RM283 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
RM283
RM337 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Heerenveen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Thialf Ice Stadium and Abe Lenstra Stadium ...
7.8/10 Good! (213 reviews)
"Walking distance rom the skating facility."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2024

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Heidehof
Boutique hotel ' t Gerecht
Boutique hotel ' t Gerecht
3.5 out of 5
33 Gemeenteplein, Heerenveen
The price is RM510 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
RM510
RM579 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Heerenveen. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Heerenveen Museum and Abe Lenstra Stadium ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
Very nice
"Very nice hotel with a surprising good restaurant. The only confusing part was that they dont really have a check in desk. Its mostly a restaurant but very friendly and nice accommodations but you have to ask one of the waiters how to check in and they will direct you to a small desk in a corner ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2024

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Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Café
Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Café
3 out of 5
Tweebaksmarkt 25-27, Leeuwarden
The price is RM462 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
RM462
RM520 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Leeuwarden. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (517 reviews)
"Great location. Staff friendly and helpful. One of the best gyms in a hotel. Beds comfortable"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2024

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De Mariahoeve
De Mariahoeve
3 out of 5
Utbuorren 16, Terherne
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Terherne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Popular attractions Snitser Mar and Frisian Maritime Museum are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
"Short stay for business, will be back for leisure, great location for the lakes!"

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2019

De Mariahoeve
Kroondomein Giethoorn
Kroondomein Giethoorn
3.5 out of 5
33a Binnenpad, Giethoorn, Overste
Stay at this 3.5-star chalet in Giethoorn. Enjoy free WiFi, airport drop-off service (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions De Oude Aarde and Giethoorn ...
9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
"Super cute area, tourist oriented. Parking was a bit if a walk."

Reviewed on 15 Sep 2024

Kroondomein Giethoorn
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