Harlingen

Harbour Highlights

1. Guided City Walks
   A walk through Harlingen is like walking through an open-air museum, taking you back to the Dutch Golden Age. Let guides tell you about how Harlingen used to trade with countries all over the world.

   
2. Eise Eisinga & The World's Oldest Planetarium
   See the oldest active planetarium in the world, built in 1774 by Eise Eisinga. Visit the interactive exposition "De Ruimte" (Space), and see the extensive collection of historical astronomical tools

   
3. The Afsluitdijk - (Ijsselmeer Dam)
   Europe's longest dam at 32 km was built to protect a large par of the Netherlands against floods. See the structure and learn how it was protected through WW II through pictures, movies & documents

   
4. The Cathedral of Steam - Woudagemaal
   A mighty monument to the Dutch historical battle against the water is Woudagemaal, the world's largest functional steam pumping station in the world. Experience museum tours and a 3D movie,

   
5. The Harlingen Earthenware and Tile Factory
   In a tradition unchanged for 400 years, see how the age-old knowledge of clay, glazing and pigments is translated into beautiful ceramic creations.

   
6. The Frisian Horse Stud Farm - "Black Gold"
   The Frisian Horse - or "Black Gold" - is revered the world over. As featured in Zorro, The Hunger Games and Inferno, visit the "Het Swarte Paert" to learn about its history, culture, breeding & sports