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Friesland is a great location to live, but it is also a part of the Netherlands for you and your date to enjoy. It may not be your first choice, since the province is located in the far north of our country. But if you live in Friesland, you are probably looking for original activities to do with your date.
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Dating in Friesland
So do you have a first date planned soon, a Tinder date or yet another date with your partner? We give you some original ideas for your upcoming date in Friesland.
1. Visit a Frisian museum
One of the first activities to do with your date is to visit a museum together. If you are both interested in culture, art history or another interesting subject, a date in a museum can be a great idea. While you are looking at the exhibition together, you have plenty of time to chat and get to know each other better. What do you think of the Eise Eisinga Planetarium, the Fries Museum , the Jopie Huisman Museum or the Fries Scheepvaart Museum?
2. Explore the Frisian countryside
Friesland has beautiful nature to visit. For example, there is the Drents-Friese Wold National Park , the Alde Feanen National Park , various beaches and the famous Frisian lakes. In these areas you can walk, cycle or picnic wonderfully. Bring a blanket and something tasty to eat and drink and you have a great date planned. You can also go to the Wadden Sea for a beautiful, romantic beach walk.
3. The Wadden Islands
People tend to forget that no less than 4 of the 5 Wadden Islands belong to Friesland. Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog are the islands that are super fun to visit. You can get there in no time with the ferry, after which you can enjoy this unspoiled part of the Netherlands. A visit to one of the islands is perfect for a day date. Discover the island, the nature and the various cozy villages.
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4. Visit Harlingen
Dating by the sea is a great idea. Just across the Afsluitdijk you will find the town of Harlingen. This is a beautiful small harbour town with a Frisian look. It is a nice town to explore on foot and enjoy the water around you. Both on the beach and in the city centre there are various restaurants and bars to enjoy the sun and have a nice drink.
5. The Oldehove
In 1529, the construction of this famous, leaning and unfinished tower began. The tower has a height of 39 meters. Climbing it is a special experience and at the top of the tower you have a fantastic view over the rest of Leeuwarden. The Oldehove also has a visitor room, where you can learn more about the history, gravestones, clocks and much more. A visit to Leeuwarden is therefore not complete without climbing this tower. A fun, active way to view Leeuwarden from above together with your date.
6. Water sports in Sneek
The town of Sneek is a pleasant town and perfect if your date is a fan of water sports. Sneek is located on the Sneekermeer, where you can practice various types of water sports. The perfect location for an active and sporty date. Is it a bit too sporty for you? Then you can also explore the area by bike or walk through the Waterpoort and discover the city.
7. AquaZoo Leeuwarden
A zoo is a perfect location for a date. In AquaZoo in Leeuwarden you will find all kinds of animals. From wallabies to polar bears and from crocodiles to red pandas. Together with your date you can go on a discovery tour and learn all about the special animals. Walk along the animals together and you will definitely have a topic of conversation.
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8. Rent a boat
Friesland is of course known for its many lakes and rivers. In Leeuwarden and the surrounding area, for example, there is a lot of water. And what is the best way to discover the water? Rent a boat to have a fun and active date. Sail through the canals of Leeuwarden or through a beautiful nature reserve. A fun and relaxed date guaranteed.
9. Visit the center of Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden is a beautiful historical city. A city walk is therefore a great way to get to know both your date and the city better. In the city centre you can go shopping, eat something in one of the many restaurants or visit a number of special historical buildings. It is also possible to take a city walk with a guide. This way you can combine a good conversation with your date with more interesting information about the city.
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10. The Rhinoceros in Leeuwarden
Do you like a bit more action during your date? Are you not a fan of just having a drink together? Then a date at De Neushoorn in Leeuwarden is a perfect date. At this location art and culture come together. It is an open center with concert halls and a café.
At the Neushoorn theatre there are performances every day that you can go to with your date. For example, you can visit an artist or festival here or just chill in the café. Check the agenda in advance to see if there is something fun to do and a great and original date is guaranteed. This date is therefore the perfect combination of something active and relaxing.
11. An escape room
Escape rooms have become increasingly popular in recent years. It is a very well-known activity and there are also several locations in Friesland. You are dropped together in a room where you have to solve multiple riddles to escape the room. With an escape room you can quickly get to know each other well. This way you immediately notice whether you can work well together in a team, whether he or she handles stress well and what the qualities of your date lie: a win-win situation.
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