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Leeuwarden

2013-10-07T23:31:15Z

Hecklehunters: /* Getting Around */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, including 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly Germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communal [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big annual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every Tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. It has since then become an annual event with a maximum of 100 atendies (to keep things personal). In 2014 it will be organised on August 28-31. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 20th Art and Book market Oosterstraat 
April 29th Queens day 
May 5th [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival], Street theatre and music 
June 2th [http://www.loopleeuwarden.nl/ Loop Leeuwarden], Run through Leeuwarden 
June 21,22,23 [http://www.cityproms.nl/ CityProms], Classical music throughout the innercity 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour], dance party 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th [http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
August 31th [http://www.cityjazzleeuwarden.nl/ City Jazz], Jazz festival 
September 6,7,8 [http://www.ljouwertculinair.nl/ Ljouwert Culinair], Eat good food in the open air 
September 14,15 [http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/ Open Monumentendag], Monuments open their doors for you 
September 21th [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival], film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shopping street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of Leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most buses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A route planner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On Sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also opened. They also sell superb Turkish bread. Another option might be the Eastern European Supermarket Liusja (Schrans 20).

'''Restaurants''' 
By Us
Sideius II
Leeuwarden Lounge
De Lachende Koe

== Nightlife ==
Leeuwarden is a small city but there is always something to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the train station. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, Friday and Saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music bar for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every Friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theatre which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 monuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m. You can climb it.
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof: Now a China Museum, once the birth house of M.C. Escher.
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and Saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.aguidetoleeuwarden.nl/freetour/ A Guide To Leeuwarden:] Offers Free Walking tours (based on tips). Every Saturday from 12:00 at the Oldehove.
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical Centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison guard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From May to October for €5,00.

'''Museums'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] About Friesland and art from Friesland
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg. Free Entrance
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Centre Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden
*[http://museumpakhuiskoophandel.nl/ 't andere Museum] located in an old warehouse named Koophandel. You can view kant, old radio's and old sportcars.
[[hitch:Leeuwarden]]

Leeuwarden

2013-10-07T23:15:52Z

Hecklehunters: /* Sights and Activities */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, including 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly Germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communal [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big annual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every Tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. It has since then become an annual event with a maximum of 100 atendies (to keep things personal). In 2014 it will be organised on August 28-31. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 20th Art and Book market Oosterstraat 
April 29th Queens day 
May 5th [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival], Street theatre and music 
June 2th [http://www.loopleeuwarden.nl/ Loop Leeuwarden], Run through Leeuwarden 
June 21,22,23 [http://www.cityproms.nl/ CityProms], Classical music throughout the innercity 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour], dance party 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th [http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
August 31th [http://www.cityjazzleeuwarden.nl/ City Jazz], Jazz festival 
September 6,7,8 [http://www.ljouwertculinair.nl/ Ljouwert Culinair], Eat good food in the open air 
September 14,15 [http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/ Open Monumentendag], Monuments open their doors for you 
September 21th [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival], film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of Leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most buses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A route planner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On Sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also opened. They also sell superb Turkish bread. Another option might be the Eastern European Supermarket Liusja (Schrans 20).

'''Restaurants''' 
By Us
Sideius II
Leeuwarden Lounge
De Lachende Koe

== Nightlife ==
Leeuwarden is a small city but there is always something to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the train station. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, Friday and Saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music bar for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every Friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theatre which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 monuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m. You can climb it.
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof: Now a China Museum, once the birth house of M.C. Escher.
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and Saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.aguidetoleeuwarden.nl/freetour/ A Guide To Leeuwarden:] Offers Free Walking tours (based on tips). Every Saturday from 12:00 at the Oldehove.
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical Centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison guard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From May to October for €5,00.

'''Museums'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] About Friesland and art from Friesland
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg. Free Entrance
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Centre Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden
*[http://museumpakhuiskoophandel.nl/ 't andere Museum] located in an old warehouse named Koophandel. You can view kant, old radio's and old sportcars.
[[hitch:Leeuwarden]]

Leeuwarden

2013-10-07T23:06:38Z

Hecklehunters: /* Sights and Activities */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, including 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly Germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communal [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big annual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every Tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. It has since then become an annual event with a maximum of 100 atendies (to keep things personal). In 2014 it will be organised on August 28-31. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 20th Art and Book market Oosterstraat 
April 29th Queens day 
May 5th [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival], Street theatre and music 
June 2th [http://www.loopleeuwarden.nl/ Loop Leeuwarden], Run through Leeuwarden 
June 21,22,23 [http://www.cityproms.nl/ CityProms], Classical music throughout the innercity 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour], dance party 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th [http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
August 31th [http://www.cityjazzleeuwarden.nl/ City Jazz], Jazz festival 
September 6,7,8 [http://www.ljouwertculinair.nl/ Ljouwert Culinair], Eat good food in the open air 
September 14,15 [http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/ Open Monumentendag], Monuments open their doors for you 
September 21th [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival], film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of Leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most buses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A route planner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On Sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also opened. They also sell superb Turkish bread. Another option might be the Eastern European Supermarket Liusja (Schrans 20).

'''Restaurants''' 
By Us
Sideius II
Leeuwarden Lounge
De Lachende Koe

== Nightlife ==
Leeuwarden is a small city but there is always something to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the train station. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, Friday and Saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music bar for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every Friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theatre which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 monuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m. You can climb it.
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof: Now a China Museum, once the birth house of M.C. Escher.
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and Saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.aguidetoleeuwarden.nl/freetour/ A Guide To Leeuwarden:] Offers Free Walking tours (based on tips). Every Saturday from 12:00 at the Oldehove.
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical Centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From May to October for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] About Friesland and art from Friesland
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg. Free Entrance
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Centre Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden
*[http://museumpakhuiskoophandel.nl/ 't andere Museum] located in an old warehouse named Koophandel. You can view kant, old radio's and old sportcars.
[[hitch:Leeuwarden]]

Leeuwarden

2013-10-07T23:03:19Z

Hecklehunters: /* Food */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, including 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly Germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communal [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big annual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every Tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. It has since then become an annual event with a maximum of 100 atendies (to keep things personal). In 2014 it will be organised on August 28-31. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 20th Art and Book market Oosterstraat 
April 29th Queens day 
May 5th [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival], Street theatre and music 
June 2th [http://www.loopleeuwarden.nl/ Loop Leeuwarden], Run through Leeuwarden 
June 21,22,23 [http://www.cityproms.nl/ CityProms], Classical music throughout the innercity 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour], dance party 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th [http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
August 31th [http://www.cityjazzleeuwarden.nl/ City Jazz], Jazz festival 
September 6,7,8 [http://www.ljouwertculinair.nl/ Ljouwert Culinair], Eat good food in the open air 
September 14,15 [http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/ Open Monumentendag], Monuments open their doors for you 
September 21th [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival], film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of Leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most buses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A route planner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On Sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also opened. They also sell superb Turkish bread. Another option might be the Eastern European Supermarket Liusja (Schrans 20).

'''Restaurants''' 
By Us
Sideius II
Leeuwarden Lounge
De Lachende Koe

== Nightlife ==
Leeuwarden is a small city but there is always something to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the train station. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, Friday and Saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music bar for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every Friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theatre which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 monuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and Saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.aguidetoleeuwarden.nl/freetour/ A Guide To Leeuwarden:] Offers Free Walking tours (based on tips). Every Saturday from 12:00 at the Oldehove.
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical Centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From May to October for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] About Friesland and art from Friesland
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Centre Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden
*[http://museumpakhuiskoophandel.nl/ 't andere Museum] located in an old warehouse named Koophandel. You can view kant, old radio's and old sportcars.
[[hitch:Leeuwarden]]

Leeuwarden

2013-10-07T23:02:13Z

Hecklehunters: /* Food */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, including 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly Germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communal [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big annual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every Tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. It has since then become an annual event with a maximum of 100 atendies (to keep things personal). In 2014 it will be organised on August 28-31. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 20th Art and Book market Oosterstraat 
April 29th Queens day 
May 5th [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival], Street theatre and music 
June 2th [http://www.loopleeuwarden.nl/ Loop Leeuwarden], Run through Leeuwarden 
June 21,22,23 [http://www.cityproms.nl/ CityProms], Classical music throughout the innercity 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour], dance party 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th [http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
August 31th [http://www.cityjazzleeuwarden.nl/ City Jazz], Jazz festival 
September 6,7,8 [http://www.ljouwertculinair.nl/ Ljouwert Culinair], Eat good food in the open air 
September 14,15 [http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/ Open Monumentendag], Monuments open their doors for you 
September 21th [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival], film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of Leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most buses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A route planner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On Sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also opened. They also sell superb Turkish bread. Another option might be the Eastern European Supermarket [https://maps.google.nl/maps?ct=reset&tab=ll&authuser=0 Liusja].

'''Restaurants''' 
By Us
Sideius II
Leeuwarden Lounge
De Lachende Koe

== Nightlife ==
Leeuwarden is a small city but there is always something to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the train station. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, Friday and Saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music bar for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every Friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theatre which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 monuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and Saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.aguidetoleeuwarden.nl/freetour/ A Guide To Leeuwarden:] Offers Free Walking tours (based on tips). Every Saturday from 12:00 at the Oldehove.
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical Centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From May to October for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] About Friesland and art from Friesland
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Centre Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden
*[http://museumpakhuiskoophandel.nl/ 't andere Museum] located in an old warehouse named Koophandel. You can view kant, old radio's and old sportcars.
[[hitch:Leeuwarden]]

Leeuwarden

2013-10-07T23:01:15Z

Hecklehunters: /* Food */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, including 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly Germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communal [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big annual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every Tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. It has since then become an annual event with a maximum of 100 atendies (to keep things personal). In 2014 it will be organised on August 28-31. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 20th Art and Book market Oosterstraat 
April 29th Queens day 
May 5th [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival], Street theatre and music 
June 2th [http://www.loopleeuwarden.nl/ Loop Leeuwarden], Run through Leeuwarden 
June 21,22,23 [http://www.cityproms.nl/ CityProms], Classical music throughout the innercity 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour], dance party 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th [http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
August 31th [http://www.cityjazzleeuwarden.nl/ City Jazz], Jazz festival 
September 6,7,8 [http://www.ljouwertculinair.nl/ Ljouwert Culinair], Eat good food in the open air 
September 14,15 [http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/ Open Monumentendag], Monuments open their doors for you 
September 21th [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival], film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of Leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most buses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A route planner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On Sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also opened. They also sell superb Turkish bread. Another option might be the Eastern European Supermarket [https://maps.google.nl/maps?client=firefox-a&channel=fflb&q=Supermarkt+Liusja+leeuwarden,+Schrans+20&ie=UTF-8&ei=uzxTUtL2A4GI0AWw-4HICA&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg Liusja].

'''Restaurants''' 
By Us
Sideius II
Leeuwarden Lounge
De Lachende Koe

== Nightlife ==
Leeuwarden is a small city but there is always something to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the train station. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, Friday and Saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music bar for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every Friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theatre which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 monuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and Saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.aguidetoleeuwarden.nl/freetour/ A Guide To Leeuwarden:] Offers Free Walking tours (based on tips). Every Saturday from 12:00 at the Oldehove.
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical Centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From May to October for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] About Friesland and art from Friesland
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Centre Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden
*[http://museumpakhuiskoophandel.nl/ 't andere Museum] located in an old warehouse named Koophandel. You can view kant, old radio's and old sportcars.
[[hitch:Leeuwarden]]

Leeuwarden

2013-10-07T23:00:04Z

Hecklehunters:

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, including 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly Germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communal [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big annual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every Tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. It has since then become an annual event with a maximum of 100 atendies (to keep things personal). In 2014 it will be organised on August 28-31. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 20th Art and Book market Oosterstraat 
April 29th Queens day 
May 5th [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival], Street theatre and music 
June 2th [http://www.loopleeuwarden.nl/ Loop Leeuwarden], Run through Leeuwarden 
June 21,22,23 [http://www.cityproms.nl/ CityProms], Classical music throughout the innercity 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour], dance party 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th [http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
August 31th [http://www.cityjazzleeuwarden.nl/ City Jazz], Jazz festival 
September 6,7,8 [http://www.ljouwertculinair.nl/ Ljouwert Culinair], Eat good food in the open air 
September 14,15 [http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/ Open Monumentendag], Monuments open their doors for you 
September 21th [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival], film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of Leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most buses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A route planner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On Sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also opened. They also sell superb Turkish bread. Another option might be the Eastern European Supermarket [ https://maps.google.nl/maps?client=firefox-a&channel=fflb&q=Supermarkt+Liusja+leeuwarden,+Schrans+20&ie=UTF-8&ei=uzxTUtL2A4GI0AWw-4HICA&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg Liusja].

'''Restaurants''' 
By Us
Sideius II
Leeuwarden Lounge
De Lachende Koe

== Nightlife ==
Leeuwarden is a small city but there is always something to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the train station. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, Friday and Saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music bar for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every Friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theatre which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 monuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and Saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.aguidetoleeuwarden.nl/freetour/ A Guide To Leeuwarden:] Offers Free Walking tours (based on tips). Every Saturday from 12:00 at the Oldehove.
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical Centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From May to October for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] About Friesland and art from Friesland
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Centre Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden
*[http://museumpakhuiskoophandel.nl/ 't andere Museum] located in an old warehouse named Koophandel. You can view kant, old radio's and old sportcars.
[[hitch:Leeuwarden]]

Leeuwarden

2013-10-07T09:56:01Z

Hecklehunters: /* Sights and Activities */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, including 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 20th Art and Book market Oosterstraat 
April 29th Queens day 
May 5th [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival], Street theatre and music 
June 2th [http://www.loopleeuwarden.nl/ Loop Leeuwarden], Run through Leeuwarden 
June 21,22,23 [http://www.cityproms.nl/ CityProms], Classical music throughout the innercity 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour], dance party 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th [http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
August 31th [http://www.cityjazzleeuwarden.nl/ City Jazz], Jazz festival 
September 6,7,8 [http://www.ljouwertculinair.nl/ Ljouwert Culinair], Eat good food in the open air 
September 14,15 [http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/ Open Monumentendag], Monuments open their doors for you 
September 21th [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival], film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
Leeuwarden is a small city but there is always something to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theater which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.aguidetoleeuwarden.nl/freetour/ A Guide To Leeuwarden:] Offers Free Walking tours based on tips. Every Saturday from 12:00 at the Oldehove.
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical Centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Centre Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden
*[http://museumpakhuiskoophandel.nl/ 't andere Museum] located in an old warehouse named Koophandel. You can view kant, old radio's and old sportcars.
[[hitch:Leeuwarden]]

Leeuwarden

2013-05-20T19:02:24Z

Hecklehunters: /* Meeting and Events */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, including 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 20th Art and Book market Oosterstraat 
April 29th Queens day 
May 5th [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival], Street theatre and music 
June 2th [http://www.loopleeuwarden.nl/ Loop Leeuwarden], Run through Leeuwarden 
June 21,22,23 [http://www.cityproms.nl/ CityProms], Classical music throughout the innercity 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour], dance party 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th [http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
August 31th [http://www.cityjazzleeuwarden.nl/ City Jazz], Jazz festival 
September 6,7,8 [http://www.ljouwertculinair.nl/ Ljouwert Culinair], Eat good food in the open air 
September 14,15 [http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/ Open Monumentendag], Monuments open their doors for you 
September 21th [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival], film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
Leeuwarden is a small city but there is always something to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theater which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical Centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Centre Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden
*[http://museumpakhuiskoophandel.nl/ 't andere Museum] located in an old warehouse named Koophandel. You can view kant, old radio's and old sportcars.
[[hitch:Leeuwarden]]

Leeuwarden

2013-05-20T18:58:35Z

Hecklehunters: /* Meeting and Events */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, including 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 20th Art and Book market Oosterstraat 
April 29th Queens day 
May 5th [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival], Street theatre and music 
June 2th [http://www.loopleeuwarden.nl/ Loop Leeuwarden], Run through Leeuwarden 
June 21,22,23 [http://www.cityproms.nl/ CityProms], Classical music throughout the innercity 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
August 31th [http://www.cityjazzleeuwarden.nl/ City Jazz], Jazz festival 
September 6,7,8 [http://www.ljouwertculinair.nl/ Ljouwert Culinair], Eat good food in the open air 
September 14,15 [http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/ Open Monumentendag], Monuments open their doors for you 
September 21th [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival], film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
Leeuwarden is a small city but there is always something to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theater which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical Centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Centre Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden
*[http://museumpakhuiskoophandel.nl/ 't andere Museum] located in an old warehouse named Koophandel. You can view kant, old radio's and old sportcars.
[[hitch:Leeuwarden]]

Leeuwarden

2013-05-20T18:55:09Z

Hecklehunters: /* Meeting and Events */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, including 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 20 Art and Book market Oosterstraat 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
June 2th [http://www.loopleeuwarden.nl/ Loop Leeuwarden] Run through Leeuwarden 
June 21,22,23 [http://www.cityproms.nl/ CityProms] Classical music throughout the innercity 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
August 31th [http://www.cityjazzleeuwarden.nl/ City Jazz] Jazz festival 
September 6,7,8 [http://www.ljouwertculinair.nl/ Ljouwert Culinair] Eat good food 
September 14,15 [http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/ Open Monumentendag] Monuments open its doors for you 
September 21th [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
Leeuwarden is a small city but there is always something to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theater which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical Centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Centre Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden
*[http://museumpakhuiskoophandel.nl/ 't andere Museum] located in an old warehouse named Koophandel. You can view kant, old radio's and old sportcars.
[[hitch:Leeuwarden]]

Leeuwarden

2013-05-19T10:47:22Z

Hecklehunters: /* Sights and Activities */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, including 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 20 Art and Book market Oosterstraat 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
Leeuwarden is a small city but there is always something to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theater which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical Centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Centre Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden
*[http://museumpakhuiskoophandel.nl/ 't andere Museum] located in an old warehouse named Koophandel. You can view kant, old radio's and old sportcars.
[[hitch:Leeuwarden]]

Leeuwarden

2013-05-18T19:52:28Z

Hecklehunters: /* Meeting and Events */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, including 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 20 Art and Book market Oosterstraat 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
Leeuwarden is a small city but there is always something to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theater which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical Centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Centre Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden
[[hitch:Leeuwarden]]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T21:10:56Z

Hecklehunters: /* Sights and Activities */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
Leeuwarden is a small city but there is always something to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theater which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical Centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Centre Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T21:09:02Z

Hecklehunters: /* Nightlife */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
Leeuwarden is a small city but there is always something to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theater which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Center Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T21:08:26Z

Hecklehunters: /* Nightlife */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Music & Theatre''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal, various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theater which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest music podium in town
*[http://www.debatcentrumdebres.nl/ Debatcentrum de Bres] Stage for debating, poetry and theatre

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Center Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T21:05:48Z

Hecklehunters:

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theater which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Center Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T21:04:55Z

Hecklehunters:

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans). The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein]. 
Leeuwarden has its own group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome]and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page]. There are over 200 CS & BW-members in Leeuwarden. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Leeuwarden. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theater which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Center Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T20:35:53Z

Hecklehunters: /* Sights and Activities */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans) 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein].
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome]and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theater which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* The '''Oldehove''' is now a symbol of the city. The leaning tower had to become the highest tower of the Netherlands, is leaning 1.68m
* De Waag: The old weighhouse.
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk.
* Princessehof
* Bonifatius Church. Open on Wednesday and saturday. You can climb the tower.

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Center Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T20:24:53Z

Hecklehunters: /* Nightlife */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans) 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein].
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome]and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theater which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* [http://www.facebook.com/cafedegloppe.leeuwarden De gloppe]
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* Oldehove
* De Waag
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk
*

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Center Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T20:16:31Z

Hecklehunters:

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans) 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein].
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome]and one on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13769 Couchsurfing.] There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theater which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* Oldehove
* De Waag
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk
*

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Center Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T20:12:31Z

Hecklehunters: /* Nightlife */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans) 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein].
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome]and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.harmonie.nl/ De Harmonie] the 'official' city theater which also has some music every now and then
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* Oldehove
* De Waag
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk
*

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Center Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T20:11:26Z

Hecklehunters: /* Sights and Activities */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans) 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein].
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome]and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Monuments'''
* Oldehove
* De Waag
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk
*

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Center Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T20:08:25Z

Hecklehunters: /* Sights and Activities */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans) 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein].
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome]and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

Monuments
* Oldehove
* De Waag
* Grote or Jacobijnerkerk
*

'''Guided tours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try the local bitter Beerenburg
*[http://www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/html/nl/1024/Exposities Historical Center Leeuwarden] The History of Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T20:02:14Z

Hecklehunters:

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans) 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein].
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome]and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at [http://www.profiledefietsspecialist.nl/winkels/profile_gercobergman Profile] 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

== Sights and Activities ==
Leeuwarden has an old historic centre with over 500 munuments.

'''Guidedtours'''
*[http://www.gemeentearchief.nl/html/nl/362/Stadswandelingen_-_apps Historical centre Leeuwarden:] 2 hour walk along the historical sights of Leeuwarden. Every Sunday in June and July for €5,00
*[http://blokhuisportal.nl/info/rondleidingen/ Blokhuispoort:] Guided tour through the former prison Blokhuispoort by a former prison gard. Every Saturday for € 7,50
*[http://www.praamvarenleeuwarden.nl/ Boat tour] through the canals of Leeuwarden. From may to october for €5,00.

'''Musea'''
*[http://www.friesmuseum.nl/ Fries Museum] Opens in september
*[http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/ Museum de Grutterswinkel] Museum shop from grandmothers time.
*[http://www.boomsma.net/en/page/6/museum.html Boomsma museum] Old distillery where you can try Beerenburg

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T14:08:50Z

Hecklehunters:

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students, including some foreign students (mostly germans) 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein].
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome]and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T13:41:53Z

Hecklehunters:

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students. ... 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: [http://www.stenden.com Stenden], [http://www.nhl.nl/ Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden] and Van Hall [http://www.vanhall-larenstein.nl/ Van Hall Larenstein].
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome]and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T13:27:29Z

Hecklehunters:

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students. ... 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome]and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T13:26:28Z

Hecklehunters: /* Meeting and Events */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students. ... 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This will be organised in 2013 again on August 23-25 and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T13:25:07Z

Hecklehunters: /* Meeting and Events */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students. ... 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.]The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T13:24:49Z

Hecklehunters: /* Meeting and Events */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students. ... 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up every time at[http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.] The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T12:36:27Z

Hecklehunters: /* Meeting and Events */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students. ... 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.] The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.nl Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T12:26:22Z

Hecklehunters: /* Meeting and Events */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students. ... 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are more events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.] The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club:''' Every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA at 9:15.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan:''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T12:16:46Z

Hecklehunters: /* Meeting and Events */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students. ... 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are irragular events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.br>
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee.] The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club''': every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T12:15:33Z

Hecklehunters: /* Meeting and Events */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students. ... 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

The Leeuwarden community organises two regular meetings and one big anual event. Besides these events there are irragular events organised every now and then. Just keep an eye on the fora on BW en CS for those.br>
* '''The monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in every time at [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club''': every tuesday morning there is a breakfast meeting in the HEMA.
* '''Welcome to Fryslan''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T12:06:13Z

Hecklehunters: /* Nightlife */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students. ... 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

Leeuwarden has a small active community who organises a few regular meetings: 
* the '''monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club''': every tuesday morning there is a meeting in the HEMA to have breakfast together
* '''Welcome to Fryslan''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Leeuwarden you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events. There is also a paper version that you can find in some bars.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks] every friday 3 bands for 5 euro
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein] from pop-rock to metal various prices.
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater] the newest podium in town

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T10:25:23Z

Hecklehunters:

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 95.000 inhabitants, inlcuding 19.000 students. ... 
Leeuwarden's compact historical centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

Leeuwarden has a small active community who organises a few regular meetings: 
* the '''monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club''': every tuesday morning there is a meeting in the HEMA to have breakfast together
* '''Welcome to Fryslan''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Utrecht you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks]
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein]
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater]

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T10:18:30Z

Hecklehunters: /* Nightlife */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 90.000 inhabitants. Leeuwarden's compact medieval centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

Leeuwarden has a small active community who organises a few regular meetings: 
* the '''monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club''': every tuesday morning there is a meeting in the HEMA to have breakfast together
* '''Welcome to Fryslan''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Utrecht you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[http://cafedespoek.nl/ Cafe de Spoek] Music cafe for smokers

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks]
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein]
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater]

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T10:15:35Z

Hecklehunters:

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 90.000 inhabitants. Leeuwarden's compact medieval centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.
There is a Leeuwarden group on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/1040 Be Welcome] and one on Couchsurfing. There is also a communual [https://www.facebook.com/groups/135649016538564/ Facebook page].

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

Leeuwarden has a small active community who organises a few regular meetings: 
* the '''monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club''': every tuesday morning there is a meeting in the HEMA to have breakfast together
* '''Welcome to Fryslan''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Utrecht you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[ cafe Spoeks]

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks]
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein]
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater]

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T10:13:17Z

Hecklehunters: /* Nightlife */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 90.000 inhabitants. Leeuwarden's compact medieval centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

Leeuwarden has a small active community who organises a few regular meetings: 
* the '''monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club''': every tuesday morning there is a meeting in the HEMA to have breakfast together
* '''Welcome to Fryslan''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Utrecht you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. You can find some of them clustered together in the Oude Doelensteeg (also known as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 
*[ cafe Spoeks]

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks]
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein]
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater]

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T09:54:37Z

Hecklehunters: /* Nightlife */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 90.000 inhabitants. Leeuwarden's compact medieval centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

Leeuwarden has a small active community who organises a few regular meetings: 
* the '''monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club''': every tuesday morning there is a meeting in the HEMA to have breakfast together
* '''Welcome to Fryslan''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Utrecht you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. In the Doelensteeg (also knows as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat most of them are gathered together. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks]
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein]
*[http://www.facebook.com/TrompTheater Tromp Theater]

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T09:44:02Z

Hecklehunters: /* Meeting and Events */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 90.000 inhabitants. Leeuwarden's compact medieval centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

Leeuwarden has a small active community who organises a few regular meetings: 
* the '''monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
* '''The Breakfast club''': every tuesday morning there is a meeting in the HEMA to have breakfast together
* '''Welcome to Fryslan''' In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Utrecht you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. In the Doelensteeg (also knows as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat most of them are gathered together. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks]
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein]

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T09:40:29Z

Hecklehunters: /* Nightlife */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 90.000 inhabitants. Leeuwarden's compact medieval centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

Leeuwarden has a small active community who organises a few regular meetings: 
- the '''monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
- In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Utrecht you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. In the Doelensteeg (also knows as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat most of them are gathered together. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks]
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein]

'''Cinema''' 
* [http://sliekerfilm.nl/ Slieker Film] Arthouse Cinema
* [http://www.leeuwarderbioscopen.nl/ Tivoli & Cinema] Big blockbuster movies

'''Clubbing''' 
* De gloppe
* [http://www.cafehemingway.nl/ Club Hemingway]
* [http://www.red-room.nl/ Club Red]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T09:34:17Z

Hecklehunters:

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 90.000 inhabitants. Leeuwarden's compact medieval centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

Leeuwarden has a small active community who organises a few regular meetings: 
- the '''monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
- In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival 
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

== Nightlife ==
There are always a lot of things to do in the city. For a actual view of nightlife in Utrecht you should always check the [http://leeuwarden.uitloper.nu/ Uitloper], which is a weekly guide containing the movie schedule, concerts and other nightlife-events.

'''Bars''' 
Bars can be found all around the city center. In the Doelensteeg (also knows as pub street), Ruiterskwartier and Grote Hoogstraat most of them are gathered together. 
*[http://www.destee.nl/ De stee:] on the opposite side of the trainstation. regular meeting spot for the couchsurfing community of Leeuwarden. 
*[http://www.cafescooters.com/nl Scooters:] located on the Ruiterskwartier. Thursday karaoke, friday and saturday live music.
*[http://www.paddy.nl/ Paddy o'Ryan:] Irish pub 

'''Concerts''' 
*[http://www.podiumasteriks.nl/ Podium Asteriks]
*[http://www.poppodiumromein.nl/ Poppodium Romein]

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T09:13:42Z

Hecklehunters: /* Getting Around */

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 90.000 inhabitants. Leeuwarden's compact medieval centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

Leeuwarden has a small active community who organises a few regular meetings: 
- the '''monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
- In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. The historic centre of Leeuwarden is small and everything is within walking distance. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad with the big chains. Smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
If you want to see a bit more of leeuwarden than just the city centre, it might be handy to get around on a bike. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T09:08:21Z

Hecklehunters:

{{Netherlands}}

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 90.000 inhabitants. Leeuwarden's compact medieval centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

Leeuwarden has a small active community who organises a few regular meetings: 
- the '''monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
- In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
The historic centre of Leeuwarden has the ideal size to walk in. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad. smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar] or [http://www.europcar.nl/ europecar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T01:08:56Z

Hecklehunters:

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 90.000 inhabitants. Leeuwarden's compact medieval centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

Leeuwarden has a small active community who organises a few regular meetings: 
- the '''monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
- In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events''' 
April 29 Queens day 
May 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
May 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
May 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
July 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
July 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
August 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
September [http://www.freezefestival.nl/ Freeze Festival], Frisian music festival
November 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
November 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
The historic centre of Leeuwarden has the ideal size to walk in. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad. smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar] or [http://www.europcar.nl/ europecar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T00:59:01Z

Hecklehunters:

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 90.000 inhabitants. Leeuwarden's compact medieval centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

Leeuwarden has a small active community who organises a few regular meetings: 
- the '''monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
- In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events'''
april 29 Queens day 
may 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
may 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
may 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
july 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
july 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
august 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
november 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
november 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
The historic centre of Leeuwarden has the ideal size to walk in. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad. smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar] or [http://www.europcar.nl/ europecar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [https://plus.google.com/100075827848659691863/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here], [https://plus.google.com/110173334222403104126/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here] and [https://plus.google.com/114108846157125564219/about?gl=nl&hl=nl here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T00:54:33Z

Hecklehunters:

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 90.000 inhabitants. Leeuwarden's compact medieval centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

Leeuwarden has a small active community who organises a few regular meetings: 
- the '''monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
- In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events'''
april 29 Queens day 
may 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
may 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
may 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
july 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
july 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
august 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
november 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
november 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
The historic centre of Leeuwarden has the ideal size to walk in. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad. smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar] or [http://www.europcar.nl/ europecar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaza]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them [http://www.example.com here], [https://maps.google.nl/maps?hl=nl&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb&ie=UTF-8&q=albert+heijn+prins+hendrikstraat+leeuwarden&fb=1&gl=nl&hq=albert+heijn&hnear=0x47c8fe825476e04f:0x9802ef1925dcb842,Prins+Hendrikstraat,+Leeuwarden&cid=0,0,4247301815473055864&ei=dfFQUcyfIaKj0QWt94D4CQ&sqi=2&ved=0CJYBEPwSMAA here] and [https://maps.google.nl/maps?hl=nl&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb&ie=UTF-8&q=albert+heijn+prins+hendrikstraat+leeuwarden&fb=1&gl=nl&hq=albert+heijn&hnear=0x47c8fe825476e04f:0x9802ef1925dcb842,Prins+Hendrikstraat,+Leeuwarden&cid=0,0,4247301815473055864&ei=dfFQUcyfIaKj0QWt94D4CQ&sqi=2&ved=0CJYBEPwSMAA here]. 
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..

Leeuwarden

2013-03-26T00:49:42Z

Hecklehunters:

'''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of Friesland. The city is home to about 90.000 inhabitants. Leeuwarden's compact medieval centre is surrounded by defensive canals and includes many old buildings.
The city is home to three Universities of Applies sciences: Stenden, Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden and Van Hall.

== Meeting and Events ==
'''Hospitality community'''

Leeuwarden has a small active community who organises a few regular meetings: 
- the '''monthly meeting''' is organised every Wednesday in the middle of the month. Between 10 to 25 people meet up in [http://www.destee.nl/ cafe de stee]. The meetings are announced both on BeWelcome and Couchsurfing. 
- In 2012 Leeuwarden started hosting a big event in the summer called [http://www.welcometofryslan.com Welcome to Fryslan]. This is will be organised in 2013 again and will probably become an annual event. 

'''Other Events'''
april 29 Queens day 
may 5th, [http://www.befrijdingsfestivalfryslan.nl/ befrijdingsfestival Fryslan], Liberation day, music and more 
may 9th Flower market, biggest flower market of the north of the netherlands on Ascension day 
May 9th [http://www.hemelsfestival.nl/ Hemels festival], dance party at Ascension day on the oldehoofsekerkhof 
may 24-25th [http://www.fries-straatfestival.nl/ Fries Straat festival] Street theatre and music 
july 14th, [http://www.dancetour.nl/leeuwarden dancetour] 
july 26,27,28 [http://welcometothevillage.nl/ Welcome to the village], indie music festival 
august 10th,[http://www.intothegrave.nl/ Into the grave], Metal festival 
november 6-10 [http://noordelijkfilmfestival.nl/ Noordelijk Film Festival] film festival in the art house cinema 
november 23th [http://www.explore-the-north.nl/ Explore the north], indie music and poetry festival 

== Getting Around ==
'''Train''' 
Leeuwarden is the train hub of Friesland. It has a connection with: 
- Heerenveen, Zwolle, Amsterdam/Rotterdam 
- Groningen 
- Franeker, Harlingen 
- Sneek, Stavoren 

'''Walking''' 
The historic centre of Leeuwarden has the ideal size to walk in. From the train station it is only a 5 minute walk to the city center. The main shoppins street is the Nieuwestad. smaller and more interesting streets are [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/kleine-kerkstraat--244/ Kleine Kerkstraat], [http://www.nlstreets.nl/NL/winkelen/leeuwarden/sint-jacobsstraat--172/ Sint Jacobsstraat] and [http://www.oosterstraat-leeuwarden.nl/nieuw/ Oosterstraat].

'''Bike''' 
THE way to get around in Leeuwarden. Everyone uses bikes all the time (so be carefull for them!). Most hosts can teach you how to ride along on the back of them. A good way to see Leeuwarden and around is to rent a bike. You can rent one at the [http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl/ trainstation] or at ... 

'''Car''' 
The best way to get to see the surroundings of leeuwarden might be by car. You can easily rent one at [http://http://www.snappcar.nl snapcar] or [http://www.europcar.nl/ europecar]

'''Bus and Tram''' 
There are a lot of bus lines that cover the whole of the city. Most busses run 'till midnight. Check the bus lines in here. A routeplanner, combining different forms of public transport can be found at [http://9292.nl/# 9292ov].

== Necessities ==
Free maps are easy to find at [http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/ the tourist information centre].

Internetcafe's 
The pubic library is probably the best place to get internet

== Food ==
'''Organic''' 
[http://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/vestigingen/ EkoPlaze]

'''Supermarkets''' 
In and around the city you can find them here, here and here.
On sunday the [https://plus.google.com/103910707259638812247/about?gl=nl&hl=nl Selam market] is also openend. They also sell supurb Turkish bread.

'''Restaurants''' 
..