Meet in Friesland
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Conference
9 reasons to organize your next event in Friesland
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1. top destination to visit
Lonely Planet, National Geograpic and The New York Times voted Friesland as a top destination to visit in recent years.
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2. european capital of culture 2018
Leeuwarden-Friesland was the European Capital of Culture in 2018. We use culture as a permanent catalyst for change.
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3. Modern locations
Over 128 modern locations for your congress, meeting or event. From small groups to groups up to 1000 persons.
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4. unique incentives
UNESCO World Heritage the Wadden Sea, the Frisian Lakes and 4 national parks are perfect for unique incentives in the field of culture, nature or content.
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5. Easily accessible destination
Only a 1 hour drive from Amsterdam, 3 hours from Antwerp and 3 hours from Bremen. There is a direct train from Amsterdam Airport.
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6. leader in watertechnology and dairy
Leeuwarden is Capital of Water Technology. Furthermore we are leading in innovation in dairy and agriculture.
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7. space for everyone
More than 5000 hotel beds in Friesland and 700 beds in Leeuwarden offer plenty of possibilities for overnight stays.
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8. Arcadia
Arcadia is a triennial cultural programme in Fryslân. With stimulating art and culture projects, we bring young and old together and create 100 days of vibrant celebration. You may remember us from 2022 from the walking forest, dramas on the Frisian cliffs and music on the Wadden Sea. In 2025, you can again enjoy exciting performances, exhibitions, mienskip projects and more from 17 May to 24 August.
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9. Circular Friesland
We are determined to make our province the most circular region by 2025. Fryslân is ambitiously moving towards this goal. This means: not talking, but doing. We are working on this ambition individually and together. Because that is stronger. That is what the association is for.
Unique venues for smaller groups
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It Flinkeboskje
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Poutsmastaete
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Weidumerhout
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Blokhuispoort
Venues suitable for meeting & events
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wtc expo
Rooms: 15
Capacity: 700
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Theatre de Harmonie
Rooms: 8
Capacity: 50-1000
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thialf stadion
Rooms: 9
Capacity: 100 - 10.000
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frisian museum
Rooms: 6
Capacity: 15-500
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Lokaal 55
Rooms: 7
Capacity: 600
Hotel suggestions suitable for groups
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westcord hotel
4 stars
143 rooms
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Lauswolt Estate
5 stars
65 rooms
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hotel post plaza
4 stars
82 rooms
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westcord beachhotel seeduyn
4 stars
94 rooms
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Meet in Friesland is the marketing & service organisation for meeting & eventplanners and other professionals who need support finding the perfect location and input for meetings, incentives, conferences and/or events in Friesland. Need help organizing your business meeting, conference or event in Friesland? We are happy to help.
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