Meet in Friesland
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Expedition
9 reasons to organize your next event in Friesland
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1. top destination to visit
Friesland has been recognized as a green top destination by National Geographic, Wanderlust Magazine, Velvet Escape, and Blue&Green Tomorrow. This is partly due to the UNESCO World Heritage sites, the characteristic dikes, the vast lakes, the eleven cultural-historical cities and the expansive farmlands.
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2. Unique locations
Friesland offers more than 128 venues and locations for congresses, meetings and events. From historic buildings to modern conference centres, for small gatherings as well as events of up to 1,000 people.
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3. Incentives
UNESCO World Heritage the Wadden Sea, the Frisian Lakes and 4 national parks are some of the incentives that offer unique and unforgettable experiences in the field of culture, nature or content. Friesland is the perfect location for inspiring incentives and team activites.
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4. Closer than you think
Friesland may feel like a world away, but it is closer than you think. The region is easy to reach by road and public transport, with direct train connections from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Heerenveen, Grou and Leeuwarden. From Schiphol, you can travel to Friesland in about 1.5 to 2 hours. Once you arrive, the distances are short, the welcome is warm and your event can begin without the big city rush.
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5. space for everyone
With more than 5000 hotel beds across Friesland and 700 beds in Leeuwarden alone, there are enough possibilities for overnight stays. Whatever your event size or budget, Friesland offers a wide range of places to stay for every guest.
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6. Circular Friesland
Friesland is recognised as one of Europe's most circular regions. This meaning we reuse materials and products as much as possible instead of throwing them away, reducing waste, save resources and help protect the environment. We've taken big steps and are not planning to stop there. We continue to innovate, improve and inspire together.
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7. leader in watertechnology and dairy
Friesland is a place where knowledge is put into practice. Leeuwarden is known as the Capital of Water Technology, with Water Campus bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world. The region is also strong in sustainable agriculture, dairy innovation and circular solutions. That makes Friesland a meaningful destination for conferences and events about water, sustainability, food, innovation and the future of living.
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8. Culture that keeps moving
Leeuwarden-Fryslân was European Capital of Culture in 2018, but culture here did not stop at one title or one year. Across the province, makers, communities and cultural organisations continue to bring people together through art, stories and unexpected encounters. With initiatives such as Arcadia carrying that energy towards 2028, Friesland offers a cultural setting that can add depth, creativity and local character to any event.
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9. Room to think, space to connect
Friesland gives your event something many business destinations cannot: space. Space to think, to step out of the everyday rhythm and to connect in a different way. Here, nature is never far away. From lakes and forests to the Wadden Sea and wide open skies, the surroundings become part of your programme. Add a strategy session by the water, a team activity outdoors or a quiet moment under one of the darkest skies in the Netherlands. In Friesland, fresh ideas have room to land.
Discover unique activities
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Eleven city routes in Friesland
The Elfstedentocht is the most legendary route in Friesland, even in the Netherlands we dare say. After a quarter-century thaw, it has become clear that you can also do the tour in many other ways: from cycling to motorcycling and from sailing to swimming!
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Skûtsjesilen
The ultimate company outing in Friesland: skûtsjesilen. These flat-bottomed boats were originally old cargo ships used to transport peat, manure and other goods to the farms. Today, they guarantee lots of fun and friendly competition! Hoist the sails and take the helm. If you're with a large group, you might even organise a little race. Whether you’re sailing a Valk, a praam or a skûtsje, one thing is certain: out on the water, you truly get away from it all.
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Mudflat hiking tour
Want to truly experience wide-open space, water and nature? Then mudflat hiking is the perfect activity for your team. Walk across the seabed to the edge of the sea during low tide, a truly special experience. Looking for something even more unique? Go at sunrise: clouds of breath in the cold air, collar pulled up over your ears. The mud is sticky, the water cold, and the hike unforgettable.
Unique venues for smaller groups
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Smûk Recreation
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Annage
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Omke Jan
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It Flinkeboskje
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het kerkje
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De Suvelfabryk
Venues suitable for meeting & events
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sophias
Spaces: 3
Capactity up to 800
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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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nije leije
capacity up to 2,000
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Lokaal 55
Rooms: 7
Capacity: 600
Hotel suggestions suitable for groups
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Vie Via
3 stars
74 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
Get in touch with Meet in Friesland
Want to learn more about venues, programmes and other business opportunities in Friesland? The Meet in Friesland team is happy to help you organise your next business meeting, conference or event.
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