Westeinde
District of Leeuwarden
in Gemeente Leeuwarden of Provincie Friesland, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.201 and 5.809 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 12' 5" and E 5° 48' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Dutch, Western Frisian
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 12:53 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:49 am and 9:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Netherlands in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Netherlands.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Netherlands. Last Update: 2024-05-06 08:04:52

Delve into Westeinde

The district Westeinde of Leeuwarden in Gemeente Leeuwarden (Provincie Friesland) with it's 3,890 habitants Westeinde is a subburb in Netherlands about 68 mi north-east of Amsterdam, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Grou, Joure, Dokkum, Drachten and Kollum. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 60%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 70% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

WestCord WTC Leeuwarden

Address
1,5 mi
Heliconweg 52
8914 AT Leeuwarden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Oranje Hotel Leeuwarden

Address
0,7 mi
Stationsweg 4
8911 AG Leeuwarden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Fletcher Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof

Address
0,5 mi
Hofplein 29
8911 HJ Leeuwarden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


City Centre Tante Agaath

Address
0,5 mi
Eewal 66
8911GT Leeuwarden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Post-Plaza Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
Tweebaksmarkt 25
8911 KW Leeuwarden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Leeuwarder Eurohotel

Address
1,4 mi
Europaplein 20
8915 CL Leeuwarden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 23:00


Ster Logies Leeuwarden B&B De Roos

Address
1,3 mi
Mr. P.J. Troelstraweg 133
8919 AA Leeuwarden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


City Centre Guesthouse De Rozenboom

Address
0,7 mi
Grote Kerkstraat 8
8911EC Leeuwarden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bastion Leeuwarden

Address
1,1 mi
Legedyk 6
8935 DG Leeuwarden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Campanile - Leeuwarden

Address
1,6 mi
Wergeasterdyk 1
9084 AS Goutum
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 23:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 23:00


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GPTV: Aanhouding agressieve man in Leeuwarden

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Rating: 5 of 5
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Leeuwarder Courant

The Leeuwarder Courant is the oldest daily newspaper in the Netherlands. Founded by Abraham Ferwerda, it first appeared in 1752. The Leeuwarder Courant was the first paper in the Dutch province Friesland and its capital Leeuwarden. It is considered a "popular" (as opposed to "quality") newspaper.

Located at 53.1967, 5.80139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Newspapers published in the Netherlands, Publications established in 1752

Stiens

Stiens is the largest town within the municipality of Leeuwarderadeel, with a population of about 7,800. The town hall of the municipality is located in Stiens. Stiens was the main station on the North Friesland Railway. It opened in April 1901, with a branch to Harlingen opening in stages between December 1902 and May 1904.

Located at 53.2608, 5.7575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Cornjum

Koarnjum has about 500 inhabitants, and is located in the municipality of Leeuwarderadeel, in the Netherlands. The village is situated between Jelsum and Britsum.

Located at 53.25, 5.78333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Britsum

The village of Britsum is sited within the municipality of Leeuwarderadeel, in the Netherlands. Britsum was built on an artificial bank (terp) running along the eastern side of the former Middelzee. The church, built around 1300, is also located on this bank. It has a population of about 1100 citizens.

Located at 53.25, 5.78333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Goutum

Goutum is a village in the Gemeente Leeuwarden in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around 2,630 citizens. There are two windmills in Goutum, Kramersmolen and Molen Hoogland.

Located at 53.1786, 5.80639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Cambuur Stadion

Cambuur Stadion is a football stadium in the east side of the city of Leeuwarden, Netherlands. It is used for the home matches of Cambuur Leeuwarden. The stadium is able to hold 10,500 people and was built in 1936. The club has proposed plans for a new stadium on the west side of the city, which will cost €35 million.

Located at 53.2053, 5.81472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in the Netherlands, Sports venues in Friesland, Leeuwarden, SC Cambuur

Leeuwarden Air Base

Leeuwarden Air Base is a military airbase used by the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) - Dutch: Koninklijke Luchtmacht (KLu),. The airbase is one of the two F-16 Fighting Falcon bases of the RNLAF. The airbase lies North-West of the capital of Friesland, Leeuwarden. Leeuwarden Air Base is also one of the three military airbases, which organises the annual public open days of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, consisting of an air show and static exhibits.

Located at 53.2286, 5.76056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Airports in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in Friesland, Royal Netherlands Air Force bases

Boksum

Boksum is a small village in Menaldumadeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around the 400 citizens (2004). It has a bakery, a community center and two church buildings. The oldest of the two churches, which was built between 1080 and 1120, is still used as a church belonging to the Dutch Reformers. The elementary school in Boksum teaches three language: Nederlands, Frisian and English.

Located at 53.1833, 5.73333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Wergea

Wergea is a small village in Boarnsterhim in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around the 1615 citizens (2006).

Located at 53.2519, 5.81361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Jelsum

Jelsum is a small village in Leeuwarderadeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around the 230 citizens (2004).

Located at 53.2344, 5.78444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Lekkum

Lekkum is a small village in Leeuwarden in the Friesland province of the Netherlands and has around the 440 citizens (2004). De Bullemolen in Lekkum marks the finishing point of the Elfstedentocht.

Located at 53.2333, 5.81667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Snakkerburen

Snakkerburen is a small village in Leeuwarden in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around the 220 citizens (2004).

Located at 53.2167, 5.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Blessum

Blessum is a small village in Menaldumadeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around the 97 citizens (2005).

Located at 53.1811, 5.71028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Deinum

Deinum is a small village in Menaldumadeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around 970 citizens (2004).

Located at 53.1917, 5.72583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Engelum

Engelum is a small village in Menaldumadeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around the 410 citizens (2004).

Located at 53.2256, 5.71528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Slauerhoffbrug

The Slauerhoffbrug (English: Slauerhoff Bridge) is a fully automatic bascule bridge (aka tail bridge) in the city of Leeuwarden in the Netherlands. It uses two arms to swing a section of road in and out of place within the road itself. It is also known as the “Slauerhoffbrug ‘Flying’ Drawbridge”. A tail bridge can quickly and efficiently be raised and lowered from one pylon (instead of hinges). This quickly allows water traffic to pass while only briefly stalling road traffic.

Located at 53.1985, 5.76583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Leeuwarden, Bridges in the Netherlands, Bascule bridges

Arkens, Franeker

Arkens is a Hollow Post mill in Franeker, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 15710.

Located at 53.1878, 5.74083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Windmills in Friesland, Industrial buildings completed in 1835, Hollow post mills in the Netherlands, Windpumps in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Friesland

Kramersmolen, Goutum

Kramersmolen is a Hollow Post mill in Goutum, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 2002. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 24508.

Located at 53.1756, 5.765 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Windmills in Friesland, Buildings and structures completed in 2002, Hollow post mills in the Netherlands, Windpumps in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Friesland

Protestant church of Goutum

The Protestant church of Goutum or Saint Agnes church is a medieval religious building in Goutum, Friesland, Netherlands. On the north side remnants of the an older tufa church from the 11th century or 12th century can be seen. The church was enlarged and heightened with brick in the 15th century and has a tower from the same century. The church was originally a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Agnes, becoming a Protestant church after the Protestant Reformation.

Located at 53.1785, 5.8068 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Friesland, Rijksmonuments in Friesland

Protestant church of Bears

The Protestant church of Bears or Saint Mary church is a religious building in Bears, Netherlands, one of the medieval churches in Friesland. The early Gothic nave was built in the 13th century and the quintuple closed choir dates from the 14th century, both are build out of yellow and red brick. In 1857 the original tower was replaced by a new one.

Located at 53.1557, 5.7331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Friesland, Rijksmonuments in Friesland, Gothic architecture in the Netherlands

Protestant church of Deinum

The Protestant church of Deinum or Saint John the Baptist church is a religious building in Deinum, Netherlands, one of the medieval churches in Friesland. It is an early 13th-century building with a tower that dates from 1550-1567. The historic pipe organ was built in 1865 by Willem Hardorff from Leeuwarden. The church was originally a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint John the Baptist but became a Protestant church after the protestant reformation.

Located at 53.1927, 5.7226 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Friesland, Rijksmonuments in Friesland

Cammingha-Buurstermolen, Leeuwarden

Cammingha-Buurstermolen was a smock mill in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1850. The restored mill was burnt out in an arson attack in 1994, and the remains were finally demolished in 2000.

Located at 53.2112, 5.82775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Windmills in Friesland, Industrial buildings completed in 1850, Smock mills in the Netherlands, Windpumps in the Netherlands

Stadhouderlijk Hof

Stadhouderlijk Hof in Leeuwarden is a former residence of the Dutch royal family and was owned by them until 1971.

Located at 53.2025, 5.7955 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Leeuwarden, Royal residences in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Leeuwarden

Fries Museum

The Fries Museum is a municipal museum in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands.

Located at 53.2029, 5.80146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rijksmonuments in Leeuwarden, Museums in Leeuwarden, Art museums and galleries in the Netherlands, History museums in the Netherlands, Decorative arts museums

Terpzigt, Marssum

Terpzigt is a drainage mill in Marssum, Friesland, Netherlands. It is the smallest spinnenkop, a type of hollow post windmill. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 8625.

Located at 53.2039, 5.72444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Windmills in Friesland, Hollow post mills in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Friesland

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