Harlingen: A Full-Grown Fishing City
Harlingen, Netherlands, is a city in Friesland. This lovely city officially became a city in 1234. It has a long and significant history of fishing and shipping.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Harlingen is during the months of May through September, for the perfect weather. The busiest months are usually March, May, and July. Tourists are least likely to visit in December. One of the most exciting events nearby is Psy-Fi in Leeuwarden, which is held every August. It is an open-air, psychedelic music and arts festival. Introduced in 2013, it is one of the biggest international festivals in the country today.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the most well-known attractions nearby is the Fries Museum in Leeuwarden. It has a collection of about a million objects, about 8,000 of which are currently on display. Established in 1881, it is dedicated to local arts, crafts, and history. It has the biggest collection of works by Adriaen van Cronenburg, a 16th-century portrait painter. It is also home to Mata Hari Hall, which commemorates the life of Mata Hari, a dancer and spy. Also, get to tour around the Hannemahuis Museum. Tourists should also visit Oude Venen National Park. It has forests, lakes, meadows, morasses, and peat. About 450 species of plants and a hundred species of birds can be found in the park. It is also home to a number of monumental windmills. B&B Oosterpark offers complete amenities at affordable rates, appealing to budget travelers. Beach Hotel de Vigilante, a cozy Harlingen Netherlands hotel, provides world-class accommodation and hospitality, ensuring a luxurious lifestyle experience.