Things to do in Heerenveen

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Things to Do in Heerenveen

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  • WILENLIN
    Leidschendam, The Netherlands363 contributions
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    Because we were in the neighbourhoud and it was raining "cats and dogs" we decided to visit the Museum Belvedere. Excellent architecture which blends into the landscape with a permanent collection with the emphasis on Friesland artists. This makes the museum special because nowhere in the Netherlands you can see a collection like this one
    Written August 15, 2016
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  • ninthmuse
    Southampton, UK46 contributions
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    went to the isu world championship speed skating finals and thoroughly enjoyed it. would recommend it to anyone who wants to see athletes at the top of their game excel in their sport. the speeds they go is awesome to see up close and personal.
    Written March 9, 2020
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  • BigT15
    Heerenveen, The Netherlands34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I lived here and saw SC Heerenveen play, it was an awesome atmosphere and experience. I also trained at the Sportstad which was part of this amazing facility. Great friendly people which was great being a long way from NZ.
    Written September 13, 2018
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  • Robert O
    Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,933 contributions
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    What is called the 'kolk' (swirl) in Heerenveen is at the junction of three waterways (canals) in the center of town. It is one of the more picturesque parts of Heerenveen and perhaps symbolic for the origin of the historic village that was founded mid 1500s by "Heeren" (gentlemen) to explore the surrounding "veen" (peat or bog). The canals were essential to transport peat and for draining the area.
    Written September 2, 2023
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  • Robert O
    Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,933 contributions
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    Once the residence of the Crack family, now in use by the municipal Heerenveen administration. The building dates from 1648, the year the war with Spain ended. The architect was Willem de Keyser (Amsterdam, Holland). While severe classicism was the dominant style at the time, quite a lot of decoration was added to the upper part of the facade.

    Nearby was a prison that was also used by the Nazis during WOII to lock-up, torture and execute resistance fighters. For this reason among the older generation 'Crackstate' is still very much associated with the dramatic events during German occupation. There is a small memorial, where once the prison stood.
    Written June 13, 2019
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  • Robert O
    Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,933 contributions
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    Just east of Heerenveen this area with forest, meadows and fields, brooks and canals is great for walking, hiking and cycling. There are also some estates like Oranjestein that are worth visiting. The whole area is well managed by Staatsbosbeheer (state forest organization).

    Oranjewoud is also the name of the nearby village.
    Written June 15, 2019
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  • Gert-Jan d
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fast and Nice car. Friendly driver. Knows a lot about the surroundings. The only taxi i could reach in the evening. Great service and i don’t use any other taxi anymore in Heerenveen. My trip was for business.
    Written January 27, 2024
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