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Leewarden: AquaZoo Entry Ticket

Leewarden: AquaZoo Entry Ticket

Spend an adventurous day outdoors with a pre-booked entry ticket to AquaZoo Leeuwarden. Meet polar bears face to face, admire playful red pandas, join a seal adventure, and walk the beach with the penguins. Make your visit extra special with the zoo’s newest inhabitants. Located along the waterways in the Dutch province of Friesland, AquaZoo Leeuwarden is sure to give you an unforgettable zoo experience. The location offers you a truly smashing and splashing day out with its comprehensive variety of animals. Come face level with the Amur (Siberian) tigers and marvel at the Pere David's deer, now extinct in the wild. Keep your eyes peeled for the awe-inspiring red pandas and the South American capibaras and nandus. Make sure to meet some of the zoo’s newest inhabitants during your visit.  

Leeuwarden in 1 Day: Walking Tour with Digital Guide

Leeuwarden in 1 Day: Walking Tour with Digital Guide

Explore Leeuwarden on your terms with this self-guided audio tour, accessible on your smartphone! Immerse yourself in the beauty of this historic city at your own pace and in your preferred language. This self-guided audio tour offers you the flexibility to choose your destinations and decide how long you wish to spend at each site. One of the oldest cities in the Netherlands filled with monuments and canals, that is Leeuwarden. The capital of Friesland is known, among other things, for the herbal liqueur Beerenburg, Cambuur, and Leeuwarden is the start and finish of the Elfstedentocht, the world's most iconic and famous ice- skating race in which 200 kilometers on natural ice must be covered along 11 Frisian cities. Dive into the stories of the city during this interesting audio tour of Leeuwarden. You walk, among others, along the Jacobijnerkerk, the Waag, Blokhuispoort and impressive statues such as Anne Vondeling and De Frisiaan. Moreover, it is not necessary to go to Pisa to admire a leaning tower. Find out the story of the leaning Oldehoven tower during this city walk We have carefully crafted the most beautiful walking route for you and gathered more than 40 captivating and interesting stories. You'll pass by all the well-known landmarks but will also be surprised by new discoveries and hidden gems. Explore Leeuwarden’s rich history, embrace its vibrant present, and be delighted by its captivating legends and stories. Whether you're embarking on a solo adventure, enjoying a romantic city stroll with your partner or exploring the city with friends or family, our self-guided audio tour caters to all preferences. Plus, you'll receive a nice discount when you do the tour with companions.

Fishing guide - All over Netherlands

Fishing guide - All over Netherlands

Since the Netherlands has so much water to offer, there is a possibility to almost fish anywhere! And since our boat is on a trailer. We are able to drive everywhere in the Netherlands! Capt. Patrick is here to chase some fish with you and to make sure you have a blast doing it. You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, and spinning, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 8-hour trips, you can target species like Pike, Perch, Zander, seabass and seatrout according to the current season and weather conditions. Only legal species will be caught during the trip, and you can keep what you catch. The Dusk till Dawn's philosophy means being able to do something 24/7, and that's exactly what they do, search for fish and enjoy the great outdoors every day. For Captain Patrick is all about the chase, looking for adventure, and discovering nature. A new day brings a new opportunity to find what's biting and connect with the wild. Your adventure begins on board an 18' Oienbaat performance fishing boat that can fit a maximum of 4 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain, so you don't have to worry about it. Kids are welcome aboard. Book your trip now and hit the water with Dusk Till Dawn Fishing Experience.

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Great variety of animals, but the aquariums are too small for the large number of fish and quite dirty.