For adventurers, music lovers, culture enthusiasts and sports fans.
Actually for anyone who wants to experience the hidden treasures of Franeker and its surroundings themselves, there are the 11 Little Adventures. You won't get bored here for a second, because Franeker is full of activities. And for those seeking peace and space, that's always close by.
The Night of the Secret Gates: save Franeker during an exciting escape adventure.
Travel back to the year 1787 and experience an exciting escape adventure through Franeker's city centre. This adventurous treasure hunt has been specially developed for children up to 14 years old. Younger children can play the game excellently together with their parents.
The route map is available free of charge at Museum Martena.
As an old university town, Franeker has many secrets. These hidden stories can be discovered using your phone. From within Franeker's walls you hear characters from the past and present tell their tales. Moving, funny and sometimes stern stories about the city and its history.
At 41 locations in the city centre you'll find QR codes. Scan them with your smartphone and listen to the stories about that location.
For those who fancy a different perspective and a sporty little adventure, the risk of getting wet is worth it. From the canal you have a unique view of the special architecture that Franeker is rich in.
Join one of the organised tours or enquire about customised options for your group.
Step inside Bakkerij Siesling and let the delicious aromas and flavours welcome you into a world of artisanally baked delicacies and freshly scented bread.
The baker takes you on an extensive tour of this iconic bakery. He reveals closely guarded bread-baking secrets and you get the chance to taste a wide selection of Frisian delicacies.
The Academy of Franeker regularly organises lectures with informative, cheerful or thought-provoking topics. These are discussed in 45 minutes. After that there's of course an opportunity to ask questions and have an after-drinks with the speaker in the café.
Mini camping and tea garden in Slappeterp has lovely, inspiring, active and curious activities that combine culture and nature with delicious food in the garden.
In summer there are wonderful yoga and Pilates lessons in the open air by the beautiful swimming pond of De Swanneblom.
Join in while you enjoy the peace, nature and fresh air. A moment for yourself to recharge and make your body stronger and more flexible. Afterwards there's time to chat cosily with a cup of coffee or tea and something tasty.
Did you know that the little churches in Skingen, Slappeterp and Peins are open and have a beautiful exhibition every day in July and August?
In Franeker you can search for the teeny tiny gnomes. These are miniature gnomes. The residents and shopkeepers in the city centre have hidden them everywhere. They sit between the stones, on the façade and even in the drainpipe. In addition, you can admire three display cases. In them you can see a miniature world. The cases were made in honour of Franeker's famous display window fairy tales.
In Sweden, Great Britain and the United States, Piet Oudolf's gardens are more well-known than in his home country: the Netherlands. Oudolf's most famous work is probably his design of the 'Gardens of Remembrance' in New York. These gardens commemorate the people who died in the attacks on 11 September 2001.
He has his name on the gardens of Museum Voorlinden in Wassenaar, as well as the palace garden at Huis ten Bosch. After the city park in Franeker, since 2018 the garden around the Martinikerk in Franeker may also be included in that list.
Breedeplaats 2 Franeker
Search for hidden treasures in Franeker and the surrounding area. Jewels of Nature regularly hides a gemstone or a surprise package full of special finds. Hints are shared via social media in the form of photos and videos. Your challenge is to find the treasure first.
How does it work?
• Follow the hints via Jewels of Nature's social media channels
• Search together in Franeker and the surrounding area
• Find the hidden treasure
• Take your find home with you
He has his name on the gardens of Museum Voorlinden in Wassenaar, as well as the palace garden at Huis ten Bosch. After the city park in Franeker, since 2018 the garden around the Martinikerk in Franeker may also be included in that list.
Breedeplaats 2 Franeker
