Franeker

Netherlands

Franeker (or Frjentsjer in the Frisian language) is a city in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands.

church at square

The history of Franeker goes back to early medieval times. The old centre is still surrounded by a canal, but most of the associated defensive structures have been demolished in the 19th century.

Korendragerhuisje

  • Korendragerhuisje. 10am-9pm. Very small museum in a very small house from 1634 about grain harvesting, but worth a short free visit free entrance.

Planetarium View working of planetarium on loft

  • Eise Eisenga Planetarium, 3 Eise Eisingastraat, +31 517-393070. The world's oldest still operational planetarium, from the late 18th century. €3.50 (adults).
  • PC Franeker. A prestigious ball game event with a tradition that goes back to 1853. Held every year on the fifth Wednesday after June 30th. (In 2016, this was August 3rd.)

Martena museum from the garden

city hall

Korendragerhuisje. 10am-9pm. Very small museum in a very small house from 1634 about grain harvesting, but worth a short free visit free entrance.

Eise Eisenga Planetarium, 3 Eise Eisingastraat, +31 517-393070. The world's oldest still operational planetarium, from the late 18th century. €3.50 (adults).

PC Franeker. A prestigious ball game event with a tradition that goes back to 1853. Held every year on the fifth Wednesday after June 30th. (In 2016, this was August 3rd.)

Martena Museum.