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EXCELLENT HARBOUR FACILITIES

Harlingen can be named as the number one port in the North of the Netherlands, which is also reflected in the facilities offered. Sea and river cruise ships up to 160 meters can moor in a modern harbour within walking distance from the old city center. Larger cruise ships have the possibility to anchor on the anchorage which is an experience itself. In that care view tender transfers visitors within 45 minutes to Harlingen.

DISCOVER ONE OF THE OLDEST SEAPORTS OF THE NETHERLANDS

Harlingen’s reputation as seaport goes all the way back to the thirteenth century, making it even older than Amsterdam.
In the following centuries, the city became the most important and prosperous port in the North of the Netherlands. This history is still demonstrated today. The age-old merchant houses, canals and intimate inner harbors feels like traveling back to the Dutch Golden Age.