Leeuwarden railway station, Central railway station in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.
The railway station features six platforms, with five terminating tracks and one through platform serving connections to major Dutch cities.
The station commenced operations on October 27, 1863, marking the inauguration of the Harlingen-Leeuwarden railway line in the Netherlands.
The building holds Rijksmonument status, representing Dutch railway heritage through the architectural design of Karel Hendrik van Brederode.
Travelers access numerous facilities including luggage storage, bicycle rentals, car sharing services, restrooms, and ticket counters with extended operating hours.
The station functions as a central transportation hub for the Friesland region, connecting three different railway lines to Arnhem, Harlingen-Nieuweschans, and Stavoren.
Location: Leeuwarden
Architects: Karel Hendrik van Brederode
Official opening: October 27, 1863
Address: Stationsplein 1 8911AC 8911AC
Website: https://ns.nl/stationsinformatie/lw/leeuwarden
GPS coordinates: 53.19804,5.79211
Latest update: May 20, 2025 04:02
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