Achmeatoren, Office tower in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.
Achmeatoren is an office tower in Leeuwarden that rises 115 meters high with 26 stories. The facade consists of black and grey granite panels that clad a steel and glass structure.
Architects Abe Bonnema and Jan van der Leij completed this modern structure in 2002, replacing 19th-century buildings in the insurance district. The tower marked a shift in Leeuwarden's urban development after the industrial era.
The tower houses multiple corporations and includes a tourist information center that introduces visitors to Frisian culture and attractions. This structure demonstrates how contemporary design fits into a historic city center.
The tower is visible from various viewpoints across the city and easy to reach. Visitors can examine the building from outside or explore its interior facilities if they have access.
The top floor features an observation space offering views across Friesland province that reach up to 40 kilometers on clear days. This panorama reveals the flat landscape and waterways that define the region.
Location: Leeuwarden
Inception: 1998
Architects: Abe Bonnema, Jan van der Leij
Official opening: 2002
Floors above the ground: 26
Address: Sophialaan 4, Centrum, Leeuwarden
GPS coordinates: 53.19806,5.79194
Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:00
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