WTC Expo, Leeuwarden

Name: WTC Expo
Address: Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 58 294 1500

#25 among attractions in Leeuwarden

Convention center

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WTC Expo is a complex of conference and exhibition halls belonging to the World Trade Center in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. It is the largest convention center of the province of Friesland. Opened in 1963, it initially served as a market hall for the city's cattle market. Nowadays, it mainly hosts expositions, conferences and other big events. Until 2005, the complex was known as FEC Expo, short for Frisian Expo Center. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°12'1"N, 5°46'22"E

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Leeuwarden Netherlands

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+31 58 294 1500

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Day trips

WTC Expo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Historisch Centrum, Grote of Jacobijnerkerk, Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Oldehove Tower.

0.8 miE
Museum, Visitor center
Historisch Centrum, Leeuwarden
21 min walk • In the heart of Leeuwarden, the capital city of Friesland in the Netherlands, lies the Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden (HCL), a beacon of cultural heritage and history. This museum and archive serves as a treasure trove for anyone interested in exploring the rich past of...
1.1 miE
Church
Grote of Jacobijnerkerk, Leeuwarden
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Leeuwarden, the Grote of Jacobijnerkerk stands as a monumental testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This grand church, dating back to the medieval period, is not just a place of worship but also a symbol of Leeuwarden's cultural...
0.8 miE
Museum, Art museum
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Leeuwarden
21 min walk • Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, nestled in the heart of Leeuwarden, Netherlands, is a premier destination for ceramic art enthusiasts. This museum, which is housed in a 18th-century palace that once belonged to Maria Louise van Hessen-Kassel, an ancestor of the Dutch...
0.7 miE
Tower
Oldehove Tower, Leeuwarden
19 min walk • The Oldehove Tower stands as an iconic, albeit unintentionally leaning, landmark in the city of Leeuwarden, Netherlands. This unfinished stone tower, which began construction in 1529, was meant to be the tallest church tower in the region.
1.3 miE
Architecture, Monuments and statues, Church
Saint Boniface church, Leeuwarden
33 min walk • The Saint Boniface church is a church in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands.
0.9 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Fries Museum, Leeuwarden
23 min walk • The Fries Museum is a museum in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. It has won the Global Fine Art Award which is sometimes nicknamed the Museum-Oscar.
0.7 miE
Museum, Library, Event space
Tresoar, Leeuwarden
20 min walk • Tresoar is the short name for the Frysk Histoarysk en Letterkundich Sintrum in Leeuwarden. Tresoar manages digital archives about Friesland and its literature. There is a study room open to the public, and most catalogs are online and free to access.
1 miE
Museum, Children's museum, Natural history museum
Natuurmuseum Fryslân, Leeuwarden
26 min walk • Natuurmuseum Fryslân is a nature museum in the city of Leeuwarden in the Dutch province of Friesland.
0.9 miE
53°12'7"N • 5°47'36"E
Boomsma Distilleerderij Museum, Leeuwarden
22 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~1670 ftSW
Bridge
Slauerhoffbrug, Leeuwarden
9 min walk • The Slauerhoffbrug is a fully automatic bascule bridge in the city of Leeuwarden in the Netherlands. It is a road bridge that carries the Slauerhoffweg over the Harlingervaart. It was completed in 2000. The bridge uses two arms to swing a section of road in and out of place. The deck is 15 m by 15 m.
1.1 miE
53°12'7"N • 5°47'56"E
Mata Hari birth place & statue, Leeuwarden
28 min walk • Monuments and statues

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to WTC Expo?

Nearby attractions include Elfstedenhal, Leeuwarden (7 min walk), Slauerhoffbrug, Leeuwarden (9 min walk), Oldehove Tower, Leeuwarden (19 min walk), Tresoar, Leeuwarden (20 min walk).

How to get to WTC Expo by public transport?

The nearest stations to WTC Expo:

Bus

WTC/Heliconweg • Lines: 612, 97 (3 min walk)
Roemer Visscherstraat • Lines: 612, 97 (7 min walk)

Train

Leeuwarden (23 min walk)