The Oldehove, the wooden shoe brick from 1529, should have been the status symbol of the Frisian capital Leeuwarden. It is now a very impressive leaning tower in the centre of Leeuwarden. Why is it crooked, what went wrong and why is the tower the pride of every Leeuwardener? Discover it for yourself! Do you want more information? Then come to the Historical Centre Leeuwarden at the foot of the Oldehove.
                                        The Oldehove
                                        Oldehoofsterkerkhof
                                        8911 EH
                                        Leeuwarden
                                    
                                        Contact details
                                                                                    
                                                T: 058-2332350
                                            
                                            
                                                                                                                            
                                                E: historischcentrum@leeuwarden.nl
                                            
                                                                                                                            
                                                W: http://www.oldehove.eu/
                                            
                                        
                                    
| Opening hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | 
| Tuesday | 13:00 - 17:00 | 
| Wednesday | 13:00 - 17:00 | 
| Thursday | 13:00 - 17:00 | 
| Friday | 13:00 - 17:00 | 
| Saturday | 13:00 - 17:00 | 
| Sunday | 13:00 - 17:00 | 
The tower is open from April to October. Opening hours may vary, these are indicated on the website.