Construction of this leaning, curved and unfinished tower began in 1529. The original plan was to  attach a new church to the tower,  as a replacement of the old dilapidated Saint Vitus Church. The site of this former church is now indicated by small fountains. However, the plan was never realised because master builder Jacob van Aken was unlucky: right from the start the tower began to sink in the soft Frisian clay.

ATTENTION: the tower is closed to the public until June 1st 2024, due to maintenance

What’s on

View the illustrated timetable of the tower’s history
Watch the multimedia spectacle
Climb the tower
Be a daredevil in the glass eagle’s nest
Enjoy the view of Fryslân
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Opening hours

Daily 13:00-17:00 from April to October. There can be exceptions. 

Admission

Special rates are available for group visits.

Book a group visit

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Getting here

Oldehoofsterkerkhof, 8911 Leeuwarden
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