Stiens


Stiens is a town in the municipality of Leeuwarden, Netherlands. As of January 2017, the municipality has a population of about 7,545.

History

Before 2018, the town was part of the Leeuwarderadeel municipality. The town hall of the municipality was located in Stiens.

Railways

Stiens was the main station on the North Friesland Railway. It opened in April 1901, with a branch to opening in stages between December 1902 and May 1904. Closures of the railway include the following
There are three windmills in Stiens, including De Hoop, De Kleine Molen, and De Steenhuistermolen.

Notable people