OPERATIONAL BRIEF: HEERENVEEN
Netherlands is Schengen. EU users need ID. Non-EU need passport. ETIAS required from late 2026.
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM
Heerenveen is provincial. Beer €3.50-€4.50. Inside stadium: Tokens/Card.
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM
8°C | RAIN, OVERCAST
5.1°C - 10.1°C
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN HEERENVEEN
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Abe Lenstra Stadion
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Walk from Station (20 mins). Abe Lenstra Boulevard. Bus 15/48 to 'Stadion'.
Warning: Train station is a bit of a trek (1.5km). Taxis are rare.
Named after local legend. Away fans in South-East Corner (Sectors 24-28). Entrance L/M. Capacity ~1,200.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Alcohol
- Confetti
CRITICAL
Away sector is known for being decent. Catering kiosks are accessible. Glass screens usually present.
Exit routes & evacuation
Direct access to the secured away parking area.
Exit via Entrance L/M to the dedicated bus parking
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Amsterdam (AMS)
Transfer
2h train ride from Schiphol to Heerenveen. Or fly to Groningen (GRQ).
Tip
Direct trains from Schiphol exist.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Oude Koemarkt. The main square with cafes and bars. Very Frisian atmosphere.
RECOMMENDED
Oude Koemarkt offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Oude Koemarkt
From here it is a 20 min walk to the stadium.
POLICE PROFILE
RELAXED
Frisians are friendly. Unless it's the derby vs Cambuur, security is low profile.