Editing Harlingen, Netherlands (section)

=== Harbor ===
[[File:Kaart van Friesland, Vlieland, Terschelling en Ameland Frisia Occidentalis (titel op object), RP-P-AO-2-8-4.jpg|thumb|Map showing navigable parts of the Wadden Sea]]
[[File:Tall Ship races Harlingen 2014 - Kruzenshtern.jpg|thumb|Kruzenshtern in Harlingen in 2014]]
Harlingen is located on a tip of the Friesland coast that sticks out a bit into the [[Wadden Sea]]. Harlingen's location is adjacent to some natural navigable routes through the Wadden Sea. This makes that the town still has a maritime character. However, the location on the Wadden Sea has always put limits on traffic to Harlingen. Even though the largest sailing ships can now reach Harlingen, this was not the case historically.