25 March 2016 - 1 april 2017

25 March 2016 - 1 april 2017
Gouda is inextricably associated with its famous
cheese, one of the most important and wellknown export products of the Netherlands. On
Thursday mornings, from 7 April to and including
1 September, the past repeats itself. Visitors can
witness the ins and outs of cheese trading at
the Gouda Cheese Market. The town is also
known around the world for its treacle waffles,
the Gouda pipes and Gouda ceramics. During the
well-attended event Gouda by Candlelight the
old Town Hall and the Market are enchantingly
illuminated by thousands of real candles.
Step into this world and discover the historic
town centre with its centuries-old history. Admire
the picturesque town hall, the famous stainedglass windows of Sint-Janskerk (St. John’s Church)
and the atmospheric canals with their sidewalk
cafes. This brochure points the way to some of the
town’s highlights.
| VVV Gouda
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Highlights p. 3
Gouda cheese & crafts
p. 6
See, do & experience p. 10
Gouda & kids
p. 14
Shopping in Gouda
p. 15
Dining, drinking & night life p. 18
Events
p. 20
Overnight stays p. 21
Water
p. 22
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Highlights
Discover the Hidden Treasures of Gouda
Explore the town at your own pace. Stroll down
the Goudse Waag (Gouda Weigh House) to the
Van Vliet Patisserie, wander via the Cinq courtyard
to the Kleiweg, along the Tiendeweg and back.
You will be amazed by what you see. Besides the
irresistible taste of Gouda cheese, the treacle
waffles will leave your mouth watering. Don’t
say we didn’t warn you. Once you have tasted the
delights of Gouda, literally and figuratively, you
might never want to leave. Welcome to Gouda!
The Gouda Tourist Information
Office (VVV) is there to help!
You will find us on the Markt (the central
market square), in the Goudse Waag.
There, you can choose from a variety of
street plans and hiking and bicycle routes.
The friendly staff will gladly tell you about
Gouda and provide information about its
culture, history, night life, overnight stays,
shopping and fun activities with children.
Tips for your visit to gouda
• Marvel at the 72 splendid stained glass
windows at the Sint-Janskerk in Gouda
• Gape in admiration at the centuries-old
Gobelin tapestries and the Trouwzaal
(wedding room) at the Town Hall
• Try striking a deal through handjeklap
(clapping hands) with the cheese farmer
at the GOUDA CHEESE MARKET
• Learn everything about making cheese
at the Cheese and Crafts Museum
• Have a look at the Gouda pottery collection
at Museum Gouda
• Dig your teeth into a delicious stroopwafel
(treacle waffle)
• Enjoy a tasty Gouda cheese lunch, high
cheese or cheese fondue
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VVV GOUDA
(GOUDA TOURIST OFFICE)
Goudse Waag
Markt 35, 2801 JK Gouda
+31(0)182 - 589 110
info@welcometogouda.com
www.welcometogouda.com
Tourist information about Gouda now
available for tablets and smart phones
You
can
now
access
the
website
www.welcometogouda.com by tablet or smart
phone. Another option is the handy free ‘xplre
Gouda’ app to explore the city at your leisure,
following the various walking routes, with text
and visual images. There is free wifi available on
the Markt.
ACCESSIBILITY OF THE GOUDA
TOWN CENTRE
Gouda’s Train Station is a five minute
walk to the old city centre. If you travel
by car, you can easily find a parking place
in the town centre at one of the large
parking areas or in one of the parking
garages. For more information, see
www.welcometogouda.com
Opening hours
25 March - 31 October
daily from 10.00 to 17.00 hours
1 November - 1 April
Tuesday - Sunday from 10.00 to 14.00 hours
24 December to and including 8 January
daily from 10.00 to 16.00 hours
Gouda by Candlelight, Friday 16 December
2016 from 10.00 - 22.00 hours
Wander through the town and visit the many
charming courtyards, the oldest of which stems
from 1449. The handsome archways and neat
gardens with plants and flowers are a pleasure to
behold. On the reverse side of this brochure is a
street plan showing the most interesting places
of the city. At the Tourist Office you will also find
various maps, hiking and bicycle routes, such as
the ‘Gouda Specialities route’, ‘Discover Gouda’s
harbour area’ and the ‘Cow-Cheese bicycle route’.
You can also find several routes in the free ‘xplre
Gouda’ app .
Culture & History
Gouda is an imposing, historic town. In the town
centre one can see much of Gouda’s rich history
and versatile culture - from historic buildings to
museums and galleries with modern art.
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The Town Hall
During the summer of 1438, a devastating
fire reduced the then town of Gouda
virtually to ashes. The town hall suffered heavy
damage. The town council decided that the new
town hall should be freestanding. It chose a new
location on the market field, which was little
more than a sodden peat bog at the time. If the
doors are open, in the old Town Hall you can visit
the splendid wedding room, the mayor’s office
and council chamber.
On the right facing wall you can see the carillon
with mechanical puppets, which were added in
1961. The leading figure in the carillon is Floris
V, who granted Gouda its town charter in 1272.
Every two minutes of each half hour, the carillon
will provide a lovely spectacle, as the puppets
begin to move.
Address:
Markt 1
Entrance fee:
€ 2,50
Opening hours: Except when marriages or
other events are taking place.
1 April - 31 September Tue - Sat 10.00 - 16.00 h
Sun 11.00 - 16.00
1 October - 31 March
Tue - Sun 11.00 - 15.00 h
Contact:
+31(0)88 - 00 01 505
www.stadhuysgouda.nl
“ Step into this world
and discover the historic
town centre with its
centuries-old history ”
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Welcome
to Gouda
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Highlights
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Sint-Janskerk & Gouda Glass
The first mention of Sint-Janskerk was
found in documents from the year 1280,
but the current church was built after the great
fire of 1552. It was named after John the Baptist,
the patron saint of Gouda. With its 123 metres,
it is the longest church in the Netherlands. The
church is also world renowned for its Gouda
glass. These stained-glass windows, particularly
those from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance,
display scenes from the Bible and from Dutch
history.
Museum Gouda
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BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH
Museum Gouda lies in the very heart of
the historic centre of Gouda, between
the harbour and the church. Housed in an
historic building with a charming garden,
the museum displays its splendid works of
art and a glimpse of Gouda’s history. Besides
19th-century paintings from The Hague and
the Barbizon schools there are magnificent
religious relics from the Golden Age, along
with bow-and-arrow practice grounds in
Gouda. The famous 20th-century Gouda
Delftware is also part of the collection.
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Exhibitions in 2016/2017
• To and including 26 June: Erasmus
‘Ik wijk voor niemand’ (‘I yield to no one’),
‘Marc Mulders - Glazier in the service
of Erasmus’
• Until end of 2016: Eye for detail
• Winter 2016: Why are things going well in
your life?
• Spring 2017: Floris Arntzenius
• Summer 2017: Private collection
• Winter 2017: Museum Gouda in 50 objects
Audio tour
If you would like to know the story behind the
famous Gouda Glass, you can take an audio
tour with expert and interesting information
(available in Dutch or English). There is also a
special tour available for children.
Address:
Achter de Kerk 16
Entrance fee: € 1,- kids from 4 - 12 years
€ 3,- students
€ 5,- adults
€ 11,- family price
Audio tour € 2,Opening times: 1 March - 1 November Mon - Sat 9.00 - 17.00 h
1 November - 1 March Mon - Sat 10.00 - 16.00 h
Visitors who want to see Sint-Janskerk on Sundays
can only do so by attending a church service.
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 512 684
www.sintjan.com
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de GOUDSe waag |
Cheese and Crafts Museum
This authentic building, designed in 1668
by architect Pieter Post, is also the location of
the Gouda Tourist Information Office (VVV). The
ground floor of the Goudse Waag was formerly
used to weigh cheese, among other things.
Today, the Goudse Waag houses the Cheese and
Crafts Museum. There, one can learn about the
building’s history, the products weighed and
traded and how cheese is made.
Address:
Markt 35
Entrance fee: Museum: € 4,50,
family ticket € 12,50 Shop (ground floor):
free of charge
Opening hours:25 March- 31 October
Museum: Mon - Sun
12.00 - 17.00 h up to
1 September Thu from 10.00 h Shop: Mon - Sun 10.00 - 17.00 h
Outside this season other opening hours apply,
which can be found on the website.
Contact:
+31(0)182 - 529 996
www.goudsewaag.nl
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Museum Gouda
The collection of Museum Gouda
comprises around 40,000 objects - altar
pieces to a scale model of the town from the 16th
century, bow-and-arrow practice grounds from
the 17th century to paintings from the 19th century
and, of course, ceramics (Gouda Delftware) from
the last century.
Address:
Achter de kerk 14 or
Oosthaven 9 (museum shop)
Entrance fee: € 9,- Until 26 June a surcharge
of € 3,- applies for the Erasmus
exhibition.
€ 3,- kids from 5 - 17 years
Opening hours: Tue - Sun 11.00 - 17.00 h
Contact:
+31 (0)182 - 331 000
www.museumgouda.nl
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De Goudse Waag
The Goudse Waag (Weighing House), a listed
building with a rich and colourful history. For
centuries a central point in Gouda where you
will receive a warm welcome. And still these
days there is plenty to experience. Visit De
Waag to discover the secrets concealed within
the relief. Why is there, for example, an exoticlooking man hidden behind a merchant? And
do you know the story behind this sentence:
‘Niet te Hooch. Niet te Laech. Van Passe’
(“Not too high, not too low, just right”)? Our
enthusiastic guides will tell you the most
fascinating stories. Would you like to see how
the Gouda clay pipe or cheese is made? This is
also possible in De Goudse Waag. And why not
taste a piece of cheese or buy a nice souvenir of
your visit to Gouda.
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Sint-Janskerk
THE LONGEST CHURCH IN THE NETHERLANDS
When you walk past Sint-Janskerk, you cannot
help but notice how long it is: with its 123 metres,
it is the longest church in the Netherlands. Many
medieval towns did their best to build the highest
church in the land, but in Gouda’s soft soil length
was the better choice. If you stand in the centre
of the church, you can experiece the building’s
enormous proportions.
GOUDA GLASS IS WORLD RENOWNED
When you stand outside you see dark, almost
black windows. It is precisely these church
windows that form the greatest treasure of SintJanskerk. Their full glory is revealed the moment
you enter the church. The Gouda Glass, as the 72
stained-glass windows are called, were mainly
made in the 16th century. They depict Biblical and
historical events in comic strip form.
QUEENS AND BEARS
As it was quite expensive to make stainedglass windows, wealthy clergymen and nobles
were invited to sponsor a window. In return,
their images were prominently engrained in
the window. You can see the images of bishops,
Golden Fleece Knights and even kings such as
Philip II of Spain and Mary Tudo of England.
Because many people could not read, a type of
pictography was employed that everyone at the
time understood. At the foot of the corrupt king
Herodes lies a bear - symbol of iniquity and sin.
Visitors who want to see Sint-Janskerk on Sundays
can only do so by attending a church service, at
10.00 or at 17.00 hours. For the concert schedule,
church tours and topical information, see
www.sintjan.com
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Gouda cheese & crafts
GOUDA CHEESE MARKET
The Gouda Cheese Market is a spectacular
historical and nostalgic scene. If you would like
to visit the cheese market, make sure you are on
time. In good weather, the event at the Markt
attracts many visitors. The traditional cheese
market takes place every Thursday morning from
10 to 13 hours, during the period from 7 April to
and including 1 September (except on Ascension
Day, 5 May). As in past times, the farmers and
traders seal their bargains for the best cheeses
with a clapping of hands. Besides the worldrenowned cheese, you can also shop at the stalls
filled with regional products. To get information
about the afternoon programme, visit the Tourist
Office in the Goudse Waag. For more information,
see www.goudakaasstad.nl
De Goudse Waag | Cheese and Crafts Museum 2
You will find the Goudse Waag on the Markt,
where cheese was weighed from times
immemorial.
Today, you can enjoy the cheese tasting
room, take a tour of the Cheese and
Crafts Museum or poke about in the museum
shop with delicious Dutch cheeses, cheeserelated items or old- Dutch souvenirs that will
serve as reminders of your visit to the Cheese
City of Gouda. On the relief on the façade of
the Waag you will see a tableau of traders
weighing cheese and taking notes.
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‘t Kaaswinkeltje
The Cheese Shop (’t Kaaswinkeltje) is the only
one in the Netherlands that sells only farmhouse
cheese - traditional cheeses still made according
to traditional methods on farms in the vicinity
of Gouda. Go inside and taste a delicious
piece of cheese!
Address: Lange Tiendeweg 30
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 514 269
www.kaaswinkeltje.com
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Gouds Kaashuis
Do not skip ‘Gouds Kaashuis’, where you will
be treated to a piece of cheese. Besides cheese
and other Gouda products the owner also offers
candles and treacle waffles.
Address: Hoogstraat 1
Contact + 31 (0)182 - 507 418
www.goudskaashuis.nl
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| Gouda cheese & crafts
You are cordially welcome to visit the most
delightful cheese house in the town centre of
Gouda, Het Gouds Kaashuis. Open every day! In
the shop on the Hoogstraat/Markt you will find
more than 50 kinds of high-quality, authentic
farmhouse cheeses. The name has become
increasingly well known not only to Gouda
locals but also to those in the area and visiting
tourists. The owners, Sandra and Maurice, will
gladly tell you the story behind the cheese and
let you taste it. Don’t forget to ask for ‘Gouda’s
Trots’ (Gouda’s Pride), chosen as the tastiest of
all Gouda farmhouse cheeses. You will find this
‘award-winning cheese’ exclusively in this shop.
Also the 2016 winner of the ‘Ouwe Snoepert’
(Old Sweetie) is there for you to try. These award
winning cheeses can only be found in this shop.
farming village near Gouda. Your purchases are
vacuum packed and given a label. In this way,
you can easily identify the cheeses you have
bought when you are back home. In our shop
you can find all the Gouda specialties under one
roof.
To experience the real traditioinal taste
of Gouda, you can sample the self-made
farmhouse cheeses. Every Friday, Maurice makes
his own cheese at his farmhouse in Waarder, a
The Gouds Kaashuis is well known not only for
its many types of cheese and Gouda products
but also for its original gifts and pleasant cheese
tasting sessions.
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koetshuysch kaas
Koetshuysch Kaas offers customers a wide
assortment of Gouda, North Holland and
farmhouse cheeses at very competitive prices.
't Kaaswinkeltje
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Gouds Kaashuis
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You will also find various types of herb cheeses
here. As might be expected, the farmhouse
cheese corner is always well stocked, including
small cheeses from the farm, which are easy to
take away and which come in different tastes. In
sum, here you will experience tradition: cheese!
WONDERFUL GOUDA FARMHOUSE CHEESE!
‘t Kaaswinkeltje is a special shop in the heart
of Gouda’s historic town centre. It is the only
shop in the Netherlands that exclusively sells
farmhouse cheese - still made in the traditional
way on the farms around Gouda. And, contrary
to factory cheese, it is not pasturised, a feature
that preserves its special taste.
The Koetshuysch is a cheese shop where cheese is
more than just a taste - it’s an experience. Come
inside and discover what Koetshuysch Kaas has
to offer in the way of cheese. The shop also sells
a large number of international cheeses - from
France, Italy and Switzerland, to mention just a
few. They will cut the cheese especially for you
and, if you have travel plans, even vacuum pack it!
Because only a limited production of
farmhouse cheese is possible, it is not available
for export. But here, in this special shop, it is
within every visitor’s reach.
Address: Ouverture:
Contact: Korte Groenendaal 8
Wed - Fri 08.30 - 17.30 h
Sat 08.30 - 17.00 h
www.koetshuyschkaas.nl
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GOUDA CHEESE
When people say cheese, they say
Gouda! Gouda cheese is among the bestknown, widely consumed cheeses in the world.
The history of this famous cheese, which dates
back to the 17th century, is still made in the
traditional manner at cheese farms near Gouda,
such as Stolwijk, Haastrecht, Reeuwijk and
Bergambacht.
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Van Vliet
Van Vliet
Address: Lange Groenendaal 32
Contact: +31(0)182 - 529 975
www.siroopwafel.nl
Kamphuisen (Patisserie De Vlaam)
Address: Markt 69
Contact: +31(0)182 - 513359
www.kamphuisensiroopwafels.nl
Het Siroopwafel Winkeltje
Address: Agnietenstraat Kiosk 2
Contact: +31(0)182 - 619 221
Patisserie Van Vliet specialises in baking the
‘Gouda treacle waffle’ according to an ancient,
still secret recipe. Besides these renowned cakes,
Van Vliet also offers other treacle-waffle specialities that you will not want to miss:
The real ‘Gouda Treacle-waffle Liqueur’
A splendidly sweet liqueur with a cup of coffee
or as an after-dinner drink. The ‘Gouda Treaclewaffle Liqueur’ comes in various sizes.
The ‘Treacle-waffle Chocolate Truffels’
The truffels are packed in various ways so that
they are easy to take home or give as gifts.
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Here during the GOUDA CHEESE MARKET you
can even bake your own Gouda syrup waffle!
While the sweet aroma thrills your nostrils, the
proud bakers will tell you everything you need to
know about Gouda Treacle Waffles. Here, not only
do you buy tasty morsels to enjoy at home, you
can sit down in the bakery café and have a lunch
prepared with regional products.
| Gouda cheese & crafts
The confectioners of De Vlaam select the best
ingredients with passion and care. A start is then
made on preparing the dough with Zeeland flour,
Dutch butter, sugar and free-range eggs. Whilst
the caramel syrup simmers on the fire, two waferthin crispy waffles are baked.
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Since 1810
The Kamphuisen confectioners family have
looked after this rich history well. Over
200 years ago, Pieter Willem Kamphuisen
opened his biscuit bakery in Gouda and
probably started selling biscuits around
1810. These days that year is accepted
as the date when the Kamphuisen syrup
waffle, allegedly the oldest syrup waffle
recipe in Gouda, was first introduced.
It is this combination of the syrupy caramel
between the double-baked crispy waffles
that makes the Kamphuisen syrup waffles so
temptingly delicious.
In 1995 the recipe was passed on to
Banketbakkerij de Vlaam. A very well kept
secret, which of course had to remain so.
The original note with the recipe of Pieter
Willem Kamphuisen is therefore still kept
securely under lock and key.
Whilst baking in the oven, a special iron ensures
for a unique checked design incorporating the
Kamphuisen name.
For the Kamphuisen Syrup waffles and gift
packs please go to the shop, or to:
www.kamphuisensiroopwafels.nl
“ Gouda is lighted
enchantingly by thousands
of candles! ”
In the depot you can see the most diversified
objects. The extremely rare Art Deco vases
will hold you spellbound. During a visit to the
display, you will appreciate the diversity of past
production. You might even discover a vase or
plate that you have had at home for years.
The Gouda Ceramics Days (5 and 6 May)
During Ascension Day and the day after, the
Gouda Ceramics Days provide a popular,
recurring second-day event with domestic and
international ceramics. More than 100 clay artists
take part in the event. Participants exhibit and
sell their works at the inviting market square
around the splendid medieval town hall. See
www.goudsekeramiekdagen.nl
GOUDA PIPES
A Gouda pipe is a tobacco pipe made of stone,
which many men smoked in the 18th century.
In 1606, English mercenaries arrived in the
Netherlands as reinforcements for Gouda. They
taught the people of Gouda how to make the
pipes. Later, in 1660, the Guild of Gouda Pipe
Makers was founded. With the arrival of wooden
pipes, the cigar and popularity of cigarettes, the
trade seemed to be dying out - but the opposite
was true.
Kamphuisen at De Vlaam
Kamphuisen, temptingly delicious
De Vlaam; syrup waffle bakers in heart and
soul. Based on the secret Gouda recipe of the
Kamphuisen syrup waffle from 1810, a tempting
and delicious Gouda biscuit.
GOUDA CERAMICS | GOUDA DELFTWARE
There is a century-old, rich tradition in Gouda of
making pipes, household and ornamental pottery.
Museum Gouda has an in-house collection of
more than 1,200 pieces of Gouda ceramics,
the best examples of which are on display in
Catharina Hall.
The Gouda pipes can be marvelled at in the
Schatkamer of Museum Gouda, and the city walk
‘De Goudse Pijp’ is available from VVV Gouda
(see www.goudsepijp.nl). Are you looking for a
genuine Gouda clay pipe? Then visit the oldest
tobacco specialist shop of the Netherlands (since
1836):
Van Vreumingen
Address: Wijdstraat 20
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 513 217
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GOUDA CANDLES
In 1853, three gentlemen from Gouda
established a candle factory called the “Stearine
Kaarsenfabriek”. It quickly became a success and
was incorporated on 24 February 1858. In 1899,
the company received the designation, “Royal” for
its name. This factory was the originator of the
first, authentic Gouda candles.
Gouda by Candlelight
The unique event, Gouda by Candlelight is a
household word in Gouda and beyond. For nearly
60 years, from its sister town, Kongsberg in
Norway, Gouda has received a giant Christmas
tree as a gift, which is lighted on this evening.
During the last decades, this moment has become
a unique event: tens of thousands of people
gather at the Gouda Markt where the windows
of the historic town hall and other monumental
buildings around the square are lighted
enchantingly by thousands of candles. Visit
Gouda by Candlelight on Friday 16 December!
www.goudabijkaarslicht.nl
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Candle shop
Admire the authentic Gouda candles in the
Gouda Candle Shop (De Gouda Kaars).
Adress: Wijdstraat 6
Contact: www.kaarserij-degoudakaars.nl
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TREACLE WAFFles
Is there a Dutch person anywhere
who is not familiar with the treacle waffle? At
one time or another, everyone in the Netherlands
has sunk their teeth in this biscuit, the original
name of which is a syrup waffle. The oldest
recipe discovered in Gouda dates back to the 19th
century. In those days the waffles were baked
using dough scraps and crumbs and then filled
with treacle.
The bakers of confectioners Van Vliet, Kamphuisen
and Markus&Markus will be happy to show you
how the waffles are made. This Gouda taste is of
course not to be missed.
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See, do & experience
GOUDA TICKETS
Want to get the most out of a day trip or weekend
in Gouda? Try one of the pleasant arrangements
that Gouda has to offer. You can buy a Gouda
Ticket as of 1 person. These combination tickets
will guarantee you a pleasant day out in Gouda.
Choose from “Experience the town behind the
cheese”, “Cycling, Tasting and Experiencing” and
“Gouda’s History”. The Gouda Tickets are on sale
throughout the year from VVV Gouda.
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DISCOVER SOME OF THE SURPRISES
GOUDA HAS TO OFFER!
The guides of the Gouda Guides Guild can
hardly wait to show you the most beautiful
places in the town. The renowned Historic
Town Hall (Stadhuis), the magnificent SintJanskerk and the Catharina Gasthuis (former
hospital for the poor) are just a few examples
of what Gouda has to offer. Taking a guided
tour is the perfect way to learn about
Gouda’s rich history.
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On the website you will find various town
walks offered to groups. You can check the
website to find the kind of tour that interests
you. For example, an Erasmus walk in
Erasmus Year 2016.
Price: Group price € 75,- for 90 minutes
(max. 20 persons)
Contact: www.goudsegidsengilde.nl
WALKING ROUTES IN GOUDA
At the Gouda Tourist Office you will find
interesting routes that let you discover Gouda.
For example, take the Gouda Guide Guild’s route,
‘A Walk Through History’. With the handy free
xplre Gouda app, you can see the town at your
own pace. Xplre Gouda offers a choice of different
routes, with text and visual images.
Walking Tour with the Gouda Guides Guild
Accompanied by a highly experienced guide,
you will gain in-depth knowledge of Gouda’s
historic town centre. Along the way, your guide
will treat you to some surprising facts and
good stories about famous and not- so-famous
residents from Gouda’s past.
Price: € 4,- at the Tourist Office on the tourday
Data:
7 April - 1 September
every Thursday at 13.00 h
Contact: info@goudsegidsengilde.nl
www.goudsegidsengilde.nl
Round trip through the Gouda canals 13
From mid April to late September, the IJsel
shipping company offers boat trips, which take
about 90 minutes, through the monumental
town centre of Gouda. En route, the captain
elaborates on historic points of interest with
amusing anecdotes. The round trip takes about
one-and-a half hours. Max. 30 persons per boat.
These round trips are not wheelchair friendly.
Verzetsmuseum
Tickets: € 10,- available at the Tourist Office
Children under 12 € 5,Departure: Tue to and including Sat at 13.30 h
(reservations required)
Contact: +31 (0)348 - 564 612
www.reederijdeijsel.nl
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Boat trips by De Kleischuur
At this unqiue location in the cultural bastion of
Gouda you can hire canoes and electric boats for
a few hours or a whole day and relax on the water
with friends or the entire family. Of course, you
could also stay ashore and enjoy some delicious
(natural) food and drink, lost in thought on the
waterfront.
The Clay Shed once formed part of the 19th century
South Holland Delftware factory. This building
stored the clay that was shipped from England.
The Clay Shed is unique to the Netherlands and is
therefore a listed building.
Address: Vest 2
Opening hours: Wed - Sun 10.00 - 22.00 h
Contact: +31 (0)6 - 294 278 92
www.dekleischuur.nl
CYCLING IN AND AROUND GOUDA
With an extensive bicycle network in what is
called the Green Heart of the Netherlands, there
is much to discover in and around Gouda. Just
follow the practical bike junctions from the Markt,
starting with junction 41 to the Reeuwijkse
Plassen lake area or the Krimpenerwaard.
If you have no idea which way you want to cycle,
you can obtain various bike routes from the
Tourist Office. How about the CraftsmanshipMaster Craftsmanship route, a pleasant journey
between Schoonhoven and Gouda or the CowCheese route? Gouda has multiple charging bays
for e-bikes.
See locations at www.welcometogouda.com
Bicycles for hire at
Rep 26 prices from € 9,50
Address: Nieuwe Haven 147
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 689 753
Fietspoint Gouda prices from € 7,50
Address: Stationsplein 10
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 516 111
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Rep 26 prices from € 9,50
Address: Kazernestraat 4
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 514 499
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Verzetsmuseum zuid-holland
The central purpose of this museum, which is
housed in a former bank building in the town
centre, is to focus on violations of human rights
during and since the Second World War.
Address:
Turfmarkt 30
Entrance fee: € 4,- (up to 13 years free entrance)
Opening hours: Tue - Fri 10.00 - 17.00 h
Sat 12.00 - 17.00 h
Contact:
+31(0)182 - 520 385
www.verzetsmuseum-zh.nl
Resistance, freedom and
human rights
In the South Holland Resistance Museum
visitors can experience for themselves how
worldwide human rights are still being
violated to this day.
Themes such as tolerance, freedom,
prejudice, discrimination or injustice are
dealt with here. The interactive ‘Tribunal’
let’s you experience for yourself how it is like
to be confronted with dilemmas. You can
opt for an audio tour through Gouda town
centre, taking you along important locations
connected with the Second World War.
The Museum for Peace and Non-violence
has a permanent wall in the museum for
thought-provoking exhibitions. Enjoy a cup
of coffee and sandwich in the beautiful town
garden or in our ‘Vrijheid’ café .
Rep.26 bicycle specialist
Through the Green Heart
by bike or scooter
Do you want to explore the area outside the
city? Gouda is located very centrally between
various areas of natural beauty. At Rep.26 it is
simple to rent a bike or scooter to explore, for
example, the Reeuwijkse Plaasen lake area or
the cheese farms in the Krimpenerwaard.
From the wide range of options, you can choose
what best suits you. There are, for example,
comfortable 3-gear and 7-gear bikes, mountain
bikes, electric bikes, tandems, Vespa scooters
and even a cargo bike! Do you have children
in your group? If so, we have children’s bikes
of various sizes as well as child seats. If you
have any sort of breakdown on the way, you
can contact Rep.26’s emergency service during
opening hours who will then get you quickly
back on the road. This bicycle specialist has its
own mobile workshop.
Exhibitions
• until 27 April 2016: Tolerance
(collaboration exhibitions with the Museum
for Peace and Non-violence)
• 4 May to 25 June 2016: Nooit meer vrij
(Free no more), photo exhibition about
concentration camps in the Netherlands
• 8 July to 1 October 2016: Churchill
(English / Dutch)
• 25 October to 21 January 2017: Winterhulp
(Winter aid)
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Would you like to start from your hotel or
do you have any other specific wishes? No
problem! You are always welcome to contact
Rep.26 about these (by telephone, website or
email).
The shop is closed on Sundays and public
holidays, but rental is possible for large groups
by appointment. For these days you can also
arrange in consultation to pick up the rental
bike a day earlier and hand it in at the end
of the day at your hotel or B&B. Look at the
complete range on the website and book here
your bike or scooter or come to the shop.
Address: Nieuwe Haven 147
Opening hours: Mon 13.00 - 17.30 h
Tue - Fri 09.00 - 17.30 h
Thu to 21.00 h and Sat to 17.00 h
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 689 753
www.bikerentalgouda.nl
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Explore Gouda by foot. All the most important
places in Gouda’s compact town centre are
within walking distance. Wander through
narrow picturesque streets, discover interesting
museums or stroll on over to one of the most
beautiful market squares in Europe. Walk around
Sint-Janskerk and you will feel like you are back in
the Middle Ages.
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2016 Erasmus year Gouda
Always in operation, you can visit it seven days
a week, which is why it is called a factory!
Traditionally, it has always been a Chocolate
processing factory. Since 2014, it houses
Gouda’s town library, the regional archives of
Middle Holland, Gouda’s printer’s workshop
and Kruim Food & Drink. The Chocolate Factory
offers an inspirational, dynamic environment
where there is always something to do and
discover - a place where people enjoy sharing
knowledge and the collection, a place where
knowledge meets craftsmanship.
Stop by and have a look, read, share, enjoy
unique encounters, rich history and the
cultural hustle and bustle. It has everything,
including food and drink - from aromatic
coffee to tasty dishes from Kruim. While
Gallery Honingen
Honingen Gallery has been specialised
in contemporary realism since 1997 and
exclusively represents a carefully selected
number of established artists.
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A beautiful work of art enriches your life,
is tangible and of great value, and provides
timeless pleasure. Look, enjoy and perhaps
even buy. The entire art collection can also
be seen at www.honingen.com
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Address: Lange Tiendeweg 40
Opening hours: Thu - Sa 11.00 - 17.00 h
Sunday opening days from 13.00 - 17.00 h
Contact: +31(0)6 - 14 48 62 74
www.honingen.com
Erasmus was one of the greatest thinkers in
European history. He grew up in Gouda, travelled
throughout Europe and died in Basel, Switzerland.
2016 has been proclaimed as Erasmus Year in
Gouda. It is now 500 years ago that Desiderius
Erasmus published his Novum Instrumentum and
550 years since he was born.
the children are searching for a book or
discovering the marvels of language in the
youth workshop, you can enjoy the outdoor air
on the patio. Look up and meet Leo Vroman,
a poet and scientist from Gouda, a work of
art standing three-metres high, sculptured by
Jeroen Henneman.
The Chocolate Factory is easily reachable by
bicycle, car or public transport. Within five
minutes, you can walk through the market
square with its famous, historic Town Hall.
You can park around the corner (Klein Amerika
parking) and the wifi is free.
Address: Klein Amerika 20
Opening hours: daily from 09.00 - 21.00 h
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 590 101
www.chocoladefabriekgouda.nl
Gallery De Hollandsche Maagd
At “De Hollandsche Maagd” Gallery you
can enjoy some splendid affordable art in
a canal-side house that dates back to 1580.
Exhibitions with paintings, sculptures,
glasswork and jewellery from contemporary
artists. Behind the gallery is the studio of
Anita Gaasbeek. In her studio, Anita gives
(last minute) painting workshops: you
can create your own painting in 2.5 hours.
Phone to find out the possibilities.
Address: Oosthaven 28
Opening hours: Thu - Fri 13.00 - 17.00 h,
Sa 11.00 - 17.00 h and available 7 days
per week by appointment
Contact: +31(0)6 - 153 860 63
www.dehollandschemaagd.nl
“I yield to one”
From 6 February to 26 June, Museum Gouda is
organising the major exhibition “Ik wijk voor
niemand” (I yield to one) about Erasmus’s travels
through Europe and the development of his ideas.
“ Inspirational and
dynamic environment! ”
Cultural Gouda
Not only is Gouda a desired location for history
and culture lovers, the town also bustles with
countless major and minor public events,
organised all year long. Gouda’s town centre has
a plethora of galleries. Through the year they
organise various art and gallery routes. For more
information, see www.galeriesgouda.nl
Goudse Schouwburg
Address: Boelekade 67
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 513 750
www.goudseschouwburg.nl
Cinema Gouda
Address: Burgemeester Jamessingel 25
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 527 773
www.cinemagouda.nl
Filmhuis Gouda
Address: Lethmaetstraat 45
Contact: www.filmhuisgouda.nl
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Poppodium So What
Address: Vest 30
Contact: www.so-what.nl
Erasmus window in the Sint-Janskerk
Glazier Marc Mulders has been commissioned by
Museum Gouda to design the Erasmus window.
As part of the Erasmus Year, in the summer
of 2016 the window will be installed in the
Sint-Janskerk, directly opposite the Liberation
Window (Bevrijdingsglas) from 1947.
Erasmus audio trail
In Gouda you can experience even more of
Erasmus: walk in the footsteps of Erasmus and
follow the Erasmus audio trail. The Erasmus
Audio Trail will whisk you back in time to the
experiences of Erasmus in Medieval Gouda.
The Erasmus Audio Trail consists of 10 Erasmus
spots in the town centre of Gouda. You can read
the background information on the signs. You can
also get a copy of the route from the Tourist Office
in the Goudse Waag.
Crazy Saturday
On Saturday 15 October it is Crazy Saturday: a
medieval adventure full with activities for young
and old, with a nod to Erasmus’s ”Praise of Folly”.
Step back in time to the plague physicians, sooth
sayers, jesters, troubadours and spinners …
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Molen ’t Slot (Mill on the Castle)
You can visit this mill, but only when the sails are
turning!
Address: Punt 17
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 524 655
Swimming and wellness
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The Gouda Spa
From Gouda bathhouse to Wellness Centre. In
1922, a bathhouse was built on this spot, in the
lively town centre of Gouda. After making their
weekly visit, shiny-clean children with neatly
combed hair would leave the building. Thirty
years later it closed its doors in the aftermath of
household plumbing. Sixty years later, in 2012,
the doors opened once again. Now you can go
there to enjoy one of the most attractive city spas
for a day of total relaxation.
Address: Lange Groenendaal 79
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 504 201
www.spagouda.nl
De Mallemolen (The Merry-go-round Mill)
De Mallemolen in the Korte Akkeren district is
one of the largest polder-draining mills in the
Netherlands. The mill’s sails and top were restored.
Address: 1e Moordrechtse Tiendeweg 3
(accessible via Uiverplein)
Opening hours: Sat 10.00 - 16.00 h or on request
Contact: +31 (0)6 - 223 328 96
For more information, see www.goudsemolens.nl
Groenhovenbad
This swimming pool caters to young and old,
ladies, seniors, adults with children, sport
enthusiasts and swimmers. There is a large
sunbathing area, a patio and even a meeting
room.
Address: Tobbepad 4
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 694 969
www.sportpuntgouda.nl
The Gouda Mills
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De Roode Leeuw (The Red Lion) Flourmill
De Roode Leeuw is among the oldest flourmills in
the Netherlands. Next to the mill is a traditional
shop where you can purchase self-ground flour.
Address:
Vest 65/67
Opening times: Thu 09.00 - 14.00 h
Sat 09.00 - 16.00 h
Contact:
+31 (0)182 - 522 041
“ We are travellers
of this world not
inhabitants ”
- Erasmus -
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Punselie Cookie Company
Ronald Punselie, grandson of the person who
came up with the idea for Punselie treacle
biscuits, proudly leads visitors around his
company. His Swiss forefathers had already
established themselves in Gouda by the year
1643. In 1945, during the impoverished war years,
his grandfather came up with the idea of ‘the
successor of the Gouda treacle waffle’. To book a
tour, enjoy a cup of coffee or for more information
about group tours, you should contact Punselie
Cookie Company.
Address: Spieringstraat 107
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 514 018
www.punselie.nl
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Hofsteden also has a large playground, a
vegetable garden, a bee and butterfly garden,
aquariums and a welcoming canteen.
Address: Bloemendaalseweg 34a
Opening hours: 1 April - 30 September
Tue - Sun 10.00 -17.00 h 1 October - 30 March
Tue - Sun 10.00 - 16.30 h
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 514219
www.kinderboerderijgouda.nl
Play indoors and outdoors
Let your children romp about. No matter what the
weather is, at Little Utopia it’s always party time!
Monkey Town
Address: Groenhovenpark 1
Contact: +31 (0)6 - 431 289 62
www.monkeytown.eu/gouda
Ballorig
Address: Burg. van Reenensingel 125 Contact:
+31 (0)182 - 698 447
www.ballorig.nl/gouda
Jurassic Golf Adventure Park
Address: Sluisdijk 15
Contact:
+31(0)182 - 583 933
www.jurassicgolf.nl
Mini-and-Maxi Pancakes
When the children are tired and hungry, treat
them to a delicious pancake in the oldest pancake
restaurant in the Netherlands. Rest assured, it will
be the perfect conclusion to an enjoyable day in
Gouda - for you and your children.
Pannenkoe Gouda
Address: Karnemelksloot 1 (near
Klein Amerika parking lot)
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 512 115
www.pannenkoe.nl/gouda
GOUDA SHOPPING TIPS
Tipp! De Speeldoos
Specialist shop for wooden toys.
Address: Lange Groenendaal 75
Contact: www.despeeldoosgouda.nl
Tipp! De Goudse Spellenwinkel
Putting board games on the map! More than 650
different board games under one roof.
Address: Blauwstraat 2
Contact: www.goudsespellenwinkel.nl
Tipp! Playtoday LEGO Shop Gouda
Largest LEGO specialist shop in the Netherlands.
Looking for that one Lego piece? You will almost
certainly find what you are looking for in the
unique LEGO wall.
Address: Lange Tiendeweg 31
Contact: www.playtoday.nl
The Goudse Hofsteden Children’s Farm
This medium-sized children’s farm is situated on
the outskirts of Gouda between two residential
areas. Children can spend a morning or afternoon
helping to look after the animals. The Goudse
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Well-known department store chains, small,
authentic boutiques, exclusive gift shops and
studios with designer jewellery - you will
find them all in Gouda. Thursday is the late
opening evening in the town centre. The
shops stay open until 21.00 hours. On Friday
23 December there is ‘candlelight shopping’
until 21.00 hours!
GOUDA GOLDEN SHOPPING TIPS
Where can one find the nicest shops in the town?
Stroll through the Wilhelminastraat, but don’t
forget to visit the Naaierstraat, the Tiendeweg,
the Groenendaal or the Kleiwegstraat. In the
Zeugstraat and the Stoofsteeg you will discover
some unique shops that you won’t easily find in
any other town or city.
Pannenkoe
WHAT COULD BE MORE TYPICALLY DUTCH
THAN MINI AND MAXI PANCAKES?
Stop by the oldest pancake restaurant in
the Netherlands. The 150-year-old building
in which Pannenkoe Gouda is situated adds
a touch of authentic conviviality. From any
place in the restaurant you can watch the
chef’s workmanship while preparing your
mini pancakes on a traditional copper baking
sheet.
Partake of a cozy dinner in one of the
friendly niches or sit down at a table with
comfortable chairs. Try one of the desserts.
How about a treacle-waffle sandwich? Two
mouth-watering treacle waffles filled with
ice cream, topped up with whipped cream
and caramel sauce.
Show a copy of this page and receive
a free cup of coffee with your order of
scrumptious mini pancakes!
Tipp! De Bokkesprong
For colourful living, fashion and jewels.
Address: Agnietenstraat 19
Contact: www.bokkespronggouda.nl
Tipp! Adriatika Delicatessen
Here you will find more than 800 articles based
on South European cuisine.
Address: Lange Groenendaal 42
Contact: www.adriatika.nl
Tipp! David’s Gelatos
Enjoy those special moments with delicious ice
cream, Gouda waffles and milkshakes.
Address: Lange Tiendeweg 23
Contact: www.davidsgelato.com
outdoor gouda
Outdoor Gouda grew out of a passion
for outdoor sports and the retail trade. In
this large speciality shop you will discover
specialisms in the area of walking, holiday
and travelling products. Do you plan to go
on a holiday or travel, or have you forgotten
to bring some item along with you from
home? You will receive a warm welcome in
this wonderful shop.
Address: Nieuwe Haven 45a
Opening hours:Mon 13.00 - 17.00 h
Tue - Fri 09.00 - 18.00 h
Thu to 21.00 h
Sat 09.00 - 17.00 h
Contact: www.outdoorgouda.nl
Sunday opening days 2016-2017
1 May, 5 June, 3 July, 7 August, 4 September,
2 October, 6 November, 4, 11, & 18 December,
8 January, 5 February and 5 March. For more
shopping information in the town centre, visit the
website at www.welcometogouda.com
The Gouda Montmartre
An antique, curios and collectibles market will
be held every Wednesday from the first of June
to and including 14 September 2016 in Gouda’s
historic market square. There, you’ll experience a
little bit of Paris. This is the largest art market in
the Netherlands!
Commodity market around the town hall
There is a commodity market at the Markt every
Thursday to 13.00 hours and every Saturday to
17.00 hours. The Gouda commodities market is
winner of ‘the Best Market in the Netherlands,
2015’! See www.marktvangouda.nl for extra
activities and special offers.
natuurwinkel Gouda
The Gouda Natuurwinkel is the organic
food specialist in the region: from freshlybaked bread to baby food and from natural
juices to Gouda cheese, cut while you wait.
There is an Early Bird discount for visitors
to Gouda. Customers who shop between
the hours of 9.00 and 10.00 receive a
20 percent discount on their groceries
(when they hand in this voucher, maximum
one voucher per customer).
Address: Lange Groenendaal 99
Opening hours: Mon - Wed 08.30 - 18.00 h
Thu - Fri 08.30 - 19.00 h
Sat 08.30 - 18.00 h
Contact: www.natuurwinkelgouda.nl
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Creeping Flesh in the Dungeon of
Museum Gouda
Museum Gouda has everything to offer to make
your day, even when it is raining. Children can
feel their flesh creep in the torture chamber.
In the dungeon of the chapel one can view a
unique collection of instruments designed for
punishment and torture - from the town gallows
to the torture rack and from the garrotte to the
executioner’s axe -, which were all used in past
times in the town hall to punish criminals. There
is no mention of what each instrument is and the
reasons for past punishments. However, if you
put on your safety glasses and pick up your blacklight lantern, you will find yourself in the midst of
some very exciting scenes... Suitable for all ages.
There are no images of blood and guts.
GOUDA CHEESE MARKET for kids
In summer during the GOUDA CHEESE MARKET
children’s cheese games are organised behind
the Goudse Waag: a fun combination of activities
and games with in the main role CHEESE! You can
take part in various cheese-themed games, such
as; cheese shuffleboard, clog catching and cheese
biting. It is also also possible to become a real
cheese boy or cheese girl. For the exact times, visit
www.GOUDAKAASSTAD.nl
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There is a lot to see in Gouda, even for the
youngest visitors!
Shopping in Gouda
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Since 1934 the traditional butcher’s Gildeslagerij
Van Sprang has been known for its own-made
sausages and meat products. The butcher’s has
access to its own sausage making facility, which
still uses an old family recipe as basis.
The animals are reared in the region, and the
meat and suppliers are selected based on quality,
sustainability and animal welfare. The cows can
graze outside from spring to autumn and remain
their entire lives with the same owners.
For 80 years now the meat has been smoked over
beech shavings, which you can taste! This not
only produces the best beef but has also resulted
in international awards. Amongst the range of
Van Sprang are highly praised products such as
its grilled and cooked sausages and smoked beef.
Whether this meat to destined for lunch or on
the barbecue, at Van Sprang you are guaranteed
fresh, top quality, sustainable and tasty meat.
Why not pop in and experience this honest and
traditional taste for yourself.
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The World Shop (Wereldwinkel) sells
original gifts and delicious (natural) food
from other cultures, such as colourful bags
and scarves, unique jewellery and home
accessories. Here you have a wide choice
of fairtrade coffee, tea and chocolate,
including Tony’s Chocolonely. The products
are produced with respect for man and
nature. The producers, silversmiths, potters
and coffee farmers, receive justfied prices to
enable to live decent lives. Your purchases
contribute to this pursuit. The Wereldwinkel
fair trade shop also sells sustainable
products that contribute to a better
environment, such as Dopper water bottles,
sun-powered WakaWaka lights and the
washing products of Seepje. Are you looking
for a gift or something special for yourself:
then why not pop into Wereldwinkel Gouda.
Address: Lange Groenendaal 38
Opening hours: Mon 13.00 - 17.30 h
Tue - Sat 09.30 - 17.30 h
Thu to 20.30 h
Contact: www.wereldwinkelgouda.nl
Address: Lange Tiendeweg 28
Contact: +31 (0)182 512 360
www.vansprang.gildeslager.nl
Herfst Patisserie
As early as the 19th century there was
already a baker and patisserie at this
location. From that time on, Banketbakkerij
Herfst has been a symbol of quality.
As you will realise when you taste its
products. The shop offers fresh products
daily, with considerable craftsmanship and
professional dedication. Take a seat in the
friendly tearoom and enjoy the traditional
cakes or a tasty sandwich.
Address: Lange Tiendeweg 41 - 43
Opening hours: Mon - Fri 08.15 - 17.30 h
Sat 07.30 - 17.00 h
Contact: www.banketbakkerijherfst.nl
Simon Levelt
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Stop at this specialist shop in Gouda.
Just experiencing the aroma is a pleasure.
Inside, the coffee beans will be ground in
the shop just for you, totally geared for the
way you make your coffee at home. You can
choose from a large selection of melanges
from Africa, Indonesia, Central and South
America. There also 180 types of tea, from
all corners of the globe like Africa, Ceylon,
China, Formosa, India, Indonesia and Japan.
What are you going to choose?
In the ‘lab van Lévelt’ you can sample the
tea yourself. You can decide how you want
your tea or coffee made. Furthermore, there
is a large choice of treats, such as handmade
bonbons, chocolate and the unique regional
biscuits.
Address: Korte Tiendeweg 22
Opening hours: Mon 12.30 - 17.30 h
Tue - Fri 09.30 - 17.30 h
Sat 09.30 - 17.00 h
Contact:
+31(0)182 - 516 082
www.simonlevelt.nl
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Dining, drinking & night life
Koeien en Kaas
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In Gouda the only place where you can
enjoy local meat and cheese dishes in a
unique interior is at Koeien en Kaas. Just
behind the famous Kaaswaag, meat is
prepared on the large broiler, imported from
the USA. Because of the high temperature,
the meat is so called ‘puffed’, keeping
it tender and well preserved. The
various cheese fondues and dishes
from the Green Heart are celebrated
far and wide.
Address: Achter de Waag 20
Contact: +31(0)182 - 686 689
eten@koeienenkaas.nl
www.koeienenkaas.nl
In the romantic museum garden of the
Museumcafé (Museum Gouda), along the canals
and lanes around Sint-Janskerk, you will also find a
choice of restaurants, sociable pubs and sidewalk
cafes - Gouda night life at its very best. You will
find a complete list of the town’s restaurants at
www.welcometogouda.com
“ A unique restaurant specialising
in meat and cheese dishes
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“ The historic building next
to the Goudse Waag ”
Den Gouwen Aar
Address: Oosthaven 6, Gouda
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 581 958
www.dengouwenaargouda.nl
Arnoldus Bieren
Address: Lange Tiendeweg 67
Contact: +31 (0)6 - 248 775 26
Dinner and the Theatre
Make your evening on the town complete:
before going to the theatre, dine in one of the
member restaurants of the Goudse Schouwburg!
Just show your theatre ticket for the evening
and, if you leave the restaurant before 19.15
hours, you will receive a 15 percent discount
on your dinner and drinks. For a list of member
restaurants and the terms and conditions, see
www.goudseschouwburg.nl/theatertafelen.
“ Enjoyable dining in
the heart of Gouda ”
Gouda Restaurant Week
During this week, some 30 restaurants in
Gouda will offer delicious menus for only
€25,-. For a list of participating restaurants,
the menus and for more information, see
www.goudserestaurantweek.nl
Brasserie - Bar
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De Zalm
Brasserie Bar De Zalm is no doubt among
Gouda’s most beautiful spots for lunch,
drinks or dinner. Once the oldest hotel in
Holland, it is modelled after the famous
brasseries in Paris, but has never lost its own
wayward grandeur.
LF Gouda
GRANDCAFÉ RESTAURANT
Address: Hoge Gouwe 189 (Next to Best
Western PLUS City Hotel Gouda)
Contact: +31(0)182 - 231 251
www.lfgouda.nl
If you would like to experience a traditional
brasserie with a variety of remarkable
dishes from the French cuisine with Dutch
hospitality, a visit to De Zalm any time of
day, seven days a week is well worth the
effort. De Zalm is situated directly next to
the Waag, recognisable by the large golden
salmon in front of the facade.
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THE BEER CITY OF HOLLAND
In the Middle Ages, Gouda had the reputation
of being the best beer town in Holland. Around
1470, there were 200 breweries in Gouda. Stop by
Arnoldus Bieren or Den Gouwen Aar. You might
want to try a bottle of Gouda herb beer, brewed
according to an ancient recipe. Beer was already
being brewed on these premises in 1561. Brewer
Jan Damen was once based in the buildings of
Den Gouwen Aar, when this alcoholic drink used
to form the core business of the city. You can go
to both off-licences where both small and large
groups are welcome in the bar to try some tasty
beers.
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“Historisch pand naast
de Goudse Waag”
Address: Markt 34
Contact: +31(0)182 - 686 976
info@dezalm.com
www.dezalm.com
“ Ode to our grandparents in a
former light factory ”
| Dining, drinking & night life
If you plan to visit Gouda and would like to
seal the moment in an original and tasty
way, you can visit Koeien en Kaas seven
days a week from 17.00 hours. Moreover,
in the summer months, you can enjoy their
pleasant outdoor terrace.
The Markt is central point of countless pubs,
restaurants and cosy sidewalk cafes, which offer a
unique view of the 15th century town hall. But the
area round the Markt is not the only place where
you can enjoy the local cuisine.
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Events
Overnight stays
Not only is Gouda appreciated by history and
culture lovers, it is also a bustling town with
many large and small public events, organized
throughout the year. There is always something
to do in the way of sports, relaxation, culture or
music.
Hotels/guesthouse
Best Western PLUS City Hotel Gouda
Address: Hoge Gouwe 201 (town centre)
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 860 086
www.bestwesterngouda.nl
Guesthouse De Utrechtsche Dom
Address: Geuzenstraat 6 (town centre)
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 528 833
www.hotelgouda.nl
Large, familiar events include the GOUDA CHEESE
MARKET, the Gouda Ceramic Days, Gouda by
Candlelight and the Gouda Skating Rink. You will
find the complete schedule and more information
at www.welcometogouda.com
June 2016
GOUDA CHEESE MARKET 2, 9 ,16 ,23 & 30
Gouda Montmartre 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Gouda Riverside Town
17, 18 & 19
Houtmansplantsoenkonzert26
| Events
The Gouda Cheese Market is a
spectacular historical and nostalgic scene.
If you would like to visit the cheese market,
make sure you are on time. In good weather,
the event at the Markt attracts many
visitors.
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The traditional cheese market takes place
every Thursday morning from 10.00 to 13.00
hours, during the period from 7 April to and
including 1 September (except on Ascension
Day 5 May). As in past times, the farmers
and traders do business with a clapping
of hands for the best cheeses. Besides the
world-renowned cheese, you can also shop
at the stalls filled with regional products.
july 2016
GOUDA CHEESE MARKET Gouda Montmartre Gouda Beach Experience Houtman Park Concert 7, 14, 21 & 28
6, 13, 20 & 27
1, 2, 3 & 4
3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
august 2016
GOUDA CHEESE MARKET Gouda Montmartre Houtman Park Concert 4, 11, 18 & 25
3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
7, 14, 21 & 28
September 2016
GOUDA CHEESE MARKET Gouda Culinair
Fabric Fair Gouda Montmartre Gouda Canal Walk 1
1, 2, 3 & 4
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7 & 14
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Bed & Breakfasts
Gouda offers a wide range of atmospheric Bed &
Breakfasts. Most of the Gouda B&Bs are located
at different locations in and around the town
centre - from beautiful canal-side buildings to
a town house just beyond the city centre. Get
a B&B list from VVV Gouda and look for more
information on www.welkomingouda.nl
a wide range of
atmospheric Bed &
Breakfasts!
”
Camper Parking
The Klein Amerika parking lot is situated close
to the historic town centre of Gouda. The Klein
Amerika parking in the historic town centre of
Gouda offers parking facilities for 30 campers.
Camping
In the vicinity of Gouda you can choose
various camping sites in Haastrecht, Stolwijk,
Bergambacht and Hekendorp
advertorial
Open Monument Day Goudse Getijdendag
Fair 10
17 & 18
20 - 25
october 2016
Sensation Cheese Crazy Saturday 6, 7 & 8
15
November 2016
St. Nicolas Arrives 12
december 2016
Gouda by Candlelight 16
Town of Winter Events
16 Dec. - 15 Jan.
Famous Gouda Glass 16 Dec. - 8 Jan.
Gouda Ice Skating Rink
21 Dec. - 15 Jan.
Candlelight shopping
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january 2017
Town of Winter Events16 Dec. - 15 Jan.
Famous Gouda Glass 16 Dec. - 8 Jan.
Gouda Ice Skating Rink
21 Dec. - 15 Jan.
february 2017
Gouda Valentine’s Day 14
Best Western PLUS City Hotel Gouda
Winner of Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice
Award 2016! With the WELKOM2016
promocode you can book an overnight stay
with 5% discount at b
­ estwesterngouda.nl
If you are already in Gouda, you can show this
advertorial to receive this discount!
(Not valid in combination with other
advertising campaigns or offers).
| Overnight stays
12, 19 & 26
1
5&6
10
14 & 15
28 & 29
B
Campanile Hotel Gouda (near the highway) C
Address: Kampenringweg 39/41
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 535 555
www.campanile-gouda.nl
April 2016
GOUDA CHEESE MARKET 7, 14, 21 & 28
Open studio route
9 & 10
Oranjenacht 26
King’s Day27
Orange Boulevard
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MAY 2016
GOUDA CHEESE MARKET Comics at the Market
Gouda Ceramics Festival Fabric Fair National Mill Days
Gouda Homestead Days A
“Gouda offers
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Marina / Sailing and water sports association
Municipal moorings pleasure boats
Key to bridges and locks
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10. Dirk Crabethbrug
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Water sports facilities
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Best Western PLUS City Hotel Gouda
09. St. Remeijnsbrug
18. Reeuwijkse Verlaat
advertorial
Tourist Information Office
Guesthouse De Utrechtsche Dom
Hotel Campanile Gouda
Discover gouda’s harbour quarter
A magnificent and authentic part of
Gouda encompassing the Gouda Harbour
Museum, the Sint Janskerk, Museum
Gouda, the canals, many streets and
alleys and extraordinary listed buildings,
windmills, locks, intimate restaurants,
specialist shops, galleries, artists and crafts
studios!
In the free brochure ‘Discover the Gouda
Harbour Quarter’ you will find a route map
with addresses, some historical background
and many sites worth visiting.
The brochure is available from VVV Gouda
or one of the specialist shops, restaurants
and studios in the Gouda Harbour Quarter.
You can also download the route from
www.gouwehavenkwartier.nl
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Small and medium-sized boats can moor at the
Turfsingel, the Gouwe, the Regentessenplantsoen,
the Haven and the IJsselkade. Yachts larger than
Goudse Poort
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The bridges and locks in Gouda’s town centre
open during sailing season at the following times:
16 April - 15 October
Mon - Fri 08.00 - 20.00 h
Sat, Sun and holidays 09.00 - 18.00 h
Contact: +31 (0)182 - 516 019
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In the former captain’s waiting room, the
museum-harbour pub, ‘Museumhavencafé ‘t
IJsselhuys’, Dick the owner will pour you a
refreshing drink while you take in the view of the
historic fleet. If you visit Gouda by boat, you can
moor at one of the town’s 200 berths.
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12 metres can be moored at the Turfsingel. If you
are the proud owner of a historic ship, you can join
the other floating gems in the Museum Harbour,
where mooring is free during the summer. The
map shows the exact berths and facilities offered.
Krom
me Gouwe
Monumental Ships
Gouda played a major role in shipping as
early as the 12th century. In the Middle Ages,
with its central location, the town offered
passage to ships en route to Amsterdam and
Flanders. After the 15th century, Gouda’s role in
international shipping went into decline. Today,
in stately poses along the Museum Harbour,
you can still find historic clippers, barges,
tjalken (Dutch sailing vessel with characteristic
spritsail), tugboats and straight-stem barges,
still lived in by bargee’s families.
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Gouda is a typical Dutch town that has for
centuries been inextricably associated with the
water of the Holland IJssel and the Gouwe. The
town centre has a special network of intimate,
almost cryptic watercourses. A visit to Gouda’s
town centre with its restored sluices and bridges
- not to mention its works of art in the water - will
certainly be worth your while.
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