Things To Do
Kinderdijk
Amsterdam
Who has not heard of Amsterdam?! Amsterdam-Centraal is only a 40-minute train ride away from Gouda. Visit the world-famous 17th century capital of Holland. Enjoy the historic buildings, beautiful museums (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, etc.) and pleasant ambiance. Go for a boat tour on the canals, stroll through Vondelpark, and go shopping in the inner city. Amsterdam is a unique city!
The Hague
Netherlands' third largest city and administrative hub of the country. If you are interested in exploring Dutch art, visit the Mauritshuis. About a 20-minute train ride from Gouda.
Utrecht
Samantha went to college in Utrecht! If you feel up to it, you can climb the famous Dom Tower. Utrecht-Centraal is about a 25-minute train ride from Gouda Utrecht is the lively, beating heart of Holland. It was built around the Dom tower, which you can see from any point in the city, so there is no way you can get lost in the attractive, car-free city centre. Utrecht boasts beautiful canals with extraordinary wharf cellars housing cafés and terraces by the water. As well as the Dom tower, Utrecht boasts hundreds of other monuments that each contribute to the special atmosphere in this centuries-old university town.
Eetcafé Vidocq
This is a great cafe/restaurant in Gouda. Note that you will need to climb a flight of stairs to get there.