Things to do in and around Voorschoten

Bicycle tours

Voorschoten is situated in a lovely area to make beautiful bike rides. On one side of the village is the ‘green heart’ and on the other side of town you can visit the sand dunes of the coast within fifteen minutes by bike. Especially in the dunes, you can enjoy beautiful landscapes ranging from forest to dunes to beach. You have at your disposal two bicycles at no additional cost. If you prefer to use an e-bike, we can rent those for you so that it will be ready for you when you arrive!

Visit a cheese farm

Zoeterwoude, which is a stone’s throw away, is known as a cheese village. This small place has no less than 11 farms that still handcraft cheese. Some of these farms you can visit! More information can be found at this link: http://www.tondegans.nl/2016/04/11/zuivelste-dorp-van-nederland/.

Day at the Beach

Wassenaar, Scheveningen, The Hague, Katwijk, Noordwijk. The choice is really great when you want to go to a beach. All these famous resorts are accessible within 20 minutes by car. Whether you want to take a quiet walk, with or without the dog, or you prefer a busier place, for example, a boulevard or beach pavilions, ask us. We know most places in the area pretty well!

The Hague

The Hague is the third largest city in the Netherlands. The city is very green and is known as the residence, the place where the seat of government is. The city is internationally known as the capital of international law. Tourist attractions are Madurodam, the Peace Palace and the adjacent fishing village of Scheveningen. More info here: http://denhaag.com/nl/must-see.

Rotterdam

Rotterdam is the second city of the Netherlands. Due to the German bombing of 1940, which destroyed the entire downtown area, the city has been rebuilt in record time and has become the architecture capital of the Netherlands. In addition, the port of Rotterdam is world famous as one of the world’s largest ports. Famous places to visit are the new Market Hall, the cubic houses, the Euromast, the beautiful Blijdorp zoo or a boat trip along the port. More info here: http://www.rotterdamvoorbeginners.nl/bezienswaardigheden.htm

Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the capital and the most touristic city in the Netherlands. World famous for the coffee shops and the red light district. But there are also quite a few museums such as the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank House. More info here: http://www.amsterdam.info/sights/top10/

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