Top Things to do in Gouda
10 Free Things to do in Gouda That You Shouldn't Miss
Lying about 15 miles northeast of Rotterdam, Gouda is most famous for its eponymous cheese. One of its most prized attractions, De Waag on the town square, was once a weighing house for cheese traders and now features an exhibit detailing the entire cheese making process. Also on the square is the 15th-century town hall, one of the oldest in the Netherlands. On Thursday mornings during the summer, the town’s Markt turns back into a traditional cheese market, something not to be missed.
Restaurants in Gouda
1. Red Lion Windmill (Molen De Roode Leeuw)
2. Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)
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4.5 based on 464 reviews
The city hall of Gouda was completed in 1450 and is the oldest gothic city hall in the Netherlands.
Reviewed By Dirkielab - Centurion, South Africa
We were taken by surprise cycling into Gouda and it's old city! Welcomed by the lovely clock and amazing old buildings.
3. Gouda Cheese Market
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4.5 based on 419 reviews
Reviewed By medico44 - Margate, United Kingdom
excellent opportunity to buy the big originals Gouda cheese with reasonable prices, is hel in april til august on thursday.Bargain the price is a plus and mandatory
4. Plaza Markt.
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4.5 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By EurekaJSK - Eureka, United States
This is a great Markt on a Saturday. We took the train from Rotterdam and walked to the Markt - very lively - music, all kinds of food, vegetables, meat, fish, etc. The town is beautiful and totally walk-able. Bought some rolls in one place and cheese in another and had sandwiches. This is a much more pleasant and manageable Markt than the large Rotterdam Market which we also did in the Afternoon.
5. 't Kaaswinkeltje
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By VlastimilB
The most beautiful, cheerful and the best stocked cheese shop I have ever visited. The staff is amazing and accommodating, they have great knowledge of all the cheeses sold in the store, and they are knowledgeable about packing for air travel. The visit is a must, when you are in Gouda.
6. Gallery Honingen
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Honingen Gallery is since 1997 specialized in contemporary realism and exclusively represents a carefully selected number of established artists. You're welcome to view the collection.
7. Gouds Kaashuis
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
GOUDA KAASHUIS (GOUDA CHEESE HOUSE) You are cordially welcome to visit the most delightful cheese house in the town centre of Gouda, Het Gouds Kaashuis. In the shop on the Hoogstraat/Markt you will find more than 50 kinds of high-quality, authentic farmhouse cheeses. 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. 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. Your purchases are vacuum packed, so that you can also take the cheese home with you. In this charming shop you will find all of Gouda’s specialities under one roof. Besides the many kinds of cheeses and other Gouda products, the Gouda Cheese House also offers a range of Gouda
Reviewed By WorldTravelerTK
Loved the owner and his customer service. The place was super busy and yet he took the time to answer our questions and show us different products. His own gouda that he makes at his farm was my favorite.
8. Slijterij en Speciaal Bierwinkel Den Gouwen Aar
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
A cozy liquor and beer store with a varied selection of different beers, wines, champagnes and spirits, such as whisky, Jenever, Liqueur, Gins and Vodka's. We also offer tastings, where you; with a group of friends, colleagues or family, can taste a variety of beers. Inform yourself at our shop. You can also contact us for gifts, corporate gifts and Christmas gifts. So with this we wish you a warm welcome in our shop and hope to be able to provide you in the future with a drink from our wide range of products.
Reviewed By Trainbleu - Brussels, Belgium
Walking towards the museum of Gouda on Oosthaven we saw this beer, wine and spirit shop in a very nice house almost next door. The displays looked so attractive we couldn't resist having a look inside. The choice was enormous. Staff were very friendly and gave good advice. So, we ended up buying two small bottles of a Dutch spirit called ‘jenever’ as presents and a couple of Belgian beers to take to our hotel.
9. Kinderboerderij De Goudse Hofsteden
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Petting Zoo 'De Goudse Hofsteden': a nice day out for the whole family! Feeding the geese, hugging a goat, playing in a natural environment or discovering new plants in the vegetable garden - it's possible! Petting Zoo 'De Goudse Hofsteden' is a perfect day out for the whole family.
