Discover Leiden

Leiden, also known as 'little Amsterdam', is a picturesque destination with old Dutch buildings and canals. In addition to the beautiful historic center itself, you can enjoy shopping at well-known brands or at one of the many vintage shops in Leiden. Here you will also find the university with the Observatory and the impressive Hortus Botanicus inner garden.

Fun fact: did you know that the painter Rembrandt van Rijn was born in Leiden?

There are many activities and sights in Leiden:

Morspoort
The Morspoort is a historic city gate characterized by the architecture of the Dutch Renaissance period.

Museums
In Leiden, you can find the well-known museum 'de Lakenhal' where artworks of several Dutch grandmasters are exhibited. Additionally, there is even a windmill museum inside a windmill! Check out the museums and palaces in the area here.

On the water
The many canals make a boat tour or renting a sloop an ideal activity in Leiden.

Hortus Botanicus
Relax at the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands: the Hortus Botanicus in Leiden. It's the inner garden to discover various plants and flowers.

Courtyards and parks
There is plenty of greenery in Leiden. The picturesque city even has a courtyard route! With nice weather, you can enjoy in one of the many parks. Go for a picnic at Polderpark Cronesteyn, the Plantsoen or the Van der Werfpark.