10 Free Things to do in Gouda That You Shouldn't Miss

August 30, 2021 Stefan Strunk

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)

Vest 65, 2801 VE Gouda The Netherlands +31 182 522 041
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Red Lion Windmill (Molen De Roode Leeuw)

2. Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)

Markt 1, 2801 JG Gouda The Netherlands +31 88 000 1505 [email protected] http://stadhuysgouda.nl
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4.5 based on 464 reviews

Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)

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

Markt 35, 2801 JK Gouda The Netherlands +31 182 589 110 [email protected] http://www.goudakaasstad.nl/en/home#kaasmarkt
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4.5 based on 419 reviews

Gouda Cheese Market

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.

Plaza Markt., Gouda The Netherlands +31 182 605 597 http://stadhuysgouda.nl/contact
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4.5 based on 228 reviews

Plaza Markt.

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

Lange Tiendeweg 30, 2801 KH Gouda The Netherlands +31 182 514 269 [email protected] http://www.kaaswinkeltje.com
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

't Kaaswinkeltje

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.

Lange Tiendeweg 40, 2801 KJ Gouda The Netherlands +31 6 14486274 [email protected] http://www.honingen.com
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Gallery Honingen

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

Hoogstraat 1, 2801 HG Gouda The Netherlands +31 182 507 418 [email protected] http://www.goudskaashuis.nl
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Gouds Kaashuis

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

Oosthaven 6, 2801 PB Gouda The Netherlands +31 182 581 958 [email protected] http://www.dengouwenaargouda.nl
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Slijterij en Speciaal Bierwinkel Den Gouwen Aar

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

Bloemendaalseweg 34a, 2804 AB Gouda The Netherlands [email protected] http://www.kinderboerderijgouda.nl
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Kinderboerderij De Goudse Hofsteden

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.

10. Goudse Hout

Goudse Houtsingel 101, 2805 HL Gouda The Netherlands https://goudsehout.nl/
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Goudse Hout

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