2025 Gouda Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 If you are a cheese fan, you must visit Gouda, an ancient town that seems like a fairy tale world. Gouda cheese is well-known in the Netherlands and even in Europe. At the Amark Cheese Market in the center of Gouda, you can see residents wearing traditional costumes selling delicious Gouda cheese. The scene is as lively as a carnival. It is named after the town of Gouda in the Netherlands and is one of the most famous cheeses in the Netherlands. Like Cheddar, it is actually no longer limited to the type of cheese produced locally at the time. If it is made using the Dutch method or comes from the Netherlands, it can be called Gouda cheese. It is generally shaped like a large disc, and the orange outer skin is sealing wax, which is used to reduce contact with air and slow down the aging process. There will be small holes in it. The taste is relatively mild, but of course the longer it is stored, the stronger the flavor will be. The younger you are, the softer and more tender it tastes. The milk ingredients in cheese itself are the same, but the taste is different because different things are added.

#summervacay 📍 Why Visit in Summer? Beyond its famous cheese, this medieval Dutch gem sparkles in summer with Thursday cheese markets, flower-lined canals, and hidden hofjes (almshouses). Bonus: fewer crowds than Amsterdam! 🗓️ One-Day Itinerary: Cheese & Charm Morning: Cheese & History 9:30 AM: Gouda Cheese Market (Thursdays only, 10 AM-12:30 PM, June-Aug) Watch cheese porters in traditional dress carry giant wheels. Try young vs. aged Gouda at the De Goudse Waag weigh house. 11:00 AM: St. John’s Church Marvel at Europe’s longest stained-glass windows (16th-century biblical scenes). Midday: Canals & Lunch 12:30 PM: Lunch at Brunel (canal-side dining) Try Gouda cheese soufflé and stroopwafel ice cream. 2:00 PM: Hidden Hofjes Tour Peek into Catharina Gasthuis (free museum with a tranquil courtyard). Afternoon: Summer Activities 3:30 PM: Boat Tour (1hr, €12) Glide past gabled houses and under willow-draped bridges. 4:30 PM: Syrup Waffle Workshop at Kamphuisen (book ahead!). Evening: Golden Hour 7:00 PM: Market Square Sunset The 15th-century Stadhuis glows pink. 8:00 PM: Dinner at Klein Amerika Local beef croquettes and Gouda beer cheese soup. 🌞 Summer Perks: ✅ Thursday Cheese Ceremony: A 400-year-old tradition with bargaining and sampling. ✅ Secret Gardens: Hofje van Letmaet’s rose-filled courtyard. ✅ Festivals: Gouda by Candlelight (Aug, canals lit by 1,000 candles). 📌 Pro Tips: Train: 30min from Rotterdam/The Hague (direct Sprinter trains). Bike: Rent one to explore Reeuwijkse Plassen lakes (15min ride). Cheese Souvenirs: Boerenkaas (farmhouse Gouda) at De Goudse Kaaswinkel. "Gouda isn’t just cheese—it’s a golden-hued time capsule of Dutch gezelligheid." Ready to wander? 🚲🧀

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🧀🏰Gouda Travel Guide . 🇳🇱Gouda, a historic city in the south of the Netherlands, has a long history. Gouda was granted city rights in 1272, nearly 30 years before Amsterdam. Around 1100 AD, Gouda was just a low-lying area, but later canals were built due to the abundance of peat. Today, Gouda is surrounded by water, with several small canals crisscrossing the old town, making it a typical Dutch water town. Gouda is not only one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, but also a representative of Dutch cheese culture, with 60% of Dutch cheese produced here. . 🏞️Must-visit Attractions . 🏛️Gouda City Hall (Stadhuis van Gouda) . Introduction: Gouda City Hall is one of the oldest Gothic city halls in the Netherlands, built in 1450 AD. Its towering spire, red shutters, and charming clock are its features. This building is not only the backdrop of the Gouda cheese market, but also a symbol of the city. Special Event: During the Christmas event Goudabij Kaarslicht in December, thousands of candles are lit inside and outside the city hall, creating a dreamy atmosphere. . 🕍St. John's Church (Sint Janskerk) . Introduction: St. John's Church is the longest Gothic church in the Netherlands, with a length of 123 meters. The church has as many as 70 stained glass windows depicting biblical and historical scenes, making it a precious cultural heritage of the Netherlands. Feature: The stained glass windows of the church are exquisite, especially the windows depicting Christ and the Twelve Apostles, as well as the life of the monks of the Gouda Monastery and the history of the development of the city of Gouda. . 🧀Gouda Cheese Market (Kaasmarkt) . Introduction: Gouda Cheese Market is one of the most famous cheese markets in the Netherlands, with traditional cheese trading taking place from late June to late August each year. Visitors can see cheese makers and merchants negotiating prices by clapping hands, experiencing the ancient cheese trading culture. Special Event: Outside the market season, visitors can visit the Gouda Cheese and Crafts Museum (Gouds Kaas en Ambachtenmuseum) to learn about the history and culture of Gouda cheese production.

The city hall, the center of Gouda, is an eye-catching building. Honestly, it's better outside. I guess I didn't really need to go in if there was an admission fee lol It seems to be used as an event venue, and it felt real in places 😂 The square where the city hall is located was the nicest, so if you don't have much time, it's enough to just enjoy it from the outside. . . 📍Stadhuis van Gouda 🗺️South Holland, The Netherlands 🕒10:00-16:00 💤Monday, Friday 💰€3.5 #Fritavi #Netherlands #EuropeTrip

Speaking of Gouda, it's Gouda cheese🧀 I studied about cheese with the aim of becoming a cheese master🤓 At the end of the experience, you can also taste Gouda cheese😋 You can compare five types of Gouda cheese with different aging times. If you fill out the stamp rally, you will receive a badge that proves you are a cheese master🫰🏻 If you answer all the questions correctly, you will get 10% off products in the shop. But it seems that it's okay even if you get one question wrong, so maybe it's good to show that you made an effort to answer properly? . . 📍Gouda Cheese Experience 🗺️South Holland, The Netherlands 🕒9:30-18:00 💰€16 #Fritabi

Dinner At Belvedère we are continuously working on improving our menu and making it more attractive for our guests. That is why we increasingly use regional and seasonal products. This gives our dishes their own character, which you will definitely taste in them.

Thai Restaurant Bangkok City in Gouda has 42 seats and 8 at the cozy bar with a small outdoor terrace with 10 seats in the summer. Bangkok City has a wide variety of dishes, catering for everyone's taste. Salt-free or gluten-free or do you want it hot, Thai style? Everything is possible. Please indicate your wishes in a timely manner. We are also a member of the Dutch Vegetarian Association and serve 22 vegetarian starters & main courses. Bangkok City Gouda is also in the Restaurant Guide Lekker500 2017. With this mention, our Bangkok City Thai Restaurant Gouda is one of the best restaurants in the Netherlands! Seating In our restaurant we have 42 seats for you in the restaurant, 8 seats at the bar and 10 seats outside on the terrace (in summer).

Turns out we all have been pronouncing Gouda wrong! However even if you can’t pronounce it you should go! This city is full of history from WWII! You can see where bombs went off and how it impacted their city! In the middle of the city, there is City Hall. In the winter you can ice skate around City Hall and other beautiful buildings! I took a tour to Gouda and was able to enjoy the beautiful old buildings as well as lovely locally owned shops! #familytrip #freehotelstay #Gouda

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Gouda makes for a perfect day trip from Amsterdam. Of course, cheese lovers will want to taste some of the famous Gouda cheese right where it’s made. But Gouda is such a picturesque city, that you might want to consider staying a little longer. Wander along the pretty cobbled street of the 16th-century city centre, gaze over the small canals, admire the golden stained glass windows of the grand church. #urbanexplorer