Historical tour Leerdam

(4 km) 6,154 steps

Fancy a nice walk through the Glass City of the Netherlands and would you like to get to know Leerdam better?

Discover the fascinating history of this fortified city. This historical walk takes you past the most beautiful places in Leerdam. Along the way you will pass the National Glass Museum & Glass Blowing Factory and find out how Leerdam grew into the Glass City of the Netherlands!

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Starting point:

VVV Leerdam
Kerkstraat 55
4141 AV Leerdam
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Be amazed by all the possibilities of glass!

National Glass Museum
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South ramparts with mouse towers

Leerdam's origins as a fortified city are still evident in the south ramparts with their ‘mouse towers’.

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Hofje van Mevrouw van Aerden

In a majestic lotion overlooking the Linge river lies Museum Hofje van Mevrouw Van Aerden – a hofje, or courtyard, and museum in Leerdam.

End point:

VVV Leerdam
Kerkstraat 55
4141 AV Leerdam
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