Various creative startup have there offices there as well. If you happen to say the “yes” word in this lovely baroque building in Dutch Classicism, you will do this in style, as the walls of the wedding hall are luxuriously decorated with golden leather. One of the best things to do in Den Bosch is a boat tour on the Binnendieze. Plan visits to St. John's Cathedral, Efteling + Noordbrabants Museum. There are plenty of different flight times to choose from and it’s a super short flight, so it’s perfect for family travel.

Learn about Dutch carnival at the National Carnival Museum, 17. Noordbrabants Museum Located to the west of St John’s and in the centre of Den Bosch, the Noordbrabants museum features an extensive collection of art, culture and history from the North Brabant region of the Netherlands. Just be warned – it’s incredibly hard to stop after one! Marvel some art at the Noordbrabants Museum, 9. Address: Noordbrabants Museum, Verwersstraat 41, ‘s-Hertogenbosch. If you’re looking for things to do in Den Bosch you’ve come to the right place.

All Rights Reserved. From the 30 000 objects only 15% are exhibited in the museum. Travel through the old harbour, under bridges and past the city walls, all whilst learning about the history of the Den Bosch. The city hall in Den Bosch is a marvelous building that dominates the Market Square. I can’t also hide that it’s my favorite city in the Netherlands. As the fountain is undergoing complete restoration, the dragon has been removed. It’s just a short 60-minute train ride. See 1 Experience You can visit the city hall for free. Of course the great thing about visiting Den Bosch is that you can easily team it with a visit to Amsterdam, even if you only have a weekend in the Netherlands to play with. Eye-catcher in this neighborhood are the silos painted with street art.

They are open from Thursday till Sunday and each night there’s a live show, or a band playing. There are different routes of the boat tour and tickets can be booked via the Kring Vrienden van ‘s-Hertogenbosch website.

There’s so much to discover and best of all, the tourists are few and far between so you can have it all to yourself.

In 1629 the building was appropriated by the State and became the Governor’s Palace.

It’s bustling with great places to eat: from cozy cafés to fancy restaurants and international cuisine – Den Bosch has it all! Enjoy street art in Den Bosch. Head to De Dry Hamerkens for a hot chocolate with a twist. Discover 2020's top Den Bosch attractions.

Go for a walk in the Bossche Broek; 15.

Head to De Loonse en Drunense National Park aka Dunes of Loon and Drunen National Park to enjoy the beaches and sand dunes in this national park. A must-do thing in Den Bosch is, of course, climbing the church tower to admire a lovely view of the city.

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Head to the main market square to soak up the atmosphere.

The Market Square (Markt) is the beating heart of the city. They are everywhere – standing in the park, hanging on walls or peeking out of the water! The first city walls were built between 1220 and 1250 around the today’s Market Square. It’s very easy only to see one part of a city such as Den Bosch: The … It is usually attributed to the lifestyle in the province of North Brabant, as compared to the northern provinces. © 2020 - Exploring the Netherlands.

The Dutch are big on their snacks, so you’ll see lots of stalls and little spots selling all kinds of meal fillers. I cover how to get to Den Bosch towards the end of this post. The top attractions to visit in Den Bosch are: What are the best outdoor activities in Den Bosch? The best way to travel to Den Bosch is by train. Museums 2.

Little ones will love building sand castles and everyone can enjoy the bike and walk trails. There are so many super cute, stylish boutiques and adorable independent shops in Den Bosch. Tramkade used to be an industrial area just outside the city centre. In 2013 the museum moved to its new home adjacent to Noordbrabants Museum. Just outside of the city walls there is a lovely nature area, called Bossche Broek.

Find the hidden inner yards; 16. © Steven Lek / WikiCommons The bars spill out onto the cobbled streets, with most of them offering outdoor seating.

In December, cute cabins offer that Christmas market vibe, selling cute gifts and keepsakes. It’s a large profiterole filled in with whipped cream and covered with dark chocolate.

Taste the hipster atmosphere at Tramkade, Fee: adults – 15 EUR; students – 7,50 EUR; children (< 18 years) – free, Opening hours: Tue – Sun from 11:00 till 17:00, Fee: adults – 10 EUR; students – 5 EUR; kids (< 17 years) – free, Fee: adults – 7,50 EUR; children (4-12 years) – 3,75 EUR, Opening hours: November to March: Tue – Sun 12:00 – 17:00; April to October: Tue – Sun 11:00 – 17:30, Fee: adults – 7 EUR; children (6-12 years) – 3,50 EUR. If you ask yourself, why exactly they chose a dragon for this fountain, well, the name (Drakestein) of the governor translates from Dutch (“draak”) as “a dragon”. It’s a large square, surrounded by lovely buildings. I have lived for 10 years just a few kilometers away from the city and I had it visited as much as I could. The fun part about this, is that the Dragon is actually at home now. All content in this blog, including texts and photos, is copyright of the author, unless stated otherwise. Jheronimus Bosch Art Center They also offer guided city walks. There are also lots of restaurants and cafes, where you can grab a bite or to just hang out.

If you come by train to Den Bosch, you cannot miss the Dragon Fountain.

During carnival Dutch cities change their names and Den Bosch becomes Oeteldonk. The best outdoor activities in Den Bosch according to Tripadvisor travellers are: What are the best day trips from Den Bosch? Discover the weird world of Hieronymus Bosch; 11. In 1566 during the so called Iconoclastic Fury (Beeldenstorm) a lot of the interior decorations were destroyed or removed by the mobs formed by Calvinist Protestants. Just make sure you look for the full name of s’Hertogenbosch, rather than Den Bosch on the timetable. For a more budget, but equally delicious experience head to the supermarket to pick up some Stroopwafel. Like many other cities in the Netherlands, Den Bosch features an impressive network of canals that were built in order to transport goods and defend its borders.

Even if like me you’re not religious, it’s still a beautiful building to admire. In the cellar of De Moriaan is located one of the hippest cafes in the city: Plein 79.

Kring Vrienden van ‘s-Hertogenbosch is an amazing organization run by volunteers, who are passionate to tell you the stories of their city. Got a bit more time to play with during your visit to Den Bosch?

Top Attractions in Den Bosch 1. The cathedral went through many restorations, the last one just finished recently in 2012. As the Centre is hosted in a former church, you can climb the 40-m high tower and admire the city from a bird view. The fountain was built in 1903 and has a bit of a sad story. Nova was just two months old when we went.

The cathedral is still operating, so it’s open to visit outside of the mass hours. Cute streets are filled with small coffee shops and sweet little bistros.

In the summer, there are organized lots of events and there is even a city beach. Apart from Dunes of Loon and Drunen National Park everything I’ve mentioned is completely walkable and all pretty central. In fact it was quite the opposite! The result is pure indulgent heaven. They were placed there in 2016, when the city celebrated the 500th anniversary from the artist’s death.

Discover the weird world of Hieronymus Bosch, 13. Free bikes are available during your stay and there’s an onsite children’s playground. When the provincial governor P.J.

Children under the age of 18 are free and adult tickets cost 15 Euros.

You can get the Bossche Bol at the bakery Jan de Groot, where it was created, or at one of the many cafés in town with the sign Original Bossche Bol in front of them.

The Centre has in its collection all works of the artist in full-size reproductions.

For a detailed look at the history of this southern region, there is no better museum. From there it’s a really simple hour’s train ride. Through the centuries De Moriaan served various purposes: from a place for services of the Lutheran community in the 17th century to a theatre in the 18th century. In the area between Hinthamerstraat and the Zuid-Willemsvaart canal there are those charming inner yards. It was returned to the Roman Catholics in 1810 by Napoleon. It was built in the first half of the 13th century and is a typical example of a hall house. See modern art and design at the Design Museum, 10. There are many in one of the most charming spots, Minderbroedersplein.