Printable maps of Leiden
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Leiden
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Leiden with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Leiden area
This Leiden map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Leiden and surroundings
Netherlands - moving around the country
To travel around the city and the suburbs, tourists are recommended to choose buses, trams, and trolleybuses. Almost all cities have night transport. Absolutely all cities are divided into certain transport zones, and this should be taken into account when buying a ticket. It is much more profitable to buy reusable tickets that offer unlimited number of rides within the prepaid travel zone. Travelers can buy a ticket at any kiosk or directly from the driver. In Amsterdam, 4 lines of the subway and several ferry lines are available in addition to the above mentioned public transport. Water transport is no longer focused on transportation, but on tours, so the cost of tickets is much higher.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Netherlands
In spring, another bright event is taking place in the Netherlands. That’s the Parade of Flowers. This is one of the most beautiful and grandiose festivals in the country. Twenty flower platforms and thirty wagons bring the procession from Noordwijk, through the largest flower park of Keukenhof, to Harlem. Throughout the summer, the country turns into a single holiday. Four major cities - Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht - host musical and theatrical festivals one by one. Once in 5 years, a parade of boats and sea vessels is held in Amsterdam. The next one will take place in 2025. … Open
Photogallery of Leiden sights
Our guide to Leiden
Leiden sightseeing
The first mention of Leiden in the annals dates back to 922. At that time, this region belonged to the Bishop of Utrecht. The first castle in the area appeared in the 12th century. Steadily, the area around the castle became a popular marketplace. When the Hundred Years' War started, many weavers from Ypres found shelter in Leiden. This event gave a major boost to the development of the weaving industry in the … Open 
