About Gouda

Between Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague, many tourists miss out on smaller Dutch cities such as Gouda thinking that there’s little to see.

Gouda is a Dutch city south of Amsterdam in the province of South Holland. It’s known for its namesake cheese and seasonal cheese market, regularly held on the medieval Market square. Anchoring the square is the 15th-century town tall, a Gothic building with red and white shutters. Also on the square is the 17th-century Goudse Waag, once a cheese-weighing station and now home to the Gouda Cheese Museum. ― Google

What is known in Gouda?

Gouda is famous for its delightful Gouda cheese, its tasty stroopwafels (syrup waffles), which were invented in the late 18th century in Gouda. And it is also known for its historic centre with building such as the 15th century Stadhuis (City Hall) and Sint Janskerk (St. John's Church).

Easy to reach as a day trip from the Hague or a day trip from Rotterdam, it's also worth visiting Gouda in its own right and exploring over the course of several days. Full of hidden gems, little bars, and pretty alleyways, aside from food, the city is well-known for its shopping scene and wealth of museums.

What makes Gouda attractive to visit?

Here’s why you need to visit Gouda, the cheese city of Holland, the Netherlands on your next Dutch adventure. How to visit the city of Gouda and what to do once there; admire the canals, enjoy the cheese culture, visit the town museum, and more!