The historic town of Leerdam is best known for its glass crystal industry, but apart from this there is much more to discover. The enchanting city center has a variety of shops and many historical buildings. With an excellent location along the river the Linge, beautiful hike and bike tours can be made through this unique river landscape.
The mix of culture, nature and history will provide interesting activities for everyone.
Several other interesting cities, such as Utrecht, Gorinchem, Den Bosch and Tiel can be easily reached in 20 minutes by car or by train. The train station of Leerdam is only 100 meter from the hotel.
PARKING
Parking is free of charge at the parking area on the ‘Stationsweg’ and on the ‘Voorwaartsveld’ (Berenschotterrein). In the center of Leerdam the follow rules apply for (pay) parking:
– Monday to Saturday you need to pay between 9 am and 6 pm. (Friday till 9 pm)
– At the Vrijheidsstraat and the Ambtsplein the maximum parking time is 12 hours (price up to € 3.30 per day)
DISCOVER LEERDAM
Glass Museum
Everything there is to know concerning glass art since 1850 with different collections.
Glass Blow Studio
Daily demonstrations of glassblowing
Glass Galleries
Gallery Broft
Mooiglas & Zo
Boat tours
Daily boat tours on the Linge river
Hofje van Aerden
Museum with paintings of Dutch Masters from the 17th century.
Aqua Zoo Leerdam
Fishes, corals, plants and other creatures from all over the world.
Bridge museum
100 years of building bridges
Staten Bijbel museum
This museum gives an impression of bibles in the period between 1500 and 1950.
DISCOVER THE SURROUNDING OF LEERDAM:
Estate Heerlijkheid Marienwaerdt in Beesd
The estate of Family Verschuer is open all year round for visitors. Famous are the yearly estate fair and the Christmas fair.
‘De Paay’ an owlpark in Beesd
This zoo spreads over 2,5 acres (10000m2), there are 78 different types of animals.
Castle Loevestein in Poederooijen
This castle along the river the Waal was built in 1361 and is now a museum which also offers various activities.
Fort Asperen
Unique fort that is a part of the Dutch Waterline with changing art collections.
Geo Fort Herwijnen
Also part of the Dutch Waterline, offers group activities involving navigation and GPS.
