To do in Voorschoten
There is so much to do in Voorschoten. If you come to the municipality of Voorschoten for a few days, you will not be bored for a moment. Discover nature, the cozy terraces, visit the weekly market or take a nice walk.
Events diary
Take a look here, an extensive calendar, you can also search by period and category
Stores voorschoten
Voorschoten has a wide range of shops. Because whether you want to shop, pick up fish or are looking for something for your home. Most shops are located in the long shopping street (Schoolstraat). A big advantage is that you can park for free in several parking spaces that are located around the center. View here where the shopping street is located and which shops there are in Voorschoten.
Walking and cycling in Voorschoten
Of course you can also make beautiful walking and cycling trips through Voorschoten. How about a walk through the Castle Park of Castle Duivenvoorde. This castle park is beautifully situated and surrounded by nature. A wonderful place for young and old. There is also a restaurant where you can have a delicious lunch and relax in the spacious outdoor garden with terrace. It is also nice to see Duivenvoorde Castle from the inside!
A number of beautiful cycling routes also start from the castle. If you are on the road with the kids, you should definitely visit the Voorschoten petting zoo, which is located in the Rosenburgh park. Here the children come face to face with goats, rabbits and many more animals. Cup of tea / coffee and a soft drink afterwards that is possible Theehuis Jansland where you can sit inside and outside..
Recreation area
Recreational area Vlietland is easiest to reach by bike or on foot if you spend the night in Voorschoten. The recreation area has several sandy beaches where you can sunbathe and swim. If you want to spend a day on the water, you can go to Water Sports Center Vlietland. Here you can rent different types of boats. It is nice to rent a sloop, for example, or if you are an experienced sailor, you can sail around the recreational lake. Or go pedal boating for an hour, in short, plenty of water sports options!
Spend the night in Voorschoten
If you come to the cozy Voorschoten for a few days, then you are of course looking for a place to stay overnight. In Voorschoten on the Veurseweg you can spend the night in the Hotel Van der Valk de Gouden Leeuw. And did you know that this was the first Van der Valk in the world. Because the well-known hotel chain started in Voorschoten. If you prefer to spend the night on a smaller scale, this is possible at La Casita Bed & Breakfast on the front street. The Voorstraat is a pleasant street with restaurants and terraces and also the most beautiful street in Voorschoten. If you come in the summer months and would like to camp, that is also possible. Camping Vlietland is located just next to Voorschoten, but the village can be reached very quickly and easily by bike from the campsite. Because in 10 minutes by bike you are already in the heart of Voorschoten.
La Casita Bed & Breakfast