About
Historic student city with beautiful canals and museums, a peaceful gem
Why go
- Feels like what Amsterdam used to be before mass tourism
- A calm alternative to the hustle and bustle of the capital
- A charming, walkable European city away from the crowds
Must try
- Visit the Burcht van Leiden for amazing city views
- Explore the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands
- Wander the beautiful canals
- Visit Naturalis Biodiversity Center
- Explore museums like Rijksmuseum Boerhaave
Pro tips
- Easy day trip or base from Amsterdam (30-40 mins by train)
- Train from Amsterdam Centraal takes about 35 minutes
- Explore by foot, it's compact and walkable
- Rent a boat and explore the canals
- Comment 'Leidentour' for a walking tour
Good to know
- Name translates to 'suffering' in German
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