Young Rembrandt
Rembrandt van Rijn was born in 1606, the ninth child of a miller in Leiden. Here he saw the light and grew up in relative prosperity. In the seventeenth century he grew to become a great artist. This Golden Age of the Netherlands can still be clearly seen and felt in Leiden.
Young Rembrandt Studio
In the Young Rembrandt Studio, the 17th-century house at Langebrug 89 in Leiden, Rembrandt spent his younger years (1606 – 1630) learning how to draw, paint and make etchings at the hand of his mentor Jacob van Swanenburgh. This is a unique stop on the Leiden Rembrandt route that gives a glimpse into the life of the young Rembrandt. A special seven-minute 3D-video experience introduces you to the young master painter and the most important key figures in his life.
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The Latin School
It's no longer possible to have Rembrandt sketch you at the Latin School. This experience is closed, but don't worry. Starting in the spring of 2026, a new Rembrandt Experience will open, with a new approach and interactive elements. Visitors can once again immerse themselves in the life and work of the young master—in a surprisingly contemporary way.
In the footsteps of the young Rembrandt
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Rembrandt Route
With the Rembrandt Route you take a walk along all historical Rembrandt locations. A nice walk in the footsteps of the most famous grandmaster of the 17th century. You can pick up the Rembrandt Route for €6.95 at VVV Leiden.
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Rembrandt sailing and walking route
During a one-hour cruise through the historic canals and canals of Leiden, a guide from De Leidse Rederij will tell you on board about the life of Rembrandt van Rijn in his hometown of Leiden. After the boat trip, the walking guide will take you for an hour to visit the highlights that are not or poorly visible from the water.
Rembrandt Route
The Rembrandt Route takes you on a walking tour past all the city's historic Rembrandt locations. With the newest smartphones you can add some really cool AR elements to the tour, just download the app! This is a great walk in the footsteps of the most famous master painter from the Golden Age of the Netherlands. Pick up the Rembrandt Route from the Leiden VVV tourist office for just € 6.95.
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Others wondered
Leiden is the city where Rembrandt was born and educated. It was here that he grew up, attended Latin school, briefly enrolled at the university, and received his first painting lessons at what is now the Young Rembrandt Studio. The city formed the basis for his later success as one of the greatest painters in Dutch history.
Rembrandt was born near Weddesteeg, close to the Rhine. Although the birthplace itself no longer exists, the site can be visited and forms an important part of the Rembrandt Route through Leiden.
The Rembrandt Route is 5 kilometers long and takes approximately 2 hours, depending on your pace and the number of stops you make. The route can easily be combined with a visit to a museum or a break in the city centre. Pick up the route booklet at Tourist Office Leiden, Stationsweg 26.
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