Shopping in Leiden

Shop, see, experience and taste

Leiden is also a city for some wonderful shopping. All major retail chains are represented with an outlet in the city centre, of course. But what Leiden really makes a city for shopping with a difference are the many little boutiques and specialist shops, which are hidden in the narrow backstreets and alleyways.

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Events

There is plenty to do in Leiden throughout the whole year. There are various annual events. For example, every year on 2 and 3 October the city shakes on its foundations. This is when Leiden commemorates the seige of the city during the Eighty Years War and its relief on 3 October 1574.

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Accessibility

Leiden is ideally located within a short travelling distance of major centres such as The Hague and Amsterdam. The city can also be reached easily by international visitors, with Schiphol just 20 minutes away and Rotterdam’s smaller airport at 25 minutes distance.

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Leiden Market

Every Saturday there is a market in the city centre of Leiden from 08.00 to 17.00. From fashionable clothing, accesories, art and presents, to fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts!

Each Wednesday Leiden hosts an organic market at the Nieuwe Rijn from 08.00 to 17.00.