Summer in Leiden

The very best activities and days out

Visit one of the city’s 13 museums, try a theatre show or cinema, or go out and explore the city. Leiden’s events calendar is chock full of amazing activities – you’ll have no excuse to be bored!

Hortus walk-in walks

Every Thursday in July and August experienced guides will let you explore the Hortus.

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Walk with Gilde Leiden

The Gilde Leiden Foundation organizes city walks and presentations about the history of Leiden

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Family audio tour for children

Leiden is also known as the City of Discoveries, but why exactly? You will find out with these 11 audio clips that you play on your phone.

Walk in the Singelpark

The Singelpark is a 6,5-kilometer-long city park that surrounds the canals of Leiden, without beginning or engd. The walking map is availeble for free at the tourist information office.

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The Climbing Park

The Climbing Park has several challenging courses at different heights. There are 50 obstacles, 10 ziplines, the longest of which is over 100 meters.

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Discovery Routes

Discover the city in a playful way with the Discovery Routes at VVV Leiden. Are you going for the Mysterious Murder Route where you solve a murder? Or the Spy Mission, where you search for a secret code to save the city from destruction?

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Rent a boat

The historic city center of Leiden has a total of 28 kilometers of canals and canals. Leading from the water is fantastic! So rent a boat from one of the many Leiden shipping companies. Or book a cruise or one of the fun packages.

Leiden from the canal

Shopping in Leiden

In Leiden vind je de leukste winkels! In de sfeervolle binnenstad ontdek je een verrassend en veelzijdig winkelaanbod: van bekende merken en grote winkelketens tot unieke boetiekjes, bijzondere speciaalzaken en gezellige antiekwinkels. Perfect voor een middag vol shoppen, struinen en verrassende vondsten.

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Latest family films

Take the children to the latest family films at Lido (Beestenmarkt) and Trianon (Breestraat)! Whatever you’re in the mood for, there’s something for everyone. The new film schedule is announced every Thursday, so grab some popcorn, sit back and enjoy!

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