Dutch City Guide ~ The Best Things To Do In Den Bosch!

Den Bosch, short for 's-Hertogenbosch is the capital of the province of Brabant in the Netherlands. A wonderfully stylish and cozy town filled with monuments, museums, and historic architecture to enjoy.

Den Bosch is famous for her medieval city center, the iconic St. John's Cathedral, and pretty old streets you can wander through filled with beautiful boutiques, cafes and restaurants ~ In short, well worth a visit!

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6 X Best Things To Do In Den Bosch

Visit St.John's Cathedral: This cathedral located at the heart of the center is beautiful not to mention massive! It was designed in Gothic style with a tower reaching 73 meters, making it the largest of all Catholic churches in the Netherlands.

Visit the Jheronimus Bosch Art Center: This is a museum celebrating the life and work of the medieval painter Jheronimus Bosch who was born and raised right here in Den Bosch. This art center can be found in the former Sint-Jacobskerk. There are other museums to explore depending on personal interests such as Kunstlocatie Wurth and the Noordbrabants Museum to name a couple.

PRO TIP! it is best to reserve and purchase your tickets for museums and attractions in advance. Especially these days when COVID-19 restrictions are still in place. You cannot buy your tickets at the door at this time, and the amount of people allowed into closed spaces is limited.

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No visit is complete without tasting the local pastry called Bossche bol ~ Chocolate, cream filling...What’s not to like, right? Absolutely delicious!

Visit the Markt set up in the main square of the town: The market takes place three times a week. It would be a good idea to check online before planning your visit as opening times change due to Corona restrictions. Fresh food, clothes, flowers, antiques…it’s fun to have a rummage through.

As you know, I love my boat rides! Enjoy your surroundings from the water, go on a boat tour! You can choose to either go down the Binnendieze or the Dommel River. View historic landmarks, canals, the architecture and take in the look and vibe of the town, from a different angle.

Wander and explore the streets of Den Bosch: Lovely boutiques and concept stores await you, colorful cafes, squares to have a drink in, and a variety of restaurants and bars. Popular streets to walk down are Uilenburg and Molenstraat; Den Bosch in a nutshell ~ History, architecture, medieval elements, and good vibes.

Bonus! Visit the Heeswijk Castle: It is located just 10 minutes away; a very interesting castle where the French and English nobility used to live with beautifully manicured grounds to admire and relax in.