Discover Leerdam: Glass, History and Nature
Accommodation in Leerdam
Leerdam has been known as the glass city of the Netherlands since 1765. When choosing a holiday apartment in Leerdam, this character offers various ways to plan your stay: the collection of the Nationaal Glasmuseum, historic buildings, nature reserves and activities on the Linge provide different focal points. This allows you to balance culture, activity and experiences on the water according to your interests.
A glass city with its own character
The collection of the Nationaal Glasmuseum is permanently on display in the Transparant Depot. More than 60% of the collection of the Nationaal Glasmuseum Leerdam consists of artfully crafted products from N.V. Glasfabriek Leerdam dating from 1878 to the present day.
The Leerdam Glass Route leads from the Nationaal Glasmuseum via the Zuidwal, offering views over the Linge, to the Glasblazerij. It passes various sights related to glass and can be completed on foot in about 20 minutes. At the Glasblazerij, visitors can watch from the stands as the glassblower transforms hot, molten glass into art and design objects.
Historic buildings in the townscape
Leerdam’s historic monuments include the old town wall. The Grote Kerk Leerdam is a Late Pseudo-Basilican cruciform church built in the 13th century, with an integrated Romanesque tower, and is a Rijksmonument. On the west side of the Grote Kerk, the foundations of a former baptistery are visible.
The Hofje van Aerden is surrounded by listed houses and a historically designed garden. Together with the town wall and the Grote Kerk, this provides several different historic elements for a stay focused on culture.
Nature and trails around Leerdam
The 9-hectare Recht van ter Leede nature reserve is located near Leerdam and is managed by Zuid-Hollands Landschap as a recreational nature area. The nature reserve has picnic tables, and the walking paths are kept in good, accessible condition. This creates a clear setting for a break in the countryside and for walks.
The “Langs Stad & Land – Rondje Leerdam” walking route runs through Leerdam and the surrounding green countryside, passing the Grote Wielsloot and Recht van ter Leede nature reserves. Those choosing a holiday apartment in Leerdam can weigh up culture in the town against a route through urban and rural landscapes when planning their stay.
Getting there, cycling and the water
Leerdam railway station is served by trains in the direction of Dordrecht and Geldermalsen; the bus station is next to the railway station. Rental bicycles are also available at Leerdam station. This provides specific considerations regarding trains, buses and bicycles when choosing the location of a holiday apartment in Leerdam.
TOP Leerdam is a suitable starting point for walking, cycling or boating and offers an information panel with a map of the recreational route networks as well as usually sufficient parking. In Leerdam, you can board a boat for a trip on the Linge.
You can also discover Kedichem, Leerdam and Oosterwijk.
To the higher-level travel overview: Leerdam.
