Schoonhoven

Schoonhoven is a small town in the Dutch province of South Holland.

Formerly the town was famous for its silver, hence its nickname Zilverstad ("Silver City"). The town is well worth visiting because of its many well-preserved medieval buildings.

• 51.9471654.8523151 VVV Schoonhoven (Tourist office), Kazerneplein 4, [email protected]. Tu-Fr 11:00-17:00, Sa,Su 12:00-17:00.  (updated Jun 2016)

• Bus 197 from Gouda
• Bus 195 from Rotterdam or Utrecht

Check with 9292.nl for detailed directions.

51°56′42″N 4°51′4″E

Map of Schoonhoven

Walking or using a bike is the easiest way to travel in Schoonhoven. Distances are short, and everything is close to wherever you are.

145 buildings in the town are listed in the Netherland's Rijksmonument list.

• 51.9462414.8510781 Grote of Bartholomeüskerk. A 13th century church.  (updated Jun 2016)
• 51.946134.8503992 Weeshuis. A former orphanage built in the 19th century.  (updated Jun 2016)
• 51.9452874.8520733 Stadhuis (Town Hall). Originally 15th-century building with 50 bell carillon.  (updated Jun 2016)
• 51.9468974.8515854 Waag (Weigh House). Built in 1617 and extended in 1758. Since 1971 it has housed a restaurant.  (updated Jun 2016)
• 51.9470564.852025 Nederlands Zilvermuseum (Silver Museum), Kazerneplein 4. Tu-Sa 11.00-17.00, Su 12.00-17.00. €8.  (updated Jun 2016)
• 51.9444294.8521056 Edelambachtshuis (former granary). Now contains a collection of jewelry spanning a few centuries.  (updated Jun 2016)
• 51.9440934.8479537 Watertoren (Water tower). Built in 1901, now hosts yet another zilvergalerie.  (updated Jun 2016)
• 51.9457364.8506068 Stadskorenpakhuis. A former 16th century granary.  (updated Jun 2016)
• 51.9473584.85319 Doelenhuis. 18th century building.  (updated Jun 2016)
• 51.9444344.85210510 Synagoge. A former synagogue — It was built in the 19th-century.  (updated Jun 2016)
• 51.9431064.85288311 Veerpoort. The 17th century gates.  (updated Jun 2016)

• 51.9430134.8499921 Hotel Belvedère, Lekdijk West 4, ☏ +31 182 325222. Located in the historic city centre of Schoonhoven. €80 for a single room, €110 for a double room.  
• 52.0022954.773512 Hotel Over de Brug, Ad en Vic Versteeg, Veerlaan 1, 2851 BV, Haastrecht (take Provincialeweg West (N288) from Gouda), ☏ +31 182 501210, +31 182 501415. This traditional hotel on the River IJssel, is about 5 km from Gouda, in the small town of Haastrecht. It's an easy cycle to Gouda. There is a pub/restaurant. Free Wi-Fi and parking. Double €67, single €40.