Den Bosch is circled by typical Dutch canals and the boat tours of the canals are operated in small boats powered by a small motor that take about 16 people. There is a choice of two trips - one takes... more
a beautifull Cathedral with a great organ in the center of Den Bosch, certainly worth a visit!
they have a wonderfull Mariachapel where people can sit down to meditate, burn candles
On the floor you... more
"Oh no, not another church!" Well, yes, after all you're on one of my pages, and I happen to like churches. Officially the St. Jacobus is no longer a church, though. And because it's a protected... more
If you're not a complete art buff who only wants to see the originals, than this is the place to be in Den Bosch to learn more about the city's most famous son,... more
Heusden Fortress is a beautiful fortified town. Every weekend thousands of excursionists and boaters admiring the old fortress and the historic center. On the... more
Ten years after Den Bosch was besieged and taken by Prince of Orange, Frederik Hendrik, 'De Citadel' was built so the city could be defended against future... more
If you are between trains and fancy a beer the bar just to the left as you leave the station is as good as any. On my visit it was busy with football fans (the... more
The Jheronimus Bosch Art Center offers a complete overview of the art of this famous son of Den Bosch (c. 1450-1516) by means of photographic reproductions.... more
"Bossche Broek" is a beautiful piece of nature just outside the old centre of Den Bosch. It mainly consists of grass land with sheep and birds and small... more
Slowly the stream lost its importance and changed into an open sewer. In 1969 they decided to fill up the canals, but luckely they didn't complete their plans... more
I know museums aren't everyone's cup of tea, and the provincial museum of Noord-Brabant surely isn't the Louvre, but it's worth a go if they have an interesting... more
The city hall of Den Bosch is located right on the Market (like in many other cities in The Netherlands). It is a very impressive construction with a 35 bells... more
De Moriaan is the oldest brick house of Den Bosch. You won't miss it since it is located right on the market place and serves as a tourist information office.... more
As in every old town, the heart of 's-Hertogenbosch is the market-square, which has a triangular shape as usual for this region. Here we find the town hall,... more
This is the Refugiehuis van het klooster Marienhage te Woensel. This name refers to the period from 1593 to 1629, when this house was a refuge house for the... more
If you are coming from the train station make sure you walk to the city centre. It's a great walk and Den Bosch is very much worth it. First stop will have to... more
This house originates from the 13th century and is the oldest brick house in Den Bosch. The house almost was demolished in the 50s. The building was restored in... more
Den Bosch has seen a great increase in its number of bars and restaurants. The city always had a name for relaxed beer boozing, but that wouldn't do its new... more
I haven't been inside the museum but I think it is quite interesting to see. All year round they have various expositions. They also have some work of Vincent... more
This is the Town Hall one of the bigger monuments in the city. The facade you can see now was placed in 1670. The best thing about the city hall is the part... more
At the end of the St. Jansstraat you find yourself at the place where the Binnendieze tour starts. Right above where the boats depart you can find this small... more
From the St. Janssingel turn left into the St. Jansstraat. This street used to be the only entrance into the city centre. On your left at the end of the street... more
On the St. Janssingel we saw these cardboard or wooden people. We never saw them before so we guessed they belong to some special exposition somewhere in the... more
I think this is one of the most beautiful sculptures of the Netherlands. It is hard to find something so beautiful in the Netherlands on the streets. Most nice... more
De Draak (the dragon) statue was made by J. Dony in 1903. It was given to the city by Jhr. P.J. Bosch van Drakenstein, who was the Queen's ambassador to Brabant... more
Den Bosch is a great city in the north of the Province of Noord-Brabant. It is the city of the Bosche Bol, the St. Jan cathedral, the Binnen Dieze and many shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also the...
Den Bosch (also called 's Hertogenbosch) is the capital of the province Brabant. The city was established in 1185, only 48 years later than the oldest city of the Netherlands, Dordrecht.
I always...
The Dutch usually call this city 'Den Bosch', but its official name is 's-Hertogenbosch. This literally means 'the woods of the Duke'. That duke was Hendrik I of Brabant, who gave 's-Hertogenbosch its...
This is my birthplace and I grew up just outside this old city, before I moved away to Breda and beyond.
In my opinion, Den Bosch is an undiscovered gem! It's teeming with visitors during the annual...
On the old VT you couldn't make a page about this great city. Thankfully, that has been remedied now, and it was about time too. With plenty of silly entries like Europoort you can at least expect to...
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