Like Edam, Gouda is best-known for the world famous cheese that has been produced in the region and sold in the city for centuries. Foodies should not miss the chance to visit Gouda on a Thursday (April to August) when the city re-enacts the age-old cheese market for visitors to enjoy. You can look forward to a full day of fun, including cheese auctioning, cheese weighing, cheese-making exhibitions, and High Cheese at the Cheese Museum.

Other activities include tastings with beer and wine, canal cruises, and much more. The city has an excellent Historic Center you can explore on a guided walking tour, and there are a host of museums and interesting attractions for children. Map

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