Schoonhoven is a small town in the Dutch province of South Holland.
Understand
[edit]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.
- 1 VVV Schoonhoven (Tourist office), Kazerneplein 4, info@zilvermuseum.nl. Tu-Fr 11:00-17:00, Sa,Su 12:00-17:00.
Get in
[edit]By bus
[edit]Check with 9292.nl for detailed directions.
Get around
[edit]Walking or using a bike is the easiest way to travel in Schoonhoven. Distances are short, and everything is close to wherever you are.
See
[edit]145 buildings in the town are listed in the Netherland's Rijksmonument list.
- 1 Grote of Bartholomeüskerk. A 13th century church.
- 2 Weeshuis. A former orphanage built in the 19th century.
- 3 Stadhuis (Town Hall). Originally 15th-century building with 50 bell carillon.
- 4 Waag (Weigh House). Built in 1617 and extended in 1758. Since 1971 it has housed a restaurant.
- 5 Nederlands Zilvermuseum (Silver Museum), Kazerneplein 4. Tu-Sa 11.00-17.00, Su 12.00-17.00. €8.
- 6 Edelambachtshuis (former granary). Now contains a collection of jewelry spanning a few centuries.
- 7 Watertoren (Water tower). Built in 1901, now hosts yet another zilvergalerie.
- 8 Stadskorenpakhuis. A former 16th century granary.
- 9 Doelenhuis. 18th century building.
- 10 Synagoge. A former synagogue — It was built in the 19th-century.
- 11 Veerpoort. The 17th century gates.
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[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 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.
- 2 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.