Schoonhoven

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

• VVV Schoonhoven

  address: Kazerneplein 4

By bus

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

Check with 9292.nl for detailed directions.

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 at the Netherland's Rijksmonument list.

• Grote of BartholomeüskerkA 13th century church.

• WeeshuisA former orphanage bilt in the 19th century.

• StadhuisOriginally 15th century building with 50 bell carillon.

• WaagBuilt in 1617 and extended in 1758. Since 1971 it houses a restaurant.

• Nederlands Zilvermuseum

  address: Kazerneplein 4

• EdelambachtshuisNow contains a collection of jewelry spanning a few centuries.

• Watertorenbuilt in 1901, now hosts yet another zilvergalerie.

• StadskorenpakhuisA former 16th century granary.

• Doelenhuis18th century building.

• SynagogeA former synagogue — It was built in the 19th century .

• VeerpoortThe 17th century gates.

• Hotel Belvedère

  phone: +31 182 325222
  address: Lekdijk West 4
  Located in the historic city centre of Schoonhoven.