8 June 2016
Metropole region Rotterdam-The Hague launches ‘Tourist Day Ticket’
First local heritage day with the theme 'Treasures along the Vliet'. A day full of culture, crafts, history and water sports!
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The Vliet is an inviting route for water recreation between Leiden and Delft, with boat tie-up facilities located near parks, terraces, and diverse attractions.
This pastoral area between Leiden and The Hague has a quiet, rural character in a diverse landscape as well as a remarkable cultural history.
At the Vaarhuys, it is simple to rent an electric sloop; departure from either Voorburg or Leidschendam. Also, custom boating excursions with a skipper can be arranged on request.
Huygens' Hofwijck, the country home of Constantijn en Christiaan Huygens. The manor house and gardens gives a look into their lives during the 17th or “Golden” century.
The Roman harbour town of Forum Hadriani, together with Nijmegen, was the only Roman city in the Netherlands which had city rights.
At Akkerlust Farm Hotel it is possible to rent bicycles to tour the countryside, the coast and communities in the region.
At the wind powered sawmill The Salamander, wood is milled in the traditional way for use in furniture and ship restoration; just as it was done in the past.
Theater The Veur is an inviting small venue in Leidschendam with an excellent mix of activities including: cabaret, music, theatre and films.
Camping Vlietland, situated along the waterfront of Vlietland recreation area between Leidschendam and Leiden, is on the edge of the rural “Green Heart” of Holland.
Butterflies on the Vliet is an indoor tropical butterfly jungle with hundreds of butterflies and a colorful selection of other small jungle animals.
The Dr. Neher Laboratory, a former research centre from the PTT, has been repurposed to include a luxury apartment complex.
A visit to Avifauna Bird Park is even better if you cruise there with the Avifauna ferry boat.
The Nieuwe Driemanspolder is a nature and recreation area in development, with walking, biking and horse trails, as well as a diversity of lakes, marshes, flora and fauna.
ArtiBrak is a venue for professional artists who regularly exhibit in this co-operative gallery.
Watersport Centre Vlietland offers various water and other sporting possibilities. It’s a great starting place for an active day on the water.
Camping De Merenburger is a small, cosy family campground, situated in a quiet area on the outskirts of Leidschendam, just three kilometers from Stompwijk.
Enjoy recreational water fun at the Fluit swimming pool with a twirling slide, whirlpool, river rapids and jet stream. Swimming pleasure and activities for young and old!
The Julianabaan is a welcoming, accessible shopping centre in Voorburg with an attractive and useful variety of shops.
This yacht harbour in the Vlietland recreation area, is a great starting point for boaters and water sport enthusiasts.
This historical group of three windmills kept the polder dry around Stompwijk during the 17th or “Golden Century”.
The lakes between Leidschendam and Voorschoten are ideal for all types of water sports. Which will you choose?
On the waterfront of the locks in the historical centre of Leidschendam you can enjoy a visit to several terraces, restaurants and cafes.
Forum Art, an art lending library in Voorburg offers a wide selection of artwork from contemporary artists.
The waterfront mooring facilities at Voorburg, the locks of Leidschendam and Park Rozenrust, provide access to nearby restaurants and attractions, all within easy walking distance.
The Zoetermeer water tour is a 2-hour excursion through Zoeterwoude, Stompwijk and the nature and recreation area of Vlietland.
Leeuwenbergh is an attractive golf course with surprisingly rolling hills and features several creative water hazards for the experienced golfer.
Brighten your life with the colourful and creative art sculptures available from the art lending facility; “Kunstuitleen Voorburg”.
The historical centre of Voorburg offers fashionable shopping and delicious dining in a unique architectural surrounding.
At Leidsenhage shopping centre, in addition to shopping, you are welcome to enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner. This versatile shopping centre has a range of cafés and restaurants offering simple snack
Leidschendam-Voorburg contains many different parks and country estates where you can enjoy nature close to home.
The catering in the historical center of Voorburg is versatile, and always offers atmosphere and character.
Sport centre, Forum Kwadraat, offers a wide range of activities for all ages in the swimming pool as well as the sport halls.
City Garden Rusthout, located within Park Rusthout, has both an educational and recreational function for the neighbourhood.
Leidschendam-Voorburg has an expansive collection of more than 150 pieces of unique public art.
Travel into the past of Leidschendam-Voorburg at city museum Swaenstyn. In addition to the permanent collection and short-term exhibitions, various other activities take place.
In Leidsenhage shopping you can not only enjoy shopping, but also delicious lunch and dinner.
Accommodations are available at this working farm inn; you are especially welcome to enjoy their farm style country breakfast.
Fletcher Hotel is a 4-star hotel with convenient road and public transportation access; it is located next to the Leidsenhage shopping centre.
Leeuwenbergh is an attractive golf course with surprisingly rolling hills and features several creative water hazards for the experienced golfer.
Leidschendammerhout is a young nature park near Leidschendam where you are welcome for walking, cycling, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
Windmill de Vlieger (the kite), was formerly used to keep the polder between Voorburg and The Hague dry. The interior of the miller’s house has been preserved as it was in 1900!
Experienced and beginning surfers are welcome at the wind surfing club to take lessons at the surfing area in the Vlietland recreation lake.
Visit one of the three petting zoos in Leidschendam-Voorburg; at Vreugd en Rust, at Rusthout and at animal farm Essesteijn.
As attractive green residential city of Leidschendam-Voorburg offers a varied selection of restaurants, for all occasions.
Camping Noorthey is located on the edge of Duin, Horst and Weide, a nature area of dunes, woodlands and meadows. Excellent location for cycling or walking tours in the area.
The Antagonist, a wind powered pumping station, worked for centuries to keep the polders around Stompwijk dry and is located opposite the Molendriegang in Leidschendam.
A challenge for young and old - featuring 50 climbing opportunities at 4 different levels spread throughout the woods.
Make a water excursion on the Vliet through the Leidse Ommelanden in an authentic "pulled" canal boat.
The history of Duivenvoorde Castle dates back to the 13th century. The Castle and gardens are open to the public.
Leidschendam-Voorburg is rich in cultural heritage; it has approximately 90 national and 400 municipal historicaly registered buildings.
So many flavors, so many offerings. In the hospitality industry around the lock in Leidschendam you can enjoy daytime and evening along the Vliet.
Sports Park De Star, open 365 days per year, offers in- and outdoor tennis as well as golf with both an 18 and 9 hole course. No GVB necessary!
Theater Ludens is an inviting small venue in Voorburg offering an excellent mix of activities including; cabaret, music, theatre and films.
Make a water excursion on the Vliet with the Vlietvaart boat; you are welcome alone or with a group.
The Salonboat water tour travels throughout the region of The Hague, Delft, Rijswijk and Leidschendam-Voorburg.
Aquapretpark is a unique water park attraction with games and adventure for all ages. It is located on the edge of the multi-recreational lake, Vlietland.
Hotel Den Haag - Voorburg is an easy accessible hotel located a few minutes away from the historical old centre of Voorburg.
Make a water excursion on the Vliet with the Vlietvaart boat; you are welcome alone or with a group.
From the observation hut you can quietly view the bird population of the marshy lake known as the “Vogelplas" or alternatively, follow the walking trail that circles the lake.
Information sign boards are posted at various street locations, telling the historical stories of the area, i.e about historic locations, events, buildings, people or developments.
Have a great time at Trixs with free-style jumping on the trampolines, a game of beach volleyball or bossaball! We also do beach volleyball lessons as well as parties.
Central Park, with Chef Ron Blaauw, is an innovative restaurant and boutique hotel situated in a charming park located on the Vliet, next to the historical centre of Voorburg.
At the shopping centre around the Dam Square, the heart of Leidschendam, it’s easy to combine shopping, dining and recreation.
The Vliet and Stompwijk are situated on the western edge of the “Green Heart” of Holland. This area of villages and woodland is rich in nature, water and cultural heritage.
For all water sport enthusiasts - rental of boats, canoes, surf boards and water bikes is available in Leidschendam-Voorburg.