Gouda

Kleiweg
Kleiweg 101

This is the main shopping street. You will find the usual high street shops and department stores.

Most shops are open M-Sa 9AM-5PM. Almost everything is closed on Sundays.

Gouda cheese

This world famous cheese gets its name from the town. It's been made locally with cow's milk since the middle ages. The cheese isn't made in the town itself, but the surrounding area. Check out the Cheese market see See section or some of the amazing cheese shops in the town.

Goudse stroopwafels

These traditional Dutch cookies were first made in Gouda in 1784. Two thin wafers with a caramel filling. Yummy!

Goudse kaarsen

Traditional Dutch candles that light up the room.