Leiden
in Gemeente Leiden of South Holland, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.158 and 4.493 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 9' 29" and E 4° 29' 35"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Dutch, Western Frisian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:58 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:23 am and 7:10 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Netherlands in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Netherlands.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Netherlands. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Leiden

Leiden in Gemeente Leiden (South Holland) with it's 119,713 citizens is a town in Netherlands about 22 mi (or 36 km) south-west of Amsterdam, the country's capital city.

Current time in Leiden is now 11:58 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports near Leiden, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in Netherlands is Rotterdam Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 23 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Netherlands is Van Nellefabriek in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), South. We discovered 6 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: The Hague, Haarlem, Heemskerk, Amsterdam and Heiloo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 986 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

10°C (51 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

8°C (47 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

13°C (56 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Villa de Duinen

Address
6,2 mi
Oude Zeeweg 74
2202CE Noordwijk
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 17:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 17:00


Tweelwonen Kaagresort

Address
2,2 mi
Veerpolder 1 
2361 KV Warmond
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Van der Valk Hotel De Gouden Leeuw

Address
3,9 mi
Veurseweg 180
2252 AG Voorschoten
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim-Leiden

Address
3,8 mi
Warmonderweg 8
2171 AH Sassenheim
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Van der Valk Hotel Leiden

Address
1,8 mi
Haagse Schouwweg 14
2332 KG Leiden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hilton Garden Inn Leiden

Address
1,9 mi
Willem Einthovenstraat 3
2342 BH Oegstgeest
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn LEIDEN

Address
1,6 mi
Haagse Schouwweg 10,P.O. Box 9004
2332 KG LEIDEN
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Villa Beukenhof

Address
1,6 mi
Terweeweg 2-4
2341 CR Oegstgeest
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


City Resort Hotel Leiden

Address
0,8 mi
Bargelaan 180
2333 CW Leiden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Golden Tulip Leiden Centre

Address
0,7 mi
Schipholweg 3
2316 XB Leiden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Leiden Netherlands

Published: December 25, 2011
Length: 17:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paul Budde


finale taptoe Leiden 1 oktober 2013

Published: October 11, 2013
Length: 01:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jwetting

finale taptoe Leiden 1 oktober 2013 Taptoe Leiden 3 oktoberfeest Leiden ontzet.


Leiden Nederland Compilation DJI Phantom FPV

Published: August 29, 2014
Length: 43:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Flug Hund

Beschreibung.


Leiden Zuid-Holland: Kerkklok Katholieke Lodewijkskerk (uurslag, angelus en luiden)

Published: March 29, 2010
Length: 14:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DennisWubs

Leiden (NL): Katholieke kerk Leiden (NL): Katholische Kirche Kruk Luidas Gekröpftes Joch d" Opname: Woensdag 17 maart 2010 18.00 uur (Angelus Läuten) Het Carillon als ook de...


ILoveLeiden.com - Lalala Leiden Live bij Minikoraal

Published: August 27, 2014
Length: 24:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ILoveLeiden.com

Op 1 september 2013 lanceerde Jochem Myjer zijn videoclip bij Lalala Leiden. Tijdens het Minikoraal zong hij het live met K&G.


Politie en Ambulance haarlemmerstraat(winkelstraat) leiden. Mogelijk hartproblemen.

Published: June 15, 2009
Length: 36:57 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: untiteld1993

15-06-09--15:01:28--Ambulance en Politie--Hollands Midden--A1 HAARLEMMERSTRAAT X LDN. Omstreeks tien over 3 op 15 juni 2009 reed er een politiewagen de haarlemmerstraat in leiden in. Na.


Booster onride & XLR8 onride in Leiden op 3 oktober

Published: October 03, 2013
Length: 13:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Edwin Rasser

Vanuit de booster & xlr8 de 3 oktober Kermis van Leiden gefilmd. Op 3 oktober 2013 met de GoPRO camera. Soundtrack: Tsnunami.


K&G Orkesten gezamenlijk naar startpunt Optocht 3 oktober 2014 Leiden

Published: October 04, 2014
Length: 42:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jabovski

Traditioneel lopen Jong K&G en de Show- & Marchingband ieder jaar (in ieder geval) op 3 oktober vanaf de Zijlsingel naar het vertrekpunt van de optocht op de Burggravenlaan. In dit geval doen...


Die Europäische Karnivorenkonferenz (EEE) in Leiden 2007 (Deutsche Version)

Published: June 03, 2013
Length: 47:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Siegfried R. H. Hartmeyer

Die jährlich in unterschiedlichen Ländern stattfindende Europäische Karnivorenkonferenz (European Carnivorous Plant Exchange and Exhibition - EEE) ist ein beliebter Treffpunkt der internationale...


Freestyle Meeting Leiden 2014

Published: August 25, 2014
Length: 58:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FreakingFreestylers


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Leiden University

Leiden University, located in the city of Leiden, is the oldest university in the Netherlands. The university was founded in 1575 by William, Prince of Orange, leader of the Dutch Revolt in the Eighty Years' War. The Dutch Royal Family and Leiden University still have a close relationship; Queens Juliana and Beatrix and crown-prince Willem-Alexander were former students. Leiden University has six faculties, over 50 departments and enjoys an outstanding international reputation.

Located at 52.1561, 4.48695 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Leiden University, Universities in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in Leiden, Coimbra Group, Educational institutions established in the 1570s, 1575 establishments

Museum Boerhaave

Museum Boerhaave is a museum of the history of science and medicine, based in Leiden, the Netherlands. The museum hosts a collection of historical scientific instruments from all disciplines, but mainly from medicine, physics, and astronomy. The museum is located in a building that was originally a convent in central Leiden. It includes a reconstructed traditional anatomical theatre.

Located at 52.1614, 4.48889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Leiden, Science museums in the Netherlands

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden is the national archaeological museum of the Netherlands. It is located in Leiden. The Museum grew out of the collection of Leiden University and still closely co-operates with its Faculty of Archaeology. The museum calls itself the national center for archaeology, and focuses on ancient Egypt, the ancient Near East, the classical world of Greece, Etruria and Rome and the early (prehistoric, Roman and Medieval) Netherlands.

Located at 52.1583, 4.48583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1743 establishments, Archaeological museums in the Netherlands, National museums of the Netherlands, Museums in Leiden, Egyptological collections, Museums of Ancient Greece, Museums of Ancient Rome

Rijksmuseum van Natuurlijke Historie

The Rijksmuseum van Natuurlijke Historie (National Museum of Natural History) was a museum on the Rapenburg in Leiden, The Netherlands. It was founded in 1820 by Royal Decree from a merger of several existing collections. This happened on the initiative of Coenraad Jacob Temminck, who saw the museum primarily as a research institute for the University of Leiden.

Located at 52.1583, 4.48583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1984 disestablishments, Defunct museums in the Netherlands, Museums established in 1820, National museums of the Netherlands, Natural history museums in the Netherlands, Museums in Leiden, 1820 establishments in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Leiden

Pieterskerk, Leiden

The Pieterskerk is a late-Gothic church in Leiden dedicated to Saint Peter. It is best known today as the church of the Pilgrim Fathers where John Robinson was buried.

Located at 52.1575, 4.48778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Leiden, Churches in South Holland

Vrouwekerk

The Vrouwekerk ("Lady's Church") or Vrouwenkerk ("Ladies' Church"), originally known as the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk ("Church of Our Lady"), was a 14th-Century church in the Dutch city of Leiden. In the early 17th Century, the church was attended by the Pilgrims (who left Leiden to settle in Plymouth Colony) as well as by the first colonists to settle on Manhattan.

Located at 52.1608, 4.48972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological sites in the Netherlands, Churches in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Leiden, 14th-century architecture, Churches in South Holland

Leiden American Pilgrim Museum

The Leiden American Pilgrim Museum is a small museum in the Dutch city of Leiden dedicated to the Pilgrim Fathers (or simply Pilgrims). These Separatists or English Dissenters were religious refugees who had fled England to Amsterdam in 1608 and moved to Leiden the next year. They lived and worked in that city for about 12 to 20 years. In 1620, their emigration began.

Located at 52.1577, 4.49363 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Leiden, History museums in the Netherlands

Hooglandse Kerk

Hooglandse Kerk is a Gothic church in Leiden dating from the fifteenth century. The brick church is dedicated to St. Pancras and today serves parishioners of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands.

Located at 52.1581, 4.49417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Brick Gothic, Church architecture

Weigh House (Leiden)

The Leiden Weigh House (De Waag in Dutch) is a Rijksmonument located on Aalmarkt street (nr. 21). It was designed by Pieter Post around 1657 and opened in 1659. For centuries, merchants came here to weigh and trade a variety of goods. In addition to being a weigh house, the Leiden Weigh House has hosted a variety of engagements and stately celebrations over the centuries. Notably, Govert Bidloo converted an attic room into an autopsy room to study the human body.

Located at 52.1594, 4.4904 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rijksmonuments in Leiden, Buildings and structures in Leiden

Burcht van Leiden

The burcht van Leiden is an old Shell keep in Leiden constructed in the 11th century. It is located at the spot where two tributaries of the Rhine come together, the Leidse Rijn, and another river, now a canal. The structure is on top of a motte, and is today a public park.

Located at 52.1589, 4.49222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in Leiden, Rijksmonuments in Leiden

Gemeenlandshuis van Rijnland

The Gemeenlandshuis van Rijnland on the Breestraat in Leiden is the oldest Gemeenlandshuis of the Netherlands that kept its function until the current century. Currently, it is still in use by the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland, but only for meetings and special occasions. Their day-to-day seat of water management is housed today on the Archimedesweg in Leiden.

Located at 52.1593, 4.4885 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Waterschapshuis, Rijksmonuments in Leiden, History of Leiden

Marekerk

The Marekerk is a Protestant church in Leiden, located at the Lange Mare and the Oude Vest canal. The church can be easily seen from the Oude Vest and the Burcht van Leiden by its round dome.

Located at 52.1619, 4.49056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Leiden, Rijksmonuments in Leiden, Churches in South Holland

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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