Leiden, Netherlands

Leiden Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Population: 119.7 thous. (2019)Area: 8.94 mi²Elevation: 20 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°9'36"N, 4°29'19"E
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Zuid-HollandNetherlands

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Leiden Top Attractions

Leiden Attractions - What to See and Explore

Leiden offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: National Museum of Ethnology, Museum Boerhaave, Museum De Valk, Museum Het Leids Wevershuis. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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  • museum boerhaave leiden
  • museum de valk leiden
  • museum het leids wevershuis leiden
  • de burcht leiden
  • rijksmuseum van oudheden leiden
  • leiden american pilgrim museum
  • textile research centre leiden
  • museum de lakenhal leiden
  • hooglandse kerk leiden
  • sieboldhuis leiden
  • heilige lodewijkkerk leiden
  • pieterskerk leiden
  • leiden observatory
  • hortus botanicus leiden
  • matilo leiden
  • vrouwekerk leiden
  • corpus museum leiden
  • nationaal museum van wereldculturen leiden

Things to See and Do in Leiden by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Leiden.

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Historical place

  • de burcht leiden

    De Burcht

    Leiden
    Historical placeForts and castles
  • pieterskerk leiden

    Pieterskerk

    LeidenEvents center in a former church
    ChurchSacred and religious sites
  • matilo leiden

    Matilo

    Leiden
    ParkHistorical place
  • gravensteen leiden

    Gravensteen

    Leiden
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Leiden – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Leiden, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Kalverstraat (Amsterdam), Keukenhof (Lisse), Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam (Amsterdam).

  • kalverstraat amsterdam22 milesNE
  • keukenhof lisse8 miN
  • stedelijk museum amsterdam21 milesNE
  • nemo museum amsterdam23 milesNE
  • hermitage amsterdam23 milesNE

Best Time To Visit Leiden

Learn when is the best time to travel to Leiden weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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May, June, July, August and October are the busiest months in this location.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February, April and May. Most of it rains in September, October and November.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Leiden?

What is the best time to visit Leiden?

May, June, July, August and October are the busiest months in this location. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Where to next? Visit zuid holland Zuid-Holland region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Netherlands.