Vijf Meihal, Leiden

#58 among attractions in Leiden

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The Vijf Meihal is a complex located in the Dutch city of Leiden. It has been used as a sports arena since 1968. In 2006 it became the home of Zorg en Zekerheid Leiden, a Dutch professional basketball team. Until 2010 the Vijf Meihal had a capacity of 700 people. This was expanded to 2,000 people in 2010. The expansion cost somewhere around 500,000 euros and did allow Zorg en Zekerheid Leiden to play in European competitions. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1968 (56 years ago)Capacity: 2000Coordinates: 52°8'56"N, 4°28'34"E

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Vijf Meihal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Ethnology, Museum Boerhaave, De Burcht, Rijksmuseum van Oudheden.

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Long-established museum of world culture
National Museum of Ethnology, Leiden
26 min walk • The National Museum of Ethnology, located in the historic city of Leiden, Netherlands, is a captivating institution dedicated to the cultures and peoples from around the world. Established in 1837, this museum has grown to become one of the most important...
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History of Dutch sciences and medicine
Museum Boerhaave, Leiden
26 min walk • Nestled in the quaint Dutch city of Leiden, Museum Boerhaave stands as a testament to the rich heritage of science and medicine. This illustrious institution, named after the renowned 17th-century physician Herman Boerhaave, offers an unparalleled exploration of the...
1 miNE
Historical place, Forts and castles
De Burcht, Leiden
25 min walk • De Burcht of Leiden is a historical fortress located in the heart of Leiden, Netherlands, offering a window into the medieval past of this charming Dutch city. This ancient castle, sitting atop an artificial hill, dates back to the 11th century and is known for its...
0.8 miNE
Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden
20 min walk • The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, nestled in the historic city of Leiden, Netherlands, is a treasure trove of ancient artifacts and a testament to human civilization's rich and diverse past. Established in 1818, this museum is the national center of archaeology where...
0.9 miNE
Museum of founders of New England
Leiden American Pilgrim Museum, Leiden
25 min walk • The Leiden American Pilgrim Museum is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Leiden, Netherlands. This intimate museum offers a unique window into the lives of the Pilgrims, the English religious separatists who lived in Leiden for a period before embarking on their...
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Fine art museum with works by Rembrandt
Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden
28 min walk • Museum De Lakenhal, a beacon of cultural heritage nestled in the historic city of Leiden, Netherlands, stands as a testament to the city's rich artistic and industrial past. This distinguished museum, housed in a beautifully restored 17th-century building, was...
1 miNE
Church, Gothic architecture, Event space
Hooglandse Kerk, Leiden
26 min walk • The Hooglandse Kerk, a historical beacon in the heart of Leiden, Netherlands, is an imposing Gothic church that has stood the test of time. With its origins dating back to the 14th century, this church has become an integral part of the city's skyline and cultural...
0.8 miNE
Museum, Philipp Franz von Siebold, Specialty museum
SieboldHuis, Leiden
21 min walk • Japan Museum SieboldHuis is a museum located at the Rapenburg in Leiden, Netherlands. It displays items that were collected by Philipp Franz von Siebold between 1823 and 1829 during his stay at Dejima, the Dutch trade colony nearby Nagasaki in Japan. It also functions as a museum of Japanese culture.
0.8 miNE
Church
Heilige Lodewijkkerk, Leiden
21 min walk • The Heilige Lodewijkkerk, also called the St. Louis Church, is a Roman Catholic church at the Steenschuur in Leiden.
0.8 miNE
Events center in a former church
Pieterskerk, Leiden
20 min walk • The Pieterskerk is a late-Gothic Dutch Protestant church in Leiden dedicated to Saint Peter. It is known today as the church of the Pilgrim Fathers, where the pastor John Robinson was buried.
0.5 miNE
University astronomical observatory
Leiden Observatory, Leiden
14 min walk • Leiden Observatory is an astronomical institute of Leiden University, in the Netherlands. Established in 1633 to house the quadrant of Rudolph Snellius, it is the oldest operating university observatory in the world, with the only older still existing observatory being the Vatican Observatory.

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Which popular attractions are close to Vijf Meihal?

Nearby attractions include Leiden Observatory, Leiden (14 min walk), Hortus Botanicus, Leiden (16 min walk), Universiteitsbibliotheek Leiden, Leiden (16 min walk), Universiteit Leiden, Leiden (17 min walk).

How to get to Vijf Meihal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vijf Meihal:

Bus

Vijf Meiplein • Lines: 3, 4 (4 min walk)
Cornelis Schuytlaan • Lines: 5 (4 min walk)

Train

Leiden Lammenschans (19 min walk)
De Vink (22 min walk)