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Carolus Walk
- ± 1.5 hours
150 years of Sisters of Charity of St. Charles Borromeo in 's-Hertogenbosch – the story of four hospitals
In 2026, it will be exactly 150 years since five sisters of the Holy Charles Borromeo arrived from Trier at the ‘s-Hertogenbosch station. At the invitation of Bishop Zwijsen, they came to the city to improve healthcare. What began in an asylum on Jan Heinsstraat quickly grew into a major role in several hospitals across the city.
During this special city walk, you’ll discover the story of the four hospitals that ‘s-Hertogenbosch was home to in the last century. For a long time, care was provided by religious orders: sisters, brothers, and later also Protestant caregivers. As a result, the city had a remarkably large number of modern hospitals for that time. The buildings were iconic landmarks in the cityscape, as were the sisters and brothers in habits who worked here every day.
We walk past former hospitals, convents, and places where healthcare in Den Bosch developed. Two of the monumental hospital buildings can still be recognized in the city today. We also discuss how the four hospitals eventually merged into the current Jeroen Bosch Hospital and how religious life slowly disappeared from the streets.
The walk shows how many traces this history has left behind. Many locals have worked there, were cared for there, or still visit buildings every day that once belonged to a convent or hospital.
To mark the 150th anniversary, we are bringing this story back to life with a special Carolus Walk through the city center.
Book this city walk now
Rates
Adult €9.00.
Child (4 to 12 years) €5.00.
Booking
Via the website up to 15 minutes before the start.
Questions? Call 073 – 613 50 98 during opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Closed on Mondays.
Details
± 1.5 hours
Saturday October 17, November 21 and December 19 at 10:30 AM.
Corner of Jan Heinsstraat 40/Zuid Willemsvaart
Groups
For a group walk, please contact the Reservations Office via reserveringen@kringvrienden.nl or call 073 – 613 50 98 during opening hours:
Monday from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Free City Tour
Complete your day: hop on the Blue Angels, the free city bus that shows you the city in half an hour. Click here for the route.
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We celebrate the love for our city every day!
With boat tours, city walks, or guided tours in unique monuments and Museum Kruithuis, we bring the stories of ‘s-Hertogenbosch to life. At the same time, we are committed to preserving and protecting the city’s historical heritage. This way, we actively share the history of ‘s-Hertogenbosch with residents and visitors of today and tomorrow.