Themed walk: On our way to eleven! From Oeteldonk Centraol to Het Noordbrabants Museum in 1 hour and 11 minutes from € 11.11
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Themed walk: On our way to eleven! From Oeteldonk Centraol to Het Noordbrabants Museum in 1 hour and 11 minutes from € 11.11
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The best way to explore the historic center of Den Bosch is on foot. Tucked away between the shopping streets, you’ll find various quiet courtyards, narrow alleys, and (a bit further out) the centuries-old fortifications. If you walk around on your own, you’ll taste that historic atmosphere, but the stories that make these places so special will be missing. That’s why we’ve listed the best walking routes in Den Bosch with an enthusiastic guide for you below.
The experienced and enthusiastic guides from Kring Vrienden van ‘s-Hertogenbosch know the city like no other. They don’t work with a fixed route, but often ask at the start which places you definitely want to see. This makes every walking route just a little bit different. And you’ll end up in places you wouldn’t easily find on your own.
Is this your first time in Den Bosch? Then this is a great first introduction. In an hour and a half, the route takes you past charming alleys and well-known monuments, such as the city hall, the Zwanenbroedershuis, and St. John’s Cathedral. Along the way, your guide will tell you, for example, why there are poems on the facades, who Zoete Lieve Gerritje was, and hidden stories about the city.
For centuries, Den Bosch was a fortified city that had to defend itself. During this walking route, you’ll relive that exciting history of battle and strategy. You’ll walk along the city’s old defensive works. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to know more about the history of Den Bosch.
Do you love peace and atmospheric spots in the city? This route takes you to private courtyards and picturesque squares that most visitors miss. Walk through the Sint Jacobshofje, the green Jeroen Bosch garden, or the Schilderstraat. Discover the quiet side of the city center.
Water has shaped Den Bosch and also determines the city’s future. In about two hours, you’ll walk from St. John’s Cathedral to Museum Kruithuis, past old fortifications and the Stadsdelta. During this ‘water walking route’, a guide will tell you how important water has been for Den Bosch.
Tip: A great addition to this walk is a boat trip on the Binnendieze. Here you can see the city from the water and reach places you can’t get to on foot.
The alleys of Den Bosch are narrow, well-hidden, and full of history. The alley walking route takes you, for example, to the Tilmanshofje, alleys like ‘Achter de Kan’ and ‘Achter het Fortuintje’, and to the small historic one-room houses. The guide also explains how streets got their names and the stories behind them. This walking route is also fun if you already know Den Bosch a little bit.
This themed walk is about the history of healthcare in Den Bosch. The walking route takes you past former hospitals, monasteries, and care locations. Guided by an experienced guide, you’ll discover how care in the city has grown through the centuries.
This route takes you back to the final years of the war and the liberation of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in October 1944. You start at the station. Via ’t Zand and the area around Oranje Nassaulaan, you walk further towards the Mariënburg monastery and end at the Markt near the war monuments around the City Hall. Along the way, the guide tells you about the places where that period is still palpable.
Walking in the Den Bosch area with a group? Then you can choose from even more themed routes. See a different side of the city during the Modern Architecture Walk or go back in time with the Industrial Heritage walk. And in winter, you can dive into the secrets of the Den Bosch carnival with the Oeteldonkse walk.
Book your preferred walking tour through Den Bosch online in advance; for many walks, this is possible until shortly before departure. Most routes start centrally, for example at the Parade in front of St. John’s Cathedral. You will find the exact starting point for each walk. Would you like to take a city walk in English, French, or German? This is possible upon request, so please contact us in advance.
Which route do you prefer? View all city walks in Den Bosch in this overview and book directly online. Want to take a city walk and do another activity too? Then easily put your day together and turn it into a great walking package, or give our reservations office a call at 073–613 50 98
Yes, you walk all our routes under the guidance of an experienced guide. The guide doesn’t work with a fixed route but tailors the walk to what you would like to see.
Most walks are suitable for all ages, and our guides adapt the stories so that children can also enjoy them.
Den Bosch has three transferiums where you can park for a fixed fee. With your parking ticket, up to four people can travel for free by bus to the center. Want to park closer to the starting point? There are eight parking garages in the center. You can find more information at s-hertogenbosch.nl/parkeren.
You can book an individual walk from as little as €9 per person. For groups, a fixed rate applies starting from €92.50 for a maximum of 15 people per guide. Our prices include VAT and service costs.
We also walk in the rain. In case of extremely hot weather, our activities may be canceled. We will then post a notice about this on our website.
The city walks are suitable for wheelchairs. On the page with all our city walks, you can filter for wheelchair-friendly routes. Still in doubt? Feel free to call the reservations office at 073 – 613 50 98.
Yes, for a group walk, you can request an English, German, or French-speaking guide. Whether that’s possible depends on the availability of guides on your date. Please contact the reservations office for this.
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