Garenmarkt: what you find here
The square sits at a junction of shopping and walking routes. Around it are cafés, restaurants and the entrance to the Burcht. On sunny days the terrace fills quickly.
From cloth town to today: Garenmarkt
The name refers to the time when yarn and cloth were traded here. The open space served as a market and meeting place, a role it still fulfils today.
Getting to Garenmarkt: route and tips
Freely accessible, nine minutes on foot from Leiden Centraal. Walk on to the Burcht for the view or to the Haarlemmerstraat for shopping.
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Things to do nearby
Location, opening hours & tickets
Opening hours
Freely accessible, day and night
Opening hours and prices are indicative — check the official website before your visit, especially around public holidays.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Garenmarkt accessible?
- Garenmarkt is freely accessible.
- How do I get to Garenmarkt?
- Garenmarkt is a 9-minute walk from Leiden Centraal.