Discover Gouda
A day in Gouda
begins here
Gouda is more than cheese. Discover its rich history, the magnificent St. John's Church and the atmospheric old town. Start or end your day with us on the Markt.
St. John's Church
Stained glass
as inspiration
St. John's Church (Sint-Janskerk) is the longest church in the Netherlands and home to the most celebrated stained-glass windows in the world. Its 72 windows tell biblical and historical stories in a vivid play of colour and light — a heritage that has endured for centuries.
Gouds Glas is named after these very windows. The warmth, the light and the colour that falls through glass: those are the values that shape our restaurant. A visit to the church makes a visit to us complete.
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Discover Gouda
Things to do
in Gouda
Gouda is a city of stories, flavours and beautiful places. Here are three highlights you don't want to miss.
The Markt
The beating heart of Gouda, with the famous Cheese Market on Thursday mornings and the magnificent 15th-century Town Hall at its centre.
St. John's Church
The longest church in the Netherlands with its world-famous stained-glass windows. A must-see for every visitor to Gouda.
Historic city centre
Canal houses, windmills and the 15th-century Town Hall. Gouda's old town rewards an unhurried walk — take the time to notice the details.
A day out
Sightseeing
and good food
A day exploring Gouda calls for a good base. Start your morning with coffee and cake at our table, then walk to St. John's Church and the historic centre — and return for a long lunch or a sophisticated dinner.
We'll happily share what's worth seeing and doing in Gouda. Our team knows the city by heart. Explore our lunch and dinner or book a group experience for a complete day in Gouda.
- Coffee & cake from opening
- Lunch daily from 11:30
- Dinner daily from 17:00
- Book ahead
- Groups welcome
Gouda Guide
Know Gouda
from the inside
Our guides to Gouda and to eating out, celebrating and meeting on the Markt. Written by the Gouds Glas team, with the tips we give at the table every day. Pick a theme or start with the newest guides.
A day trip to Gouda: the complete guide
From St John's Church (Sint-Janskerk) to the cheese market, from the historic city centre to the best terraces on the Markt: everything you need to know for an unforgettable day in Gouda.
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The story behind the Gouda Windows
The 72 stained-glass windows of St John's Church (Sint-Janskerk) are world famous. This is the story behind the windows and how they inspired Gouds Glas.
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10 things to do in Gouda
The absolute highlights of Gouda at a glance. From the imposing St John's Church (Sint-Janskerk) to the cosiest terraces on the Markt.
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Parking in Gouda city centre: car parks, lots and smart tips
Where do you park for a day in Gouda or an evening on the Markt? All the car parks and parking lots around the city centre at a glance, with tips for the cheese market, busy Saturdays and the train as an alternative.
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The Gouda cheese market: 2026 dates, times and what you will see
Every Thursday morning from April to August, the cheese market returns to the Markt. These are the dates and times for 2026, what happens and how to combine the morning with coffee or lunch on that same Markt.
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High tea in Gouda: what you get and where you sit
A high tea is not a snack, it is an afternoon. Sweet and savoury, served at a leisurely pace, with all the time in the world to catch up. In this article: what a high tea involves exactly, where to go in Gouda and how to arrange one for a birthday, baby shower or girls' day out.
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