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Experience Gouda
Gouda in a single day or a whole weekend: St John’s Church (Sint-Janskerk) with the Gouda Windows (Goudse Glazen), the cheese market, the town hall and the historic city centre. Here you will find our guides and the answers to the questions visitors ask us most often.
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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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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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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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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.
Read the guide →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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The questions we are asked most often about experience gouda, answered by the Gouds Glas team. Question not listed? Call 0182 717 708 or email [email protected].
What are the must-sees in Gouda?
St John’s Church (Sint-Janskerk) is the longest church in the Netherlands and houses 72 stained-glass windows, the Gouda Windows (Goudse Glazen). Then there is the 15th-century town hall in the middle of the Markt, the Waag (weigh house) and the canals and facades of the city centre. In summer the cheese market joins the list. Read the guide Day trip to Gouda →
When is the cheese market in Gouda?
During the cheese market season, from April to August inclusive, the Gouda cheese market is held every Thursday morning on the Markt, from 10:00 to 12:30. Gouds Glas is on that same Markt, so you can easily combine the cheese market with coffee or lunch with us.
How do I get to Gouda and where can I park?
Gouda station is a few minutes’ walk from the Markt, via the Kleiweg. If you come by car, there are several car parks and parking areas within walking distance of the centre. A separate parking guide will follow in this theme.
How far is Gouds Glas from St John’s Church?
Gouds Glas is at Markt 40, right next to the town hall. St John’s Church is about a five-minute walk away. Book your lunch before you visit the church and your table will be ready when you get back.
Is a day in Gouda fun with children?
Yes. The Markt, the cheese market and St John’s Church are all easy to do with children, and at Gouds Glas there are children’s dishes on the lunch and dinner menus. Children are always welcome with us.
Where does the name Gouds Glas come from?
Gouds Glas is named after the 72 stained-glass windows of St John’s Church, known worldwide as the Gouda Windows (Goudse Glazen). You can read the story behind the windows and our name in a separate guide. Read the story of the Gouda Windows →
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Gouds Glas · Markt 40 · Gouda · Open Mon to Sat