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Gouda's Markt, where the stroopwafel factory shop isLudvig14 · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Gouda

Kamphuisen Stroopwafel Factory

Visit · 45 min · How Gouda syrup waffles are made, in the factory that has baked them since 1810, with a freshly made one at the end. €11.50; family €42.

InformationFrom €11 per person
From
€11 per person
Duration
45 min
Season
All year
Who it's for
All ages; free up to age 3

The stroopwafel, two thin wafers stuck together with caramel syrup, was born in Gouda, and the Kamphuisen family has made them here since 1810. Their factory, hidden in the centre, can be visited: they tell you the family's story, you watch the bakers at work, look inside the oven and taste syrups. At the end you are given a freshly made stroopwafel, still warm.

Tickets

It costs €11.50 per person and lasts about 45 minutes; up to age 3 it is free. The family ticket, €42, is valid for four people with two under-16s. There is a €25 combined ticket with the Gouda Cheese Experience. They can be bought on their website, with a time slot, or at the shop at Markt 69, where they sell stroopwafels in packs and gift boxes.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book?

It is advisable: visits run in time slots.

Do children like it?

Yes: it is short, you see the oven working and it ends with a warm waffle.

With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers

Who runs it

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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