What to do · Leiden
The Burcht, the castle on the mound
Information
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 30 min
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- All ages
- With a dog
- On a lead
In the middle of the city, between the two arms of the Rhine, rises a mound with a circular wall on top: the Burcht, a medieval fortification built on an artificial hill to watch over the confluence of the rivers. You climb a staircase from the Burgsteeg, walk the wall walk and see Leiden from above: rooftops, church towers and the windmill.
Practical details
It is free and can be seen in half an hour. It is beside the Nieuwe Rijn market, ten minutes on foot from the Blauwpoortsbrug, so it fits before or after the boat.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to pay?
No, the climb is free.
Can you go up with a pushchair?
There are stairs; better with a baby carrier.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagersWith a dog
