Tour of Gouda, Woerden and Oudewater

Meadows, beautiful large water features and forest (the Reeuwijkse Hout) characterize the area around Gouda. The remains of Waarder Castle, built in the thirteenth century, can be seen in the village of the same name. The castle is so special because there are an unusual number of canals around the castle. Woerden Castle is located in Woerden. It was built in the early fifteenth century and used as an official residence until the eighteenth century. Once you have passed the village of Linschoten, you will pass a 450 hectare estate. There is a country house and a number of monumental farms on the Linschoten II estate. The house was built around 1640. Then you pass Museum Bisdom van Vliet in Haarstrecht, an authentically decorated house museum. Get off at the Beijersche barn, shop & tearoom!