The Rhine flows through the city of Leiden. It is as if you are in Venice. The cozy canals with several small boats who sail from bridge to bridge is just fantastic.

You can walk or you can bike all over, but either way you miss hidden treasures only to be discovered by boat. Specially if you are short of time, this is a great way to go though the city.

Many people enjoy the cooler evening eating along the Rhine River. This was a nice surprise to find the Rhine River and the Lesser Rhine coming together in Leiden. We took the canal tour and received a lot of history about the boats, beggars, and...More

We’ve never seen the banks of the Rhine River so vibrant and full of life than here in Leiden! Every available spot along the bank (and even in the water on floating docks or pontoons) is occupied by cafes, bars and markets! Shops and restaurants...More

My ancestors (father's side) in the 17th century were ferryman at the Lek, my other ancestors worked at the brick-kilns along its boarders. My grandfather threw away tons of Gouda cheese into the Rhine at Bodegraven when it was not worth a penny, my mother...More

Walk along the river, enjoy the views of the houses and the boats passing by. An important part of the city.

The stroll alone the Rhine and environs in Leiden gave us an excellent feel and flavor for The Netherlands. The weather was splendid. The people were friendly. The riverside, Dutch buildings, windmills, canals, and streets were wonderful to walk.