's-Hertogenbosch

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[[file:Book a Halal Family Vacation in 's-Hertogenbosch in 2023|Book a Halal Family Vacation in 's-Hertogenbosch in 2023|Book a Halal Family Vacation in 's-Hertogenbosch in 2023|Book a Halal Family Vacation in 's-Hertogenbosch in 2023|caption=The Markt of 's Hertogenbosch, with its town hall, is well known not only for its unusual triangular shape, but also for changing very little over the centuries, as exemplified by this historic painting. SHertogenbosch, straatzicht Smalle Haven-de Gruijterpassage foto3 2011-06-18 18.22 - Street view in the city

's-Hertogenbosch, commonly known as Den Bosch, is based in the south of the Netherlands and the capital of the province of North Brabant. Once a stronghold, vital in the protection of the young Dutch nation, Den Bosch has a charming and impeccably maintained medieval centre. Wander through the winding streets to see Saint John's Gothic Church and then pick out a street terrace on the market square to relax with a chilling soft drinks. Take a boat to see part of the unique Binnendieze, a subterranean network of canals under the city, or head to the south part of town where the ancient ramparts still mark the border of the city and the beginning of a natural reserve area. In short: what Den Bosch lacks in fame, it makes up for in charm. A place well worth visiting.

Introduction

A2 en Pettelaarpark gezien vanaf de bovenste verdieping van het Provinciehuis Noord-Brabant - |upright=1.5||Not all of 's Hertogenbosch is made up of medieval buildings - here's a view towards the south of the city

The population of Den Bosch is roughly 151,000 and with that it is reaching its limits, because almost all the ground available for building has been used. This does not mean that the whole area is one big city, as there are several (big) parks. Likewise and the southern edge of city is totally green as thit is a protected natural reserve.

Overzicht, vijver op de voorgrond - 's-Hertogenbosch - 20413416 - RCE - |upright=1.5||Provinciehuis - centre of government of North Brabant Den Bosch can be seen in 9 regions (note: these regions are built up of several neighborhoods):

  • Center includes the whole area inside the city walls. Most sights and places to visit can be found in this area.
  • North is the area between the town center and the A59, which includes the neighborhoods de Rompert, Orthen, Herven and the area around the Prins Hendrik Park.
  • Maaspoort is the area north of the A59. Mostly a residential area with some industry.
  • Hintham is the area around the FC Den Bosch football stadium.
  • South is the area between the town center and the A2 highway to the south. Residential, but with also a large amount of office buildings.
  • West is the area west of the central station. High presence of industry, as wel as the residential neighborhoods Kruiskamp and Helftheuvel. The Brabanthallen can be found here.
  • Engelen is the village of Engelen which is going through the development of Haverleij, a combined residential complex on a golf course.
  • Rosmalen, a town to the east of the A2.
  • Empel, small village to the north of Rosmalen. Most visitor attractions are found in the center, except for the footballstadium and the Sportiom.

Brabanthallen hoofdgebouw - |upright=1.5||Brabanthallen, a historic event venue in Den Bosch

Travel to 's-Hertogenbosch

Travel by plane to 's-Hertogenbosch

  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol the largest airport in the Netherlands and of Europe's most important intercontinental hubs, is roughly 1½ hours away from Den Bosch by train. One needs to change on the way, as there are no direct trains - the most convenient changes are in Utrecht or Breda. Either way and the cost is €16.20 for the complete journey. There are multiple times an hour allowing such connections. Consult e.g. 9292.nl 9292.nl for the most convenient option.
  • Eindhoven#Eindhoven Airport|Eindhoven Airport the nation's second largest, is in Brabant and is mainly served by low-fare carriers from many European city's, with special emphasis on Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean. Getting to Den Bosch from Eindhoven is as simple as taking one of the many trains shuttling every hour between the city's, taking less than 20 minutes to connect them, but you must get a bus ride from the airport to Eindhoven station first, adding another 20 minutes to the travel duration. With some walking and waiting factored it and the total journey time should not be over 50 minutes and will only cost you €6.30 in total.
  • Rotterdam#By plane|Rotterdam The Hague Airport is a smaller, business-focused airport in the city of Rotterdam, which can be used as an alternative to Schiphol from some destinations. The airport also does not have a direct train connection - you need to take the bus to Rotterdam Centraal (20 min) and then a direct Intercity train to 's Hertogenbosch. Total journey time is under two hours and cost is less than €18.

SHertogenbosch, NSstation foto3 2011-06-18 13.22 - 's Hertogenbosch station

Travel by train to 's-Hertogenbosch

Perron Station Den Bosch - |upright=1.5||Platform with the historic roofing Den Bosch has a good location within the railway system of the " Nederlandse Spoorwegen" (Dutch Railroads) and almost every city has a direct connection or with a single stopover. Trains depart from Den Bosch main station in town center, which is located at the 'Stationsweg', towards Utrecht-Amsterdam-Haarlem and Utrecht-Schiphol in the north, in the direction of Nijmegen-Arnhem-Zwolle in the east, towards Eindhoven-Maastricht in the south and Tilburg-Breda-Roosendaal in the west ===Travel by vehicle to 's-Hertogenbosch=== Den Bosch is accessible via the A2 highway, which was improved in 2016, alleviating the previously chronic traffic jams. The major highway that passes Den Bosch is the A2, generally seen from Amsterdam to Maastricht. This one of the busiest highways of The Netherlands and the part along Den Bosch, known as "knooppunt Hintham" and "knooppunt Empel" (intersection Hintham and Rosmalen), is in the top 5 of busiest traffic points in The Netherlands. The other, less busy, highway passing Den Bosch is the A59, coming from Roosendaal (and the A16) towards Nijmegen. This highway is less busy than the A2, although traffic jams might occur when there is a jam on the A2 as the A59 merges into the A2 for a short part. Nevertheless, if staying outside the peak hours, which are roughly from 07:00-09:00 and from 16:30–19:30, Den Bosch is easily accessible by car. The regional buses, operated by the BBA, link Den Bosch with Tilburg and Eindhoven. As these are the regional buses and they do not go directly between these city but stop at several small villages. Therefore and the fastest and advisable way is using the train.

Getting around

GPS 51.697831|5.300058|zoom= Juli 2012 Den Bosch 049 - Almost every street in the historic centre is worth simply strolling along for great views ===Walk in 's-Hertogenbosch=== Everything within the town center is reachable by foot. Everywhere in the city, so also in the suburbs, are sidewalks. In the town center, most areas are accessible by foot and bicycle only and traffic within the city is restricted. There is a free electric citybus that can take you from the central railroad station to the downtown and back. If you want to go to the suburbs (where there is no reason to, as all points of interest are within the town center), Arriva operates a network of buses throughout the city and places in the vicinity. All buses arrive and depart from the central station, although for some lines it is not a terminus. Travelling on these buses is around €1.20 per zone and you have to purchase at least 2 zones. You can either pay cash at the driver, or buy a 'strippenkaart', a sort of multiple journey card, for this. The last one should only be considered of you intend a lot of traveling, or travel with multiple persons.

Juli 2012 Den Bosch 086 - When arriving by car, you will need to leave it outside of the historic core of the city===Travel by vehicle to 's-Hertogenbosch=== The city council is trying to get the town center vehicle free, so it is bringing up all kind of measures to deter people from taking the vehicle into the city. Cars can still be parked in the town center, but on Saturdays and Thursday evening these garages are packed. Parking is also available just outside the town center and from there buses are available every 15 minutes for only a few euros including bus trip ===By bike=== The best means of transportation is, just as in the rest of the Netherlands, by bicycle. The city is rather flat and bike friendly ===Taxi=== While taxis are expensive in the Netherlands and they are typically reliable and can be good value if you're a small group. Taxis can be found in front of the train station and are available on call. Companies include

  • Taxi TCO ☎ +31 412 484 41 price= and Taxi de Hart - ☎ +31 73 5112733 price= . They will also offer transportation services to other city's or towns in the region. While they will work by meter for trips inside the city, fixed prices are available for longer trips, e.g. to Eindhoven Airport (around €45) or Schiphol (around €90).

Sint-Jans-Hertogenbosch - |upright=1.5||The large Street John's Gothic Church is a central point in the city. ==Halal Sightseeing Tips== 's-Hertogenbosch is a medieval city and among the oldest city's in the Netherlands. As the town center is historically protected there are still a lot of medieval buildings to be found. Wander around and see the traditional building style. When the Netherlands were still young it was a fortified city that served for the protection of the Netherlands. Especially on the south side of the city, a lot of these fortifications have been saved and over time restored. Start at Bastion Vught and walk northwards via the Parklaan, Spinhuiswal, Zuidwal and Bastion Oranje and Hekellaan until you reach the bridge over the Zuid Willemsvaart. This way you cover the best part of the old fortifications. In 2004 and the city was awarded European Fortress of the year.

  • Saint John's Gothic Church - Sint Jans Kathedraal | 51.68808,5.30814 One of the most prominent monuments of Den Bosch. Building started in 1380, in Gothic style. The exterior of the building had been deteriorating fast due to acid rain and restoration works started in 1960. It has taken many years to restore the full church, but the works are completed and the church can be seen in all its glory. The restoration also included the interior. Of course some minor maintenance takes place constantly.Demoriaandenboschnl - |upright=1.5||De Moriaan
  • The Moriaan 51.68967,5.30261 | on the market square price= The oldest brick building in The Netherlands, built in the 13th century. It houses the Tourist Center (VVV) and in the basement and the rock cafe Plein79.File:'s-Hertogenbosch Rijksmonument 21719 Stadhuis, Markt 1 - Town hall of Den Bosch
  • Town Hall - Stadhuis | Markt 1 51.68846,5.30315 | south side of the market square price= The facade was built in the 17th century and reflects Dutch classicism. The cellars are from about 1200, with a restaurant for Coffee, tea, lunch, etc.Exterieur Noordbrabants Museum DSCF6321 - NoordBrabants Museum
  • The North Brabant Museum - NoordBrabants Museum - 51.68658,5.30469 It houses a collection of art and historical artifacts, from pre-roman times to the 20th century. Special exibitions are a must to see and the 'Hyeronimus Bosch Exhibition' with his original work from museums all over the world.Stedelijk Museum 's-Hertogenbosch DSCF1199 - Stedelijk Museum
  • City Museum 's-Hertogenbosch - Stedelijk Museum 's-Hertogenbosch (SMS) - 51.68575,5.30419 | next to and connected to and the North Brabant Museum price= A museum for modern art. Together they form one of the biggest museums of the Netherlands. The ground floor can be visited freely and it's up to you to decide to see more.Interieur, overzicht vanaf orgelgalerij - 's-Hertogenbosch - 20534553 - RCE - |upright=1.5||The JHenrynimus Bosch Art Center is housed in a former church
  • Jhyeronimus Bosch Art Center Hinthamerstraat 51.68807,5.31215 | in a former church price= It displays all the works of the famous painter. All in live sized copies. Combined with 3D models of his monsters and objects. Because the paintings are copies, you can get very close to them and the guide will open or close the panels to get the full picture. Visitors, young and old, can enjoy this permanent exhibition.Citadel 02 - |upright=1.5||Inside the Citadel of Den Bosch Citadel| In the north of the town center, outside the boundaries of the northern fortifications. This fortress was added to the city later and is not directly included in the fortifications but sort of pasted on. It held the garrison to protect the city or, if necessary, to counter an uprising in the city. It is now part of the national archive. GPS 51.69511,5.30335}}

Kruithuis te Den Bosch - |upright=1.5||Kruithuis | Opposite the Citadel Kruithuis powder arsenal. It is an hexagonal building and one of the last of its kind. It is used as a museum for art. GPS 51.69357,5.30497}} File:'s-Hertogenbosch Rijksmonument 21585 Bethaniestraat 2a, 4 - Oude Sint-Jacobskerk Hidden below the old city is a canal network called the Binnendieze that once stretched 22 km. It started out as a regular river and the Dommel, running through the city in medieval times but due to lack of space in the city, people started building their houses and roads over the river. In later times it functioned as a sewer and fell into disrepair. The remaining sixth of the old waterway system has been renovated and it is feasible to take several guided subterranean boat trips through it.

What to do as a Muslim in 's-Hertogenbosch

Binnendieze 's-Hertogenbosch - |upright=1.5||The Binnendieze, as seen from one of the tour boats

  • Take a boat on the Binnendieze, a river that goes below the houses of the center of town, which was used historically as an open sewer, but is now quite a special tour. There are several tours avaiable. It is a popular tour so be aware when booking a time. Tickets can be purchased at the Bolwerk which also have a beautiful café and a restroom free of charge.

Muslim Friendly Shopping

Den Bosch is a popular place for shopping, combining a charming historic atmosphere with a wide variety of stores. In the downtown you'll find all the major chains and department stores. For more characteristic speciality stores or small boutiques try the Snellestraat or the so-called Bossche Kwartier, meaning the small streets around the Fonteinstraat. The Verwerstraat, with its large monumental buildings, is the place to go for antiques, fashion and design. The Vughterstraat is another excellent pick, with clothing shops as well as some fine home decoration and furniture places. Markets are frequently held on the large market square. The main market is on Saturdays (09:00-17:00) and has a wide selection of food and non-food products. On Wednesday the selection is similar, but the market somewhat smaller. On Fridays and there's a biological market (09:00-14:00) with a good selection of high-quality, mostly regional products. There's another regular market on every first Sunday of the month, but it's a lot smaller than the one on Saturday.

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The city is well known for a local pastry called "Bossche Bol" or "moorkop", a must-try for any visitor. It's a Chocolates ball filled with cream and the size of a tennis ball, typically eaten with a cup ofcoffee in the afternoon but also for dessert. It makes for a fine sweet treat when you kick back and relax at one of the many cafés, after a day of walking through town.

  • Jan de Groot Stationsweg 24 price= €2.05 for one pastry This bakery is particularly well-known for its Bossche bollen and caters to many of the cafés in town. They also have a lunchroom of their own.===Restaurants=== The downtown is packed with small and large restaurants that serve all kinds of crowds. The Korte Putstraat the Lange Putstraat are your best option if you're looking for a meal, as they have a particularly broad selection of places with nice outdoor terraces in summer. Typically you'll have no problems finding a table somewhere, but if you have a particular establishment in mind or if you want a good table on the terrace it's definitely wise to reserve ahead, as the best places are often full.
  • Eetcafé 't Keershuys Lepelstraat 45 ☎ +31 73 612 80 87 price= Cosy place in a 14th-century building, once a small Cheese factory. Today it's a restaurant serving simple, good value for money food. It's also a popular place for lunch and High Tea. Lunch breads start from around €5 and in the evening you can obtain the dish of the day for €10.50. Pasta dishes around €12 and other mains from €15.
  • In Den Zevenden Hemel Korte Putstraat 13-17 ☎ +31 73 6901451 price=€34.95 for a set 3-course menu Popular with local residents, this place gets good reviews and is often crowded. Mains start around €20 and there's several Vegetarian options too. The staff is friendly; ask them for the English menu.
  • Bistro Puik Hinthamerstraat 80 ☎ +31 73 6 100 900 price= Cosy small restaurant with good food, right next to the cathedral. On the menu you'll find a range of small dishes which allows you to get a good idea of the cuisine. Most visitors opt for the chef's menu, called the "Wandeling door de kaart" (walk through the menu).
  • Binnenhof -eten & drinken- @of.nl Guardianenhof 26 ☎ +31 73 6145010 price= From €34.95 for a 3-course menu Modern, nicely decorated restaurant with good food.
  • FF Swanjee Hinthamerstraat 76-78 ☎ +31 73 - 614 78 32 Opening Hours: Daily from 12:00 This popular and informal place serves a range of small "wappaz", an internation take on tapas, available in small and large portions. The menu also has some excellent grill dishes, lots of fruit cocktails and tasty desserts. Sharing is encouraged.
  • Restaurant Sense - Verwersstraat 58 ☎ +31 73 614 42 08 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday From €43.50 for 4 courses Sense has a number of small, high quality dishes on the menu; the idea is that you order them more or less in a random order, as you like. They start from around €16; count on 4 dishes for an average eater. If you're not very picky and the surprise menu is an excellent option.
  • Fabuleux Verwerstraat 23 ☎ +31 73 741 00 11 Opening Hours: W-Sa From €37.50 for a 3-course surprise Proper French cuisine in a historic house. This place also has some excellent soft drinks on the menu.Nightlife in Den Bosch is as you might expect from a city of its size: not as extravagant as Amsterdam or Rotterdam, but nice, with a friendly crowd attending and a nice atmosphere. The places most worth visiting:
  • De Drie Gezusters - One of the most popular places in Den Bosch, it has 3 areas: Pub, Apres Ski and Club with different music and appearance. Can't miss it on Friday and Saturday as there will be a line outside. - Karrenstraat Opening Hours: Opens at 21:00, but the scene starts at around 23:00. Open until 04:00 Entrance €4, coatcheck €1
  • Cinq - formerly known as the Cuba Libre, it turns into a nightlife scene after 23:00. On busy nights hard to get in. | Parade ☎ : +31 73 6900768 price=Entrance depends on attendance. Busy nights require around €2 entrance to be paid
  • De Carrousel - Place to attracts a crowd of mainly 25+ is sometimes open slightly longer than the other places. | Karrrenstraat ☎ : +31 73 6900311 Opening Hours: Starts at around 22:00 until 04:00, sometimes later
  • Silva Ducis - Next to Cinq, same attendance. - Parade ☎ : +31 73 6130405 Opening Hours: 10:00-16:00 Den Bosch - Paleiskwartier - Armada - |upright=1.5||Residential buildings in the Paleiskwartier, instantly west of the train station

    Where to stay

Hoofdkantoor Essent - |upright=1.5||Headquarters of the energy company Essent

  • Golden Tulip Hotel Central Burg. Loeffplein 98 the hotel is on the north side of the Markt, easily recognized as a white building ☎ +31 73 6926926 +31 73 6145699 around €140 It's in the town center and is one of the best hotels to visit the city if you are willing to pay a little more.
  • Mövenpick Hotel 's-Hertogenbosch - Moevenpick - hotels-@ Pettelaarpark 90 51.6766,5.3329 | near the highway A2. Take exit 22, where signage will guide you to the hotel ☎ +31 73 6874674 +31 73 6874635 | checkin=15:00 / Check-out: 12:00 around €140 This 4-star hotel offers clean, cosy rooms with good showers and 100% organic, fair trade linen. There's a spacious (no-swimming suit) sauna and infra-red room and the hotel restaurant offers a diverse menu with healthy and Vegetarian options. This hotel is located in a business area but lies next to a small lake, which gives it its charm. It's about a 20-minutes walk from the downtown and easily accessible by car. The large parking has electric vehicle charging options. Bicycle rent is also available and there's a bus stop 200 meters away, with connections to the downtown.
  • Best Western Euro Hotel - / in the town center - Kerkstraat 56 near the St. Jans Gothic Church opposite the main post office. ☎ +31 73 6137777 +31 73 6128795 price=€95 | checkin=14:00 / Check-out: 11:00
  • Campanile Hotel 's-Hertogenbosh - Cheap hotel located in the northern suburb 'Maasport' and adjacent industrial area - Goudsbloemvallei 21-25 ☎ +31 73 6422525 +31 73 6410048 price=€59
  • Bark Hotel 's-Hertogenbosch
  • Fletcher Hotel Rosmalen - Located outside the town center along the A2 highway - Burg. Burgerslaan 50 ☎ +31 73 5219159 +31 73 5216215 price=
  • van der Valk Hotel Vught - Large hotel located in the town of Vught, about 10 minutes by bus to 's-Hertogenbosch. - Bosscheweg 2 ☎ +31 73 6587777 +31 73 6587700 price=€80-100 ==Telecommunication== Den Bosch uses the area code 073.

Stay Safe

Den Bosch is in general a safe city. Even the neighborhoods considered dangerous by the local residents are still very safe during daylight (Hambaken, Graafsewijk and Kruiskamp). If a traveler uses his common sense he will be alright, also during night. The only time the crowd can get a bit rough is during Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. These are the general party nights, so people sometimes drink too much. Watch out to the drunk people that might easily start brawls (mainly during the carnival).

's-Hertogenbosch Halal Travel Guide

Well connected and at a fairly central location and there are endless options for next destinations when leaving 'sHertogenbosch. Some of the more prominent nearby places are Utrecht, Tilburg, Eindhoven, Breda and Nijmegen. Families will find fun all year round at the Efteling and the nation's largest theme park. The Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park is also a short ride away. Copyright 2015 - 2024. All Rights reserved by eHalal Group Co., Ltd.
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