A traveller's guide to Den Bosch
A medieval city of canals, cathedrals and the strange imagination of Hieronymus Bosch.
's-Hertogenbosch, known locally as "Den Bosch", is one of the Netherlands' best preserved medieval towns. Its narrow streets, hidden canals and Gothic cathedral make it easy to spend a full day exploring the historic centre on foot.
St. John's Cathedral
The largest cathedral in the Netherlands, built from around 1220. Its flying buttresses carry 96 carved stone figures, inspired by the fantastical creatures Bosch painted.
The Binnendieze canal tour
Boats glide under houses and vaulted tunnels through the underground canal system that once was the lifeblood of the city.
Jheronimus Bosch Art Center
A museum dedicated to painter Hieronymus Bosch, with detailed reproductions of his famous, strange artworks.
The Markt
The lively heart of the city, lined with cafés, historic facades and a bronze statue of Bosch himself.