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Discover the 8th city of ‘Holland’
Discover the 8th city of ‘Holland’
GORINCHEM

Take a 3.5km self-guided walk and get an insider’s view of Gorinchem’s highlights.
Outdoor car park Buiten de Waterpoort
Outdoor car park Buiten de Waterpoort
Gorinchem

The outdoor car parks at Paardenwater and Buiten de Waterpoort offer a very reasonable daily rate of €3. Parking is free on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
Bike rentals
Bike rentals
Gorinchem

If you do not have a bike with you, you can hire one at the VVV tourist office.
Picnic arrangement
Picnic arrangement
GORINCHEM

We supply you with a picnic backpack filled with fresh, delicious local products and then off you go on your bike.
VVV Tourist Office
VVV Tourist Office
GORINCHEM

Our enthusiastic team will be happy to provide you with information and tips on the most beautiful places in Gorinchem and routes in the area.
Mini museum Radio Intercept Station Gorinchem
Mini museum Radio Intercept Station Gorinchem
Gorinchem

This museum is about the Cold War history of Gorinchem, being espionage by means of radio.
Motorhome/campervan pitches
Motorhome/campervan pitches
Gorinchem

Just outside city centre, you’ll find a spacious area with pitches for 24 motorhomes/campervans with a view of the refuge harbour, the marina, and the Boven-Merwede river.
Heading out with a guide
Heading out with a guide
Gorinchem

The guide will give you the inside scoop on Gorinchem and its rich history.
Day trip to Gorinchem and Loevestein Castle
Day trip to Gorinchem and Loevestein Castle
GORINCHEM

Visit the Netherlands’ largest fortress and its most famous castle on one and the same day.
La Caponnière wine and tasting room
La Caponnière wine and tasting room
Temporarily closed

Gorinchem

Dating from 1893, the caponier (covered passage across a ditch around a fortress) was the last addition to the original fortress. Today, this originally chilly and damp shellproof gun emplacement is a cozy wine tasting room. In the winter you can warm yourself comfortably by the wood-burning stove while enjoying a glass of fine wine, port, local beer or hot chocolate.
Nooit Volmaakt flour mill
Nooit Volmaakt flour mill
Gorinchem

Nooit Volmaakt flour mill with shop.
Gunpowder magazines
Gunpowder magazines
Gorinchem

No fortress would be complete without gunpowder, and that of course had to be stored somewhere, and safely. Like all other fortresses, Gorinchem, too, had many ‘gunpowder magazines’ (reinforced storehouses for explosives), large and small. Two of the large magazines on the Dalemwal rampart are still in use today. However, instead of gunpowder, you can now see modern artworks, photos, jewellery, textiles, glass creations and ceramics. And there is no entry fee to see the fascinating exhibitions of the works by professional artists.
De Hoofdwacht
De Hoofdwacht
Gorinchem

Hoofdwacht guard post on a pleasant café terrace square.
Ramparts with pedestrian path
Ramparts with pedestrian path
Gorinchem

Strolling over the rampart with spectacular views.
WV De Merwede marina
WV De Merwede marina
Gorinchem

The marina of water sport association WV De Merwede is located at the confluence of the Linge and Merwede canals and the Merwede river in Gorinchem. This prime location on the water makes this a very popular spot for boating enthusiasts. The marina has around 200 permanent berths and a number of ‘hospitality berths’ for visitors. For members, there is plenty of winter storage ashore and on the water. The marina also has a hoist that can lift up to 8 tonnes, as well as a boat lift for canoes and dinghies.
Explore our fortifications
Explore our fortifications
GORINCHEM

The 5km self-guided fortress walk (Vestingwandeling) takes you over the earthwork ramparts and past sights.
Fort Vuren
Fort Vuren
Vuren

Fort Vuren

Fort Vuren is a special location offering a wide range of overnight accommodations in various price ranges, from a simple room where weary hikers or cyclists can roll out their sleeping bag to beautiful B&B lodgings with luxurious sanitary facilities. The more adventurous visitors can even stay in a bunker that has been equipped as a guest house for four guests.
Historic ship harbour
Historic ship harbour
Gorinchem

At the foot of the Korenmolen windmill, you’ll find this lovely little harbor with its six historic ships.
Logement Kortendyk
Logement Kortendyk
Gorinchem

Stylish accommodation in the beautiful fortified town of Gorinchem is possible in Logement Kortendyk. You are also very welcome for a business stay!
Tollhouse
Tollhouse
Gorinchem

Dating from 1598, the tollhouse rises above the fortress, and with good reason: all passing ships had to pay the toll here. It was with this in mind that the tollhouse was built to provide a great view over the river. And you can enjoy this fantastic view too: the upper floor has been converted into a ‘Monument en Bed’, a luxuriously furnished guest accommodation in a heritage building.
Outdoor car park Paardenwater
Outdoor car park Paardenwater
Gorinchem

The outdoor car parks at Paardenwater and Buiten de Waterpoort offer a very reasonable daily rate of €3. Parking is free on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
Rondje Pontje ferry & bike tour
Rondje Pontje ferry & bike tour
GORINCHEM

The wide rivers are no obstacle for cyclists; they just add to the adventure. You can map out your bike trip on the well-marked cycling network that will take you to all parts of this beautiful river landscape. The ferry can carry both you and your bike across the river so that you can explore both banks.

To make things even easier for you, we’ve marked out two cycling routes, one covering 21km and the other 30km. You can pick up your free copy of the cycling map showing the numbered ‘nodes’ (knooppunt in Dutch: locations with signs) along the route at the VVV tourist office and on the ferry.
Loevestein Castle
Loevestein Castle
Poederoijen

An Amazing Adventure for Young and Old Alike.
Buiten de Waterpoort
Buiten de Waterpoort
Gorinchem

Seeing the ‘fortress triangle’ from the water.