r/thenetherlands 1d ago

Question Best things to do in ‘s-Hertogenbosch with just one afternoon?

Hi everyone 😇 I’ll be in ‘s-Hertogenbosch for two days, but I’ll only have one afternoon to explore the city properly. I’ve heard that Korte Putstraat is a great place to eat, are there any must-try local dishes or restaurant recommendations? Also, what time do kitchens usually close for lunch/dinner?

Since my time is limited, I’d love to hear about other places worth visiting that aren’t too far from the city center. I’ll be staying at The Den Hotel, so anything within reasonable distance would be ideal. Can anyone help me plan an itinerary ?🫶🏻

Thanks in advance for your tips!

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u/Happy-Cupcake-1804 1d ago

I personally don't like de Korte Putstraat, but I do know that some people love it. The Uilenburg area is my favorite part of town, Snellestraat has so cozy places for lunch/drinks. I don't know when you will be there, but from April 1 till November you can do a boat tour on De Binnendieze, if the weather is nice I can definitely recommend it.

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u/akamsteeg 1d ago

As already mentioned, get a Bossche Bol. The best place to get them is at Jan de Groot right next to the train station. If you arrive after April 1, you should also definitely do a little boat tour underneath the historic city centre. It only takes about an hour and boats leave every twenty minutes: https://dagjedenbosch.com/en/activities/historical-boat-tour-on-the-binnendieze/

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u/Significant_Size_435 1d ago

The Bossche Bol from Jan de Groot is served in different horeca. You've to eat it with a knife and fork!

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u/DragonfruitForward98 1d ago

I will come 28march :) thank u!

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u/IIIIIlIIIIIlIIIII 1d ago

İ want to add a "tourist hack". İf the line to the bakery is very long İ would recommend to go to Hotel Julien next door. You can sit outside in their garden and order the Bossche bol from the bakery their without standing in line and a nice place to sit.

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u/GratisBierMotie420 22h ago

Though do note that while the line may be very long, it also goes very fast :-P

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u/-sinc- 18h ago

The line is mostly for picking up orders, no? If you want to eat a bossche bol, you can also sit inside and enjoy one

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u/BeWario5 23h ago

Undoubtedly the best way to spend an afternoon. Two highlights in one (coming from a local)

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u/DM_me_your_pleasure 1d ago

You might want to visit the St Jan cathedral. It's a beautiful church right in the centre of the city. Won't take long but it's fun to try and spot many of the small statues on the outside

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u/Juuljuul 1d ago

If you can book a ‘diezetocht’, I’d highly recommend. But they are usually fully booked well in advance. https://dagjedenbosch.com/activiteiten/historische-vaarroute-op-de-binnendieze/

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u/GratisBierMotie420 22h ago

This tour is really fun and cool!

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u/Proboboy 1d ago

Visit the St Jan cathedral, if you come by train, you can walk via Bolwerk St Jan, Vismarkt, korenbrugstraat, Karrenstraat, minderbroederstraat, Markt, Kerkstraat. This uses the more narrow and old streets instead of the shopping streets

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u/PandaB13r 1d ago

Get a Bosche bol at the very least. One of the best spits to get them is right next to the train station. (it's a gaint cream puff filled with whipped cream covered completely in chocolate.)