NetherlandsLeiden ( LY-dən; Dutch: [ˈlɛidə(n)] ; in English and archaic Dutch also Leyden) is a city and municipality in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. The municipality of Leiden has a population of 127,046 (31 January 2023), but the city forms one densely connected agglomeration with its suburbs Oegstgeest, Leiderdorp, Voorschoten and Zoeterwoude with 215,602 inhabitants. The Netherlands Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) further includes Katwijk in the agglomeration which makes the total population of the Leiden urban agglomeration 282,207. Further, Teylingen, Noordwijk, and Noordwijkerhout are included in the larger Leiden urban area, which has 365,913 inhabitants.
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Climate in Leiden
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Leiden
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Leiden; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripZoetermeer
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11 km≈ 15 min
Day tripThe Hague
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15 km≈ 15 min
Day tripDelft
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19 km≈ 20 min
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Hoofddorp
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21 km≈ 25 min
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Rotterdam
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26 km≈ 30 min
Day tripHaarlem
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27 km≈ 30 min
Day tripSchiedam
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28 km≈ 30 min
Day tripAmstelveen
Netherlands
30 km≈ 35 min
From Leiden you can reach Zoetermeer (11 km), The Hague (15 km), Delft (19 km), Hoofddorp (21 km) and Rotterdam (26 km) in about 15 min to 30 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Leiden
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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You can fly into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.