Den Bosch is a city with a historic city center, centuries-old monuments and is known as a real Brabant city for its sociability, among other things with the Uilenburg, a district full of cafes. During this audio tour through Den Bosch, you will be amazed at what the city has to offer. For example, you will walk past the famous Dragon Fountain in front of the central station, learn more about Zoete Lieve Gerritje and you will be amazed by seeing the imposing Sint Janskathedraal. In between, you will wander through the historic alleyways and feel like an inhabitant of the city. Moreover, during this audio guided tour you will walk past one of the most famous bakeries in Den Bosch: Jan de Groot. Will you taste the original Bosche Bollen here?
Why Visit: The oldest brick townhouse in the Netherlands (1220) – when most homes were timber and mud, this was a statement of power.
Duke Henry I of Brabant built it when brick signalled wealth and progress. The name’s origin is unclear – perhaps something “exotic” to medieval eyes. Your audio guide Den Bosch often starts here at Visit Den Bosch, but the real story is in the 13th-century beams and the 1310 roof that survived city fires. It narrowly escaped demolition in the 1950s.
Ever Wondered: what it’s like to sail beneath a city through a hidden river network?
For centuries these waterways were both trade routes and open sewers. Barges carrying grain and beer reached right into town. Today, whisper boats glide through medieval cellars and secret courtyards. No walking tour Den Bosch is complete without this hidden water level – time travel under the cobbles.
The Story Behind: A quiet garden populated by sculptures from The Garden of Earthly Delights – the painter’s imagination made tangible.
This green oasis sits on the former Augustinian hospital site. Expect arrows through ears, mythical creatures and deep calm in the city centre. Neighbours help with upkeep. This self guided tour Den Bosch stop shows how the city honours its most famous artist – not just in museums, but in a park where birds sing among “devilish” figures.
Local Secret: The national carnival museum hides inside a rebuilt medieval monastery gate – open 13:11–17:11.
Inside you’ll find Oeteldonk’s soul: masks, blue smocks and the story of Prince Amadeiro. The original gate collapsed after WWII and was rebuilt along the Binnendieze. A walking tour Den Bosch reveals how sacred and profane, history and humour meet here.
What You’ll Find: A 17th-century fortification with walls up to two metres thick; underground you can touch 500-year-old ramparts.
Frederik Hendrik erected the bastion in 1634 after his conquest. Below lies the Bastionder with gun ports and the ill-fated cannon “Angry Margaret”. Above, spring crocuses blanket the ramparts overlooking the Bossche Broek wetlands. Free entry to military history you can literally feel.
Back in 1924: Baker Lambermont invented the cream-filled chocolate puff; Jan de Groot has made it famous since 1938.
Not a tourist trap but a living tradition. The Stationsweg bakery is a pilgrimage site for the authentic recipe. In 2024 the Bossche Bol turned 100 with an exhibition in the City Hall cellar. Few Den Bosch attractions are as emblematic as this pastry.
