Woerdense Koeienmarkt, Traditional livestock market in Binnenstad, Netherlands
The annual Woerdense Koeienmarkt features hundreds of market stalls throughout the shopping streets, presenting local products and agricultural exhibits near the harbor.
The market received its official permission on July 5, 1410, when Count Jan van Beieren of Holland granted rights for livestock trading and initiated Woerden Castle construction.
Judges evaluate cattle based on specific criteria including strength, leg structure, and vitality, determining winners across multiple categories during the market day.
The market occurs on the first Wednesday after October 20, marking the seasonal transition when farmers bring their cattle into stables for winter.
Local residents prepare traditional Dutch split pea soup called snert the evening before the market, letting it develop flavor overnight for market day consumption.
Location: Woerden
GPS coordinates: 52.08611,4.88500
Latest update: March 13, 2025 02:21
Kasteel Woerden
243 m
Sint-Bonaventurakerk
151 m
Sint-Petruskerk
107 m
Arsenaal
142 m
Watertoren
289 m
Stedehuys
33 m
De Windhond
237 m
Opstandingskerk
250 m
Een familiefoto, Woerden
240 m
Lutherse Kerk, Woerden
178 m
Voormalige Gereformeerd Weeshuis
75 m
Algemene Begraafplaats Hogewal
251 m
Kerkstraat 5, Woerden
13 m
Rijnstraat 11, Woerden
134 m
Drukkers in verzet
158 m
Rijnstraat 32, Woerden
45 m
Kazerne, Woerden
205 m
Franciscanerklooster
172 m
Poortgebouw Oude Algemene Begraafplaats Hoge Wal
251 m
Stichting Stadsmuseum Woerden
33 m
Rijnstraat 18, Woerden
109 m
Eendrachtstraat 1, Woerden
206 m
Rijnstraat 44, Woerden
47 m
Watertoren Woerden
285 m
Rijnstraat 24, Woerden
89 m
Rondboogpoortje
157 m
Groenendaal 24, Woerden
128 m
Vestingwerken
254 mReviews
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