Voorschoten

Voorschoten is a village in South Holland positioned between Leiden and The Hague, blending traditional Dutch houses with green surroundings. The municipality spreads across land dotted with residential areas, historic religious buildings, and country estates.

The settlement gained market rights from Count Floris V in 1282, which launched its growth as a trading hub. This early grant shaped its development over the following centuries as it expanded from a small center into a broader community.

The name comes from the open pastures and meadows that once defined the landscape here. This rural heritage remains visible today in the green spaces woven throughout the community.

A railway station on the Amsterdam-Rotterdam line provides regular connections to The Hague and Amsterdam. Being positioned between two major cities makes it convenient to reach both destinations from here.

Duivenvoorde Castle and the Vredenhof estate represent two different periods in Dutch noble architecture. Though both sit within the area, visitors often overlook them despite their representation of layers of Dutch heritage.

Location: South Holland

Elevation above the sea: 0 m

Shares border with: Leiden, Wassenaar, Leidschendam-Voorburg, Zoeterwoude

Phone: +31071

Email: gemeente@voorschoten.nl

Website: https://voorschoten.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.12500,4.44500

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05