Leiden is a historical Dutch City, located 10 km North East of The Flying Pig Beach Hostel. The city of Leiden is intersected by numerous canals and it is primarily for this reason that Leiden is said to resemble Amsterdam. The city is home to a wealth of museums, gardens, windmills and historical points of interest.
Leiden is famous around the world as the birthplace of the famous artist Rembrant, commonly regarded as one of the greatest painters to have been born in Europe, and the most significant in Dutch history. As a boy the famous artist Rembrant was a student at Leiden University, which is still open today, and attracts students from all over Europe who help to keep the vibe of the city balanced somewhere between youthful and historical. To cater for the students the city has a good selection of bars and nightclubs.
Coffeeshop
A coffeeshop is a an establishment where the sale of weed and hash for personal use is tolerated by the local authorities. Coffeeshops are more common in the Netherlands than anywhere else in the world. In the Netherlands the sale of weed and hash, although illegal, is not punished, and the law not enforced as long as consumers do not carry more than 5grams . Most coffeeshops also sell hash cakes, hot and cold drinks, and snacks.
There are ten or so coffeeshops dotted around the centre of town and they are all of similarly good standard. The weed and hash they sell is as good, and cheaper than in Amsterdam.
It is important to note that the opening hours of Leiden’s coffeeshops are restricted to 4 pm - 10 pm.
OPEN: All Year
PRICE: –
TRAVEL: Bus 40 or 42
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