Summer holidays in Leiden

The very best activities and days out

Visit one of the city’s 13 museums, try a theatre show or cinema, or go out and explore the city. Leiden’s events calendar is chock full of amazing activities – you’ll have no excuse to be bored!

Discover Leiden with a city walk
Discover Leiden with a city walk
Do you opt for a walk past all the highlights? Or are you delving into Rembrandt's Leiden? Or would you rather...
until 1 January 2026

Leiden is home to the best and most fascinating museums. Get up close to Trix the T-Rex with the Rexperience, or see a genuine Egyptian temple at the National Museum of Antiquities. At Rijksmuseum Boerhaave you can conduct your own experiments and discover a water park. Alternatively, open your eyes to the world’s cultures at Museum Volkenkunde or learn all about giant lily pads at Hortus Botanicus.

Latest family films

Take the children to the latest family films at Lido (Beestenmarkt) and Trianon (Breestraat)! Whatever you’re in the mood for, there’s something for everyone. The new film schedule is announced every Thursday, so grab some popcorn, sit back and enjoy!

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Let's go outside!

The Climbing Park
The Climbing Park

The Climbing Park has several challenging courses at different heights. There are 50 obstacles, 10 ziplines, the longest of which is over 100 meters.

Up for the challenge?
Discovery Routes
Discovery Routes

Discover the city in a playful way with the Discovery Routes at VVV Leiden. Are you going for the Mysterious Murder Route where you solve a murder? Or the Spy Mission, where you search for a secret code to save the city from destruction?

Are you watching?
Rent a boat
Rent a boat

The historic city center of Leiden has a total of 28 kilometers of canals and canals. Leading from the water is fantastic! So rent a boat from one of the many Leiden shipping companies. Or book a cruise or one of the fun packages.

Leiden from the canal
Escaperoom Leiden
Escaperoom Leiden

Did you know that Leiden has four escape rooms? Discover secrets in Rembrandt's secret studio. Or escape Wonderland, a magical place where it rains gumballs. View all escape rooms!

Can you escape?
SUP through the canal
SUP through the canal

In addition to boats, you can also rent SUPs at Rondvaart Leiden! After a short instruction you will discover Leiden in a sporty way and look for the most beautiful and nicest places.

Reserve your sup.

The best playgrounds in and around Leiden

Did you know that at the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave children can play in a super-enjoyable scientific playground (Waterland Boerhaave)? Roll up your sleeves and discover the properties of water! All the play elements of the water course influence each other.

There is also always something new to discover in the playground in the Blacksmith's Garden: jumping in a ditch, climbing, romping and building huts. And have you heard of the brand new nature playground De Doorbraak? Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)