Schoonhoven

Schoonhoven is a small town in the Dutch province of South Holland.

Understand
Formerly the town was famous for its silver, hence its nickname Zilverstad ("Silver City"). The town is well worth visiting because of its many well-preserved medieval buildings.



By bus

 * Bus 197 from Gouda
 * Bus 195 from Rotterdam or Utrecht

Check with 9292.nl for detailed directions.

Get around
Walking or using a bike is the easiest way to travel in Schoonhoven. Distances are short, and everything is close to wherever you are.

See
145 buildings in the town are listed in the Netherland's Rijksmonument list.