The City of Den Bosch
In & Around
The city of 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch for short) is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the Netherlands. Den Bosch is the capital city of the region North-Brabant and currently counts around 140.000 inhabitants. It is located in the South of the Netherlands, about 80 km from Amsterdam and 90 km from the border to Germany and Belgium.
Den Bosch is famous for its pleasant and lively atmosphere. It offers something for everyone: museums and culture, shopping, nature and cuisine.
One of the city's highlights for the average tourist is the early 13th century gothic cathedral of Saint John's (see the picture below). However, students in Den Bosch usually prefer to pay a visit to the countless bars, pubs and restaurants all over the city.
Find more information on the website of the Tourist Information Centre of Den Bosch!
Student Life
Den Bosch is well known for its shopping. You will be surprised with the number and the variety of shops. From big ware houses to little boutiques in picturesque streets. Also, don’t forget to stroll over the market centre of the city. On Wednesdays and Saturdays you’ll find all kinds of products here. On Fridays, biological products are traded.
In the city centre, you will find numerous bars and restaurants. The most popular areas are: de Uilenburg, Korte Putstraat and De Parade.
If you are looking for something more active, Den Bosch has a lot to offer as well. There are numerous sporting facilities, such as football, field hockey and tennis clubs. Also, if you are into outdoor activities, you will find what you need at the nature area the ‘Bossche Broek’ or at one of the lakes in and around the city.
Coming soon: a video about how our students experience Den Bosch!