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's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch), Netherlands

's-Hertogenbosch, colloquially known as Den Bosch, is a city and municipality in the Netherlands with a population of 160,783. It is the capital of the province of North Brabant and its fourth largest city by population.

Type CityPopulation 160,783

Why go

  • City in North Brabant, Netherlands.
  • Known for Jheronimus Bosch art museums, HAS University of Applied Sciences, St. John's Cathedral, Noordbrabants Museum.
  • Served by Nistelrode Glidersite.

History

's-Hertogenbosch, colloquially known as Den Bosch, is a city and municipality in the Netherlands with a population of 160,783. It is the capital of the province of North Brabant and its fourth largest city by population. The city is directly south of the Maas river and near the Waal.

Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · Wikipedia: nl:Sense (Nederlands restaurant) · 1 Raadhuisstraat, Vught, 5261EH · senserestaurant.nl
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Friture, Fast Food · summer ending time 21:00 Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-20:00 · 39 Spijt, Sint-Michielsgestel, 5271BA · restariasnackland.nl
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Surinamese, Fast Food · Zit in de ESSO. · efdtogo.nl
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Cafe · theehuis Opening hours: We-Th 13:00-16:00; Fr-Su 10:30-16:00 · 1A Fort Orthenlaan, 's-Hertogenbosch, 5231PZ · theelichtorthen.nl
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa,Su 08:00-18:00 · 25 Oude Dieze, 's-Hertogenbosch, 5211KT · annemax.nl
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 15:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 7 Oude Baan, Rosmalen, 5242HT · dominos.nl
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su off Features: takeaway · 254 Helftheuvelpassage, 's-Hertogenbosch,… · kippie.nl
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 186 Helvoirtseweg, Vught, 5263LV · loetje.nl
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292 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Eindhoven Airport (EIN) 27 km to the centre
Luchthavenweg 25, 5657 EA Eindhoven, Netherlands — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (Ryanair, Transavia Holland, Wizz Air) · direct flights to 62 destinations incl. Alicante, Faro, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Malaga… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Brussels/Bruxelles (98 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 62 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Nistelrode Glidersite 17 km to the centre
Bernheze, NB, NL
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Getting there by ferry

Herpt veer
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
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Bern veer
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
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Maren, Veerweg
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
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Alem, Veer Alem
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
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Nederhemert-Zuid
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
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Nederhemert-Noord
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
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Voetveer de Moerasdraak
Ferry route
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Trekpont
Ferry route
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Veer Alem - Maren Kessel
Ferry route · Stichting de Maasveren
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Veer Maren Kessel - Alem
Ferry route · Stichting de Maasveren
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Herpt-Bern
Ferry route · Stichting De Bergsche Maasveren
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Veer Bern - Herpt
Ferry route · Stichting De Bergsche Maasveren
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Veer Herpt - Bern
Ferry route · Stichting De Bergsche Maasveren
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Nederhemert-Noord-Zuid
Ferry route · Stichting Het Veer Nederhemert
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Nistelrode Glidersite. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Herpt veer, 11 km); routes include Voetveer de Moerasdraak, Trekpont, Veer Alem - Maren Kessel.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch), Netherlands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences