Pieterskerk: The Historic Gem of Leiden

Getting There

• Walking

  From the Markt square in Delft, head east on the Markt towards the Vrouwenregt. Continue straight for about 300 meters until you reach the corner of the Vrouwenregt and the Koornmarkt. Turn left onto Koornmarkt and walk for another 200 meters. You will see the Delft train station on your right. Enter the station and take a train towards Leiden. The train journey will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Once you arrive at Leiden Centraal Station, exit the station and head towards the main street, Stationsweg. Continue on Stationsweg until you reach the intersection with Kloksteeg. Turn right onto Kloksteeg, and you will find Pieterskerk at number 16 on your left.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer to cycle, you can rent a bicycle at one of the rental shops in Delft. Start at the Markt square and head east on the Markt. Turn left onto Vrouwenregt and continue until you reach the Koornmarkt. Turn left onto Koornmarkt and follow the road towards the Delft train station. Once you reach the station, hop on the bike path leading to the Leiden direction. Follow the signs for the bike route to Leiden, which will take you along scenic routes. The total cycling distance is about 14 kilometers and will take approximately 40-50 minutes. Upon reaching Leiden, navigate to Kloksteeg, where Pieterskerk is located at number 16.

• Public Transport

  To reach Pieterskerk using public transport, start at the Delft train station. Purchase a train ticket to Leiden, which can be done at the ticket machines in the station. Board a train headed to Leiden; the journey will take around 15-20 minutes. Once you arrive at Leiden Centraal Station, exit the station and walk towards the main street, Stationsweg. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Kloksteeg. Turn right onto Kloksteeg, and Pieterskerk will be located at number 16 on your left. Make sure to check the train schedules in advance to plan your trip efficiently.