The Enchanting Fontein in de Kooi: A Serene Escape in Leiden

Getting There

• Walking

  If you're starting from the center of Leiden, head towards the Beestenmarkt square. From there, take the street named 'Breestraat' and continue walking straight until you reach the intersection with 'Vrouwensteeg'. Turn left onto Vrouwensteeg and continue until you reach 'Bakerstraat'. Turn right at Bakerstraat and then take the first left onto 'Pieterskerkhof'. Continue straight until you get to the 'Pieterskerk'. Once you reach the church, continue past it, and you will find 'Fontein in de Kooi' located close by at the address 2315 ZA Leiden.

• Public Transport

  From Leiden Central Station, take bus line 43 (direction 'Leiden, Lammenschans') and get off at the stop 'Leiden, Wassenaarseweg'. From there, walk back to the intersection and head down the street named 'Wassenaarseweg'. Continue walking straight until you come to the intersection with 'Pieterskerkhof'. Turn right and follow the road until you reach 'Fontein in de Kooi', located at 2315 ZA Leiden.

• Bicycle

  If you have access to a bicycle, start from the center of Leiden and head towards the 'Pieterskerkhof'. Rent a bike from one of the rental places near the train station if you don’t have one. Cycle down 'Breestraat', take a left on 'Vrouwensteeg', and then turn onto 'Bakerstraat'. After that, take the first left onto 'Pieterskerkhof'. Follow the road straight, and you'll find 'Fontein in de Kooi' at 2315 ZA Leiden.