Welcome to Leerdam

 
The municipality of Leerdam comprises the town of Leerdam, the rural villages Kedichem and Schoonrewoerd and the hamlet of Oosterwijk. The small river Linge, bordered by beautiful water meadows, defines the atmosphere and tone of the landscape. It has 20.813 inhabitants.

You will find City Hall on the Dokter Reilinghplein 1 at Leerdam.

It’s openinghours are: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 09.00 - 12.30 h.
Tuesday from 09.00 - 12.30 and from 16.00 - 19.30 h. and Friday from 09.00 - 12.30 h.

History
Several centuries ago Leerdam formed a part of the Vijfheerenlanden domain, before it was raised to the level of County in 1498. The rich history of Leerdam can be found in well-kept historic buildings such as the Grote Kerk [Great Church], the Hofje van mevrouw van Aerden, the remaining and restored city walls on the Zuidwal and the Oude Raadhuis [Old City Hall].

Glassindustry. From the 18th century the town culture was strongly influenced by the glass industry and the timber industry. The current glass industry is known internationally as ‘Royal Leerdam’ and BSN Glasspack. From Easter untill the end of October international glassblowers work in the Glass Centre in Leerdam, which is open to the public.

Tourist Information
The tourist information office (VVV) in Leerdam is situated Dokter Reilinghplein 3.

(VVV LEERDAM - Dr. Reilinghplein 3  - 4141 DA  Leerdam - Tel: 0345-613057 )

They can inform you about all kind of activities in Leerdam and accomodations.

Telephone: +31 345 - 613 057. Or click here for the dutch website of the VVV