Boskoop Attractions

Northwest of Gouda on the old road to Leiden is the little town of Boskoop, on the river Gouwe. It is situated in an important agricultural and fruit-growing area - Boskoop is the name of a variety of hard-skinned apple which keeps exceptionally well - where roses, rhododendrons, azaleas, clematis and shrubs of the yew family are grown in large nurseries. The best time to visit the area is when the flowers are in full bloom.
Boskoop is also noted for its historic water tower, vertical lift bridge and an extensive rose garden near the traion station.