Geertruidenberg Attractions
Geertruidenberg, lying north of Breda on the edge of the Biesbosch nature reserve, is one of the oldest towns in the Netherlands, with a municipal charter granted in 1213. In 1421 the town was cut off from Dordrecht by the St Elizabeth's Day flood, and during the 80 years of the fight for independence there was bitter fighting in this area between Dutch and Spanish forces. There are still some remains of a fortress taken from the Spaniards by Maurice of Nassau in 1593.
Oudheidkamer De Roos
The municipal museum, the Oudheidkamer De Roos, has a collection of material on the history of the town.
Hours
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
October 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
St Geertruidkerk
The St Geertruidkerk in the Markt in Geertruidenberg was built in the early 14th century and enlarged in the 15th.
Town Hall
Adjoining the St Geertruidkerk is the Town Hall (Stadhuis). Originally dating from the Middle Ages, it was rebuilt in 1768 with a handsome facade in Louis XV style.
