Leerdam Attractions

At the eastern tip of the province of Zuid-Holland, on the river Linge, is the little town of Leerdam, the chief place in the Vijfherenlanden river country between the Rhine and the Waal. In the Middle Ages it was a place of some consequence, the residence of the Counts of Leerdam. It preserves remains of its town walls, including three tower houses on the old ramparts. In addition to its woodworking industry it has been known since the 18th century as a glass-making town. Its particular fame, however, rests on Leerdam cheese, which originally was produced only in the town.