Naarden Attractions
Naarden, chief place in the Gooi area, lies at the south end of the IJsselmeer. It is an attractive little town surrounded by a star-shaped system of fortifications laid out in accordance with the principles of the great French military engineer Vauban (1633-1707). The harbor of this old fortified town, which first appears in the records in the 10th century, was constructed in 1411, and thereafter it developed into an important fishing port. It suffered a setback when the fortifications were rebuilt and the harbor was closed, but later recovered when its cloth trade prospered. Its main role nowadays is as a commuters' suburb of Amsterdam, 20km/12-.5mi away. The tourist trade also makes a contribution to its economy.
Comenius Chapel
Near Turfpoortstraat is the Comenius Chapel (Comeniuskapel), with the tomb of the Czech preacher and educator Jan Amos Comenius (Komenski; 1592- 1670), who spent his last years in exile in Holland.
Comenius Museum
Comeniusmuseum is dedicated to the Czech philosopher, theologian and writer Jan Amos Comenius.
Spaanse Huis is no longer open to the public.
Spaanse Huis is no longer open to the public.
Comenius Museum
Kloosterstraat 33
Naarden, Noord-Holland 1411RS
Netherlands
Kloosterstraat 33
Naarden, Noord-Holland 1411RS
Netherlands
Hours
January 1 to December 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Fortress Museum
The Vestingmuseum (Fortress Museum) in the Turfpoort citadel at Westwalstraat 6 has an interesting collection of weapons and uniforms.
Nederlands Vesting Museum Naarden
Westwalstraat 6
Naarden, Noord-Holland 1411 PB
Netherlands
Westwalstraat 6
Naarden, Noord-Holland 1411 PB
Netherlands
Hours
March 1 to November 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 2 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Naardermeer Nature Reserve
Within the area of Naarden, on the shores of the IJsselmeer, is the well known Naardermeer nature reserve and bird sanctuary, the first such reserve established by the Netherlands Association for the Protection of Nature. This expanse of marshland and reedy lakes is a bird-watcher's paradise.
St Vituskerk
Naarden's principal landmark is the Grote Kerk (St Vituskerk; 14th-15th C.) in Marktstraat, which has a fine choir screen of 1518.
Town Hall
In the same street as St Vituskerk is Naarde's handsome Renaissance Town Hall (Stadhuis) of 1602, with a magnificently appointed interior.