SASSENHEIM CITY GUIDE - THINGS TO SEE AND DO - SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS ABOUT GETTING AROUND, SIGHTSEEING, SHOPPING, NIGHTLIFE AND MORE - GOBYSA
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SASSENHEIM CITY GUIDE - THINGS TO SEE AND DO See inside for details about getting around, sightseeing, shopping, nightlife and more
Welcome to Sassenheim
Sassenheim is a town and former municipality in the province of South Holland. It was formed between Leiden and
Lisse near the coastal dunes. Sassenheim means Saxon’s home; "sassen" means Saxons, and "heim" is Old
Frankish for “home". The former municipality had a population of 14.906 in 2005 but since 2006, it has been part of
Teylingen.
What’s interesting about Sassenheim is it has many castles, mansions and estates dating back to the 1900s. The
village church is also built on top of a dune.
The area that surrounds Sassenheim is called the "Dune and Bulb Region" (Duin en Bollenstreek). Historically,
Sassenheim had a large bulb flower industry but now only a few fields remain.
Shopping
Sassenheim isn’t over run with shops. There are a few on the main street, Hoofdstraat, such as HEMA the
department store, Bonita, a clothing shop and Alexanderhoeve, which is a cheese shop.
There is more choice in nearby Leiden, (6 miles away) which has a pleasant inner city with a few big shopping
streets and dozens of hidden boutiques, specialty shops and small gadget shops.
If you are shopping on a Saturday, don’t forget the great Saturday market along the Nieuwe Rijn.
Haarlemmerstraat is Leiden’s big shopping street.
Here you will find a broad range of clothing,
jewellery, toy, shoe, electronics and sportswear
shops. In addition to the big brands you will find
specialty shops in leather, children’s fashion and
coffee.
Breestraat is another big shopping street with
deli, wine, book and antiques shops. There are
also countless shops along the Nieuwe Rijn and
Botermarkt selling everything from the latest
trends for your home to kitchen products.
Pieterskwartier is an idyllic small district in the old
inner city. Stroll through countless little streets.
Second-hand shops,inner courts, restaurants, cafes,
antiques shops, art galleries and many more
extraordinary shops are hidden away, you never
know what you will find around the corner!
Doezastraat is another street well worth the detour.
More in the area
When you are in Sassenheim it is highly recommended that you also visit The Hague (15 miles) and Delft (21
miles) These cities are really close by and have a lot to offer. Also Amsterdam (28 miles) is a little bit further away)
but well worth a visit.Things to do in the Sassenheim Area
Sports and recreation complex Wasbeek
In days gone by you could go for a splash in the
swimming pond / natural pool next to the Van
Pallandlaan in Sassenheim in the summer months.
The outdoor pool was built a little to the north of
the water tower in Sassenheim.
Now, at this location you will find Sport- en recreatie
complex Wasbeek and Sporthal De Korf!
The complex features:
Subtropical swimming pool…..Swimming pool
Wasbeek has 225 square metres of subtropical
swimming fun. Lovely water with whirlpool, whitewater
creek, an interactive slide with 3D water screen and
sound, water umbrella, steam bath, cuddle bench,
drink table, a paddling pool and a water creche.
Everything in a tropical atmosphere. The sunbathing
area and the outdoor pool are also open in good
weather.
Competition pool The olympic competition pool is 25
metres long and has 6 lanes. The spacious swimming
pool is used for work swimming, school swimming,
sports swimming, obtaining your SWEM-ABC diploma
and various Aquasports.
Activities A variety of swimming activities take place in
Zwembad Wasbeek. Much visited is the popular Disco
Swimming , Aqua Sports, Fit and Vital 50plus. There
are also classes that focus specifically on your health
such as Health Swimming and every year there is of
course the National Swimming Days.
The Wasbeek sports hall is a professional hall for
sports clubs and schools. The hall provides all possible
sports facilities and is perfectly maintained. The large
hall measures 1500 square metres and can be divided
into three separate rooms by dividing partition walls.
There is also a separate gym of 500 m2.
Furthermore, the sports hall is equipped with a
tribune with 240 seats and this location has a cozy
sports café.Monkey Town Warmond (3 miles): is an indoor
play paradise that has more than 2400 m2 of fun.
The children can climb, scramble, crawl through
tunnels, slide down various slides, play with super
lego, romp in the ball pit, jump on trampolines and
play football or basketball in the extra big football
cage.
It also has two super high slides to slide away from!
In addition, it has a large toddler corner for the
smallest, which is specially arranged for the
parents in an orderly manner.
As extra activities Monkey Town Warmond offers
free laser game (1st game for free) and children's
disco .
Parents (including friends / acquaintances) are free but are pampered with delicious fresh coffee, nice chairs or
couches and free WiFi. Our kitchen obviously cares for the inner man!
De Oude Tol Partycentre Come and play a game of bowling on one of 14 Brunswick bowling lanes. It’s open
every day and offers free Wi-Fi.
Guaranteed a success with everyone that likes a
competitive game. But also ideal for an
entertaining children's party or a friendly evening
with friends.
If you want to add a festive edge to the bowling
evening, come on Saturday evening, where the
courses are dominated by disco bowling.
It has five restaurants so that’s something for
everyone. In the I-Shi-Yaki and the Grill
restaurant you can prepare the tastiest meat on a
special grill plate.
In the Grand Café they welcome everyone with
delicious snacks. Whilst the Brasserie and in 't
Keldertje will serve you a delicious à la carte
menu.
Leiden Canal Cruise (7 miles) There is a lot to discover, see and experience in Leiden. But this city is even
more beautiful from the water.
Discover where the geuzen entered the city of
Leiden to liberate Leiden from the Spaniards.
Or sail via the white girth to the beautifully
restored observatory.
View the beautiful bridges - In short, Leiden has a
lot to offer from the water.Noordwijk Beaches (4 miles) Noordwijk aan Zee
has a variety of beaches: off the north and south
boulevards, Duindamseslag and Langevelderslag,
and on the way to Zandvoort. In total there are 8
miles of glorious sand for you to enjoy.
The location of the Duindamseslag and
Langevelderslag beaches gives them a
completely different atmosphere to those by the
central boulevards. The access roads are
surrounded by peaceful nature and dunes.
The Duindamseslag can only be reached on foot or
by bicycle through the dunes. At the end of the
Langevelderslag is St(r)andplaats Nederzandt,
which can be accessed by car.
The Strand; every day a beach day! Open every weekend and holidays for individual participation in beach
activities and clinics / workshops. You can join in on the ‘Beach Individual Program’ for one person. Interesting
packages for groups of 12 people the whole year round on request. For example: Power kiting, Coast canoeing,
BeachGolf, Coast rafting, Kitesurfing, Surfing etc. Naturally, the activities are accompanied by enthusiastic,
professional and certified instructors.
After the activities you can relax while enjoying a snack / drink on the terrace (or at the fireplace) of `Strandplaats
NederZandt’ one of 18 beach clubs and pavilions that are dotted along the beaches.
Eating out
In central Sassenheim you are certain to find a restaurant to suit your tastes. Here are a few that we know of.
Pronto Italia Teijlingerlaan 7
Being an Italian restaurant means a wide choice
of Pizza’s (Fish, Meat, Veggie, etc), but they also
serve excellent Pasta and meat dishes.
Ozzo Oriental and Lounge Bar Warmonderweg 8
Enjoy the most delicious freshly prepared sushi
or other surprisingly delicious oriental dishes in
this cozy restobar. Or settle down on the cozy
terrace on the water for an exciting cocktail.
Moeders Oude Haven 1
The atmosphere is that of a (large) living room
from earlier times when people had time for each
other and the ministry fits in with it. The food is
good and the prices very reasonable. A great
place for a laid back lunch or dinner!
Fast Food Options! Like every place around the World Sassenheim has many fast food joints,including:
Snackbark Parkzicht Hoofdstraat 193,has been in existence for 12 years and is known as "Ice & Snack
Paleis". Coziness, customer friendliness and quality always stand out!. So come by the snack bar and enjoy a
snack, fries or a delicious ice cream!
Kilis Doner Kebab Shop: Hoofdstraat 239 This Kebab shop has an excellent menu, not just Kebabs but
sandwiches, pizza, salads, deserts and a full range of drinks.
McDonalds stationslaan 1 Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakesGetting There A coach will pick up your group at your home base and stay with you for the duration of your tour. Ferry travel from Dover-Calais is included if you choose to travel by coach. We can take you by another ferry route if you wish, ask us for a costing. OR you can fly into Holland where you will be met by a local coach that will take you to/from your accommodation throughout the weekend. The nearest airport is Rotterdam/The Hague which is 17miles away, however this is only served by two airlines from the UK, BA City Flyer from London-City and Transavia from Edinburgh. A better choice is Schipol which is 34 miles away. Here is a list of airlines there: Aer Lingus from Cork and Dublin. BA from London-City, London-Gatwick and London-Heathrow. EasyJet from Belfast, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, London-Gatwick, London-Luton, London-Southend, London-Stansted and Manchester. Jet2 from Leeds/Bradford. KLM and KLM City from Aberdeen, Belfast-City, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Cork, Dublin, Durham /Teesside, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Humberside, Inverness, Leeds/Bradford, London-City, London-Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle Upon Tyne and Norwich. Level from London-Luton, Ryanair from Dublin. Know before you go The voltage on outlets in Holland is 230 volts. Hotels may also have a 110-volt or 120-volt outlet for shavers. Travellers are advised to bring along a power converter and an adapter for round two-prong plugs with side grounding contacts. The currency in Holland is the euro. In case of an emergency, you can call 112 (Fire, Rescue, Medical) or 110 (Police). In case you’re unsure of how to proceed and it is not a life-threatening emergency, you can call the 116 117 to get advice on what to do next or where to go. British Consulate General - If you need urgent help (for example, you’ve been attacked, arrested or someone has died), call the British Consulate General Amsterdam on +31 (0)70 4270 427. Irish Embassy in Den Haag - In the event of a genuine emergency, you can contact the Embassy at weekends by telephoning +31(0)70 363 0993 and leave a message on the Duty Officer voice mailbox*. This mailbox is monitored regularly, and the Duty Officer at the Embassy will contact you as soon as possible. * Remember to clearly state: your name, date of birth, details of how the Duty Officer can contact you (e.g. a phone number for you, a friend, or the hotel/hostel where you are staying), and the nature of the problem. How can I make a phone call from Holland? There are not many public phones left You’ll find some at key locations in the centre of the city but not many! They accept credit cards and/or phone cards. The latter can be bought at call stores, supermarkets and tobacconists. You can use the Dutch network with your own mobile telephone. The costs for mobile telephone calls depend on your own service provider. You can also buy a prepaid phone card. These cards are available at various prices at supermarkets, post offices, gas stations, tobacconists and phone shops.
Other than cash how else can I pay?
ATMs widely available. Credit cards accepted in most hotels but not all restaurants. Non-European credit cards
are sometimes rejected.
Is tipping mandatory?
The Dutch do tip, but modestly. Hotel porters €1 to €2 Restaurants round up, or 5% to 10% Taxis 5% to10%
How can you go online and check your e-mails?
There are many public places with Internet access so there will be sure to be somewhere close to wherever you
are in the Sassenheim area!
How can I send a letter or a postcard?
Put your own name and address in the back of the
letter … Then it can always return if there is a
problem.
Put the address of the receiver in the front,
always with the Post Code. Light letters within
The Netherlands need one Dutch postal stamp,
heavy ones and international ones need more.
Normal post you put in orange postal boxes in the
street. But on which side? If the postal code is
regional and fits within the numbers on the left
side: put it right. If the postal code is further away
(not in the region), you put it in the left side ‘other
postcodes’
Public holidays in 2021
01 Jan Fri New Year's Day 13 May Thur Ascension Day
23 May Sun Whit Sunday
02 Apr Fri Good Friday 24 May Mon Whit Monday
04 Apr Sun Easter Sunday
05 Apr Mon Easter Monday 25 Dec Sat Christmas Day
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