De Goudsche Waag

Delicious real Dutch cheeses. From traditionally made artisanal farmhouse cheese to the tasty Uniekaas cheeses.

The ground floor of De Goudse Waag houses a museum shop with delicious real Dutch cheeses, from artisan farm cheese to delicious cheeses from Uniekaas. Our cheese experts in the shop will be happy to tell you about the differences between all the cheeses on offer at De Goudse Waag. And before you make your choice, you can also try a sample. So you can be sure you’re making the right choice.

In addition to the cheeses, De Goudse Waag also offers a variety of quality cheese knives, cheese slicers and many other cheese accessories in order to enjoy your cheese to the full / that can be used for serving cheese. The collection also features a variety of delightful traditional Dutch souvenirs, as would have been found or used in Holland in the past. They make a great memento of your visit to De Goudse Waag and the cheese town of Gouda.

Cheese Valley

Cheese Valley, a unique area in the middle of the Groene Hart region. It is made up of four municipalities with special stories and experiences and, above all, it’s the heart and origin of real cheese, Holland’s yellow gold. Listen to the story below.

Check out below what else there is to do in the area.