VVV Leiden: Local Tips and Thoughtful Gifts

April 29, 2025

Right next to Leiden Centraal Station, is a welcoming place where locals discover city treasures: beautiful, locally made products alongside maps and sightseeing tips. The tourist information centre (VVV) is not just your go-to spot for city maps and sightseeing tips, it’s also a good place in town to discover beautiful, locally made products.

Maybe a friend is leaving after years of living here, and you’re looking for something simple but meaningful to give them like a Rembrandt souvenir to remember the first painting you saw together by a Leiden artist. For something extra special, there are also locally made items, offering a chance to support small creators and bring home something crafted with real care. From mugs made with recycled materials to unique ceramics created by talented makers with disabilities, each piece tells a story of its own.

Or maybe you’re just wandering the city on a rainy afternoon, and you step inside to pick up a new walking route map only to find a playful card game about Leiden to bring home.

Beyond the souvenirs, the VVV is a place where you might stumble upon a hidden event, discover a new favorite museum, or simply be reminded of the small wonders waiting around the next corner. Whether you’ve just arrived or have long called Leiden home, there’s always something new to uncover.