Nieuwe Rijn & Fish Market: what you find here
On Wednesdays and Saturdays one of the biggest markets in the province sets up here, with cheese, stroopwafels, flowers and fish. On other days the terraces and passing boats set the tone.
From cloth town to today: Nieuwe Rijn & Fish Market
The covered Fish Market recalls the days when fresh fish was traded here daily, while the Koornbrug next to it served as a roofed grain market.
Getting to Nieuwe Rijn & Fish Market: route and tips
Freely accessible; the market runs roughly from 09:00 to 17:00. Come early for a quiet moment and a good terrace seat.
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Location, opening hours & tickets
Address
Nieuwe Rijn & VismarktNieuwe Rijn
2312 JD Leiden
10-minute walk from Leiden Centraal
Opening hours
Freely accessible, day and night
Open-air market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, roughly 09:00–17:00.
Opening hours and prices are indicative — check the official website before your visit, especially around public holidays.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a ticket for Nieuwe Rijn & Vismarkt?
- No fixed admission price is listed for Nieuwe Rijn & Vismarkt; check the official website for current rates.
- Can you buy tickets for Nieuwe Rijn & Vismarkt online?
- Tickets for Nieuwe Rijn & Vismarkt are sold at the desk or via the official website. Our tickets page does offer combination tickets for other Leiden attractions.
- How do I get to Nieuwe Rijn & Vismarkt?
- Nieuwe Rijn & Vismarkt is a 10-minute walk from Leiden Centraal. Arriving by car? Use a city-centre car park and walk the last stretch.
- When is Nieuwe Rijn & Vismarkt least busy?
- Weekday mornings just after opening and the final hour before closing are the quietest times at Nieuwe Rijn & Vismarkt. School holidays, Sundays and public holidays are busiest.