Culinary art
The Groene Hart has a diversity of local or region-specific specialities, such as the famous Nieuwkoop eel, available in the restaurants by the lake, or sweets such as Boskoopse tuintjes, Oudewaterse geelbuikjes, Schoonhovense fonteynkoek and Goudse siroopwafels. Savour the Groene Hart particularly in the delicious region-specific products such as fresh milk and farmer’s cheese, which can be purchased at the many cheese-making and dairy farms. You will then know right away where the products come from, who makes these products and what method of preparation is used for them. 

When you visit the charming centre of Oudewater in the warm summer months, you must be sure to taste a Heksenijsje (Witch’s Ice Cream) of Roberto Ice Cream Parlour. The ice cream is made in the traditional way and is finger-licking good! 

Very special in the culinary field is the tasteful walk Goudse Geneugten (Gouda Delights). You become acquainted with Gouda culturally and culinarily. A VVV guide leads you past monuments and other objects of interest, but you also regularly make a stop in a restaurant. In this way, you have a well-filled stomach at the end of the day and splendid memories of the town. If you want to get cracking yourself, go to Franglaise in Alphen aan den Rijn. Under the supervision of an experienced cook, you and your guests can start cooking, after which you can enjoy what you have prepared. A must! 

Below search for restaurants and cafés in the Groene Hart.