Charming towns and small cities worth visiting
Most travel brochures and tourist guides tend to heavily focus on the bigger cities in South Holland, such as Rotterdam, The Hague and Leiden. We think this is an injustice because there are so many smaller cities and towns in the region which also have a lot to offer. At the same time, this limited attention to these charming small cities also has its advantages. OVpay makes it very easy to check in and out with your bank card, credit card, or mobile device on buses, metro, trams, and water buses.
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More to Gouda than cheese and syrup waffles
Gouda is globally known for its name, but outside the Netherlands, many people don’t realize that behind the reputation of the cheese lies a beautiful and charming city. The historic city center invites visitors to explore museums and enjoy leisurely walks, with the old town hall and the Goudse Waag (weigh house) as prominent landmarks. Nevertheless, Gouda’s most famous product is never far away: on Thursday mornings between April and September, traditional cheese markets take place on the Markt square, where other local products are also sold.
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Visit the silver city of Schoonhoven
Today, Schoonhoven is a modest town with approximately 15,000 residents, located in the expansive farmland of the Green Heart region. However, this old fortified city boasts a rich history. For over seven hundred years, Schoonhoven has been a center of the silver industry, which is still prominently visible today. The picturesque streetscape is characterized by an above-average number of jewelers and silver workshops, and the Dutch Silver Museum is also located in this beautiful town on the banks of the Lek River.
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Dordrecht, a gem at the confluence of four rivers
The highly photogenic historic center of Dordrecht recalls the rich history of this city. Due to its location at the intersection of four rivers, Dordrecht was a crucial trading hub for centuries, dealing in goods such as wine, timber, and grain. In addition to exploring the city via one of the walking routes curated by the municipality, such as the “Rondje Dordt,” you can visit the Dordrechts Museum or the Huis van Gijn, where you can step back in time.
How it works
Checking in and out with your debit card works the same way as with your
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Step by step
- Hold your debit card, credit card or mobile against the card reader or gate and you are checked in.
- Are you getting off? It's the same way. And with the same card you checked in with.
- Your payment is automatic. The next day you see the amount in your payment summary with the description NLOV. And the price? That is the same as traveling with your OV-chipkaart.
- Want to see the travel costs of a particular day? Then download the app or enter the 14 numbers and letters behind NLOV and the amount debited on this page.