Exploring South Holland with public transport is ideal. OVpay allows easy check-in/out via bank card, credit card, or mobile on bus, metro, tram, and waterbus. With so many attractions, choosing isn’t easy; our curated routes guide you. This route showcases three stunning castles and palaces in South Holland!
Good morning
Waking up at the Castle of Rhoon
Start your castle tour at the Castle of Rhoon, located just south of Rotterdam in the town of Rhoon. This romantic castle, a fortified keep from the 15th century, was built by the Van Duyvelant family. Inside, you can wander through various rooms and admire diverse artworks. Guided tours, lectures, and exhibitions are organized to tell you all about the rich history of the castle. Besides the castle itself, the surrounding gardens are also worth a visit. Explore the English garden, the Baroque garden, and the castle woods, perfect for a delightful stroll.
Good afternoon
A tour of Castle Duivenvoorde.
Continue your journey to Voorschoten, where the ancient Castle Duivenvoorde stands. This castle, built in the 17th century on the commission of Johan van Wassenaar, served as a summer residence for the family. Castle Duivenvoorde holds numerous stories from the past. For those eager to learn more about its history, guided tours with various themes are available. You can also explore the museum on your own with an audio tour. The castle is surrounded by an extensive walking park where you can bring your own lunch or picnic to enjoy a delightful meal on the grass with a view of the castle.
Good day
Walking through the garden of Huys te Warmont
Looking for another dose of culture? Continue to Huys te Warmont. This 18th-century house served for centuries as the residence for the noblemen of Warmond. On this baroque estate, you can stroll along beautiful trees, marshes, and oak avenues. Especially in spring, the garden of Huys te Warmont is a beloved destination due to its blooming nature. The architecture of both the garden and the landscape will amaze you. Surrounding the historic building is an extensive forest, perfect for a long walk. Unfortunately, the interior of Huys te Warmont is not accessible to the public.
How it works
Checking in and out with your debit card works the same way as with your
OV-chipkaart. Below we explain it step by step.
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.