Schoonhoven
Silversmithing has defined Schoonhoven for centuries, and the little South Holland town remains known for its silver industry and craftspeople today. Sitting on the water in the western Netherlands, its compact centre is thick with listed historic buildings and lined with cafés and restaurants, making it a rewarding place to explore on foot.
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- Population12,352
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.2 mi
Nearest airports
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Schoonhoven: quick answers
Where is Schoonhoven?
Schoonhoven is in Netherlands, about 25 km16 miles in a straight line from Rotterdam.
How do you get to Schoonhoven?
The nearest airport is Rotterdam (RTM), about 39 min away by road. The nearest train station is Gouda Goverwelle, about 24 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Schoonhoven?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C38°F. The wettest month is July, with about 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Schoonhoven?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 11 restaurants, 3 cafés and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.