VVV Gouda

"The market square in Gouda is full of big, yellow wheels of cheese on Thursday mornings between April and August. Although the trading in cheese used to be a genuine activity, it is now a show for tourists. If you can stand the smell, it's quite the spectacle to watch. Of course, you can also get a tour through the process of making cheese. There are several places dedicated to "the cheese experience" in Gouda. If you're looking for a more animal friendly cheese, the major Dutch supermarket chains sell several vegan cheeses. Otherwise, there are online shops that offer an even greater selection of vegan cheeses, ranging from blue cheese, to cumin cheese, to indeed, Gouda cheese. It all exists; the future of cheese is already here! Admittedly, if you want to visit a fully vegan cheese shop, you will need to head to Amsterdam. Of course there is more to do in Gouda than just watching a cheese market. You can visit the Gouda Museum, the Sint-Janskerk, and the historic harbour."