Oude Sterrewacht Leiden

The Oude Sterrewacht in the center of Leiden is a 17th-century observatory that is part of the university. This building testifies to the history of astronomy and is one of the oldest observatories in Europe.

About this place

The Oude Sterrewacht in the center of Leiden is a 17th-century observatory that is part of the university. This building testifies to the history of astronomy and is one of the oldest observatories in Europe.

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Practical information & emergency numbers

Keep this page handy during your Rotterdam visit — for emergencies, tourist information, city services and transport.

🚨 Emergency & Police

General emergency (police/fire/ambulance) 112
Police (non-urgent) 0900-8844
International emergency line 112

🗺️ Tourist Information

Rotterdam Tourist Information (VVV) rotterdam.info
VVV Central Station — Stationsplein 20, daily 09:30–18:00
VVV Hoek van Holland — Stationsweg 11, daily 09:30–17:00

🏥 City Hall & Medical

City of Rotterdam (general inquiries) 0800-1545 (free)
GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond (travel medicine, weekdays 8:30–17:00) 010-433 98 99
GP out-of-hours service (after 17:00 + weekends, always call first) 010-290 98 88

🚇 Transport

RET (tram, bus, metro) 0900-5006010 · ret.nl
Watertaxi Rotterdam 010-403 03 03 · watertaxirotterdam.nl
Rotterdam Taxi Central (RTC) 010-462 62 62

Source: rotterdam.info, City of Rotterdam — generated 17 mei 2026

Practical information

Opening hours

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Disclaimer: This brochure has been automatically compiled from publicly available sources and merchant data, generated on 17 mei 2026. Times, prices and availability may have changed. Alles Over Heerlen is not a representative of Oude Sterrewacht Leiden and accepts no liability for inaccuracies. Reservations, orders and bookings go directly through the merchant.