De Kaashoeve, Rotterdam
You'll notice De Kaashoeve as they have a large cow in the middle of the street outside their shop. De Kaashoeve can be translated as "the cheese farm," and it sells cheese from the Netherlands and around the world.
Cheese is the Netherlands's biggest export, and the country is focused on producing and enjoying this delicious dairy. Most Dutch homes eat cheese at breakfast and lunch.
De Kaashoeve's cheese selections are chosen for taste, quality, and originality. Visitors are welcome to taste each cheese before making a selection. Popular cheese selections include North Holland cheese, white crust cheese, red crust cheese, blue cheese, farmhouse cheese, goat cheese, and local specialties. De Kaashoeve offers over 200 types of cheese at any one time.
The staff can help you choose the best cheese and advise you on matching recipes, fruit, bread, and wine.
Business hours: Monday: 12 am – 6 pm Tuesday–Friday: 9 am – 6 pm; Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm; Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm.
Cheese is the Netherlands's biggest export, and the country is focused on producing and enjoying this delicious dairy. Most Dutch homes eat cheese at breakfast and lunch.
De Kaashoeve's cheese selections are chosen for taste, quality, and originality. Visitors are welcome to taste each cheese before making a selection. Popular cheese selections include North Holland cheese, white crust cheese, red crust cheese, blue cheese, farmhouse cheese, goat cheese, and local specialties. De Kaashoeve offers over 200 types of cheese at any one time.
The staff can help you choose the best cheese and advise you on matching recipes, fruit, bread, and wine.
Business hours: Monday: 12 am – 6 pm Tuesday–Friday: 9 am – 6 pm; Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm; Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm.
Image Courtesy of Alicia Rojas De Croes.
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Sight Name: De Kaashoeve
Sight Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (See walking tours in Rotterdam)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (See walking tours in Rotterdam)
Sight Type: Shopping
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