Address and contact information
Museum De Heksenwaag is located in the heart of the city centre of Oudewater.
Oudewater is easily accessible by car and public transport. There are bus connections to Utrecht, Woerden and Gouda. There is free parking along the edge of the inner city.
Address
Leeuweringerstraat 2
3421 AC Oudewater, The Netherlands
info@heksenwaag.nl
T +31(0)348563400
Directions
Oudewater is located along the provincial road Gouda – Utrecht (bus line 107). From the A12 highway, take exit Nieuwerbrug-Driebruggen and follow the signs towards Oudewater. De Heksenwaag is located in the centre of town. In Oudewater, there are signs you can follow to get there.
Oudewater was the only town in all of Europe to receive the privilege of an honest weighing process from Emperor Charles V. No one was ever condemned as a witch there.
Weigh house directors were often corrupt and would declare a woman to be too light in exchange for a few gold coins.
Weigh house directors were often corrupt and would declare a woman to be too light in exchange for a few gold coins.
Weigh house directors were often corrupt and would declare a woman to be too light in exchange for a few gold coins.
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If you wish to visit us with a group of six people or more, please send us an email info@heksenwaag.nl