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Private Workshop for Wooden Shoe Making in Simonehoeve

3 Reviews 4.33 out of 5 stars Based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Amsterdam, Netherlands
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2 hours (approx.)
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German, Spanish, Dutch
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Overview

You will be accompanied and guided through the wooden shoe making by a professional and experienced clog maker. He has been in the business for a long time and will teach you all sorts of tips and tricks about the trade of wooden shoemaking.

What's Included

  • Blank wooden beeropener (which can be painted)
  • A tour through our cheese and clog farm
  • Semi-finished handmade wooden shoe
  • Transport to the farm
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Meeting Location

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Wagenweg 2
1145 PW Katwoude, Netherlands

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What To Expect

You get a joint explanation and demonstration of how clogs are made, both manually and with the machine. All tricks of the trade are explained and everyone gets the opportunity to make a wooden shoe from a block of wood per person (from 4 people). The workshop is physically demanding, which is why this workshop includes painting a blank beer opener. You can of course also choose to finish your own wooden shoe.

At the end of the workshop, you will be given a tour of the cheese farm. This includes tastings of all types of cheese, Dutch biscuits, and fruit wine. Total duration approximately 2 hours, of which approximately 1.5 hours making and engraving clogs.

Food and drinks can be purchased in the restaurant.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • A minimum age of 16 applies due to the handling of sharp equipment
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Workshop for Wooden Shoe Making in Simonehoeve?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-105688P7

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Blank wooden beeropener (which can be painted)
  • A tour through our cheese and clog farm
  • Semi-finished handmade wooden shoe
  • Use of equipment
  • Transport to the farm

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • A minimum age of 16 applies due to the handling of sharp equipment
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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