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Town / Municipality in South Holland, Netherlands
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Oegstgeest is a town in South Holland, bordering the city of Leiden, perhaps best known as the birthplace of Dutch author Jan Wolkers and from the title of his autobiographical novel Return to Oegstgeest.
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By public transit
Oegstgeest does not have a train station itself. Instead, Leiden Centraal will have to do. From Leiden Centraal, take bus 57 or 187 to get to Oegstgeest.
Oegstgeest can be travelled by foot or bike without much hassle, for longer distances, taking a bus is recommended.
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