Discover Sloten and the smallest police station in the Netherlands

Walking through Sloten

Where the Nieuw-West district now lies, there was once the large rural municipality of Sloten. This municipality no longer exists, but the village of Sloten has largely retained its character.

As you explore, you’ll notice not just the historic buildings and trees, but also clear signs that this village was once the bustling shopping center of the former municipality of Sloten. In its heyday, the village boasted 7 grocers, 7 shoemakers, 4 bakers, 4 butchers, 4 tobacco shops, 3 hairdressers, 3 tailors, 1 dairy, 1 shop for agricultural supplies, 1 shop for household goods, and an impressive 7 pubs.

Practical information

• Reception at the Police Station (Dorpsplein 1) between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
• Rest of locations on your own