Lith, Netherlands Travel Guide

City Town in North Brabant along the Maas River

Lith perches beside the Maas with ferry crossings, riverside cafés and cycling routes through polder landscapes. Anglers and campers like the marina; weekend cyclists use it as a stop between historic Brabant towns.

Costs

$70-140 per day

Typical Dutch small-town costs; inexpensive groceries, pricier dining.

Safety

Very safe

Very safe with quiet streets and low crime rates.

Best Time

April-September

Pleasant weather for cycling and riverside walks.

In This Guide

Why Visit
Best Things to Do
Bucket List
Best Time to Visit
How to Get There
How to Get Around
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

Local Time

7:31 PM

GMT+2

Weather

59°F

Mostly Clear

Population

2,895

Infrastructure & Convenience

Excellent cycling infrastructure, regional buses, compact and walkable.

Popularity

A low-profile destination popular with cyclists and regional visitors.

Known For

Maas riverfront, ferry crossings, cycling routes, local churches, river landscapes, Dutch countryside, seasonal markets, easy access to Den Bosch

Lith sits on the Maas and has long been a traditional river crossing and ferry point.

Why Visit Lith, Netherlands? #

Set along the Maas, Lith appeals to visitors with a compact historic centre, riverside terraces and a strong cycling culture. Fortified remnants and an old parish church provide local character, while seasonal markets and cafés serve regional vlaai alongside craft beers. Easy ferries, canoeing opportunities and cycling links make Lith a pleasant stop on lowland scenic routes.

Best Things to Do in Lith, Netherlands

All Attractions ›

Efteling

Large Dutch theme park with fairy-tale attractions

Amusement Park

Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum

Railway museum showcasing Netherlands' train history and artifacts

Museum

Museum Catharijneconvent

Religious art museum focusing on Christian cultural history

Museum

Valkhof Museum

Museum of archaeology and local history in Nijmegen

Museum

Philips Stadion

Home stadium of PSV Eindhoven, major football venue

Stadium

St. Martin's Cathedral, Utrecht

Gothic cathedral dominating Utrecht's old city skyline

Church

Dorestad

Medieval Frisian trading emporium and archaeological site

Archaeological Site

Soestdijk Palace

Former Dutch royal palace with surrounding formal gardens

Palace

Lith, Netherlands Bucket List

Don't Miss

Lith village centre - Lith village centre features a historic church, riverside promenades and local cafés.
Sint Lambertuskerk Lith - Sint Lambertuskerk is Lith's parish church with notable stained glass and regular community services.
Maas riverside - Maas riverside paths around Lith provide walking routes, fishing spots and ferry access points.

Hidden Gems

De Kraaijenbergse Plassen - Nearby De Kraaijenbergse Plassen are recreational lakes with swimming, sailing and picnic facilities.
Local cycling loops - Scenic cycling loops pass through farmland, small villages and along the riverbanks around Lith.
Village bakery - A family-run village bakery offers regional breads, pastries and a friendly local atmosphere.

Day Trips

Den Bosch ('s-Hertogenbosch) - Den Bosch offers medieval streets, St. John's Cathedral and museums within comfortable driving distance.
Biesbosch National Park - Biesbosch wetlands provide boating, birdwatching and riverside trails for a refreshing day out.

Best Time to Visit Lith, Netherlands #

Lith is most enjoyable from late spring to early autumn for cycling, terraces and riverside cafés. Winters are chilly, damp and short on daylight, so pack layers.

Winter

December - February · 0-6°C (32-43°F)

Winters are grey, damp and short on daylight-fine for cosy canalside cafés and quiet walks but not for all-day outdoor plans.

Spring

March - May · 6-18°C (43-64°F)

Spring is fresh and increasingly sunny; riverside routes and markets come alive-my pick for easy cycling and relaxed exploration now.

Summer

June - August · 13-25°C (55-77°F)

Pleasant summers are ideal for biking, beer gardens and festivals-expect occasional rain but long evenings, friendly crowds and sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Lith, Netherlands #

Climate

Lith, Netherlands's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (774 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulyMay

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

35°

Warmest Month

-17°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 6°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

8.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 6°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 9°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

44 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

13.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

15.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 20°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

16.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

15.9h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 23°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

14.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 19°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

71 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

6° – 14°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 9°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 7°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.7h daylight

How to Get to Lith, Netherlands

Lith is best reached by rail to a nearby hub (Oss or 's-Hertogenbosch) followed by a short bus or taxi ride, or by driving from regional airports like Eindhoven. Public transport is reliable but requires one transfer for the final leg into Lith.

By Air

Eindhoven Airport (EIN): The nearest major airport for North Brabant by road; from Eindhoven to Lith is about 40-60 minutes by car depending on traffic. Car hire and taxis are available at the airport.

Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) / Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS): Schiphol is further but offers more international connections; travel by train from Schiphol to ‘s-Hertogenbosch or Oss and then a short bus/taxi ride to Lith - total travel time from Schiphol is typically 1.5-2.5 hours depending on connections.

By Train & Bus

Train: Lith does not have its own train station; the nearest railway stations are Oss and ‘s-Hertogenbosch, served by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). From those stations a local bus or taxi will take you to Lith - travel times from Oss or Den Bosch are roughly 15-30 minutes.

Bus: Regional bus operators provide the last-mile connection between the train stations and Lith. Check the 9292.nl journey planner or local operator timetables for exact routes and times.

How to Get Around Lith, Netherlands #

Lith is a small riverside town where walking and cycling are convenient for local travel. Regional bus services link Lith with larger nearby towns; for more extensive travel a car provides the most flexibility. The town is on good roads and the cycling infrastructure in North Brabant is strong, so cycling is often the most pleasant way to explore the surrounding countryside.