Burgemeester Brouwerstraat
Smalste straatje van Nederland

**The narrowest street in the Netherlands that cars can still drive through! The romantic Burgemeester Brouwerstraat is located in Garnwerd village. **

Don’t bring your RV! The narrowest street in the Netherlands (“Smalste straatje van Nederland”) is Burgemeester Brouwerstraat. Technically, it’s the narrowest street that most cars can still squeeze through in the country. Only local cars can drive through the best part of the street. We recommend leaving your car behind - you’ll get the best views on foot anyway!

Located alongside the Reitdiep canal, locals come through here to walk the picturesque mound village of Garnwerd along the Pieterburen walking path. A hidden gem of the Groningen province, this street is a beautiful place to walk!

• Burgemeester Brouwersstraat has so many beautiful buildings. 14 buildings along the 200m long narrow street are protected monuments from the 18th century!
• The street begins just behind Café Hammingh. Go across the bridge from the Reitdiep to begin! Right as you enter the narrow street, you’ll see some of the protected parts - houses 22, 24, and 26 as the street curves to the left. Turn right at the bend to find the narrowest part of the street!
• This part of Burgemeester Brouwersstraat has former worker’s houses. It’s the best part of the narrowest street! Nestled between old timey lampposts and nature, this part of the street is so pretty.
• The narrowest street in the Netherlands (“Smalste straatje van Nederland”) is named after the former mayor, Justus Bartholomeus Brouwers. He was mayor from 1813 to 1840.
• Towards the end of the street, you’ll see the Sint-Ludgerkerk - Ganwerd’s local church which was built in the 13th century.