r/leiden
Do you live in or near Leiden, the Netherlands? If so, this subreddit is for you.
How to think about r/leiden
The community is a local hub for residents of Leiden, Netherlands, providing a space for discussions about life in the city, local events, and neighborhood issues. It serves as a platform for sharing information, seeking advice, and connecting with fellow residents. What makes this community distinct is its focus on local experiences and the strong sense of camaraderie among members who share a common geographical bond.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Members predominantly include residents of Leiden and nearby areas, often ranging from young adults to families. They engage with the community to share local news, seek recommendations, and discuss neighborhood concerns. The vibe is generally friendly and supportive, with a focus on fostering a sense of community and belonging among participants.
Posting culture
Posting etiquette emphasizes relevance to Leiden, with content that is informative, helpful, or entertaining about local life. Posts that are overly promotional or unrelated to the community's interests tend to receive downvotes. The cadence of posting is moderate, with members actively participating in discussions and sharing experiences, particularly around local events or issues.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is often met with skepticism. Authentic engagement, such as sharing valuable local insights or sponsoring community events, can be more effective. Brands should focus on building relationships by contributing to discussions rather than pushing products. Content that resonates with local culture or addresses community needs is likely to be better received.
Top keywords
What r/leiden talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/Brrrtje
- u/[deleted]
- u/Nederland5
- u/Leadstripes
- u/TheAncientDarkness
- u/i_look_good_in_black
- u/Gorgon95
- u/owenljk
- u/nxtew
- u/Dom_Shady
- u/tetrautomatic
- u/DisgruntledPsycho
- u/Wiggydor
- u/allworknnoplay
- u/seagullonthetop
- u/pelicruz_baba
- u/FelixR1991
- u/SkazzK
- u/Ierpapierlol
- u/Johspaman
- u/is_dit_Sanne
- u/timnikifor
- u/rafa_the3rd
- u/Dan_oak
- u/fbrmz
- u/nicxz
- u/lovethecomm
- u/Okeditsxx
- u/Pencilsmudge56
- u/Glittering-Ear-2374
- u/brainsieve
- u/props2me
- u/leadanmon_1999
- u/makkie88
- u/Dorkrain
- u/TrademarkHomy
- u/Unicron_the_great85
- u/NoInsurance2023
- u/Massive_Tomato_786
- u/Stowaway_Sandwich
- u/Psycho_Kiwi_2474
- u/purplepeopleeater50
- u/hussy1312
- u/omepiet
- u/kingkongbananakong
- u/janhindereddit
- u/ymepasma
- u/Eskimo0O0o
- u/karafso
- u/MayorOfShampootown
- u/Ensyfair
- u/AbbreviationsOk5622
- u/Wise_Advance_7773
- u/robthelobster
- u/Round-Ad1384
- u/Neroli98
- u/RKJD2
- u/gocommitf1online
- u/unicorn_sparklesweat
- u/randstadyup
- u/allusernamesBtaken
- u/Fishermans99
- u/MooiMop42
- u/ruben-egmond
- u/ParchmentNPaper
- u/HetBosIn
- u/Loirettoux
- u/sight19
- u/Moonstonesunflower
- u/FrenchLearner111
- u/itsdemoninside
- u/KateDrinkwater
- u/se-raygun
- u/Yuki_Kutsuya
- u/little_lion_rawr
- u/keycardgames
- u/CCR2013
- u/saskiaswets
- u/swimmy_platypus
- u/ArrivalThese6006
- u/Emily0085
- u/NyteMyre
- u/Kaspur78
- u/Samarosso
- u/AdministrativeMoment
- u/azzazzin3103
- u/Mojorico
- u/dannydamsco
- u/randomuser98754
- u/munkelba
- u/viezesokken
- u/spicyzuccc
- u/jcdiimarshall
- u/lazyfatguy
- u/Iscariot0001
- u/TaMeDeath
- u/lara333lara
- u/blomyeamor
- u/Vieillott
- u/vegtune
By votes
- u/Brrrtje
- u/janhindereddit
- u/i_look_good_in_black
- u/Leadstripes
- u/ymepasma
- u/Eskimo0O0o
- u/[deleted]
- u/karafso
- u/MayorOfShampootown
- u/TheAncientDarkness
- u/SkazzK
- u/Ensyfair
- u/AbbreviationsOk5622
- u/Wise_Advance_7773
- u/robthelobster
- u/FelixR1991
- u/nxtew
- u/Dom_Shady
- u/Nederland5
- u/Round-Ad1384
- u/is_dit_Sanne
- u/Neroli98
- u/RKJD2
- u/gocommitf1online
- u/unicorn_sparklesweat
- u/randstadyup
- u/allusernamesBtaken
- u/Fishermans99
- u/MooiMop42
- u/ruben-egmond
- u/Ierpapierlol
- u/rafa_the3rd
- u/Johspaman
- u/timnikifor
- u/ParchmentNPaper
- u/HetBosIn
- u/Loirettoux
- u/sight19
- u/Moonstonesunflower
- u/FrenchLearner111
- u/itsdemoninside
- u/Dan_oak
- u/KateDrinkwater
- u/se-raygun
- u/Yuki_Kutsuya
- u/little_lion_rawr
- u/fbrmz
- u/Wiggydor
- u/keycardgames
- u/CCR2013
- u/swimmy_platypus
- u/saskiaswets
- u/Gorgon95
- u/lovethecomm
- u/tetrautomatic
- u/Glittering-Ear-2374
- u/seagullonthetop
- u/DisgruntledPsycho
- u/ArrivalThese6006
- u/Emily0085
- u/owenljk
- u/NyteMyre
- u/Okeditsxx
- u/Kaspur78
- u/Samarosso
- u/AdministrativeMoment
- u/Mojorico
- u/nicxz
- u/Pencilsmudge56
- u/allworknnoplay
- u/azzazzin3103
- u/randomuser98754
- u/dannydamsco
- u/munkelba
- u/viezesokken
- u/spicyzuccc
- u/jcdiimarshall
- u/Iscariot0001
- u/lazyfatguy
- u/TaMeDeath
- u/lara333lara
- u/vegtune
- u/Snoo_10182
- u/Dorkrain
- u/blomyeamor
- u/designersocks
- u/Gold_To_Lead
- u/pelicruz_baba
- u/Vieillott
- u/Leafygreens133
- u/ster_en_stof
- u/Primipiatti
- u/Coolcoolcool91
- u/SavageFearWillRise
- u/Presentvegitables
- u/TrademarkHomy
- u/MooseImpressive6516
- u/I-am-Phaedrus
- u/lekkerpekker
- u/OGravity
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Dom_Shady
- u/FelixR1991
- u/TheAncientDarkness
- u/Saaihead
- u/Leadstripes
- u/Baboon_Juggler
- u/Presentvegitables
- u/T-J_H
- u/gizahnl
- u/Vegetable_Bullfrog93
- u/PlasmaTartOrb
- u/_pallie_
- u/CuAl6PO44OH8-4H2O
- u/Nuanciated
- u/happy_gardener_90
- u/These_End_8423
- u/OneFaith
- u/basverdo
- u/Borbit85
- u/Reve_Inaz
- u/Away_Peak1789
- u/Direct-Setting-3358
- u/iDutchy
- u/marbovpie
- u/SpiderMurphy
- u/Naamgebruiker
- u/retseem
- u/evilmother
- u/dannydamsco
- u/Coolcoolcool91
- u/SupahSang
- u/Ok_Door6493
- u/MayorOfShampootown
- u/JCXIII-R
- u/ruben-egmond
- u/Firdle
- u/NyteMyre
- u/mr_vonbulow
- u/Vast_Association_282
- u/TrademarkHomy
- u/sight19
- u/HetBosIn
- u/020MQB
- u/IMakeTheEggs
- u/tecvai
- u/Brrrtje
- u/lemmise
- u/jazzyjeffff1991
- u/augustus331
- u/FarMedium8072
- u/Savings_Mortgage9486
- u/Sweex99
- u/Idontsurvive
- u/Ducktogo
- u/Allie_Warr
- u/Icefjord
- u/Next-Flamingo-1321
- u/Organic_Evidence6588
- u/Svendeagle
- u/ParchmentNPaper
- u/Ruskia
- u/gocommitf1online
- u/ceiling_fan-
- u/Ok_Childhood7984
- u/Siren_NL
- u/B4DR1998
- u/tjienees
- u/CryptoLoser-XXL
- u/allusernamesBtaken
- u/Fish_bait25
- u/Zilverbaartje
- u/Upbeat-Seaweed
- u/unanonymouskoala
- u/ContemplatingBee
- u/NotMyAccountDumbass
- u/Desperate-Opinion728
- u/AdWorldly4076
- u/freek-vonk
- u/D_construct
- u/randstadyup
- u/ken_1712
- u/EasyModeActivist
- u/Cheatyyy
- u/RKJD2
- u/cookingandcursing
- u/amo-br
- u/MarioPizzakoerier
- u/aquashed
- u/DutchCreoleApe
- u/Neroli98
- u/ChrisAUA
- u/OG_bar_of_soap
- u/Asleep-MountainRidge
- u/Jaricho
- u/Sydneynittaya
- u/flynno96
- u/Daddy-oeh
- u/PR0UD-N00B
- u/Sidhe87
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/Leadstripes
- u/FelixR1991
- u/Saaihead
- u/MayorOfShampootown
- u/JCXIII-R
- u/Dom_Shady
- u/T-J_H
- u/Vast_Association_282
- u/Direct-Setting-3358
- u/Beoekheer
- u/Paul05682
- u/Gwaptiva
- u/Far-Hill
- u/Ok_Door6493
- u/Baboon_Juggler
- u/gizahnl
- u/_pallie_
- u/Punk_owl
- u/joran26
- u/CuAl6PO44OH8-4H2O
- u/ParchmentNPaper
- u/resizeabletrees
- u/TheShinyBlade
- u/floppie86
- u/Neroli98
- u/_lilbub_
- u/marbovpie
- u/SupahSang
- u/TheAncientDarkness
- u/SpiderMurphy
- u/dykeofdoom
- u/OwnReward8850
- u/designersocks
- u/EasyModeActivist
- u/TrademarkHomy
- u/nicxz
- u/Kaspur78
- u/Kemel90
- u/Upbeat-Seaweed
- u/ruben-egmond
- u/Flitskikker
- u/PlasmaTartOrb
- u/Naamgebruiker
- u/Firdle
- u/Metjependek
- u/Lanfrir
- u/Reve_Inaz
- u/Away_Peak1789
- u/TheJorgenVonStrangle
- u/Nattekat
- u/oldirehis
- u/zontim
- u/adamgontieristhebest
- u/unanonymouskoala
- u/randstadyup
- u/Jaricho
- u/Upset_Delay_1778
- u/JPBalkTrucks
- u/mr_vonbulow
- u/wouterv101
- u/Coolcoolcool91
- u/Dracodros
- u/HetBosIn
- u/CultCrossPollination
- u/CHICKPEAS_IN_PUBLIC
- u/happy_gardener_90
- u/iDutchy
- u/TheAlmightySnark
- u/cowboob
- u/ccc2801
- u/SargeDebian
- u/B4DR1998
- u/ContemplatingBee
- u/basverdo
- u/Cheatyyy
- u/SomeDamnAuthor
- u/rnej
- u/C0r3G
- u/AlbinoBatCat
- u/Siren_NL
- u/evilmother
- u/Coolfresh12
- u/RKJD2
- u/ChrisAUA
- u/Edward_Bentwood
- u/sight19
- u/ZuphCud
- u/IMakeTheEggs
- u/tecvai
- u/No_Region4075
- u/JuryGloomy4472
- u/020MQB
- u/xanaver82
- u/NotMyAccountDumbass
- u/retseem
- u/Macstremist_1991
- u/vanwimpuy
- u/Ruskia
- u/D_construct
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FAQ
r/leiden — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/leiden have?
r/leiden has approximately 41,302 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/leiden created?
r/leiden was created on January 28, 2012 (14 years ago).
What is r/leiden about?
The community is a local hub for residents of Leiden, Netherlands, providing a space for discussions about life in the city, local events, and neighborhood issues. It serves as a platform for sharing information, seeking advice, and connecting with fellow residents. What makes this community distinct is its focus on local experiences and the strong sense of camaraderie among…
What subreddits are similar to r/leiden?
Communities similar to r/leiden include r/thehague, r/juridischadvies, r/freedutch, r/utrecht, r/rotterdam.
Who are the most active posters on r/leiden?
The most frequent posters on r/leiden include u/Brrrtje, u/[deleted], u/Nederland5.
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