Delft (map) is a beautiful, unspoiled town with traditional architecture, canals and bikes. It is located between Rotterdam, to the southeast, and The Hague, to the northwest. Together with them, it is part of both Rotterdam–The Hague metropolitan area.

It’s also home to the world famous blue and white ceramics. And if the bustling crowds of Amsterdam are not really your thing, Delft is a lovely alternative, offering an equally interesting insight into the cultural wealth of old “Holland”, on a far more intimate scale.

⇒ Also сheck оut мore info: EXPLORE DELFT • WALKING ROUTES • TICKETS

Walking – the centre is small enough to walk across in ten minutes. Most streets in the city centre are pedestrianized. Suggested streets: Oude Delft (map), Boterbrug (map), Wijnhaven (map), Hippolytusbuurt (map), Choorstraat (map), Vrouwjuttenland (map), Rietveld (map), Kerkstraat (map), Markt ending at the Beestenmarkt (map) for a refreshment.

Delfts Blauw (Delft Blue) is a traditional Delft pottery. In the 18th century the city was famous for its porcelain. Around 1750, 32 earthenware factories were located in Delft. Avoid anything that says “Holland” on it, or depicts windmills. Check out the antique stores if you want something really traditional. >> Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles (Royal Delft factory, map) is the only porcelain factory still operating in the town. It is possible to visit the factory or to participate in a workshop. + Aardewerkfabriek De Candelaer (map)

On Thursday (at the Grote Markt and brabantse Turfmarkt) and Saturday (at the Brabantse Turfmarkt only) a market is held in Delft centre. Fresh produce, fish and flowers and non-food at bargain prices.

Local public transport in the town is a part of the public transport system of the Hague. The historical centre of Delft is small enough to be explored on foot, but local public transport could be used to reach the Hague and come back. HTM travel cards are also valid here.

OV Reisplanner – All public transport companies.

All public transport in the Netherlands (buses, trams, metros and trains) use contactless smart cards called ⇒ OV-chipkaart

⇒ Also сheck оut мore info: GETTING THERE (delft.com) • Public transport in the Netherlands (holland.com)

BUS: Flixbus • Connexxion • Arriva • Qbuzz

TRAIN: Information about trains can be found at the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS, Dutch Railways) + NS — International App, which includes a trip planner which uses the latest information about train delays and detours.

AIRPORT: Schiphol Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. It is 15 km (9.3 mi) southwest of Amsterdam. It’s a point of interest in itself, being 4 metres below mean sea level.

FERRY: Amsterdam Central Station (map). Waterbus Rotterdam & Dordrecht >> waterbus.nl. + AFerry.co.uk.

CYCLING: routiq.com – Route planner. The best online routeplanner for cyclists can be found at a wikiplanner made by volunteers of the Dutch cyclist union “Fietsersbond”.

Ready to join us on a city tour through Delft? This beautiful small city in The Netherlands has a worldwide reputation due to its connection with Johannes Vermeer, Delft Blue earthenware, and the Royal House. We describe Delft as a truly charming town and is definitely well worth a visit!

⇒ video source: Let’s Meet Abroad / youtube.com /

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