Delft, Netherlands

Delft

Canals, a market square and the blue-and-white pottery that made it famous.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Delft

Day 1

  1. MorningClimb the New Church tower for the view over the market square.
  2. AfternoonVisit Royal Delft to see how the blue pottery is painted.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the canals as the lights come on.

Day 2

Visit The Hague or the beach at Scheveningen.

What to eat

Poffertjes, small fluffy pancakes.

Local tips

Make the most of Delft

Beat the crowds

The Market Square is busiest on Thursday market days. Early mornings along the canals are peaceful.

Best photo spot

The canals with the leaning Old Church tower, and the Market Square from the tower of the New Church.

Getting there

Delft is a short train ride from Rotterdam and The Hague. The centre is best on foot or by bike.

Don't miss nearby

The Hague and Rotterdam are both about 15 minutes away by train.

Good to know

Delft is the home of Delft Blue pottery and the painter Vermeer. Climb the New Church tower for a great view.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Delft

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Plan your visit

Getting to Delft

Getting there

  • Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)8 km away
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)45 km away
  • Leiden19 km away
  • Haarlem45 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryNetherlands

Questions

Delft: good to know

Is Delft worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Canals, a market square and the blue-and-white pottery that made it famous.

How many days do you need in Delft?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Delft?

You can visit all year. The Market Square is busiest on Thursday market days. Early mornings along the canals are peaceful.

How do you get to Delft?

The nearest airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), about 8 km away. Delft is a short train ride from Rotterdam and The Hague. The centre is best on foot or by bike.

What is there to see near Delft?

Nearby hidden places include Leiden (19 km), Kinderdijk (24 km) and Gouda (24 km).

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