Dordrecht, Netherlands

Dordrecht

The oldest city in Holland, with harbours and leaning merchant houses.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Dordrecht

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk along the old harbours and their leaning merchant houses.
  2. AfternoonClimb the tower of the Grote Kerk for views over three rivers.
  3. EveningHave dinner on a harbour terrace.

Day 2

Take the waterbus to Kinderdijk or explore the Biesbosch by boat.

What to eat

Fresh Dutch herring from a fish stall.

Local tips

Make the most of Dordrecht

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. The Christmas market and book market are busy.

Best photo spot

The leaning merchant houses along the old harbours, and the Groothoofd gate at the river junction.

Getting there

Trains from Rotterdam take about 15 minutes. Waterbuses also run from Rotterdam.

Don't miss nearby

Kinderdijk and the Biesbosch National Park.

Good to know

Climb the tower of the Grote Kerk for a view over three rivers. The old town is easy to walk.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Dordrecht

Getting there

  • Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)25 km away
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)55 km away
  • Delft30 km away
  • Leiden40 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryNetherlands

Questions

Dordrecht: good to know

Is Dordrecht worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. The oldest city in Holland, with harbours and leaning merchant houses.

How many days do you need in Dordrecht?

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

When is the best time to visit Dordrecht?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. The Christmas market and book market are busy.

How do you get to Dordrecht?

The nearest airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), about 25 km away. Trains from Rotterdam take about 15 minutes. Waterbuses also run from Rotterdam.

What is there to see near Dordrecht?

Nearby hidden places include Kinderdijk (8.6 km), Gouda (22 km) and Delft (32 km).

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