Summer cooling in Hartje Delft
Cheerful faces, pleasant murmurs echoing through the streets and terraces packed until the late hours. That can only mean one thing: summer has begun in the Netherlands. The sunshine and summer temperatures ensure that we can be found outside en masse. Looking for inspiration for a summer day in Delft or looking to cool down during hot days? Fortunately, there are plenty of places in Hartje Delft where you can both soak up the sun and cool off.
Shaded terraces in Delft
Who says summer, says a terrace. Lounging in the sun while enjoying a bite to eat and a drink. But on hot summer days in Delft, temperatures can quickly soar, so sometimes a spot in the shade can't hurt. Luckily, in Hartje Delft there are a number of catering squares where you can take a seat under the leaves of the trees.
On de Beestenmarkt , sit at a table under one of the beautiful plane trees that characterise the catering square. With a well-filled cocktail plate from, for example, Belvedère, Plein 11 or Bar S, this is the place to be.
Another place where the trees gently block out the sun is the Doelenplein. The square offers plenty of choice between various worldly cuisines for that real holiday feeling in Delft. You will find a touch of French at LEF, GRK &ZO gives you a taste of Greek cuisine, at Hanno you can take a trip around the world on the menu and after a bite at GAIA you go home with a full stomach.
Cooling down on the water in Delft
The real coolness during summer in Delft is of course on the water. Hair blowing in the wind and bobbing along on the water while admiring Delft from a different perspective. In Hartje Delft, there are several ways to get out on the water. Board a canal boat, for example. Then you will not only enjoy cooling down, but also get to know all the ins and outs of Delft city centre.
Prefer to take the wheel like a captain yourself? Then hire a sloop from Randstad Recreaties and explore Delft's canals yourself. You can also make your summer outing just that little bit more sporty by renting a sup.
Ice creams and summer cooling in Hartje Delft
Summer days are hard work, so that calls for a tasty reward. During the summer in Delft, there are plenty of places where you can go for a nice scoop (or maybe two, three, four...) of ice cream! At the Markt , you are immediately in luck and can score tasty refreshments at Affogato and Luciano.
On a hot summer day, there is always a long queue at De Lelie until closing time with people from Delft for an ice cream. Luckily, they have two locations where you can score one. Also at IJs&Zo you can score the tastiest flavours of scoop ice cream and although the name does not suggest it, you can also enjoy a good ice cream (and a syrup waffle of course) at RUIT Stroopwafels all summer long.
Enough inspiration for a summer day in Delft? Whether you are looking for cooling down, a sunny terrace or a fun activity during the summer in the Netherlands: Hartje Delft is the place to be. If so, we look forward to seeing you soon!
