Must-sees in the Delft area

Close to Delft, you will find many fantastic attractions that you don't want to miss. Let's take a look at a few 'must sees' in the area!

With Delft as a base, you easily visit other places. You travel easily by car or public transport to other cities. Close to Delft, you will find many fantastic attractions you don't want to miss. Let's take a look at a few 'must sees' in the area!

Kinderdijk

Kinderdijk - 40 minutes from Delft

The windmill is the ultimate Dutch symbol. One of the most beautiful villages in the Netherlands, just an hour from Delft, is known worldwide for it. The 19 Kinderdijk windmills are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. In Kinderdijk, you will experience the history of the struggle against water. By car, you can drive from Delft to Kinderdijk in 45 minutes .

Keukenhof

Lisse - 40 minutes from Delft

The Keukenhof in the Dutch bulb region is the most beautiful spring park in the world and something you must have seen! Over seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths provide you with 32 hectares of fragrance and colour. Keukenhof is open every year from around the end of March to the end of May. From Delft, it is just under an hour away by car.

From Delft, you cycle through polders, woods and parks into the historic centre of Schiedam within 40 minutes. This city is known as Jeneverstad and used to be the heart of the jenever industry. The windmills you see here, which are also the tallest in the world, were once used to grind grain for jenever. With renovated museums, historic buildings and warehouses, Schiedam is a wonderful piece of Dutch history. At the Jenevermuseum, you will learn about the history of jenever and discover its many flavours. Cheers!

Westfield Mall of The Netherlands

Leidschendam - 20 minutes from Delft

Discover the Netherlands' shopping paradise in Leidschendam: Westfield Mall! With no fewer than 280 shops, there is always something new to experience. But shopping is only the beginning! Treat your taste buds in the various catering establishments or let yourself be surprised in the unique Eet Theater, where you can enjoy tasty dishes while watching a film.

Besides shopping and dining, there is plenty of entertainment: listen to live music, go bowling with friends or get pampered at the spa. And don't forget the selfie museum, where you can take the most creative photos! Also don't forget to visit the various pop-up shops, full of trendy and unique items.

Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam - 55 minutes from Delft

At the famous Rijksmuseum, marvel at Dutch art and history, including works by 17th-century masters Rembrandt and Delft painter Johannes Vermeer. Vermeer's original works 'The Little Street' and 'The Milkmaid' hang here. By public transport, you can travel to the Rijksmuseum in about an hour.