The canal route through Delft and surroundings
Discover the world of Delft's tow canals and set off on various walking, cycling, and boating routes. Along the way, you will learn a lot about local cultural history and can try delicious regional products.
Discover the Delft canals on foot
Put on your walking shoes and set off on one of the 9 walking routes that take you through the beautiful Delft polder landscape. As you walk, you will pass several historic farms, churches, mills and even an old tram bridge. Learn more about the history of the Delfland Trek canals, the Monstersche Sluis that connects the Maassluis canals to the waterway, the origins of Delft as a trading town and the ferry service between Vlaardingen and Delft. Will you choose a 5,10 or 15 km route?
Discover the walking routes
Discover the Delft canals by bike
Nothing as Dutch as a bike ride! The cycling routes take you past various picturesque villages, towns, the Delft canals and landscapes. You can choose a 30 km cycle route or experience the entire Delft landscape with the 50 km route.
To the cycle route
Discover the Delft canals from the water
The canals and barges are known as the intercity of the Golden Age! Discover all the lovely villages and towns and sail, for example, from Delft to Maassluis or from Schipluiden to Vlaardingen. You can choose different points of embarkation.
During the tour, you will get interesting stories about the history of the canals and tips on what there is to experience in this beautiful part of the Netherlands. You can also rent a boat at various places in the region!
Discover places where you can rent a boat
