Discover Delft from the water

People sit in a canal boat in Delft on a summer day and sail towards the Oude Jan

 

Historic Delft is best admired from its centuries-old ring of canals. And did you know you can also do various water activities on these canals? Do you go supping, pedal boating or rather cruise around the city in a boat? We share some of the most fun activities!

4x tips from the water

1. Rondvaart Delft

Join a canal cruise and sail past the stately canal houses and under the old arched bridges. During a canal cruise, the boatmen and guides will tell various stories about Delft history, Delft Blue, Johannes Vermeer, the VOC and much more!

People sitting on the canal boat in Delft looking at the Oude Kerk

2. Sup & Surf Delft

Sup surfing through Delft's canals? You can! Rent a SUP board and take a trip through Delft's beautiful city centre, for example. A super fun and unique activity for with your friends or family. Never been SUPing before? Then you can easily book a beginner's lesson. And if you prefer to sail through the city with a guide, you can do that too!

Prefer supping in nature? Then hire a board for the Grote Plas in recreation area the Delftse Hout. Have fun!

Two ladies supping in Delft's canals at Sup & Surf

3. Sloop rental by Randstad Recreaties

Make your day in Delft complete by getting behind the wheel of a whisper boat yourself. As you sail through the picturesque canals, you will be surrounded by the rich history and impressive canal houses and theatrical churches.

Leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind and enjoy the tranquillity offered by these eco-friendly whisper boats. Together with friends or family, you can completely relax while listening to the soothing sound of rippling water. In three words: environmentally friendly, enjoy, unwind!

You don't need a boating licence and there is room for up to six adults on board.

Visitors enjoy a wonderful canal cruise from randstad recreations in Delft

4. Pedal boat at Knus

Just a 20-minute walk from Central Station, you will find the Delftse Hout recreation and nature area. Here you will find party centre knus. At Knus, you can hire rowing boats and pedal boats for a trip in nature. A great outing for the whole family.

Restaurant and party venue Knus in Delft

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