Travel Trade Manual 2018

TRAVEL TRADE MANUAL 2018

1 2 COLOPHON WELCOME TO DELFT / / Publisher The Delft Marketing team is pleased to Delft Marketing Kerkstraat 3 present you this selling guide to help you sell 2611 GX Delft Delft to your customers. We think this guide presents you with the essential and vital Editing information about Delft. Information, such Delft Marketing as history, culture, highlights, activities and Design vicinity. Himat Sanwirjatmo, Delft Marketing We would love to know your feedback. Feel Peter van der Burg, free to contact us! Sagittarius Ontwerpen

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Disclaimer Despite the care and attention we devoted to creating this manual, neither the publisher or producer can be held responsible for any mistakes or inaccuracy.

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FACTS & 9 FIGURES 10 6 / REASONS TO VISIT DELFT /

ABOUT 12 7 WHY DELFT / DELFT / HOT 25 ELS 4 / WHAT IS 20 TRANS 32 AROUND 35 POR DELFT HAPPENING TATION / IN 2018 & COACHES AND 2019? / /

GROUP 33 ACTIVITIES AND GROUP SERVICES /

GET 34 TING 16 AROUND TOURS / /

PIETER 24 D E HOOCH /

INDEX 36 HIGH 28 / LIGHTS / COACH 42 PARKING / 5 10 REASONS TO VISIT DELFT /

IN DELFT YOU CAN… … STROLL THROUGH ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC CITY CENTRES IN THE NETHERLANDS … DISCOVER THE STORY OF WILLIAM OF ORANGE … EXPLORE THE ORIGINS OF THE NETHERLANDS … MEET THE PAINTER JOHANNES VERMEER … EXPERIENCE WORLD-FAMOUS DELFT BLUE … SEE HOW HISTORY MEETS TECHNOLOGY … WALK FROM ONE HIGHLIGHT TO THE OTHER AS THEY’RE ALL SITUATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF EACH OTHER … EXPERIENCE THE PEACE OF A CAR-FREE CENTRE … FIND AFFORDABLE OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION … GET HERE EASILY BY COACH

6 WHY DELFT? /

7 Strolling along the ancient HOLLAND MADE canals through the historic IN DELFT centre of Delft, you find / yourself in the Golden Age. Did you know that the Netherlands has You can taste and feel the its origins in Delft? During the 16th history and discover the century, in 1572 to be precise, William stories of Delft Blue, of Orange, Father of the Nation, came Johannes Vermeer and Willem to live and work in Delft to lead the van Oranje. revolt against the Spaniards. With success: he defeated the Spaniards and In Delft you can also experience the was the founder of the Netherlands modern and contemporary. You’ll find as a parliamentary unitary state and plenty of trendy restaurants and unique principles of freedom of religion and and quirky shops and galleries. Historic free speech. squares and cosy terraces complete the picture of the vibrant student city. The CENTRE OF THE REGION wide range of accommodation and the / central location make Delft an ideal Delft is the ideal starting point for base for trips to the beach, Rotterdam, exploring the rest of the region. The The Hague, Leiden and Amsterdam. cities of Rotterdam and The Hague are only 15 minutes away by train, and DELFT BLUE other cities such as Leiden, Haarlem, / Dordrecht and Amsterdam are also a Visitors come to Delft from all over stone’s throw away. the world to admire the Delft blue earthenware. Delft Blue is the epitome Would your customer like to use of Dutch prosperity in the Golden Age. Delft as a base? Delft is attractive for Discover how Delft Blue was created overnight stays. The 4 and 3-star hotels in Delft and admire the art of today. In are without exception of high quality the pottery bakeries, you can watch the and offer competitively priced overnight artisanal painters at work and even try accommodation. Most are located in or your own hand. near the centre of Delft.

VERMEER / The world-famous Delft painter Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) achieved international fame with his stunning representation of sunlight. Some of his paintings depict the Delft street scene, such as The Little Street and View of Delft.

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Inhabitants Students 101.000 13.000

Canals Bridges 14 74

Average age Surrounding nature area 39 123 ha

Hotel rooms Hotels 725 25

Shops Catering establishments

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11 ACCESSIBILITY HISTORY ABOUT / Delft is the city of Delft Blue, William of DELFT Orange, Johannes Vermeer and technology. It is an innovative city with / a historic city centre. There are few cities in the Netherlands whose medieval structure has been preserved so well over the centuries. The historic city centre with its authentic canals and old churches is small and easy to walk.

CITY RIGHTS / The area in which Delft is located was once a wild fenland area. Reclamation of this part of the fenland probably began in the Middle Ages, at the start of the 11th century, with digging the Schie and Delf: what is now Oude Delft. The Count of Holland at that time established a court at Delf, around which a settlement arose. In 1246, Count William II granted city rights to Delf, which was still a small settlement at that time.

The city was later enlarged several times, the last in the year 1355. It is highly likely that a ‘t’ was added to the name Delf as part of the local dialect, resulting in the present-day use of the name Delft. The city rights were of great importance for the development of the city, partly because they allowed it to become self-governing, exercise jurisdiction and even control trade and levy excise duties.

12 TRADE / Delft was a city in which trade flourished. It was a market place for products from the surrounding countryside. The butter was especially famous. A second important product was beer. The water was not potable, but it was highly suitable for brewing good beer. Beer, with a small amount of alcohol that killed bacteria, was much ‘healthier’. By around 1600, Delft has two hundred breweries that worked not only for the local market but also exported.

The textile industry was also very important for the Delft economy. In 1389, Delft was allowed to build a seaport for trade: Delfshaven. It was connected to the Schie by a newly dug canal. Later, in the 17th century, Delft became world famous for its Delft Blue pottery.

DISASTERS / Delft was hit by a number of disasters. In 1536, a city fire reduced two-thirds of the buildings to ash, including a large part of the town hall and the main churches. In 1618, the town hall burned down again, after which Hendrick de Keyser designed the current building. The part of the Town Hall that did not burn down: the stone tower known as Het Steen, was constructed around 1200 and is probably the oldest building in Delft.

13 MUSEUM PRINSENHOF DELFT MUST / Museum Prinsenhof Delft invites you to experience Dutch history. Enjoy the SEE & atmosphere in the historic building and learn more about Delft icons who made MUST an important mark on the development of our country: William of Orange, Delft Blue, but also innovative masters DO such as Hugo de Groot and Antoni van Leeuwenhoek.

/ ROYAL DELFT / Royal Delft, founded in 1653, is the only remaining Delft Blue factory from the 17th century. Pottery is still painted here by hand according to age-old traditions. Discover the world of Delft Blue at the Royal Delft Experience!

VERMEER CENTRE DELFT / The world-famous Delft painter Johannes Vermeer achieved international fame with his stunning representation of sunlight. Some of his paintings depict the Delft street scene, such as The Little Street and View of Delft. Vermeer Centre Delft now stands on the site where the Guild of Saint Luke was once located. The Guild of Saint Luke was an association for painters and glass makers. Johannes Vermeer was head of the painters of this guild for many years. You can discover more about the painter’s life in Vermeer Centre Delft.

14 SCIENCE CENTRE DELFT / Activity! It all revolves around this at Science Centre Delft. Discover what science and technology can mean for society. Visitors are invited to participate and think along with the technological developments. This is a quest: exciting and never ending, just like science!

BOTANICAL GARDEN / The Botanical Garden is located near the centre. In the unique oasis you will find an arboretum, a living tree pavilion, a herb garden, glasshouses with tropical and subtropical plants and a colourful museum shop. There are treasure hunts (with prizes) for children!

VVV DELFT / Visitors on a day trip to Delft are advised to start off by visiting VVV Delft. The VVV employees provide tips on places of interest, hotels, transport, restaurants, cruises and packages. Free city maps are available and you can purchase cycling and hiking maps with local routes there.

You can find more highlights on page 38

15 TOUR 1: DELFT IN 1 DAY /

16 TOUR 1: The New Church is situated on the Market opposite the old City Hall DELFT IN and dates back to 1351. This church 1 DAY is best known for the tomb of William of Orange and the other members of / the Royal Family who are buried here. The tower of the New Church can be climbed in good weather and is the second highest church tower in the Netherlands. ROYAL DELFT / MARKET Start off your day in Delft with a visit to / the only remaining Delft Blue factory Now that you are at the Market, it is from the 17th century. Visit the Royal also fun to browse around the small Delft Experience and discover the entire shops that are located on and around history and production process for Delft the market. Stroll along the canals and pottery. discover the nicest hidden spots. They range from souvenir shops with all CRUISE kinds of Delft Blue products to clothing / boutiques and lovely galleries. You can Sail from Royal Delft to the historic city shop well in Delft. centre with Rondvaart Delft. During the cruise, the skipper shares all sorts of DINNER facts and stories about the history of the / city of Delft. End the day in Delft well with a delicious dinner in one of the cosy OLD AND NEW CHURCH restaurants that Delft has to offer. See / page 39 & 40 for an overview. A visit to Delft is not complete without a visit to the Old and New Church. The Old Church dates from 1246 and is the oldest church in Delft. This church is known for its leaning tower, known as ‘Oude Jan’, which leans 2 metres off centre. Famous people buried here include Johannes Vermeer, Maarten Trop and Antoni van Leeuwenhoek. Note: these are just Photo opportunity: From the bridge examples of tours that are over the Oude Delft, which crosses possible in Delft. For other Nieuwstraat, you can easily take a tours, parts of these tours photo with the leaning tower of the or more possibilities, Old Church. contact the Trade Team: [email protected]

17 TOUR 2: FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF VERMEER /

18 TOUR 2: FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF VERMEER /

VERMEER CENTRE DELFT VERMEER CUBE WALK / / The Vermeer Centre Delft is the place Take the Vermeer Cube Walk and pass to experience the life and work of places where Johannes Vermeer lived 17th-century painter Johannes Vermeer. and worked. Go in search of ‘Het Step into one of his paintings, view Straatje’ and the ‘View of Delft’, as he the reproductions of all his paintings so beautifully portrayed on canvas in and experience the way that Johannes the 17th century. Vermeer worked. MAURITSHUIS OLD AND NEW CHURCH / / Would you like to end your Vermeer Pay a visit to the New Church, where day with a real Vermeer? Then finish Johannes Vermeer was christened your day in The Hague and visit the and look at his gravestone in the Old Mauritshuis, where his most famous Church. painting hangs: ‘The Girl with the Pearl Earring’. Travel time to The Hague is MUSEUM PRINSENHOF approximately 30 minutes. DELFT / Meet Johannes Vermeer and his contemporaries in Museum Prinsenhof Delft. Here you can study how trade, technology, art and science flourished throughout the centuries in Delft and changed the Netherlands and the world.

19 WHAT IS HAPPENING IN 2018 AND 2019? /

20 26 July - 5 August 2018 Delft Chamber Music Festival / Every year, the world’s top classical 16-18 February musicians meet in Delft to make music. Blues Festival Delft The most exceptional and unique Every year in February, the largest programmes are performed in a festive, indoor blues festival in the Netherlands summery and intimate setting. takes place in Delft. During this weekend, you can enjoy dozens of free 19 October - 3 March performances in one of the many cafés William is here - Museum in Delft. Prinsenhof Delft It is 450 years ago since the 80-year 28 March - 30 September war started, which is the reason why Nouveau Blue - Royal Delft Museum Prinsenhof Delft is celebrating In the 19th century, Royal Delft laid in style. Delft and the museum are the the foundations for the pottery that is place where William of Orange wrote made today by manufacturers all over the Apology, where he was assassinated the world. A number of people in the and where he is buried. The exhibition history of Royal Delft play a major role ’William is here’, extra attention is given in this. During the exhibition Nouveau to William of Orange and the debate Blue: from vision to realization, you will about idealism and opportunism is not get to know these exceptional men and avoided. their innovations! December 30 March - 26 August Dark Days of Delft Spring Fever - Museum Prinsenhof The days are getting shorter, the nights Delft are getting longer and twinkling lights The Delft Art Nouveau period from are hanging over the canals in the 1880 to 1940 is known as the second city centre. The Dark Days of Delft is Golden Age. During the Spring Fever starting. This promises to be a pleasant exhibition, Museum Prinsenhof Delft time. Until the beginning of January, shows you paintings, posters, ceramics there is a lot to experience in Delft. and stained glass from this period. From a skating rink to the Christmas market, Christmas Lights evening and 27 April various theatre performances: winter is King’s Day a party in Delft. The King’s birthday has been declared a national holiday. The whole of the Netherlands turns orange and there are parties everywhere. The same applies to Delft!

21 2019 / Golden Age Throughout the entire Netherlands, 2019 will be dedicated to the Golden Age. The 17th century was a period of great wealth for The Netherlands, then the Dutch Republic. Trade blossomed with countries in Europe and the rest of the world. Cities who were sending ships to Asia, Africa and the Americas were among the richest in Holland, and the history of these cities is still visible in their many mansions, canals, churches, city walls and harbours.

The same applies to Delft. Along the ancient canals in the historic centre of Delft, you find yourself in the Golden Age. You can taste and feel the history and discover the stories of Delft Blue, William of Orange, Johannes Vermeer and world famous contemporaries as painter Pieter de Hooch, scientist Anthony van Leeuwenhoek and jurist Hugo de Groot.

18 januari - 30 juni Glorious Delft Blue - Royal Delft Impressive portraits, captivating still life paintings and glamorous showpieces, the Dutch Golden Age was a period like no other: Delftware epitomises Dutch prosperity in that era. Visit the exhibition Glorious Delft Blue and experience the grandeur from the period in all its glory.

22 11 October - 16 February 2020 Pieter de Hooch - Museum Prinsenhof Delft Pieter de Hooch finally receives the attention he deserves with the first retrospective of his work in the Netherlands. It was in Delft that this important master of the Golden Age created his most beautiful works with warm colours and natural light. And all his paintings are brought together from all over the world in this once-only exhibition in Museum Prinsenhof Delft!

OTHER ACTIVITIES IN 2019 / 12 April - 2 September Mojo - Museum Prinsenhof Delft In the summer of 2019, MOJO is getting close up: Agathaplein will be transformed into a festival site, with a rock café, karaoke bar, an exhibition and art. Festival art! MOJO, founded in Delft, stands for innovation and experience. Experience it at Museum Prinsenhof Delft.

11 september - 9 december 100 years of Royal predicate - Royal Delft For 100 years Royal Delft has been proud to be an official royal company and that means it is time for a royal celebration! How has the Dutch royal family been inspired by the Royal Delft Blue in the past 100 years? Discover it in this temporary exhibition that is on show for no longer than 100 days!

23 PIETER DE HOOCH /

Together with Johannes Vermeer, De Hooch makes his most beautiful Pieter de Hooch (1629-after 1684) paintings during the period he works is considered to be among the most in Delft. Museum Prinsenhof Delft important Delft masters of the Dutch is going to bring back these Delft Golden Age. His paintings are popular masterpieces to the city where they were throughout the world and attract many created. For the first time, an exhibition visitors to the museums where they is being organized in the Netherlands can be seen. De Hooch is active in about the work of De Hooch. Thanks Delft in a period where local painting to this high-quality and surprising flourishes and numerous important exhibition, visitors will get the unique artists like Paul Potter, Jan Steen and opportunity to enjoy the sophisticated Carel Fabritius are active. The artistic and atmospheric work of De Hooch, rivalry stimulates important artistic which will be brought to Delft from all innovations in terms of perspective, over the world for this special occasion. space and light. The exhibition will show not only Pieter de Hooch used these artistic the most beautiful works from De impulses in his paintings of daily Hooch's oeuvre, but also the important life in Delft's houses and their inner relationship between the painter and courtyards. In a home setting, we the city of Delft. Besides seeing the usually see women, sometimes with exhibition, the visitor will also be able their children, who are busy with their to walk in the footsteps of De Hooch in daily work. With warm colors, exciting the beautiful historic city of Delft. The perspectives and a natural incidence of whole city will therefore be celebrating light, De Hooch creates an atmosphere the homecoming of Pieter de Hooch! that is considered characteristic of painting in Delft.

With his paintings De Hooch is a great inspiration for his Delft colleagues like Johannes Vermeer, Cornelis de Man and Hendrick van der Burch.

24 HOTELS /

25 * * * * * * * * Best Western Museumhotels Delft Westcord Hotel Delft Best Western Museumhotels Delft is Westcord Hotel Delft has 140 an atmospheric hotel in the centre of contemporary hotel rooms, with air Delft, decorated with art and antiques. conditioning, free Wi-Fi internet, a The hotel has 66 rooms spread across Nespresso coffee maker and a kettle. three monumental buildings. The three Seventeen of these rooms are extra buildings have their own breakfast spacious studio apartments with room and a friendly communal bar facilities, especially for longer stays or that looks out over the oldest canal in guests who want to enjoy additional Delft. The rich history and the original space and comfort. art elements guarantee a special atmosphere. Olof Palmestraat 2, Delft +31 15 888 90 10 Oude Delft 189, Delft [email protected] +31 15 215 30 70 www.westcordhoteldelft.nl [email protected] www.museumhotels.nl

* * * * Hampshire Hotel Delft Centre This modern hotel has 92 luxury rooms, with a reference to the theme of “music” in every room. Walk out the door of the Hampshire Hotel – Delft Centre and you will be in the old city centre in a few minutes.

Koepoortplaats 3, Delft +31 15 212 21 25 [email protected] www.hoteldelftcentre.nl

26 * * * * * * Hotel de Emauspoort Hotel de Koophandel Experience Delft hospitality in this Hotel De Koophandel is located romantic hotel in the city centre. Hotel in the old city centre of Delft on de Emauspoort is conveniently located, Beestenmarkt, one of the most behind the New Church, near the atmospheric squares in the Netherlands. Market and within walking distance of The convenient location of the hotel different museums and the station. The means that all the major tourist sites in hotel includes 24 rooms and 2 gypsy Delft are within walking distance. caravans. Beestenmarkt 30, Delft Vrouwenregt 9, Delft +31 15 214 23 03 +31 15 219 02 19 [email protected] [email protected] www.hoteldekoophandel.nl www.emauspoort.nl

* * * Hotel Leeuwenbrug Hotel Leeuwenbrug is located beside a canal in the picturesque centre of Delft between museums, shops and excellent restaurants and is only a 5-minute walk from Delft station.

Koornmarkt 16, Delft +31 15 214 77 41 [email protected] www.leeuwenbrug.nl

27 HIGH LIGHTS /

28 ROYAL DELFT OOSTPOORT / / Royal Delft, founded in 1653, is the The beautiful Oostpoort (East Gate) only remaining Delft Blue factory from is the only remaining city gate of Delft the 17th century. Pottery is still painted and undoubtedly one of the most here by hand according to age-old attractive photo opportunities for your traditions. Discover the world of Delft Delft photo album. The Oostpoort Blue at the Royal Delft Experience! (East Gate) was created around the year 1400, when a city wall with eight Rotterdamseweg 196, Delft gates was built in Delft. The gates were +31 15 760 08 00 the only entrances to the city to ensure [email protected] that Delft was well defended against www.royaldelft.com intruders and enemies. This is also the reason that William of Orange chose NIEUWE KERK Delft as his residence in 1572. / In the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) you MUSEUM PRINSENHOF will find the beautiful mausoleum of DELFT William of Orange. To this day, many / members of the Dutch Royal Family Museum Prinsenhof Delft invites you to are still buried in the Royal family grave experience Dutch history. It is the place in the New Church. In 2002 and 2004 where William of Orange lived, worked Prince Claus, Queen Juliana and Prince and got murdered. And you can get to Bernard found their final resting place. know more about other famous icons from Delft such as Johannes Vermeer, Markt 80, Delft Anthony van Leeuwenhoek and Hugo +31 15 212 30 25 de Groot. www.nieuwekerk-delft.nl St. Agathaplein 1, Delft OUDE KERK +31 15 260 23 58 / [email protected] The Oude Kerk (Old Church) dates www.prinsenhof-delft.nl from 1246 and is the oldest church in Delft. This church is known for its leaning tower, known as ‘Oude Jan’, which leans 2 metres off centre. Famous people are buried here including Johannes Vermeer, Maarten Tromp and Antoni van Leeuwenhoek.

Heilige Geestkerkhof 25, Delft +31 15 212 30 15 www.oudekerk-delft.nl

29 SCIENCE CENTRE DELFT / Activity! It all revolves around this at Science Centre Delft. Discover what science and technology can mean for society. Visitors are invited to participate and think along with the technological developments. This is a quest: exciting and never ending, just like science!

Mijnbouwstraat 120, Delft +31 15 278 52 00 [email protected] sciencecentre.tudelft.nl

RONDVAART DELFT / Historic Delft is best discovered and seen from its centuries-old canal system, which has been voted one of the most beautiful in the Netherlands. For almost 50 years, the ships of Rondvaart Delft have sailed past every historic landmark and under the centuries-old arched bridges in Delft.

Koornmarkt 113, Delft +31 15 212 63 58 [email protected] www.rondvaartdelft.nl

30 DELFT POTTERY DE DELFTSE PAUW / Pottery factory Delft Pottery De Delftse Pauw is a family company where you can learn how the authentic Delft Blue production process works during a free tour of the factory. In the showroom and shop you can find a wide range of Delft Blue, hand-painted products.

Delftweg 133, Rijswijk +31 15 212 49 20 [email protected] www.delftpottery.com

VERMEER CENTRUM DELFT / The world-famous Delft painter Johannes Vermeer achieved international fame with his stunning representation of sunlight. The Vermeer Centre Delft is the place to experience the life and work of 17th-century painter Johannes Vermeer. Step into one of his paintings, view the reproductions of all his paintings and experience the way that Johannes Vermeer worked.

Voldersgracht 21, Delft +31 15 213 85 88 [email protected] www.vermeerdelft.nl

31 TRANS PORTATION & COACHES /

NOOTEBOOM VDM TOURS TOURS / / Are you looking for good options for Are you looking for a coach company in hiring a coach? Delft and surroundings and around Delft? Then you are at the can count on Nooteboom Tours for right address with VDM Tours. VDM this. The fleet consists of modern and Tours is a Delft-based coach company luxurious coaches that are available to and can be hired in for parties, events, customers throughout the region. excursions and tours.

Nooteboom Tours VDM Tours Zomerdijk 10, Maasluis Industrieweg 62/64, Berkel & Rodenrijs +31 (0)10 434 12 20 +31 (0)15 263 33 33 [email protected] [email protected] www.nooteboomtours.nl www.vdmtours.nl

32 GROUP ACTIVITIES AND GROUP SERVICES /

BE COOL STALHOUDERIJ EVENTS DELFTSE HOUT / / Are you looking for a lovely group A unique experience for every age: outing in the city or even to the beach? ride with the horse-drawn streetcar Look no further! through the historic city centre of Delft. Discover everything Delft has to offer Be Cool Events from the chariot. Hofplein 20, Rotterdam +31 (0)10 261 86 48 Stalhouderij Delftse Hout [email protected] Badenpowellpad 12, Delft www.becoolevents.nl +31 (0)15 206 11 42 [email protected] GUIDED WALKING TOURS www.stalhouderijdelftsehout.nl / Do you want to discover all the ins and outs of sights in Delft? Then we suggest going on a guided walking tour. Find out more? [email protected]

33 TO DELFT GETTING / Delft is easily accessible by air, road or AROUND public transport. / By plane The international Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is only 45 minutes away. Furthermore, Delft is easily reachable from over 40 European destinations via Rotterdam The Hague Airport, which is only 15 away.

By public transport Delft is centrally located between The Hague and Rotterdam. Because Delft is situated between these two large cities, trains that stop at Delft station run every 3 minutes. The stop for tramline 1 to The Hague and the main bus platform are located at the front of the station. Different line buses leave this bus platform for destinations such as Rotterdam.

By coach Coaches are always welcome in Delft. To accommodate this, various facilities have been created for bus companies. View the map on page 42 for parking facilities or contact the Trade Team for further information: [email protected].

IN DELFT / In the car-free city centre, all attractions can be reached on foot. The attractions located just outside the centre can easily be reached by tram (Delftse Pauw) or the Delft City Shuttle. Take the Delft City Shuttle to discover all the highlights of Delft. Hop on and off at the various stops or take a tour of around 60 minutes past all the highlights. 34 The Hague AROUND Due to its central location, Delft is an excellent base for a visit to surrounding DELFT cities such as The Hague. The Hague is the city of peace and justice, and / the beach and is also Royal like Delft. Discover The Hague at less than 15 minutes from Delft.

Rotterdam Less than 10 minutes from Delft is the vibrant port city of Rotterdam. Trendy Rotterdam has a great nightlife and is particularly known for its spectacular architecture. The skyline is always changing.

Keukenhof The Keukenhof in the Dutch bulb region is the most beautiful spring park in the world and something that everyone should see! Over seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths emit their colours and fragrances over 32 hectares. The Keukenhof is open every year from the end of March to the end of May. It is located under an hour’s drive from Delft.

Kinderdijk A windmill is a typical Dutch sight for foreign tourists. One of the most beautiful villages in the Netherlands, under an hour from Delft, is famous for them. The 19 windmills at Kinderdijk are listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. In Kinderdijk you will experience the history of the struggle against the sea. The journey from Delft to Kinderdijk takes 45 minutes by car.

Kinderdijk 35 INDEX /

36 HOTELS

* * * * Hotel Royal Bridges, Koornmarkt 55-65...... +31 (0) 15 364 37 87 60 beds www.royalbridges.nl Best Western Museum Hotels, Oude Delft 189...... +31 (0) 15 215 30 70 120 beds www.museumhotels.nl Hampshire Hotel Delft Centre, Koepoortplaats 3...... +31 (0) 15 212 21 25 184 beds www.hoteldelftcentre.nl Shanghai Hotel, Kleveringweg 11...... +31 (0) 15 720 00 77 150 beds www.shanghaihotelholland.com Van Der Valk Hotel, Gildeweg 1...... +31 (0) 15 310 45 45 284 beds www.hoteldenhaag.nl Westcord Hotel Delft, Olof Palmestraat 2...... +31 (0) 15 888 90 10 273 beds www.westcordhoteldelft.nl BW Plus Grand Winston, Generaal Eisenhowerplein, Rijswijk.....+31 (0) 70 414 15 00 525 beds www.bestwestern.nl

* * * Bridges House Hotel, Oude Delft 74...... +31 (0) 15 212 40 36 34 beds www.bridgeshouse.nl Campanile Hotel Delft, Kleveringweg 53...... +31 (0) 15 279 90 00 190 beds www.campanile.com Casa Julia Hotel Delft, Trompstraat 33...... +31 (0) 15 256 76 12 45 beds www.casajulia.nl Hotel Coen Delft, Coenderstraat 47...... +31 (0) 15 214 59 14 51 beds www.hotelcoendelft.nl Hotel de Emauspoort, Vrouwenregt 9 – 11...... +31 (0) 15 219 02 19 65 beds www.emauspoort.nl Hotel Grand Canal, Breestraat 1...... +31 (0) 15 215 71 33 24 beds www.grandcanal.nl Hotel Johannes Vermeer, Molslaan 18-22...... +31 (0) 15 212 64 66 70 beds www.hotelvermeer.nl Hotel de Koophandel, Beestenmarkt 30...... +31 (0) 15 214 23 02 47 beds www.hoteldekoophandel.nl Hotel Leeuwenbrug, Koornmarkt 16...... +31 (0) 15 214 77 41 58 beds www.leeuwenbrug.nl Hotel de Plataan, Doelenplein 10...... +31 (0) 15 212 60 46 64 beds www.hoteldeplataan.nl

37 HIGHLIGHTS

DELFT BLUE / Royal Delft, Rotterdamseweg 196...... +31 (0)15 7 60 08 00 [email protected] www.royaldelft.com Delft Pottery De Delftse Pauw, Delftweg 133 (Rijswijk)...... +31 (0)15 2 12 49 20 [email protected] www.delftpottery.com Museum Prinsenhof Delft, St. Agathaplein 1...... +31 (0)15 2 60 23 58 [email protected] www.prinsenhof-delft.nl De Candelaer, Kerkstraat 13A...... +31 (0)15 2 13 18 48 [email protected] www.candelaer.nl De Blauwe Tulp, Kerkstraat 12...... +31 (0)15 2 14 80 92 [email protected] www.bluetulip.nl

CHURCHES / Nieuwe Kerk, Markt 80...... +31 (0)15 2 12 30 25 Closed on Sunday www.nieuwekerk-delft.nl Oude Kerk, Heilige Geestkerkhof 25...... +31 (0)15 2 12 30 15 Closed on Sunday www.oudekerk-delft.nl Maria van Jessekerk, Burgwal 20...... +31 (0)15 2 12 61 70 Restricted opening hours

MUSEUMS / Museum Prinsenhof Delft, St. Agathaplein 1...... +31 (0)15 2 60 23 58 [email protected] www.prinsenhof-delft.nl Science Centre, Mijnbouwstraat 120...... +31 (0)15 2 78 52 00 [email protected] www.sciencecentre.tudelft.nl Vermeer Centrum Delft, Voldersgracht 21...... +31 (0)15 2 13 85 88 [email protected] www.vermeerdelft.nl Museum Paul Tetar van Elven, Koornmarkt 67...... +31 (0)15 2 12 42 06 [email protected] www.tetar.nl Gereedschapsmuseum Mensert, Drie Akerstraat 9...... +31 (0)15 2 19 00 92 Restricted opening hours

38 MORE / Botanische Tuin TU Delft, Poortlandplein 6...... +31 (0)15 2 78 23 56 [email protected] www.botanischetuin.tudelft.nl Gasterij ’t Karrewiel, Paardenmarkt 74...... +31 (0)15 2 13 68 76 [email protected] www.karrewiel.nl Pathé Delft (cinema), Vesteplein 5...... +31 (0) 900 14 58 www.pathe.nl Something Extra, Oude Langendijk 36...... +31 (0)6 22 76 62 28 [email protected] www.somethingextra.nl Delfland Golf, Abtrechtseweg 1, Schipluiden...... +31 (0)15 380 79 11 www.delflandgolf.nl Avontura (indoor playground), Leeuwenstein 18...... +31 (0)15 8 79 52 95 [email protected] www.avontura.nl Theater de Veste, Vesteplein 1...... +31 (0)15 2 12 13 12 www.theaterdeveste.nl Rietveld Theater, Rietveld 49...... +31 (0)15 7 37 04 06 www.rietveldtheater.nl

FOOD & DRINKS

Bakkerij de Diamanten Ring, Choorstraat 9...... +31 (0)15 889 71 75 [email protected] www.stadsbakkerijdediamantenring.nl Bierfabriek, Burgwal 45-49...... +31 (0)15 364 61 54 [email protected] www.bierfabriek.com Bierhuis De Klomp, Binnenwatersloot 5...... +31 (0)15 212 38 10 [email protected] www.bierhuisdeklomp.nl Café De Oude Jan, Heilige Geestkerkhof 4...... +31 (0) 15 214 53 63 [email protected] www.oudejan.nl Café Du Midi, Noordeindseweg 70, Delfgauw...... +31 (0)15 215 74 69 [email protected] www.cafedumidi.nl Café Kobus Kuch, Beestenmarkt 1...... +31 (0)31 152 12 42 [email protected] www.kobuskuch.nl Cortado Espressobar, Burgwal 30...... +31 (0) 6 14 79 07 13 [email protected] www.cortado-espressobar.nl De Ark van Delft, Bastiaanplein 4a...... +31 (0)15 212 08 19 [email protected] www.dearkvandelft.nl De Centrale, Voldersgracht 2...... +31 (0)15 889 27 77 [email protected] www.decentraledelft.nl De Waag, Markt 11...... +31 (0)15 213 03 93 [email protected] www.de-waag.nl

39 DEX Lunchbar, Brabantse Turfmarkt 61...... +31 (0) 212 36 95 [email protected] www.dexlunchbar.nl Eet & Proeflokaal De Kurk, Kromstraat 20...... +31 (0)15 214 14 7 www.dekurk.nl Fijn Bar & Kitchen, Burgwal 11...... +31 (0)15 212 11 08 [email protected] www.fijndelft.nl Finnley’s, Markt 58...... +31 (0) 6 29 44 56 60 www.finnleys.nl Grand cafe de Sjees, Markt 5...... +31 (0)15 214 46 47 [email protected] www.desjees.nl GRK&ZO, Verwersdijk 32...... +31 (0)15 213 29 82 www.grkenzo.nl Het Gulden ABC, Markt 32-34...... +31 (0) 15 212 31 68 [email protected] www.hetguldenabc.nl Het Koningshuys (restaurant), Markt 40...... +31 (0)15 212 51 15 [email protected] www.hetkoningshuys.eu Huszár, Hooikade 13...... +31 (0)15 262 65 62 [email protected] www.huszar.nl Il Tartufo, Minderbroerstraat 2...... +31 (0) 15 221 43 577 [email protected] www.iltartufo.nl Kek Delft, Voldersgracht 27...... +31 (0)15 7 50 32 53 [email protected] www.kekdelft.nl LEF Restaurant en Bar, Doelenplein 2...... +31 (0)15 2 12 06 17 [email protected] www.lefrestaurant.nl Lunchroom Leonidas, Choorstraat 24...... +31 (0)15 2 15 78 21 [email protected] www.lunchroomleonidasdelft.nl Little Italy Delft, Markt 9A...... +31 (0)15 2 13 81 85 [email protected] www.littleitalydelft.com Mekhong Thai-Lao Restaurant, Vrouwjuttenland 11...... +31 (0)15 7 37 02 74 [email protected] www.mehkongdelft.nl Mr. Fish (Visbanken), Camaretten 2...... +31 (0)15 3 61 20 14 Partycentrum De Brasserij, Brasserskade 2a...... +31 (0)15 2 14 53 85 [email protected] www.brasserij.nl Pleck, Voldersgracht 17a...... +31 (0)15 8 89 22 88 [email protected] www.pleck.eu ’t Postkantoor, Hippolytusbuurt 14...... +31 (0)15 7 50 32 43 [email protected] www.postkantoordelft.nl Restaurant Het Vermeertje, Nieuwe Langendijk 54...... +31 (0)15 8 89 71 75 [email protected] www.hetvermeertje.nl Restaurant Boudoir Le Mariage, Hippolytusbuurt 8...... +31 (0) 15 2 12 28 05 [email protected] www.boudoirlemariage.nl Restaurant Le Vieux Jean, Heilige Geestkerkhof 3...... +31 (0)15 2 13 04 33 [email protected] www.levieuxjean.nl Restaurant Peking, Brabantse Turfmarkt 78...... +31 (0) 15 214 11 00 www.peking-delft.nl

40 Roast Chicken Bar & The Egg Store, Voldersgracht 12...... +31 (0)15 3 33 30 33 www.roastchickenbar.com Rossio, Oude Delft 78...... +31 (0) 15 2 12 09 50 [email protected] www.rossio.nl Spijshuis de Dis, Beestenmarkt 36...... +31 (0) 15 2 13 17 82 [email protected] www.spijshuisdedis.com Stadsherberg de Mol, Molslaan 104...... +31 (0)15 2 12 13 43 [email protected] www.stadsherbergdemol.nl Stads-koffyhuis, Oude Delft 133...... +31 (0)15 2 12 46 25 [email protected] www.stads-koffyhuis.nl Toros Santiago, Markt 70...... +31 (0)15 7 85 14 80 [email protected] www.torossantiago.nl Van der Dussen, Bagijnhof 118...... +31 (0)15 015 2 14 72 12 [email protected] www.restauranvanderdussen.nl ‘t Walletje, Burgwal 7...... +31 (0)15 2 14 04 23 www.hetwalletje.nl Willem van Oranje, Markt 48a/50...... +31 (0)15 2 12 30 59 [email protected] www.willemvanoranjedelft.nl

GROUP ACTIVITIES / SERVICES

Canal Hopper Delft, Hooikade 13...... +31 (0)6 22 99 27 95 [email protected] www.canalhopperdelft.nl De Vlietvaart, Bierkade 18b, Den Haag...... +31 (0)70 445 18 69 [email protected] www.vlietvaart.nl Rondvaart Delft, Koornmarkt 113...... +31 (0)15 212 63 85 [email protected] www.rondvaartdelft.nl Be Shore Events...... +31 (0)17 472 39 00 [email protected] www.beshorevents.nl Delft Event Company...... +31 (0)15 889 64 89 [email protected] www.delfteventcompany.nl Partycentrum De Brasserij...... +31 (0)15 214 53 85 [email protected] www.brasserij.nl Partycentrum Onder Ons...... +31 (0)15 2 56 97 08 [email protected] Impresariaat Willem (festivals, theater)...... +31 (0) 6 22 51 90 99 [email protected] www.impresariaatwillem.nl

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A13/10 42 A13/8 01 De Delftse Pauw Pottery/Delfter Blau/Faience CITY 02 Oude Kerk Old Church/Alte Kirche /Vieille Église MAP 03 Museum/musée Prinsenhof Delft 04 Vermeer Centrum Delft Centre Vermeer/Vermeer Zentrum 05 De Candelaer & De Blauwe Tulp Pottery/Delfter Blau/Faïence 06 Stadhuis City Hall/Rathaus/Hotel de Ville 07 Nieuwe Kerk New Church/Neue Kirche /Nouvelle Église 08 Rondvaart Delft Canal boat/Rundfahrtboot /Bateau Mouche 09 Theater de Veste/Theater/Théâtre 10 Oostpoort 11 NS Station Trainstation/Bahnhof/Gare 12 Botanische Tuin Botanical Garden/Botanischer Garten/Jardin botanique 13 Royal Delft Pottery/Delfter Blau/Faience P MAX 10 MIN 14 Technische Universiteit Delft Technical University/Technische Universität/Université technique 15 Science Centre Delft Museum/Musée 16 Maria van Jesse Kerk Catholic church/Église catholique/Katholische Kirche 17 Molen de Roos PAARDENMARKT Windmill/windmühle/Moulin 18 Recreatiegebied Delftse Hout 2 X Parc/Park/Parque PAYED 19 Museum Paul Tetar van Elven/ P Museum/Musée 20 Het Havenkantoor

21 Filmhuis Lumen/Cinema/Cinéma/ Kino 22 Pathe Bioscoop/Pathe Cinema/ 3 X Kino MAX 30 MIN VVV DELFT P Tourist Information Touristen Information KOEPOORTPLAATS Information Touristique

Tramlijn 1 MAX 30 MIN Tram 1/Strassenbahn 1 P Tramhalte Tram stop/Haltestelle/ Arrêt du tram

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