Oudehaven: The Heart of Rotterdam's Maritime Heritage

Getting There

• Walking

  Start at the Delft train station (Station Delft). Exit the station and head northeast on Stationsplein towards the city center. Continue straight onto Koornmarkt, passing the historic buildings on your left. When you reach the junction with the Markt (the main square), turn left onto Marktstraat. Follow this street until you reach the main square, Markt, where you can see the Nieuwe Kerk. From there, head towards the west along the canal until you reach the Canal Ring. Cross the canal bridge and continue walking until you arrive at the Oudehaven in Rotterdam, which is approximately a 1-hour walk.

• Bicycle

  Rent a bicycle from one of the local bike rental shops in Delft. Head towards the South along the bicycle lane on the Zuidwal. Follow the route through the scenic countryside, taking the designated bike paths towards Rotterdam. The ride will take approximately 25-30 minutes depending on speed. Be sure to pay attention to the bike signs directing you towards Rotterdam Centrum, and keep following the signs for Oudehaven once you arrive in Rotterdam.

• Public Transport (Train)

  From Delft, walk to the Delft train station (Station Delft). Purchase a ticket to Rotterdam Centraal station. Trains run frequently, and the journey takes about 15-20 minutes. Once you arrive at Rotterdam Centraal, exit the station and head towards the tram stop outside the station. Take tram line 7 towards 'Willemsplein.' Get off at the 'Oudehaven' stop. From there, it's just a short walk to Oudehaven.