Travel guide

Delft

Vermeer's blue-and-white canal town

🗓️ Best time: April–September💰 Mid-Range · ~$115/day📍 Netherlands

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About Delft

A gem of a canal town between The Hague and Rotterdam — Vermeer's home, the famous blue-and-white Delftware pottery, gabled houses, and the royal family's crypt.

⭐ Things to do in Delft

Markt & New Church towerRoyal Delft pottery factoryVermeer CentrumOude KerkCanal-side café hoppingHofje van Gratie almshousePrinsenhof museumWindmill De Roos

🍽️ What to eat in Delft

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

StroopwafelDutch cheeseBitterballenPoffertjes

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Very walkable and bike-friendly; trains to nearby cities.

💡 Local tip

Climb the leaning New Church tower for views over the canals to The Hague and Rotterdam.