Rotterdam/Delfshaven



Delfshaven is a district of Rotterdam. The former city, the name of which literally means harbour of Delft, was founded in 1389 as a harbour settlement of Delft, which through a canal was supposed to secure Delft's access to the river Meuse (Dutch: Maas). The former city is best known as the hometown of controversial colonial hero Piet Heijn, but is also somewhat notable for its production of gin.

By car
Most of Delfshaven can be reached via A20 exit 12, Rotterdam-Delfshaven. For the historic part of Delfshaven, first follow roadsigns Delfshaven and soon thereafter Historisch Delfshaven.

By public transit
Delfshaven is served by the Rotterdam metro and tram network. Its metro stations are, and. All of these are served with a train every 10 minutes.

Additionally, tramlines, , , and  run through the district. All of these connect to Rotterdam's main train station. 21 and 24 also connect to nearby Schiedam.

See

 * Right on the edges of Delfshaven you will find some of the more notable destinations of Rotterdam, such as the Euromast or the Van Nellefabriek.
 * Right on the edges of Delfshaven you will find some of the more notable destinations of Rotterdam, such as the Euromast or the Van Nellefabriek.
 * Right on the edges of Delfshaven you will find some of the more notable destinations of Rotterdam, such as the Euromast or the Van Nellefabriek.
 * Right on the edges of Delfshaven you will find some of the more notable destinations of Rotterdam, such as the Euromast or the Van Nellefabriek.
 * Right on the edges of Delfshaven you will find some of the more notable destinations of Rotterdam, such as the Euromast or the Van Nellefabriek.
 * Right on the edges of Delfshaven you will find some of the more notable destinations of Rotterdam, such as the Euromast or the Van Nellefabriek.
 * Right on the edges of Delfshaven you will find some of the more notable destinations of Rotterdam, such as the Euromast or the Van Nellefabriek.
 * Right on the edges of Delfshaven you will find some of the more notable destinations of Rotterdam, such as the Euromast or the Van Nellefabriek.

Buy

 * Many more, often smaller stores can be found along the Schiedamseweg between the Marconiplein and Delfshaven metro stations. This street as a whole is served by tramlines and  as well.
 * Many more, often smaller stores can be found along the Schiedamseweg between the Marconiplein and Delfshaven metro stations. This street as a whole is served by tramlines and  as well.

Eat
Many restaurants are clustered in several main locations within Delfshaven:
 * , along the Voorhaven and Achterhaven streets.


 * , surrounding the Delfshaven metro station. The entire street is filled with a few dozen smaller lunchrooms, cafés, but also a McDonalds. Most restaurants here are either specialised in Turkish cuisine, Moroccan cuisine, or Indian/Chinese cuisine. Additionally, there are a few ice cream parlors nearby.




 * At the Marconiplein and Parkboulevard mall.


 * Among the harbours on the river Meuse.

Drink

 * Bars and cafés can be found mostly around the Coolhaven (Willem Buytewechstraat), the old city centre (Voorhaven, Achterhaven) and the Schiehaven.


 * Several breweries can be found around Delfshaven, and are accessible without appointments being necessary:

Go next

 * Rotterdam's city centre — The heart of Rotterdam, which while having been lost in the Second World War, has found new life as a city centre that is unlike that of your average Dutch city, while still retaining many of the museums, restaurants, shops and nightlife that come with being a large city's central district.
 * Feijenoord — The former harbour district of Rotterdam, today being revitalised as a modern neighbourhood.
 * Schiedam — Historical city on the other side of the Merwedehavens.
 * Hoek van Holland — Rotterdam's beachfront, easily reached with metro line B.
 * Delft — The historically significant town that Delfshaven lends its name to. The city is known for its blue-white earthware (Delfts Blauw) and for its ties to the Dutch royal family, almost every deceased member of which having been buried in the church here.