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Discover the historic city center of Dordrecht
Discover the historic city center of Dordrecht

Experience Dordrecht

In the watery city centre of Holland's oldest city, Dordrecht, you will enjoy the rich history of the buildings and monuments. Nature lovers will appreciate the nearby National Park De Biesbosch.
A DAY OF SHOPPING

A DAY OF SHOPPING

Explore the cosy shops along the city's water ways or go for a round trip of the canals.

More About Dordrecht
De Biesbosch

De Biesbosch

The major green attraction on Dordrecht island is National Park De Biesbosch.

It is one of the largest freshwater tidal areas within Europe.

  • Dordrechts Musea

    The Dordrechts Museum, which was founded in the year 1842, is one of the oldest museums in the Netherlands. In one and a half centuries it has built up an over 400 years old collection of Dutch paintings: from Dutch Golden Age masters to contemporary art.

  • Huis van Gijn

    Huis van Gijn in Dordrecht is the former residence of Simon van Gijn (1836-1922). He was a banker, jurist and a passionate collector. He demised his house and most of his collectionse to the Vereniging Oud-Dordrecht, with the assignment to introduce the collection to the public and to convert the house into a museum. In the year 1949 the museum was handed over to the City of Dordrecht.