Dordrecht, a surprising city trip in the Netherlands

Dordrecht has been named one of the most surprising city trips in the Netherlands. It has a unique historic center by the water, but also Biesbosch greenery around the corner. So fancy a fun city trip? Dordrecht is your place! Enjoy the beautiful city center, nice stores and lovely terraces. The center is close to the train station, so ideal for a city trip by train.

Lef terrace Nieuwe Haven historic harbor spring Dordrecht (1)
Food hotspots
Renske Borst Influencer Stadshotel Steegoversloot overnight stay Dordrecht
The best places to sleep
Lunchroom Helena terrace food drink wine bridge Voorstraathaven water Dordrecht
Special places
Voorstraathaven Si Barone sightseeing boat historical harbours Dordrecht
Most photogenic places
DRIJF Dordrecht sup Biesbosch
To do

Staying over for a special night on your city trip in Dordrecht

After a day in Dordrecht, fall asleep in one of these special places to sleep. We have selected the best ones for you and there is a suitable place for everyone during your city trip Dordrecht.

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Wraphouse Stayokay Biesbosch Dordrecht (1)

Citytrip Dordrecht: highlights

Stadshotel Steegoversloot Christa's food drink hospitality overnight downtown Dordrecht (1)
Blogs
Food & Drink

5x delicious lunches in the heart of the city

May 10, 2024
Nature - sailing

5 x nature

Winter walk Lange Ijzeren brug walking harbors center winter Dordrecht (2)

Weekend trips

Stadsbrasserie de Witt eating drinking catering lunch downtown Dordrecht (1)

5 x eating out

Round trip Barone Ports

5 x doing original things

National Park the Biesbosch

Dordrecht's backyard offers an oasis of tranquility. Visit National Park de Biesbosch during your city break in Dordrecht for a unique nature experience, it is one of the few freshwater tidal areas in Europe. This adventurous maze of rivers, water basins and willow forests is 5 km away from Dordrecht city center. Perfect during your fun city break in the Netherlands. Discover the Biesbosch greenery from the water with SUP, canoe or whisper boat.

Discover the Biesbosch National Park
National Park de Biesbosch canoe recreation summer Dordrecht

Surprising tips during your city trip

Photograph Grote Kerk Pelserbrug Dordrecht
City tour

Treasures of Dordrecht

20 Locations
Restaurants outside the centre
Vega(n)
Lunch
Terrace
Biesbosch National Park

Whistlerbread

Seawall 30
International
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
High wine
Terrace

Guts

Blauwspoortlein 15
Tigerr Benger shopping menswear womenswear design Tolbrug Dordrecht (1)

Shopping

Vintage shopping

In the historic center of Dordrecht, there are many special brocante, vintage and antique shops, where you can score great gems. We list a number of unique stores for you.

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Events

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Markets

Art and Antiques Market New Church Square

Sun Apr. 6, 2025 10:00 a.m.
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Other activities

Dordt Pakt Uit!

Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:00 a.m.
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Markets

Bee and honey market

Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:00 a.m.
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Markets
Music

Record Fair

Sun Apr. 20, 2025 10:00 a.m.
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Other activities
For kids

Koningskermis Dubbeldam

Wed Apr 23, 2025 - Sun Apr 27, 2025
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Celebrate King's Day in Dordrecht

Sat Apr 26, 2025 07:00
Grote Kerk Dordrecht photography
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News from the city! 🗞 Some great new places have been added in Dordrecht lately! For example, you can now taste tea at De Schenkerij of @theewinkeltjedordrecht 🍵, @elilydamesmode has moved to a more spacious and colorful building, and you can relax in a green oasis at @bluebirdsdordrecht's new Garden Café 🌿 There is also good news for LP lovers: LP&ZO opened a brand new record store at the end of January, where you can browse among bins full of vinyl! 🎶 Read more on our website! (link in bio) #indordrecht #dordrecht #dordt #new
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From the Groothoofdspoort, the City Virgin watches over our city. In her one hand the coat of arms of Dordrecht, in the other a palm branch. A symbol of the impregnability of this beautiful city. And what a magnificent view she has over the water! 🤩 📷: @mirellabeauphotographer #indordrecht #dordrecht #groothoofdspoort
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Step back in time at the Grote Kerk Dordrecht ⛪ Walking under these imposing vaults, you can feel history breathe. The most iconic building on the Dordrecht skyline and a real must-see when visiting the city! 📍Grote Kerk, Lange Geldersekade 2 📸 @mirellabeauphotographer #Dordrecht #GroteKerk #HistoricDordrecht #islandFullofStories #ArchitectureLove #NetherlandsDiscover #CityWithStories #indordrecht
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Wherever you look in Dordrecht, history whispers everywhere ... even William of Orange keeps an eye on this place! 👀🧡 📸: @edwarddegeus #indordrecht #dordrecht #willemvanoranje
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Step into spring in style!👠👟👢 Are you looking for a new pair of shoes now that spring is officially here? Then quickly read our new blog! In it, you'll find our shopping itinerary Shoes & The City. The route starts with a coffee address and continues along the many shoe stores in Dordrecht. For example @kicksandcoffeestore or @fierskateshop for trendy sneakers, stop for children's shoes at @kindzoblij and shop stylish footwear at @mohrenmohr! 🛍 Read more via the link in our bio! #indordrecht #dordrecht #blog #shopping #shopping #shoes #sneakers #walking