Heritage Days in Dordrecht
On this page you will find the information of the Open Monument Days in 2024.
On September 14 and 15, 70 monuments will open their doors.
Theme Routes, Networks and Connections
The theme of Open Monument Days 2024 is "Routes, Networks and Connections. As a city that has always been on the move, Dordrecht showcases its historical and contemporary connections. The program takes you on a journey through time with unique tours, exhibitions and activities. Discover the ancient trade routes and networks that still connect the city today.
More than 1,000 monuments
Dordrecht is a true city of monuments and counts more than 1,000 monuments. The city was already big in the Middle Ages and developed into the trading and administrative center of Holland, experiencing its own golden age as early as the 14th century. Walking along the inner harbors, the important transshipment goods of the time are still clearly reflected in the street names, as the names Wijnstraat and Wijnhaven betray. During Open Monument Days, many monuments open their doors, extra fun because these monuments are not normally open to visitors.
Monumental routes
Especially for this edition of the Open Monument Days, 3 fun (free) routes have been mapped out. The Dordrecht Trade Routes is a walk specially compiled for the 2024 Open Monument Days. You will pass places where Dordrecht's historical connections can still be seen. The Overbruggen route takes you past Dordrecht bridge keepers' houses. You can walk or cycle this route. Also discover monuments outside the inner city with the Monumental Dordrecht cycling route.
Fun children's scavenger hunt
Hello little traveler! Are you ready to explore? Then pick up your special passport at the tourist office and join the journey through the city. By answering questions or completing tasks you can collect all the stamps.
City walks with city guide
Would you like to be informed in even more detail about the history of Dordrecht and its monumental buildings? On Saturdays and Sundays, free guided tours start at VVV Dordrecht. A guide from VVV Dordrecht, Ontdek Dordrecht or 't Gilde will take you for an hour and a half through all the beauty that Dordrecht has to offer.
There are several walks per day. On the day, you can also stop by the VVV (Spuiboulevard 99).
Front Street North Festival
Saturday, September 14 is the 19th edition of the Voorstraat Noord Festival! This cozy festival is all about art and culture. Between Voorstraat 228 and the end of the Riedijk there will be plenty of activities on Saturday. Between noon and 11 p.m. you can enjoy street art, workshops, children's activities and live music on various stages. Or come to the silent disco on the New Bridge with 14 different DJs with a choice of 3 channels from techno to disco. Also this year, the Augustijn piece of Front Street will have a stage and various activities.
Saturday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: Front Street North
Cruises ss Pieter Boele
On Saturday you can take a 45-minute cruise on the Pieter Boele between noon and 4 p.m. (every full hour). During the cruise the steam engine can be visited and the enthusiastic volunteers are happy to tell you about this special former Rhine steam tug.
Embarkation at the Groothoofd. Cost € 5 p.p., children 4 to 12 years € 3.50.
Saturday 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Groothoofd
Cruises with Si Barone
Sirio Barone was born and raised in Dordrecht and loves to show you the city from the water. With the classic Italian boat Talamod you sail along the historical highlights of the city. Only on Sundays between 10.00 and 15.00 hours, cost €20,- p.p. Location office Si Barone (by appointment): Voorstraat 237. Maximum 9 persons.
Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Front Street 237
Griendexcursion Biesboschcentrum Dordrecht
Go out on your own and sail with the Solar Ferry to the Griendmuseumpad where you can visit the historic Griendwerkerskeet halfway through the walk. You can also take part in the Grievance excursion where you walk along the Grievance Museum path led by a Bieschbosch guide to the Stone Shed. There you will be welcomed by a crackling fire by a real "Griendenwerker". Cost independently: € 3,- p.p. Cost with guide: € 11,- adults, € 8,- children 4 to 16 years.
Live painting
On Saturday and Sunday, be inspired by live painting on the lawn in the Kloostertuin, in the heart of Dordrecht. Watch artist Anouk Klarenbeek bring her painting skills to life. Also feel free to pick up a brush yourself and express your creativity. Push your boundaries, overcome your shyness and participate in this unique artistic experience.
Saturday 12:00-15:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Monastery Garden
Tree-lined walk
Join the Tree Knights on Saturday at 2 p.m. for a walk along monumental trees. During these walks the Tree Knights will lead you through the old alleys of the center and share fascinating stories about the monumental trees, their special growth habit, age and the story behind the Tree Knights themselves. The walk takes about 2 hours and is open to all. The walk starts from the fountain on Beverwijcksplein. Pre-registration is not necessary.
Saturday 2 p.m.
Location: Beverwijcks Square
National Organ Day
On Saturday there is always a little extra attention for the organs in Dordrecht. Rightly so, because it is National Organ Day again. Since 2002, it has been organized simultaneously with the Open Monumentendagen (Heritage Days). On www.nation aleorgeldag.nl you can read all the interesting facts.
Organ music can be heard in the Antonius Church, Augustijnenkerk, Christian Reformed Church, Grote Kerk and Wilhelminakerk .
The program booklet contains the start times and locations.
