Your day on or by the water
Cruising through Dordrecht’s historic city center lets you experience the city in a whole new way. You’ll glide past the Wijnhaven and the Nieuwe Haven and under old bridges. Historic buildings and warehouses are reflected in the water as you move gently forward. From the boat, you’ll see just how close the harbors and streets are to one another. This is how you’ll discover Dordrecht as a true water city, right in the middle of the island, nestled between rivers and history.
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Canoeing and SUP Adventure
Stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing bring you close to both nature and the city. You can paddle along the quays of the historic city center or choose the tranquility of the creeks in De Biesbosch National Park. From your boat, you’ll see bridges, warehouses, and greenery along the shore. You set your own pace and route. This way, you can combine relaxation with exploration on the island of Dordrecht, right between the city and nature.
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Visitor docks for small boats and rowboats
Attention boat enthusiasts: Dordrecht is improving its waterway connections. Visitor docks are located on Pottenkade, Leuvenhaven, Mattenkade, and Loswalweg near Het Gemaal. On Mattenkade, there’s a compact dock that fits two boats. You can also easily dock at Het Wantij. Later this year, a dock may be built near the Biesbosch Center. This way, you can sail from place to place and easily pop into town. You may dock for up to three hours.
Dordrecht from the water
Experience Dordrecht from the water with Maarten
Water Inspiration
Active on the water
Your own boat, your own route
Renting a boat gives you freedom on the water. From the Wijnhaven or the harbors around the city center, you can easily sail toward the Drierivierenpunt or the Biesbosch. Choose a rowboat or motorboat and chart your own course along the quays and rivers. Along the way, you can dock for lunch or continue sailing peacefully past the island.
Boat Tour of Dordrecht
A boat tour through the city center lets you explore the city at a leisurely pace from the water. You’ll board the boat in the historic city center and cruise past the Wijnhaven, old warehouses, and historic facades. A guide will tell you about the city’s origins and life around the harbors. Meanwhile, you’ll enjoy the view of bridges and quays. Dordrecht reveals itself as a city of water and history.
