A Day Trip to Delft, Netherlands - World of Wanderlust (2024)

FAQs

Is Delft worth a day trip? ›

Delft is well worth a visit. Delft is renowned throughout the world thanks to its relationship with Johannes Vermeer, Delft Blue pottery, and the royal family. But there is more! Thanks to the city's rich history, there are many interesting attractions here.

As a Delft resident, I can certainly recommend visiting the city to anyone. Staying for 2 days should suffice for covering all the city's sights.

How many days is enough for the Netherlands? If you want a good taste of what the Netherlands has to offer, 7 days is adequate time. If you just want to get a quick fix of the Netherlands, it's common to do 2-3 days in and around Amsterdam then move on to elsewhere in Europe.

Yes, you can easily do this by train, in fact we did it last year. Check out the website for the Dutch Rail Line - www.ns.nl - where you can plan your itinerary. Between Delft and den Hague it's an easy 15 minutes by rail - OR - you can take the #1 tram which runs between Delft and den Hague.

If you want to see master pottery makers, and where one of the greatest painters of the 16th century lived - take a day trip to Delft. A Delft day trip from Amsterdam is about an hour by train or car.

The Amsterdam to Delft train travel takes about 35 minutes, no matter when you leave.

The dominant first languages are Afrikaans and Xhosa while English is widely used as second language. The majority of residents have not finished their matric. Official unemployment levels are at about 43% (although unofficially, this might be much higher). Much of Delft consists of government housing projects.

The Delft University of Technology acceptance rate is 82% for international students. Delft is among the top 100 universities in the world which makes it the perfect choice to study in the Netherlands.

Do try to time your visit to Delft to coincide with market day on Thursdays. The market square is pretty enough at any time, flanked by the Town Hall and Nieuwe Kerk, but the bustling market really makes it come alive.

Can you drink tap water in Delft? ›

In the Netherlands, tap water is so clean and of such high quality that you can actually drink it straight from the tap without worrying about quality or safety.

Delft is well known for the Delft pottery ceramic products which were styled on the imported Chinese porcelain of the 17th century. The city had an early start in this area since it was a home port of the Dutch East India Company.

The best time weather-wise is from mid-April to mid-October. July and August are the peak months for visitors. The weather overall is never severely cold or hot as the temperatures are influenced by the North Sea (the Netherlands has a maritime climate). Most rain falls in the winter and it can feel damp and chilly.

So, to sum it all up, for a 2-night and 3-day trip to the Netherlands as a budget traveler, you can expect to spend approximately $342 to $690. However, please keep in mind that these are rough estimates and actual costs may vary depending on your travel style, activities, and other expenses.

One of the most efficient ways of travelling to and in the Netherlands is by train. Thanks to an extensive, well-maintained rail network you can enjoy comfortable rides with breathtaking views of the Dutch landscape.

Delft is known for its top education and research programs. TU Delft is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. TU Delft courses include around. Delft Accounting & Finance program ranks #251-300 in the world by QS World University Subject Ranking 2023.

Definitely TU delft is better. You can check the latest rankings, and TU delft is in top 5 universities worldwide for architecture. The architecture faculty at TU delft is one of the oldest and most reputed.

Delft University of Technology: By any measure, TU Delft is one of the world's leading research universities. Delft consistently ranks very high among institutions of higher education globally.