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publisherVVV Zuid-Holland Zuid edited byVVV Zuid-Holland Zuid and Dordrecht Marketing translationsFoppen Vertalingen, Dordrecht

photographyVVV Zuid-Holland Zuid, Dordrecht Marketing,Frits Baarda, Cees de Bijl, Marco de Nood,Daphne Krijgsman, Fokko van der Straaten, Dordrechts Museum, Nationaal Park de Biesbosch, Duurzaamheidscentrum Weizigt, Henk Veenstra, Rob van der Pas, Mascha Joustra.

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This brochure has been prepared with great care. However, liability with respect to changes or incompleteness cannot be accepted.

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information. Intree DordrechtIntree Dordrecht is the reception centre for Dordrecht, whether you’re a tourist, someone looking for a home or an entrepreneur. Intree Dordrecht is the place to be for information on recreation, culture, living and working in and around Dordrecht. The centre at Spuiboulevard 99 has an innovative character. For instance, on an interac-tive scale model you can use a laser to search for impor-tant monuments. Panels, films and other presentations give information about living, working and recreation in the city and the surrounding region. Children can make a tour of the city while playing a virtual game of goose. The former bank vaults in the cellar, where the ‘treasures of Dordrecht’ are laid out, offer a taste of adventure. If you have any questions, the Tourist Information counter, the VVV, will be pleased to help. The telephone number is: 0900-463 6888, +31(0)78-6322440.www.vvvdordrecht.nl. www.intreedordrecht.nl.

Council officesThe city hall service desk (Stadswinkel) of the council of-fices (Stadskantoor) at Spuiboulevard 300 can help you with numerous council matters. It makes sense to make an appointment, then you will be seen within five minutes. To make an appointment, please call 14078. You can also make an appointment via het E-desk (E-loket). Many mat-ters can be handled via the E-desk at www.dordrecht.nl. This desk is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. For entrepreneurs there is a service desk at www.dordrecht.nl/ondernemersloket. The website also contains information about the local administration and the city. The general tel-ephone number is: +31 (0)78-639 8989.

yes, a city is a book that you can leaf through endlessly...C.Buddingh’

Shopping in Intree.Dutch and Dordrecht souvenirs, books with photos and

tales, cycle and walking routes, maps and gift vouchers;

these are all available in the VVV shop in Intree Dordrecht.

Souvenirs and more

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4 | dordrecht history

History. In the early middle ages, Dordrecht grew from being a sim-ple settlement on the Thuredrith river into the most pow-erful mercantile city of the county of Holland. Dordrecht had the advantage of its location: at an intersection of trade routes, which were still mainly over water. This advantage was reinforced by the privileges granted by the counts of Holland. In 1220, for the first time, the count of Holland bestowed city rights on a residential area. This was Dordrecht, the first city of Holland.

However, trade really took off when the city was granted the stapelrecht [staple rights] in 1299. All ships that transported goods over the river were obliged to store and trade them in Dordrecht. The city grew, first along the raised embank-ments of the river Thuredrith, now the Voorstraatshaven. On the sandbanks in front of the city, warehouses and houses were built. Here, the Nieuwe Haven and the Wolwevershaven were created.

The area around Dordrecht was struck by disaster in 1421. The St. Elisabeth flood destroyed seventeen villages and flooded an extensive area. The Biesbosch arose in a large part of this area, other areas were enclosed by dikes and be-came polders. The forces of nature changed the landscape for good, but Dordrecht was spared. And what happened to trade? Still going well. Dordrecht‘s increasing welfare attracted traders and craftsmen from Germany, Flanders and England.

Dordrecht also played a leading role in politics and re-ligion. In 1572, twelve cities of Holland met in secret in Dordrecht to join their forces to resist the Spanish rule. It was the start of an independent Dutch state. The Synod of Dordrecht of 1618/1619 put an end to the religious disputes and ordered the first translation of the bible into Dutch, the Statenvertaling.

Even though these glorious times seem to be long gone, the city was shaped by them. Little has changed to the old street layout and the harbours dug for trading ships now provide the moorings for pleasure boats. Actually, nothing is more beautiful than to approach Dordrecht by water. The extraordinary location of the city centre, directly on the rivers, immediately stands out. With two impressive monuments as landmarks: the Grote Kerk and the Groothoofdspoort gate. Since the Golden Age, this best view of Dordrecht has been a source of inspiration for artists. Many, including Jan van Goyen and Aelbert Cuyp, have recorded it on canvas.

Also unchanged: the winding Wijnstraat and Voorstraat, the long-standing backbone of the city. Along the Voorstraatshaven there are jetties where skippers moored to unload their cargoes. Prominent houses along the Wijnstraat and Groenmarkt are reminders of their former occupants: wine sellers, timber merchants and owners of breweries and sugar refineries. The name Wijnhaven [wine harbour] almost speaks for itself: the wine trade provided many with a comfortable living. Even though you might not realise, the Stadhuis [city hall] was originally a commodity exchange for Flemish textile traders. The building is much older than the nineteenth century facade would lead you to believe.

In 1572, Dordrecht became protestant. The monaster-ies had to close their doors. The Grote Kerk and the Augustijnenkerk, the monastery church at Het Hof, were from then on protestant. Catholics held clandestine services, until in the nineteenth century they were once more able to practice their religion openly. French Huguenots had their own Waalse Kerk, now a shop. German immigrants founded a Lutheran church in the old Trinitatiskapel. You can see all of these churches on a walk through the city.paarse dodekop (purple),

statengroen (green), merwedegrijs (grey), Cuypoker (ochre) and engelsrood (red): just a few of the 55 historic dordrecht colours.

Climb the tower If you climb the 275 steps of Grote Kerk’s tower you

will be rewarded with a beautiful view of the old inner

city, and the surrounding rivers and polders. The climb

starts in the tower hall.

A beautiful view

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entertainment. So many people, so many opinions. You can experience the atmosphere of Dordrecht in all sorts of ways. The city entertains you with art and culture, a welcoming shopping centre, water-side outdoor cafes, theatres, museums, fes-tivals and initiatives of artists and theatre performers. It‘s not a secret: the Dordrechts Museum is a treasury of Dutch painting, from 1600 to today. Of course, works from famous Dordrecht painters including Aelbert Cuyp are on display. Here you can enjoy art from the past and the present, and the view of the garden from the museum restaurant. Discover also the numerous galleries with regularly chang-ing exhibitions of contemporary artists and designers.

Art organizations including the Teekengenootschap Pictura were already active in Voorstraat Noord and have seen the arrival of more and more art and antique shops end crea-tive entrepreneurs as artistic neighbours. The Voorstraat, originally a dike to retain the water, is the shopping street of Dordrecht. It winds through the city, from north to west, with shops, restaurants, historic buildings and views of the harbour. Half way along, you can rest at one of the outdoor cafés on the Scheffersplein.

From the Scheffersplein, side streets lead to the modern Statenplein. This is the shopping heart of Dordrecht, with clothes shops, department stores, a covered shopping arcade and retailers. On Fridays and Saturdays, the mer-chants promote their vegetables, fish, flowers and clothing on the market. In the narrower surrounding streets there are numerous specialist shops. The shops are open every last Sunday of the month. Bars and restaurants to suit a wide range of tastes are also well represented around the Scheffersplein and Statenplein, in the Nieuwstraat and on the Groenmarkt. Would you prefer to be closer to the water? Various bars and restaurants can be found near the Grote Kerk and the Groothoofd. Splendid views guaranteed!

Not to be missed is the former home of Simon van Gijn, now a museum. A homely museum, to delight both adults and children. Here you can see how Van Gijn, the nine-teenth century collector and art lover, lived with his wife. Children can have an unforgettable time in the attic with the toys. The interior of the oldest residence in Dordrecht, ’t Zeepaert in the Wijnstraat, can be visited the first Sunday of every Month.

The Kunstmin theatre stages both large national and small local theatrical productions. It is located in the nineteenth century part of the city. Theatregoers still love the interior that the architect Sybold van Ravesteyn revitalised in around 1930. In mid 2012, the theatre will close temporarily for ma-jor refurbishment. Real pop-music venues are Bibelot and the Popcentrale, where nationally famous bands perform and where you can dance to music from a DJ. The end of 2012 will see the opening of The Movies, the new art cin-ema, and the Energiehuis, the former power station that has been transformed into a ‘centre for stage arts’. In this exciting industrial monument, concerts, dance and theatre performances are planned.

Classical music and world music can regularly be heard in the Kunstkerk. For national and international jazz, visit Jazzpodium DJS. In her puppet theatre, Damiët van Dalsum gives performances with puppets and objects. She is one of the professional Dordrecht theatre performers. Dordrecht also hosts large annual events, such as the Heritage Days, the Dordrecht Book Market, Christmas Market and the Big Rivers Festival. See page 17 for more information.

So much, so beautiful and so excitingAelbert Cuyp, the painters of the nineteenth century,

Ary Scheffer, Rembrandt’s pupils from Dordrecht: the

renovated Dordrechts Museum seduces visitors with an

outstanding collection of Dutch paintings from 1600 to

today. Choose your own route and enjoy the art, a meal

in the museum restaurant and the view of the garden.

Dutch paintings

with 67 bells, the dordrecht carillon is the largest in europe.

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entertainment.

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8 | dordrecht walks and boat trips

walks and Boat trips. The Dordtse Rondjes are designed for curious visitors who don‘t want to miss any of the beautiful and sometimes secluded spots in Dordrecht. These are walks or boat trips that reveal the many faces of the city. The classic Rondje Dordt, a signposted walking route, takes you past a large number of the one thousand monuments, the museums and the harbour area that can be found in Dordrecht. At the Groothoofd, the interaction between water, wind and clouds will enthral you and cause you to stop. The view from the tower gallery of the Grote Kerk shows the route of the walk below and how the old city is embraced by the wide rivers.

The tales and facts behind these monuments and the events that took place are described in the booklet „Rondje Dordt“ and in the growing series of „Verhalen van Dordrecht“ (Stories about Dordrecht). For archaeologists, what lies under Dordrecht is a treasure chest, the lid of which is only rarely lifted. Take a look in the Waagpassage at the cellar of ‚Scharlaken‘, the medieval house. The heritage centre Erfgoedcentrum DiEP makes the city archives accessible to everyone and uses playful exhibitions to give a glimpse into the city‘s past.

Would you prefer a trip on the water? That‘s possible. From the Wijnbrug, the Dordtevaar, a whisper-still open boat, makes a Waterrondje through the city harbours. Sailing past houses built in the water, under dark bridges and around the Groothoofd, you get a completely different view of the city. You literally look up to important monuments, see that the Scheffersplein is actually a bridge and that the water in the Voorstraatshaven rises and falls with the tide. On the Oude Maas you form for a while part of the dynamic shipping traffic, before returning through the Wijnhaven to the Grote Appelsteiger.

The Kunstrondje Dordt, is of a completely different nature. The route passes seventy art shops, galleries, antique and curiosity shops, antiquarians and studios, all of which are situated reasonably - and sometimes very - close together in the inner city. Every first Sunday afternoon of the month, they open in concert. They can be recognised by the ‘Kunstrondje Dordt flag’. On these days, there are often additional activi-ties including music, exhibitions or demonstrations.

Dordrecht is an old city that is continually rejuvenating itself. History is unavoidable and it pops-up everywhere, even when you‘re not looking for it. For instance, when walking around the Hofkwartier you suddenly come face to face with the place where the Netherlands was born. In the Statenzaal of Het Hof, in the sixteenth century, the free Holland cities chose independence and the House of Orange. By doing so, they laid the foundation for the Netherlands state. Behind Het Hof is the former monastery garden, redeveloped into a modern city park, the Dordrechts Museum and the Kunstkerk (Art church), which turn the Hofkwartier into an area where history, art and leisure come together.

Dordrecht has a taste for more. Schapenkopkoeken (sheep head biscuits), an ‘oude Simon’ gin from Rutte, the tempt-ing ‚appelmarijn‘ (a special apple pastry) and the delicious hazelnut pastry: these are all Dordrecht products made by Dordrecht bakeries and a famous distillery. You cannot leave the city without tasting them!

the voorstraat is a dike, which divides dordrecht in an inner dike and outer dike area.

Brothers in bronze.In the seventeenth century, the Dordrecht brothers

Johan and Cornelis de Witt had climbed high on the

political ladder. However, their fate was a sad one:

they were murdered by the people. Their statute can

be found on the Visbrug.

A political murder

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Here on this island, that ceased to be an island long ago...C. Buddingh’

Straight through Holland’s jungle Experience the Biesbosch from a canoe. Navigating small creeks you sail right through a dense mass of vegetation. Together with a nature guide on a voyage of exploration, early in the morning, at dusk or under a full moon! www.np-debiesbosch.nl

Guided canoe trips

nature. In Dordrecht‘s backyard is an extensive nature reserve: the National Park De Biesbosch. This freshwater tidal area can best be reached by bicycle, water bus, city bus or car from Dordrecht. A natural disaster created the Biesbosch. In 1421, the St. Elisabeth flood inundated and partially submerged the land around Dordrecht. Due to the influence of high and low tides, in the centuries that followed a rugged natural area was created, with osier and reed beds, sandbars and meandering brooks. Until a few decades ago, the Biesbosch was a rather inaccessible area known only to poachers, adventurers and osier workers.

The construction of the Deltaworks reduced the tidal range. The nature area is now more accessible, due to the crea-tion of paths, sailing routes and other leisure activities. The Hollandse Biesbosch, on the island of Dordrecht, forms part of the National Park De Biesbosch, which continues further on the Brabant side of the New Merwede river. Here you can cycle, walk, sail, have a picnic, go for a swim or play golf. The Biesboschcentrum Dordrecht is the starting point for sailing and walking excursions. It is also possible to discover De Biesbosch yourself, by boat. You can rent rowing boats, ca-noes and electric whisper boats from the Biesbosch centre. A solar ferry, with a roof made of solar panels, sails from the Biesbosch centre to the Griendmuseum path.

The Biesbosch centre Dordrecht offers an extensive pro-gramme of activities. You can join round trips by boat, canoe excursions and nature walks throughout the year. Sterling, the open whisper boat, and the Halve Maen, the saloon boat, are used for trips, varying from one hour to the entire day. Both boats are solar powered. Sometimes the trips are combined with walks, a visit to an osier shed or a town on the edge of the Biesbosch. Do you want to know everything about the beavers in the Biesbosch? Then pay a visit to the Beverbos (Beaver Wood), which is where Beert and Benthe family, a pair of beavers, live. The Beaver Wood is situated opposite the Biesbosch centre.

The nature of the Biesbosch can also be explored at the southern and the eastern ends of the island. Between the Oosthaven and the Zuidhaven an adventurous path winds through the osier beds and willow wood along the banks of the New Merwede river. At the Kop van ’t Land, you can take a car ferry to the Brabant area of the Biesbosch. In the area around the De Elzen forest, a polder forest with walking, cycling and bridle paths and a wood in which children can play, new nature areas are being developed on and around Tongplaat and Zuidplaatje, both in the water meadows. In the Louisapolder and Cannemanspolder, agriculture has given way to nature with many leisure opportunities. This has created an unbroken nature and leisure area south of the city: The new Dordtse Biesbosch, the Polder museum Twintighoeven in the De Elzen forest provides informa-tion about the cultural history of the island of Dordrecht. Everything is addressed: the nature, the landscape, archae-ology and the work people do in the Biesbosch.

For a nature walk, you don‘t even need to leave the city. The Wantijpark, Merwesteynpark (including deer park) and Weizigtpark create a real countryside feeling with their ancient trees, ponds and flower borders. The Weizigtpark has the Weizigt Nature and Environment centre, with a city farm, landscaped gardens and an aquarama. If you want to take the bike out of town, across the island and into the countryside, it is easy to map out an attractive route. The road markings of the regional cycling network are clear and simple. It is easy to adapt the route as you go.

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12 | dordrecht in and out

in and out. In the past, people accessed the city by water. Nowadays, the Achterom, once an insignificant alley, is the welcoming entry to the city centre. Roads and rivers intersect near Dordrecht. Its central location provides excellent accessi-bility from all directions. Dordrecht is situated on the A16 motorway, which is the road connecting Paris, Brussels and Breda in the south to Rotterdam, The Hague and Amsterdam in the north. Train passengers take the same north-south route and have the luck of disembarking in the city centre. International trains, except the Thalys, also stop in Dordrecht.

The A15 motorway from the west provides direct access to the east of the country and to Germany. The train can also take you eastwards: the Merwede-Linge line takes pas-sengers from Dordrecht via Sliedrecht, Gorinchem and Leerdam to Geldermalsen and further. An indispensable link between the A16 and A15 is the N3, which routes the traffic past the southern outskirts of Dordrecht. The water-ways are no less busy. Inland vessels, tugs and tug-pushed dumb barges, sailing yachts and water buses form just some of the traffic on the Dordtse Kil, Oude Maas, Noord and Merwede rivers. You never need to get bored on the quay: there is always something happening!

Getting about by water. Water buses provide a rapid and comfortable connection between Dordrecht, Zwijndrecht, Papendrecht and Sliedrecht. They are very popular for cyclists and pedestrians. There is even a water bus route between Dordrecht and Rotterdam that also stops in Alblasserdam.

Cars have limited access to the centre of Dordrecht. Drivers can best park their cars in one of the parking garages. Signs indicate the parking route. The free car parks at the Energiehuis and Weeskinderendijk are a ten to fifteen-minute walk from the centre. However, you never have to wait long for a bus to the heart of the city. It‘s only a ten-minute walk from Dordrecht Central Station to the inner city. Bus line 10 takes you there and also stops near the Grote Kerk, the Visbrug and the Groothoofd.

And with all these possibilities to get into the city, it is just as easy to get out. For instance, take the water bus to Rotterdam, to see the contrast between the historic harbour city of Dordrecht and the modern mainport of Rotterdam. Or sail to the Hollandse Biesbosch, the water bus also stops there. In the immediate vicinity of Dordrecht are the Alblasserwaard and Hoeksche Waard, polders sur-rounded by dikes, with brooks and rivers, mills, charming villages and (fortified) towns. Sounds idyllic, and that‘s exactly what it is! Truly Dutch, green and quiet.

The highpoint in the west of the Alblasserwaard is the World Heritage Kinderdijk. In the lowest part of the polder, there are nineteen windmills, once built to lift the excess water from the polder. They are grouped in two lines along the boezems (storage basins). They are a draw for travellers from all over the world. They stand sturdy and strong amid the reed, water and dikes. If you want to experience the true Holland, this is the place to be.

Over water.Ideal for bicycle rides in the vicinity of Dordrecht: the

bike can go for free on the water bus. Kinderdijk is at a

short cycling distance from the Alblasserdam halt.

Free bicycle transport

...i hush as of old in elation at the sight of Holland’s most beautiful parting of waters... Theun de Vries

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living. Who would not want to live in an easily accessible city, with an attractive centre and lots of nature areas and water nearby? Dordrecht, with its historic inner city and a range of districts with a variety of housing styles, is such a place. The city offers a pleasant living climate to more than 120,000 inhabitants. Historic warehouses and stately mansions in the inner city have been restored and converted to meet the needs of living and working. Apartments above the shops in the centre also offer attractive places to live. Where demolition created gaps, modern houses have been built that are in striking con-trast to the historic buildings around them.

Around the historic centre, there are numerous older, new and planned districts. Every district has its own character. In the polder, new districts have been created, such as Stadspolders and De Hoven. In the south of the city, the Sterrenburg district borders the countryside. Contemporary buildings in the Riedijkshaven and Plan Tij make it possible to live on the river. Where previously ships were built will arise the residential and commercial area of Stadswerven. Living, working and teaching come together in new projects including the Gezondheidspark [health park] and Leerpark [learning park].

The pre war district of Krispijn and the post 1950 Wielwijk and Crabbehof districts are being renovated and im-proved. A combination of demolition, new building and renovation, linked to more space for green areas, playing and parking, is giving the districts new vitality. A nice example is the already renovated district Mauvebuurt, a 1920’s garden village, and also the oldest part of Krispijn.

Dordrecht offers the unique combination of rural living with all of the metropolitan facilities. Its good accessibility makes Dordrecht a commuter’s dream.

the open connection to the wantij waterway means that the houses in plan tij are surrounded by tidal water.

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working. Dordrecht is an ambitious city. Continually on the move, focused on the future, with creative plans and a clear municipal vision. It has a strong culture of cooperation, both with the surrounding municipalities of the Drechtsteden region, and between companies and organizations. Schools and the business community also work to support each other.

For centuries, the people of Dordrecht have worked as traders, in the shipping sector and in industry. Due to its favourable location, Dordrecht is still an important centre for goods distribution over land and water. The shipbuilding industry was a major employer in the nine-teenth century, but this gradually disappeared in the cen-tury that followed. However, shipping and industry are still of great importance. Nowadays, most of Dordrecht’s inhabitants work in the service sector.

The seaport area deserves special mention. 1795 saw the final end to Dordrecht’s trading privileges. Rotterdam and Amsterdam had outstripped it as a port. Even so, in the mid twentieth century, the city decided to build a seaport. It is the most inland seaport in the Netherlands. Eight thousand inland vessels visit it every year. Currently, Dordrecht is revitalising its seaport area. Developing it further along with related business activities will also create employment.

Being a true trading city, Dordrecht understands the importance of innovation, creativity and a climate that encourages the establishment of new businesses and enterprise. However, Dordrecht also knows that this requires continual attention. This is shown by the de-velopment of Business Park Amstelwijck, the Leerpark [Education park], the Gezondheidsboulevard [Health boulevard] and the improvements to the industrial estates. These projects broaden the economic structure and create employment. For all businesses, both large and small, the Ondernemersloket [Business portal] is the central point of contact.

Foto: Herman van Doorn

Multifunctional sports complexProfessional sports men and women,

sporting associations and amateurs

make use of the Sports Boulevard, the

largest covered sports complex in the

Netherlands. With swimming pools,

a skating rink, a hall for gymnasts

and other sports and other facili-

ties related to health and physical

hygiene.

Sports Boulevard

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day and nigHt. The VVV Tourist Information Office has attractive day pro-grammes for groups and a selection of short arrangements. These group packages combine getting to know Dordrecht and its surroundings with excellent activities. Consider city walks, boat trips, cooking, percussion and dance workshops, lunches and diners, food and drink tasting or a visit to a mu-seum. A wide range of excursions are available, from active and adventurous to convivial and comfortable, from exclu-sive and special to traditional. The group reservation depart-ment of the VVV offers a brochure full of opportunities and will tailor a programme for groups of twenty or more on re-quest. Please call for more information: +31 (0)78-632 2422.

Individual visitors can familiarize themselves with the city at Intree Dordrecht, the reception and information centre of the city. Here the VVV provides information and sells books, maps, guides and souvenirs. There are routes available for city and shopping walks. The VVV also offers an inexpensive programme that allows individual visitors to enjoy a com-plete day out in Dordrecht.

Dordrecht and the surroundings offer more than can be seen in a single day. The majority of people add a night out to the day out. In the centre there are a number of good hotels, as there are in the outskirts of the city and in the Biesbosch. The city and its surroundings also offer many small-scale places to stay, for instance bed & breakfast accommodation and apartments. An exceptional place to stay the night is Villa Augustus on the site of the former waterworks. Here, encir-cled by gardens, is the nineteenth century water tower that has been converted into a hotel. The pumping station serves as a cafe-restaurant. No less exceptional is the locationof the Bellevue Groothoofdspoort hotel, offering excel-lent overnight accommodation and food.

All accommodation addresses can be found in the tourist ABC at the back of this brochure. Up to date and supplemen-tary information is available at www.vvvdordrecht.nl.

the grote kerk (…) was even more impressive in the starlit night, as its deep voice counted out the hours.Top Naeff

Weekend package Discover Dordrecht, the Dordrechts

Museum, its monuments, shops and

the nature in the Biesbosch with

the inexpensive weekend package

‘Weekendarrangement Dordrecht’. Can

be booked throughout the year from the

tourist off ice (VVV). www.vvvdordrecht.nl

Day & Night in Dordrecht

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Dordrecht is one of the cities in the Netherlands that hosts the most events. Four highlights are given below. For up-to-date information of all events see www.vvvdordrecht.nl.

dordt in steam1-3 June www.dordtinstoom.nl

Dordt in Steam (Dordt in Stoom), the

largest steam event on the shores of

Europe, will bring the steam era back to

life in Dordrecht. Steam ships, steam-

rollers, steam tractors, steam engines

and steam cars will provide a nostalgic

spectacle in the historic port area of

Dordrecht. Unique during this event

is the Steam trip. Nowhere else in the

world is it possible to enjoy steam-on-

land, steam-on-water and steam-on-

rails, combined into one attraction

ticket. The Steam trip ticket gives ac-

cess to the large model making show

and all the means of transport during

the event, such as the steam train and

historic buses.

open monument days dordrecht

8 and 9 September www.vvvdordrecht.nl

Dordrecht has around one thou-

sand monuments. During the Open

Monuments Days in the second week-

end of September, almost 60 monu-

ments and museums can be visited

in the oldest city of Holland. Sneak a

view of the oldest house in Dordrecht,

visit the historic town hall or take a

look at just one of the buildings that

are specially opened for the occasion.

Music ensembles will perform in many

churches and buildings. On both days,

there are also free city walks starting

from ‘Intree Dordrecht’. The Open

Monumentendagen Dordrecht (Open

Monuments Days Dordrecht) booklet

is available from the start of September

from the VVV (tourist office).

Bach festival dordrecht14-23 Septembery

www.bachfestivaldordrecht.nl

For ten days, various locations in and

around the Dordrecht city centre will

provide the stage for the music of

Johann Sebastian Bach, but also for

(contemporary) music inspired by his

work. The two-yearly festival comprises

concerts given by professional musi-

cians but also street concerts, master

classes, dance performances and films.

The Bach organ in the Grote Kerk [great

church] will also play an important role

in the second Bach Festival. The first fes-

tival in 2010 attracted around 12,500 visi-

tors. Bach is alive and well in Dordrecht!

Christmas marketdordrecht

14 through 16 December

www.kerstmarktdordrecht.nl

During the Christmas market, the at-

mosphere in the historic inner city of

Dordrecht is totally transformed into

one of Christmas. The decorated stalls

surround the medieval Grote Kerk, line

the monumental Groenmarkt, bathe

in the light of the illuminated Stadhuis

and adorn the Voorstraat. Choirs and

bands, hot snacks and a real Christmas

skating rink on the Scheffersplein

add to the atmosphere and pleasure.

Enjoy the attractive Christmas trees

and sing along with singers on the

Stadhuisplein.

For more events:www.vvvdordrecht.nl.

events.

ABC.In this brochure you will find tables with

tourist information.

The inner city The historic inner city has limited ac-

cess for motorised traffic. In a part of

the centre, motorised traffic is restricted

and access is only with an entry pass.

Parking facilities are in the parking ga-

rages or the parking lot on the outskirts

of the inner city. Accessible by public

transport using the city bus.

Information

VVV Zuid-Holland Zuid | intree Dordrecht Spuiboulevard 99, 3311 GN Dordrecht,

078-632 2440, fax : 078-613 1783, e-mail :

info@vvvzhz.nl. www.vvvdordrecht.nl

Mon.12-5.30 pm, Tue.- Fri. 9 am-5.30

pm, Thu 9 am-9 pm. Sat. 10 am-5 pm,

Sun (first and last of the month) 10

am-5 pm. Public holidays 10 am-2 pm.

Almshouses

Arend Maartenszhof Museumstraat 52

Hof (almshouses) dating from 1625 with restored Governor’s Chamber from 1700. Can be viewed from outside.

9 am- 6 pm.

Free.

Clara en Maria-HofVrieseweg 1-22

Neoclassical square (1880) with 17 dwellings having simple facades.

9 am- 6 pm.

Free.

Regentenhof also known as Lenghenhof, Bagijnhof

Amshouses dating from 1756 in Louis XV-style with Governor’s Chamber.

9 am- 6 pm.

Free.

v. SlingelandthofVriesestraat

Renovated almshouses dating from

1542 with houses, and shops on the street side.

9 am- 6 pm.

Free.

WilhelminastichtingKasperspad 63

Square (1927) with 33 dwellings. The design was influenced by the Delft and Amsterdam School.

9 am-6 pm.

Free.

Attraction

Noah's ArkMaasstraat 12, 3311 CR,

www.arkvannoach.com

The ark being built in Dordrecht is a life-sized replica of the biblical Noah's Ark. On board, visitors can enjoy Noah's story from a train, view various expositions andanimals, or visit the film thea-tre or restaurant.

1/4 through 31/12 Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00

Opening probably in February 2012.

Auctionhouse

A. Mak Kunst- en Antiekveilingen sinds 1839 Auctioneers of Art and Antiques since 1839

Visstraat 25, 3311 KX, 078-613 3344,

www.makveilingen.nl.

Monumental listed building char-acterised by the main structure of three 17th century buildings which were converted to auction rooms in the 19th century. Several times a year auctions of art, prints and engrav-ings, with various specials.

During auctions and viewing days.

Boat trips

Biesboschcentrum Dordrecht Baanhoekweg 53, 078-630 5353

www.hollandsebiesbosch.nl

From the visitors’ centre, boat trips through the Biesbosch. Some trips include walking or cycling and a vis-it to the visitors’ centre.

Pak je Biezen06-4482 6106, www.pakjebiezen.nl.

Starting point: Ottersluis.

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Explore the Biesbosch on foot, by bike or by boat. For small groups (max. 9 people). Including organic catering.

By appointment only.

A boat trip in and aroundDordrechtImbarcazione Barone, 06-2143 5005,

www.ibarone.nl. Starting point: various.

Boat trips or watertaxi in a classic mahogany speedboat or tour boat in and around Dordrecht for groups of 4 to 8 people.

By appointment only.

Explore the Biesbosch Vaarschool (sailing school) De Kil, 3de

merwede haven, 06-4131 8247,

www.vaarschooldekil.nl. A trip on an 8-person yacht to explore the Biesbosch, including food, drinks and a skipper.

By appointment only.

€ 350.00 (for the entire group).

Waterrondje DordtWater trip around Dordrecht Wijnbrug,

078-613 0094, www.destroper.com.

Whisper-gentle boat trip along the “water corridors” of Dordrecht, past dark openings and colossal warehouses.

Apr-May and Sep-Oct Mon-Sun 2 pm-5

pm, Jun-Aug Mon-Sun 11 am-5 pm.

€ 6.00, children aged 4-12 € 5.00.

Churches

AugustijnenkerkVoorstraat 216, 3311 ET, 078-614 5034,

www.augustijnenkerk.nl.

Originally an abbey church, founded in 1293 and after a fire in 1512 com-pletely rebuilt. Remarkable are the more than 200 tombstones, in-cluding those of Aelbert Cuyp and Willem van Beveren.

7 April - 27 October Sat. 11.30 am-4 pm.

Groups by appointment.

Free.

Evangelisch Lutherse Kerk(Trinitatiskapel) Evangelical Lutheran

Church (Trinity Chapel)

Vriesestraat 20, 3311 NR, 078-614 0167,

www.luthersdordrecht.nl.

Original chapel of the Blindenlie-dengasthuis (Hospital for the blind), which was demolished in 1629. The Lutheran Community was founded in Dordrecht in 1618 and was provid-ed with the church building in 1689 by the municipality.

April-September Sat 1-5 pm or by

appointment.

Grote or O.L.V. KerkGreat Church or Church of Our Lady

Lange Geldersekade 2, 3311 CJ,

078-614 4660, www.grotekerk-dordrecht.nl

After the great city fire in 1457 this beautiful late gothic cruciform basil-ica was rebuilt. Its beautiful interior is stone vaulted. The Lady Choir has a stellar vault. The organ dates from 1671/1859; impressive white marble sculptured pulpit dating from 1756; choir stalls dated 1538-1541 and a brass choir screen in rococo style (1744); wall painting depicting the legend of St. Sura (1993).

Church: April-Oct. Tue-Sat 10.30 am-

4.30 pm, Sun 12-4 pm, guided tours

Thurs+Sat 2.15 pm. Nov-16 Dec: Tue+

Thurs+Sat 2-4 pm. Guided tour for

groups by appointment. Jan-March

closed.

Tower: April-Oct. Tues-Sat. 10.30 am-

4.30 pm, Sunday 12-4 pm. Nov-March

Sat+(Sun. weather depending) 1 pm-4

pm, also after appointment by tel.

(min. 10 pers.) 078-631 0413. Carillon:

Sat. guided tour at 2.30 pm.

Church: free. Tower+carillon: € 1,-, child

5-12 years € 0,50.

Oud-Katholieke Parochie Heilige v.d. Maria Maior Old-catholic parish church

Voorstraat 120, 3311 ER, 078-613 6366,

http://dordrecht.okkn.nl.

In 1572 Dordrecht chose for the Reformation. The catholic parish went underground in a hiding place. The present church in neo-classical style was built in 1843 on the place where the former hiding place church stood. Things to be seen in the church include the pul-pit from 1747 and the font and or-gan front from 1843.

1st Sunday of the month: 1 pm-4 pm.

Free.

Heilige Antoniuskerk Burg. De Raadtsingel 45, 3311 JG,

078-613 6390

The church was built in neo-gothic style in 1920-1921. In 1925 a high altar and a pulpit were acquired which were not entirely in the style of the church. The Lady altar is in art-nouveau style. The stained glass windows depict scenes from both the Old and New Testaments.

Mon-Sun 10.30-12.30.

Free.

City tour

Trips by covered wagon through the Polder de BiesboschLeaves from: Poldercentrum

Twintighoeven, Noorderelsweg 2b, 3329

KH, 078-621 3921, www.twintighoeven.nl

Trip by covered wagon through the Dordrecht Biesbosch from the cultural historical museum Twintighoeven in the De Elzen for-est, at the southwest corner of the island of Dordrecht.

Wed, Sun 1-4.30 pm. Trips only pro-

ceed if there are sufficient passen-

gers, please make your reservation

at the latest one week in advance.

Trips by covered wagon through DordrechtKoetserij Bijker, 078-616 3892,

www.koetserijbijker.nl.

Trips through the Dordrecht Biesbosch and the center of the city.

Only by appointment.

Trips on a carriage drawn by a Shire horseShirestal De Griendheuvel, Nieuwe

Merwedeweg 2, 3329 KK, 06-2506 0301,

www.degriendheuvel.nl.

Various tours and arrangements featuring a Shire horse and carriage. A visit to the Shire stable is also possible.

By appointment only.

Stapvoets door Dordrecht Trotting through Dordrecht

Visbrug, 06-4155 9330,

www.stapvoets.com.

A tour with horse and carriage through the historic harbour quarter with explanation from the coachman.

Only by appointment.

Cycling

Nodal networkThe ‘nodes’ (‘knooppunten’) are the points where these cycling paths in-tersect. Each node in the network is numbered. You can use these nodes to map out a cycling itinerary. At the crossroads, forks and slip roads be-tween the nodes there are rectangu-lar signs with directional arrows and the number of the node you’ll be rid-ing towards. Nodal Network Map available at VVV Zuid-Holland Zuid.

Expositions

Atelier AugustijnWijnstraat 141, 3311 BV, 078-639 9351,

www.atelieraugustijn.nl.

Galerie Blom Johan de Wittstraat 43, 3311 KH,

078-631 3130, www.galerieblom.nl.

De Compagnie Kuipershaven 21, 3311 AL, 078-631 7918,

www.galeriedecompagnie.com.

Kunst und Antikgalerie Europ'ArtArt and Antique Gallery

Grote kerksbuurt 6-8, 3311 CB,

078-614 8024

Fersier Wijnstraat 61, 3311 BT, 078-614 4808,

www.atelier-fersier.com.

IntermezzoVoorstraat 178, 3311 ES, 078-613 6307,

www.galerie-intermezzo.nl.

Galerie IrohaVoorstraat 487, 3311 CV, 078-611 9835,

www.galerie-iroha.nl.

Kleur Steegoversloot 41, 3311 PM, 06-1678 6367,

www.galeriekleur.nl.

Kunsthandel De Kool Art dealer

Steegoversloot 44, 3311 PP, 078-613 9918,

www.kunsthandeldekool.com.

Galerie MiscVoorstraat 108, 3311 ER, 078-870 0042,

www.misc-art.com.

Annemoon MulderWijnstraat 71-73, 3311 BT, 078-614 8973,

www.annemoonmulder.nl.

NoschkaGroenmarkt 12, 3311 BE, 078-613 2401,

www.galerienoschka.com.

Teekengenootschap PicturaDrawing Society

Voorstraat 190-192, 3311 ES,

078-614 9822, www.pictura.nl.

Etsatelier van RijnVleeshouwerstraat 84, 3311 CS,

078-631 3643, www.theavanrijn.nl.

Schaeffer GalerieGroenmarkt 78 - 80, 3311 BE,

078-613 9207, www.schaeffergalerie.nl.

van VeenKuipershaven 14, 3311 AL, 078-635 1110,

www.galerievanveen.nl

Atelier VivaceWijnstraat 36-38, 3311 BW, 06-5397 9112,

www.atelier-vivace.nl

VoilàVoorstraat 49, 3311 EM, 078-614 0526,

www.katinkavanharen.nl

Art Gallery Maurice VrolijkRiedijk 104, 3311 TL, 078-613 3143,

www.art-vrolijk.nl.

Galerie WittGroenmarkt 125, 3311 BD, 078-614 8158,

www.galeriewitt.com.

Zijderzin Voorstraat 25, 3311 EM, 078-631 5485,

www.zijderzin.nl.

Ferry services

Dordrecht – Werkendam (all traffic) www.veerdienstbiesbosch.nl.

Dordrecht – Papendrecht –Hollandse Biesbosch –Sliedrecht – Zwijndrecht (foot ferry/waterbus): 0900-899 8998,

www.waterbus.nl.

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Explore the Biesbosch on foot, by bike or by boat. For small groups (max. 9 people). Including organic catering.

By appointment only.

A boat trip in and aroundDordrechtImbarcazione Barone, 06-2143 5005,

www.ibarone.nl. Starting point: various.

Boat trips or watertaxi in a classic mahogany speedboat or tour boat in and around Dordrecht for groups of 4 to 8 people.

By appointment only.

Explore the Biesbosch Vaarschool (sailing school) De Kil, 3de

merwede haven, 06-4131 8247,

www.vaarschooldekil.nl. A trip on an 8-person yacht to explore the Biesbosch, including food, drinks and a skipper.

By appointment only.

€ 350.00 (for the entire group).

Waterrondje DordtWater trip around Dordrecht Wijnbrug,

078-613 0094, www.destroper.com.

Whisper-gentle boat trip along the “water corridors” of Dordrecht, past dark openings and colossal warehouses.

Apr-May and Sep-Oct Mon-Sun 2 pm-5

pm, Jun-Aug Mon-Sun 11 am-5 pm.

€ 6.00, children aged 4-12 € 5.00.

Churches

AugustijnenkerkVoorstraat 216, 3311 ET, 078-614 5034,

www.augustijnenkerk.nl.

Originally an abbey church, founded in 1293 and after a fire in 1512 com-pletely rebuilt. Remarkable are the more than 200 tombstones, in-cluding those of Aelbert Cuyp and Willem van Beveren.

7 April - 27 October Sat. 11.30 am-4 pm.

Groups by appointment.

Free.

Evangelisch Lutherse Kerk(Trinitatiskapel) Evangelical Lutheran

Church (Trinity Chapel)

Vriesestraat 20, 3311 NR, 078-614 0167,

www.luthersdordrecht.nl.

Original chapel of the Blindenlie-dengasthuis (Hospital for the blind), which was demolished in 1629. The Lutheran Community was founded in Dordrecht in 1618 and was provid-ed with the church building in 1689 by the municipality.

April-September Sat 1-5 pm or by

appointment.

Grote or O.L.V. KerkGreat Church or Church of Our Lady

Lange Geldersekade 2, 3311 CJ,

078-614 4660, www.grotekerk-dordrecht.nl

After the great city fire in 1457 this beautiful late gothic cruciform basil-ica was rebuilt. Its beautiful interior is stone vaulted. The Lady Choir has a stellar vault. The organ dates from 1671/1859; impressive white marble sculptured pulpit dating from 1756; choir stalls dated 1538-1541 and a brass choir screen in rococo style (1744); wall painting depicting the legend of St. Sura (1993).

Church: April-Oct. Tue-Sat 10.30 am-

4.30 pm, Sun 12-4 pm, guided tours

Thurs+Sat 2.15 pm. Nov-16 Dec: Tue+

Thurs+Sat 2-4 pm. Guided tour for

groups by appointment. Jan-March

closed.

Tower: April-Oct. Tues-Sat. 10.30 am-

4.30 pm, Sunday 12-4 pm. Nov-March

Sat+(Sun. weather depending) 1 pm-4

pm, also after appointment by tel.

(min. 10 pers.) 078-631 0413. Carillon:

Sat. guided tour at 2.30 pm.

Church: free. Tower+carillon: € 1,-, child

5-12 years € 0,50.

Oud-Katholieke Parochie Heilige v.d. Maria Maior Old-catholic parish church

Voorstraat 120, 3311 ER, 078-613 6366,

http://dordrecht.okkn.nl.

In 1572 Dordrecht chose for the Reformation. The catholic parish went underground in a hiding place. The present church in neo-classical style was built in 1843 on the place where the former hiding place church stood. Things to be seen in the church include the pul-pit from 1747 and the font and or-gan front from 1843.

1st Sunday of the month: 1 pm-4 pm.

Free.

Heilige Antoniuskerk Burg. De Raadtsingel 45, 3311 JG,

078-613 6390

The church was built in neo-gothic style in 1920-1921. In 1925 a high altar and a pulpit were acquired which were not entirely in the style of the church. The Lady altar is in art-nouveau style. The stained glass windows depict scenes from both the Old and New Testaments.

Mon-Sun 10.30-12.30.

Free.

City tour

Trips by covered wagon through the Polder de BiesboschLeaves from: Poldercentrum

Twintighoeven, Noorderelsweg 2b, 3329

KH, 078-621 3921, www.twintighoeven.nl

Trip by covered wagon through the Dordrecht Biesbosch from the cultural historical museum Twintighoeven in the De Elzen for-est, at the southwest corner of the island of Dordrecht.

Wed, Sun 1-4.30 pm. Trips only pro-

ceed if there are sufficient passen-

gers, please make your reservation

at the latest one week in advance.

Trips by covered wagon through DordrechtKoetserij Bijker, 078-616 3892,

www.koetserijbijker.nl.

Trips through the Dordrecht Biesbosch and the center of the city.

Only by appointment.

Trips on a carriage drawn by a Shire horseShirestal De Griendheuvel, Nieuwe

Merwedeweg 2, 3329 KK, 06-2506 0301,

www.degriendheuvel.nl.

Various tours and arrangements featuring a Shire horse and carriage. A visit to the Shire stable is also possible.

By appointment only.

Stapvoets door Dordrecht Trotting through Dordrecht

Visbrug, 06-4155 9330,

www.stapvoets.com.

A tour with horse and carriage through the historic harbour quarter with explanation from the coachman.

Only by appointment.

Cycling

Nodal networkThe ‘nodes’ (‘knooppunten’) are the points where these cycling paths in-tersect. Each node in the network is numbered. You can use these nodes to map out a cycling itinerary. At the crossroads, forks and slip roads be-tween the nodes there are rectangu-lar signs with directional arrows and the number of the node you’ll be rid-ing towards. Nodal Network Map available at VVV Zuid-Holland Zuid.

Expositions

Atelier AugustijnWijnstraat 141, 3311 BV, 078-639 9351,

www.atelieraugustijn.nl.

Galerie Blom Johan de Wittstraat 43, 3311 KH,

078-631 3130, www.galerieblom.nl.

De Compagnie Kuipershaven 21, 3311 AL, 078-631 7918,

www.galeriedecompagnie.com.

Kunst und Antikgalerie Europ'ArtArt and Antique Gallery

Grote kerksbuurt 6-8, 3311 CB,

078-614 8024

Fersier Wijnstraat 61, 3311 BT, 078-614 4808,

www.atelier-fersier.com.

IntermezzoVoorstraat 178, 3311 ES, 078-613 6307,

www.galerie-intermezzo.nl.

Galerie IrohaVoorstraat 487, 3311 CV, 078-611 9835,

www.galerie-iroha.nl.

Kleur Steegoversloot 41, 3311 PM, 06-1678 6367,

www.galeriekleur.nl.

Kunsthandel De Kool Art dealer

Steegoversloot 44, 3311 PP, 078-613 9918,

www.kunsthandeldekool.com.

Galerie MiscVoorstraat 108, 3311 ER, 078-870 0042,

www.misc-art.com.

Annemoon MulderWijnstraat 71-73, 3311 BT, 078-614 8973,

www.annemoonmulder.nl.

NoschkaGroenmarkt 12, 3311 BE, 078-613 2401,

www.galerienoschka.com.

Teekengenootschap PicturaDrawing Society

Voorstraat 190-192, 3311 ES,

078-614 9822, www.pictura.nl.

Etsatelier van RijnVleeshouwerstraat 84, 3311 CS,

078-631 3643, www.theavanrijn.nl.

Schaeffer GalerieGroenmarkt 78 - 80, 3311 BE,

078-613 9207, www.schaeffergalerie.nl.

van VeenKuipershaven 14, 3311 AL, 078-635 1110,

www.galerievanveen.nl

Atelier VivaceWijnstraat 36-38, 3311 BW, 06-5397 9112,

www.atelier-vivace.nl

VoilàVoorstraat 49, 3311 EM, 078-614 0526,

www.katinkavanharen.nl

Art Gallery Maurice VrolijkRiedijk 104, 3311 TL, 078-613 3143,

www.art-vrolijk.nl.

Galerie WittGroenmarkt 125, 3311 BD, 078-614 8158,

www.galeriewitt.com.

Zijderzin Voorstraat 25, 3311 EM, 078-631 5485,

www.zijderzin.nl.

Ferry services

Dordrecht – Werkendam (all traffic) www.veerdienstbiesbosch.nl.

Dordrecht – Papendrecht –Hollandse Biesbosch –Sliedrecht – Zwijndrecht (foot ferry/waterbus): 0900-899 8998,

www.waterbus.nl.

Dordrecht visitors’ centre –Museum walk (foot ferry) March-Nov.: 078-630 5353,

www.hollandsebiesbosch.nl.

Dordrecht – Papendrecht –H.I. Ambacht – Alblasserdam – Ridderkerk , Krimpen a/d IJssel – Rotterdam (foot ferry/waterbus): 0900-899 8998,

www.waterbus.nl.

Monuments

City HallStadhuisplein 1, 3311 CR, 078-639 6110,

www.dordrecht.nl.

Original merchants’ commodity exchange dating from 1383, cellar with stellar vaulting, wall paintings, hunt room in Louis XV style, attic with old prison cells and exhibition.

1st Sun of the month 12-5 pm.

€ 1,-.

Het HofHof, 3311 XG, 078-7708710,

www.erfgoedcentrumdiep.nl.

Historic building dating from 1275 with States Hall and Green Hall.

Tue-Sa 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm.

Groups by appointment.

€ 3,50.

Huis ScharlakenWaag, 3311 BB, 078-7708710,

www.erfgoedcentrumdiep.nl.

Barrel vault of the underground septic tank of the former Huis Scharlaken. Can be viewed from outside through a glass window. In a short (5 min.) film, the history of Huis Scharlaken is explained on three large screens.

Can be seen at any time from the

outside.

Mill Kyck over den Dyck Look over the dyke

Noordendijk 144, 3311 RR, 078-631 0001,

www.molen-dordrecht.nl.

Tower mill (1713) in use for grinding corn, small shop and reception area.

Sat. 10 am-4 pm. July-August sat 10

am-1 pm. Closed holidays.

€ 1,-.

't Zeepaert

Wijnstraat 113, 3311 BT, 078-770 8008,

www.dordrecht.nl/zeepaert.

One of the oldest dwellings in the Netherlands. It has a decorative gothic stepped gable of Belgian blue limestone. A historical pres-entation in images and sound brings history close to the visitors to the building.

Only on the 1st Sunday of the month

12 noon-5 pm. Groups also on other

days by appointment.

€ 1,-.

Museums

Dordrechts Museum Museumstraat 40, 3311 XP, 078-7708 708,

www.dordrechtsmuseum.nl.

An art museum with a rich collection of Dutch paintings from the 17th century to today. Golden Age mas-ters, including the family Cuyp and Rembrandt's students Bol, Maes and Van Hoogstraten. 18th century mas-ters, including Schouman, Ponse and the Van Strij brothers. 19th cen-tury masters, including Koekkoek, Breitner, Israels, Mesdag, Jongkind and Scheffer. Contemporary Dutch masters, including Armando, Appel, Vanderheyden and Broek.

Tue - Sun 11 am - 5 pm. € 10,00, children aged 0-13 free.

Nationaal Landschapskundig Museumen documentatiecentrum National Landscape Museum and

documentation centre

Reeweg-Oost 145, 3312 CN, 078-614 7476

Exhibitions of photos, antique and recent maps, street plans and mod-els of the Dutch landscapes.

Sat. 2 pm-5 pm and by appointment.

Free.

Museum Huis van Gijn Nieuwe Haven 29, 3311 AP,

078-639 8200, www.huisvangijn.nl.

The monumental mansion belong-ing to Simon van Gijn, banker and collector, was for a long time one of Dordrecht’s best kept secrets. Magnificent interiors and a surpris-ing collection of arts and crafts and toys reflect Van Gijn’s typical nine-teenth century taste. Whoever wan-ders through the house, discovers what upper middle class life looked like a hundred years ago, from kitch-en to attic and from larder to library.

Tue-Sun 11 am-5 pm.

€ 7,-; children aged 0-12 free.

St. Museum 40-45 Region Dordrecht Nieuwe Haven 28, 3311 AP, 078-613 0172,

www.museum19401945.nl.

General historic museum that sketches the ups and downs of the Drechtstreek during the years of the second world war. Each department has a certain theme, including mo-bilisation, national socialism, the re-sistance and the occupation.

Feb-Dec: Tues., Wed., Fri. + Sat. 10 am-5

pm. Closed on 25/26 Dec + the whole

month of Jan.

Adults €2,-; children aged 6-12 €1,-

.

Museum aan de MaasWolwevershaven 9, 3311 AV, 078-8438746,

www.lwgmuseumaandemaas.nl.

Unique mansion with authentic period rooms furnished with original Louis XVI-style furniture. Featuring the extraordinary circular Maaskamer (Maas chamber) that offers a view of the 'three river point' (the point where the Merwede splits into the North and Old Maas) and an art collection of works from various 18th-century painters.

Wed-Sun 13:00-17:00.

€ 5.00.

Museum boat René Siegfried - BinnenvaartcentrumMaasstraat 0, 3313 CR, 06-1238 0257,

www.debinnenvaart.nl

Push tug R. Siegfried (1963), con-verted into the first Dutch inland shipping museum. Museum giving information about the history of inland shipping and changing exhibitions.

Thurs 10 am – 4 pm.

Natuur- en Cultuurhistorisch museum Twintighoevennature and cultural historical museum

Noorderelsweg 2b, 3329 KH, 078-621 3921,

www.twintighoeven.nl.

This museum shows the cultural history of the island of Dordrecht since the St. Elisabeth flood of 1421. Attention is given to man and landscape, archaeology, and the nature on the Island of Dordrecht and in the Biesbosch.

Wed 10 am-4 pm, Sat-Sun 12.30-4 pm.

Free.

Observatory

Sterrenwacht Mercurius Baanhoekweg 75, 3313 LP, 0184-490 660,

www.sterrenwacht-mercurius.nl

Information centre for meteorology, astronomy and space travel with varied exhibitions and meteorites. Situated in the nature reserve De Hollandse Biesbosch.

Wed-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat 1 pm-10 pm,

Sun 1 pm-6 pm, 1st Fri of the month

8-11 pm.

Adults €3,-; children under 12: €2,-.

Organisations

Alarm number Police/Fire brigade/Ambulancetél: 112. For non-emergency help: 0900-8844

Albert Schweitzer hospital078-654 1111

Location Amstelwijck:

van der Steenhovenplein 1

Location Dordwijk:

Albert Schweizerplaats 25

Bibliotheek a tot zCentral Public Library

Groenmarkt 153, 078-620 5500

Post OfficesBookshop Dekker:

Vriesestraat 43, 078-613 3077

AKO Dordrecht NS:

Stationsplein 3, 078-639 0793

Kamer van KoophandelChamber of Commerce

Draai 7-9, 010-402 7777

Openbaar VervoerlijnPublic Transport Customer Service Line

0900-9292, www.9292ov.nl

Stadskantoor Municipal Offices

Spuiboulevard 300, 078-639 8989,

www.dordrecht.nl

Stichting Taxicentrale078-613 1234

Watertaxi region Drechtsteden010-403 0303 or 06-2143 5005

Petting zoo

Stadsboerderij Weizigt van Baerleplantsoen 30, 3314 BH,

078-7708200, www.weizigtnmc.nl.

Situated in the city park with chil-dren’s playground, part of the na-ture and environment centre.

Mon-Sun.: 9 am-5 pm.

Recreation area and city parks

National Parc de Biesbosch Baanhoekweg 53, 078-630 5353,

www.hollandsebiesbosch.nl.

Recreation area on the island of Dordrecht with playing fields, natural (swimming) pool, playground equip-ment, daytime campsite, paths for cycling and walking, educational walk-ing trail and willow museum trail, fish-ing water with casting jetty (adapted for handicapped anglers), cycle rac-ing and mountain bike tracks, toilet facilities, picnic places, restaurant, ho-tel, campsite, visitors’ centre, beaver observatory, public golf course and centre for alpine and cross-country skiing, and roller blading, rental of ca-noes, boats and cycles, boat trips and observatory. (see also under “Visitors’ centre”.) Open throughout the year. Toilet for invalids.

Park Merwesteijn and Weizigtpark in the city centre.

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Wantijpark near the river Wantij.

Shopping

Evening shopping every Thursday.

Sunday shopping on last Sunday of the month.

Markets Friday city centre: 8 am-4 pm, Sat. city centre: 8 am-5 pm, Tues. district Dubbeldam: 8 am-12.00.

Visitors' centre

Biesboschcentrum Dordrecht Baanhoekweg 53, 3313 LP, 078-630 5353,

www.hollandsebiesbosch.nl.

A visitors' centre with an exhibition “De Biesbosch, a Dutch jungle”, with lots of "do" elements. Information desk, apiary, library and "green" shop. The centre organises year-round excursions, on foot and by boat, including a "whisper" boat powered by solar energy. Canoes, rowing boats and "whisper" boats can be hired. The centre is the starting point for

various nature trails. The willow museum trail (Griendmuseumpad) is of special interest; things to see along the route include old shacks formerly used by willow coppice workers. Next to the visitors' centre is a beaver observatory.

Oct-Apr Tue-Sun 10 am-5 pm,

May-Sep mon-sun 9 am-5 pm.

Closed Dec. 25+ Jan. 1.

Free.

Erfgoedcentrum DiEP Heritage centre Stek 13, 3311 XS, 078-7708710,

www.erfgoedcentrumdiep.nl.

In the DiEP heritage centre, you can examine thousands of archive items, photos, drawings, maps, books, magazines and newspapers. Almost all of these documents can be viewed by the public.

Tues-Sat 9.30 am-4.30 pm.

VVV | intree Dordrecht Spuiboulevard 99, 3311 GN, 078-632 2440,

www.vvvdordrecht.nl

intree Dordrecht is the place to be for information on recreation, culture, living and working in and around Dordrecht. It is the recep-tion centre for all visitors to the

city, whether you're a tourist, you're looking for a home or you're an entrepreneur.

Mon 12.30-5.30 pm, Tue+Wed+ Fri 9

am-5.30 pm, Thu 9 am-9 pm, Sat 10

am-5 pm.

Free.

Duurzaamheidscentrum Weizigt centre for nature and the environment

v. Baerleplantsoen 30a, 3314 BH,

078-770 8200, www.weizigtnmc.nl.

Situated in city park. Landscape gar-den, herb garden, tropical and sub-tropical greenhouses, tea garden, apiary, city farm and information centre.

Nov-Feb Mon-Fri 1-5 pm, Mar-Oct

Mon-Fri+Sun 1-5 pm. Free.

Walking

Country walksVarious country walks in de Hol- landse Biesbosch, information from the visitors’ centre Biesbosch-centrum Dordrecht, 078-630 5353, www.hollandsebiesbosch.nl.

City walks Route descriptions available from VVV: City walk through Dordrecht € 2,75 available in Dutch/English. ‘Rondje Dordt’ (Dordt Walk), sign-posted, free folder. Art walk.

1st Sunday of the month

Free.

Dagje Dordrecht Day out in Dordrecht

A day trip for individuals, infor-mation available from VVV Zuid-Holland Zuid, Dordrecht office. Comprises coffee/tea with gateau, city walk in English, 2-course lunch and visit to the museum.

078-632 2440.

www.vvvdordrecht.nl

City walk with a guide City walks for groups possible with a VVV guide.

VVV Zuid-Holland Zuid,

078-632 2477/632 2422.

Apartments & Holiday cottages

A.E.J. van Asselt Toulonselaan 60, 3312 eV A xP 1x6 06-2621 8209

B&B Studio Sweet Dreams Turfsteiger 8, 3311 el A xP 1x3 078-614 8467 €P.W. 450,- M

De Berkenhof wieldrechtse Zeedijk 13, 3328 lc A xP 1x6 078-654 9629 €P.W. 425,-/575,- B

Recreatie en Watersportcentrum De Biesbosch rijksstraatweg 186, 3316 eJ V 078-618 3241

Dichterbij Dordt Schrijverstraat 8, 3311 BP A xP 1x4 078-614 2586 M

Enjoy Dordrecht l. Geldersekade 1, 3311 cJ V xP 1x2/1x4 €P.W. 400,- M

Holland Huis wijnstraat 168 B, 3311 BZ A xP 1x4 06-5388 8838 €P.W. 550,- M

De Kade Appartementen Boomstraat 35, 3311 Tc A xP 6x2 078-632 2463 €P.W. 625,-/750,-

De Kop van 't Land Zeedijk 32, 3329 lc A xP 2x2 078-630 0650 €P.W. 389,-

Bed and Breakfast

Aan de Haven Bed and Bread achterhakkers 71, 3311 Ja 40,- 60,- 13078-648 3332 TV M

B&B Amstelwijck amstelwijckweg 36, 3316 BB 50,- 70,- 2 078-751 6107 TV

Bed & Beautiful View Kuipershaven 9, 3311 al 4 55,-/75,- 75,-/95,- 4 078-844 3654 M

Bed & Breakfast Welcome Vleeshouwersstraat 9, 3311 cS 75,- 85,- 4 06-5082 7826 M

B&B De Berkenhof wieldrechtse Zeedijk 13, 3328 lc 40,-/47,50 65,-/75,- 10 078-654 9629 TV B

B&B De Biesburcht Johanna naber-erf 218, 3315 hG 35,-/50,- 55,-/70,- 4 078-616 0519 TV

Blom aan de Gracht Grotekerksbuurt 46 -48, 3311 cB 50,-/60,- 60,-/75,- 9 078-613 8408 TV M

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Wantijpark near the river Wantij.

Shopping

Evening shopping every Thursday.

Sunday shopping on last Sunday of the month.

Markets Friday city centre: 8 am-4 pm, Sat. city centre: 8 am-5 pm, Tues. district Dubbeldam: 8 am-12.00.

Visitors' centre

Biesboschcentrum Dordrecht Baanhoekweg 53, 3313 LP, 078-630 5353,

www.hollandsebiesbosch.nl.

A visitors' centre with an exhibition “De Biesbosch, a Dutch jungle”, with lots of "do" elements. Information desk, apiary, library and "green" shop. The centre organises year-round excursions, on foot and by boat, including a "whisper" boat powered by solar energy. Canoes, rowing boats and "whisper" boats can be hired. The centre is the starting point for

various nature trails. The willow museum trail (Griendmuseumpad) is of special interest; things to see along the route include old shacks formerly used by willow coppice workers. Next to the visitors' centre is a beaver observatory.

Oct-Apr Tue-Sun 10 am-5 pm,

May-Sep mon-sun 9 am-5 pm.

Closed Dec. 25+ Jan. 1.

Free.

Erfgoedcentrum DiEP Heritage centre Stek 13, 3311 XS, 078-7708710,

www.erfgoedcentrumdiep.nl.

In the DiEP heritage centre, you can examine thousands of archive items, photos, drawings, maps, books, magazines and newspapers. Almost all of these documents can be viewed by the public.

Tues-Sat 9.30 am-4.30 pm.

VVV | intree Dordrecht Spuiboulevard 99, 3311 GN, 078-632 2440,

www.vvvdordrecht.nl

intree Dordrecht is the place to be for information on recreation, culture, living and working in and around Dordrecht. It is the recep-tion centre for all visitors to the

city, whether you're a tourist, you're looking for a home or you're an entrepreneur.

Mon 12.30-5.30 pm, Tue+Wed+ Fri 9

am-5.30 pm, Thu 9 am-9 pm, Sat 10

am-5 pm.

Free.

Duurzaamheidscentrum Weizigt centre for nature and the environment

v. Baerleplantsoen 30a, 3314 BH,

078-770 8200, www.weizigtnmc.nl.

Situated in city park. Landscape gar-den, herb garden, tropical and sub-tropical greenhouses, tea garden, apiary, city farm and information centre.

Nov-Feb Mon-Fri 1-5 pm, Mar-Oct

Mon-Fri+Sun 1-5 pm. Free.

Walking

Country walksVarious country walks in de Hol- landse Biesbosch, information from the visitors’ centre Biesbosch-centrum Dordrecht, 078-630 5353, www.hollandsebiesbosch.nl.

City walks Route descriptions available from VVV: City walk through Dordrecht € 2,75 available in Dutch/English. ‘Rondje Dordt’ (Dordt Walk), sign-posted, free folder. Art walk.

1st Sunday of the month

Free.

Dagje Dordrecht Day out in Dordrecht

A day trip for individuals, infor-mation available from VVV Zuid-Holland Zuid, Dordrecht office. Comprises coffee/tea with gateau, city walk in English, 2-course lunch and visit to the museum.

078-632 2440.

www.vvvdordrecht.nl

City walk with a guide City walks for groups possible with a VVV guide.

VVV Zuid-Holland Zuid,

078-632 2477/632 2422.

Apartments & Holiday cottages

A.E.J. van Asselt Toulonselaan 60, 3312 eV A xP 1x6 06-2621 8209

B&B Studio Sweet Dreams Turfsteiger 8, 3311 el A xP 1x3 078-614 8467 €P.W. 450,- M

De Berkenhof wieldrechtse Zeedijk 13, 3328 lc A xP 1x6 078-654 9629 €P.W. 425,-/575,- B

Recreatie en Watersportcentrum De Biesbosch rijksstraatweg 186, 3316 eJ V 078-618 3241

Dichterbij Dordt Schrijverstraat 8, 3311 BP A xP 1x4 078-614 2586 M

Enjoy Dordrecht l. Geldersekade 1, 3311 cJ V xP 1x2/1x4 €P.W. 400,- M

Holland Huis wijnstraat 168 B, 3311 BZ A xP 1x4 06-5388 8838 €P.W. 550,- M

De Kade Appartementen Boomstraat 35, 3311 Tc A xP 6x2 078-632 2463 €P.W. 625,-/750,-

De Kop van 't Land Zeedijk 32, 3329 lc A xP 2x2 078-630 0650 €P.W. 389,-

Bed and Breakfast

Aan de Haven Bed and Bread achterhakkers 71, 3311 Ja 40,- 60,- 13078-648 3332 TV M

B&B Amstelwijck amstelwijckweg 36, 3316 BB 50,- 70,- 2 078-751 6107 TV

Bed & Beautiful View Kuipershaven 9, 3311 al 4 55,-/75,- 75,-/95,- 4 078-844 3654 M

Bed & Breakfast Welcome Vleeshouwersstraat 9, 3311 cS 75,- 85,- 4 06-5082 7826 M

B&B De Berkenhof wieldrechtse Zeedijk 13, 3328 lc 40,-/47,50 65,-/75,- 10 078-654 9629 TV B

B&B De Biesburcht Johanna naber-erf 218, 3315 hG 35,-/50,- 55,-/70,- 4 078-616 0519 TV

Blom aan de Gracht Grotekerksbuurt 46 -48, 3311 cB 50,-/60,- 60,-/75,- 9 078-613 8408 TV M

Bed and Breakfast Bommelsteijn Krispijnseweg 14, 3314 KK 34,- 68,- 4 078-613 1366 TV M

Enjoy Dordrecht lange Geldersekade 1, 3311 cJ 95,- 4 06-2702 8249 TV M

't Hofhuysje Vriesepoortshof 23, 3311 nl 55,-/60,- 62,50/77,50 4 078-613 1283 M

B&B Huize Bots reeweg-Oost 180, 3312 cV 30,- 50,- 5 078-635 0012 TV

B&B De Logeerboot Badweg 2 t.o. 15, 3312 aB 35,- 4078-639 0221

De Luthiers Voorstraat13, 3311 eM 4 80,-/95,- 90,-/95,- 6078-631 3390 TV M

B&B De Mooie Voetjes reeweg Oost 106, 3312 cT 35,-/45,- 60,-/70,- 8078-844 5212 TV

Moons Bed & Breakfast rijksstraatweg 56, 3316 eh 50,- 70,- 2 078-616 7182

Annemoon Mulder wijnstraat 71-73, 3311 BT 55,- 65,- 1 078-614 8973 M

Het Tuinhuis dubbeldamseweg Zuid 362, 3312 KT 50,- 80,- 4 078-614 9924 TV B

B&B Viottakade 46Viottakade 46, 3314 eS 35,- 60,- 3 078-613 9722 TV

Camping sites

Naturistencamping Ammoniet Smitsweg 3, 3328 lB OPEN 1/4 -31/10 40 60078-617 5337 RB

Natuurvriendenhuis De Kleine Rug loswalweg 1, 3315 lB OPEN 1/4 -31/10 15 0 2078-616 3555 G

Stayokay Dordrecht Baanhoekweg 25, 3313 la OPEN 1/5 -1/10 30 0078-621 2167 G

't Vissertje loswalweg 3, 3315 lB OPEN 1/4 -1/10 30 20 2 078-616 2751

Hotels

Bastion Hotel Dordrecht/Papendrecht laan d Verenigde naties 363, 3318 la 3 109,-/114,- 204078-651 1533 TV

Bellevue Groothoofd hotel culinair Boomstraat 37, 3311 Tc 4 125,- 145,-/275,- 24 078- 633 2500 TV

Hotel Dordrecht achterhakkers 72, 3311 Ja 3 97,50/140,- 130,-/160,- 078-613 6011 37 TV

InnercityhotelJohan de wittstraat 35-37, 3311 KG 3 69,-/79,- 119,-/129,- 078-611 9933 26 TV

De Kade Appartementen Boomstraat 35, 3311 Tc 100,-/125,- 100,-/125,- 6078-632 2463 TV

De Kop van 't Land Zeedijk 32, 3329 lc 79,-/89,- 6 TV 078-630 0650

Postillion Hotel Dordrecht rijksstraatweg 30, 3316 eh 3 136 400 078-618 4444 TV

Stayokay Dordrecht Baanhoekweg 25, 3313 la 36,50/73,- 25,50/51,- 078-621 2167 128 60 G Villa Augustus Oranjelaan 7, 3311 dh 4 125,-/210,- 125,-/210,- 078-639 3111 74 40 TV

Hotel de Watertoren Kromme Zandweg 80, 3319 lc 3 95,- 115,- 10 15 078-622 4411 TV

Marinas

Recreatie- en Watersportcentrum De Biesbosch rijksstraatweg 186, 3316 eJ 20 280 Hollands Diep078-618 3241

Watersportbedrijf de Graaff b.v. Badweg 8, 3312 aB 150 Wantij078-613 6911

Koninklijke Dordrechtse Roei- en zeilver. houttuinen 27, 3311 ce 60 119 Oude Maas078-613 3905

W.S.V. Maartensgat Maartensgat 3, 3311 cK 20 45 Oude Maas 078-613 1053

De Vlijhaven noordendijk 362, 3312 aM Wantij06-5470 4248

Watersportvereniging 87 Tweede Jachthaven 1, 3312 aZ 46 Wantij078-635 6700

Jachthaven Westergoot Baanhoekweg 1, 3313 la 20 500 Wantij/Noord 078-616 5201

De Wijnhaven drievierenpunt 7 100 Oude Maas/Merwede/Noord

Restaurants 55+ Polderplaza dudok-erf 58 078-630 5130Stadsplaza Beverwijckstraat 49 078-649 2111Sterrenplaza dalmeijerplein 80 078-654 7333Waterplaza admiraalsplain 700 078-654 7666

GeneralBlanc Boomstraat 37 078-633 2500The Captain's Table achterhakkers 72 078-613 6011 32Crayenstein Golf 3 Baanhoekweg 50 078-621 1221 80 Humphrey's Stationsplein 36 078-613 8825 164De Kop van 't Land Zeedijk 32 078-630 0650 28 BISTrODe Lachende Gans Singel 389 078-631 3255 100 BraSSerIeArt & Dining Museumstraat 40 010-506 1629 2 90Brasserie Bacchus Blauwpoortsplein 13 078-631 6369 2 50Brasserie Bellevue Boomstraat 37 078-633 2500 Brasserie Buitengewoon Provincialeweg 4a 078-616 2596 1 Brasserie Kyra Toermalijnring 210 078-618 1221 1,7Postillion Hotel rijksstraatweg 30 078-618 4444 150

rOllS & SandwIcheSBreadline Spuiweg 124-126 078-611 1120 1,7 30Broodje van Willem Voorstraat 433 078-631 3510 8Broodjeszaak Caïro Tolbrug 5 078-635 2365Den Witten Haen Groenmarkt 19b 078-611 2050 1,7 40Jan Drie Voorstraat 311 078-613 4454 42

chIneSe/IndOneSIanBrokaathof v. eesterenplein 20 078-621 2101 60China City Wok Krispijnseweg 12 078-631 0370 140Fame Baanhoekweg 1 078-616 9969 650Langkawi Baru rivierenplein 12-16 078-616 3018 2 80Lotus P.a. de Kok-plein 172 078-617 1612 190Mie Wah admiraalsplein 242 078-618 6864 2 85Mulia Vriesestraat 11 078-614 5104Pak Foon v. Oldebarneveldpln 1a 078-617 3113 1 100Pom Lai adelaarsstraat 1-3 078-613 1161 60Rasa Senang de Jagerweg 227 078-651 1160 2 150Rose Garden w. Marisstr. 8 078-613 7350 30

dInerSBabylon Voorstraat 293 078-614 5111 20Baloe Beer wijnstraat 241 078-639 9988 170Bastion Hotel /Papendrecht ln d Ver. naties 363 078-651 1533 25Huiscafé Biestro Baanhoekweg 53 078-630 5364 Petit café Binnen M.h. Trompweg 235 078-652 6522 1Centre Ville Voorstraat 345 078-631 1575 60Jongepier Groothoofd 8 078-639 0855 50 Maritiem Eetcafé Kantje Boord Boomstraat 27 078-631 5458 40Taveerne 'In de Klander Muelen Statenplein 149 -150 078-635 6338 60 Malle Babbe Singel 550 078-631 0556 2De Passant Blauwpoortsplein 15 078-614 5182 4 42Poldercafe de Waterjuffer Kromme Zandweg 80 078-622 4411 2 30 Rood, Wit & Rosé wijnwinkel & -bar Voorstraat 227 06-15351817 2,3,4De Viersprong noorderelsweg 6a 078-616 5746 60 Waterlust Tweede Jachthaven 1 078-635 6700 2,3 20 Wilhelminaboom rijksstraatweg 1 078-617 9902 1,7 't Zottekot Grote Markt 8 078-631 8302 2,3

French't-Bevertje bv Johan de wittstraat 49 078-614 3043 1,7 43De Hoff’nar Talmaweg 10 078-618 0466 1 26Wantijpaviljoen wantijpark 1 078-614 1306 3 175

Grand caFeBoekmans dudokplein 210 078-622 9366 90 Crimpert Salm Visstraat 5 078-614 5557 1,2 36Dordts Genoegen Voorstraat 256 078-843 8001 Het Gerecht Voorstraat 202 078-843 6940 2Groothoofd Groothoofd 4 078-613 1565

GreeKDe Grote Griek Voorstraat 392-394 078-648 9495 150 1 Kreta Groenmarkt 84 078-631 5801 120Olympiada Visbrug 2 078-631 2323 2 115

duTchKnollen & Citroenen Groenmarkt 8 078-614 0500 2,3 34Merz Korte Kalkhaven 3 078-613 2582 2,3 45

reSTauranT aT hOMeChef en Sloof Voorstraat 128 06-5121 5308 12Prins' Bovenkamer Voorstraat 386 e 06-2440 2848 7

InTernaTIOnalChez Heeren Jansen wieldrechtseweg 52 078-618 2232 1 76De Dulle Griet nieuwstraat 25 078-614 5995 okt-mrt 1,2 45De Merwelanden de Bekramming 13 0184-411 131 2,3 115Veerhuis Bleijenhoek 2 078-613 2425 2 55Villa Augustus Oranjelaan 7 078-639 3111 200

ITalIanPizzeria 1,3,4Costa d’Oro Voorstraat 444 078-613 6875 46Piccola Italia Voorstraat 259 078-614 4950 2 63Portobello Vriesestraat 39-41 078-614 6050 2 100Restaurant Sucade wijnstraat 233 078-613 1146 1

JaPaneSe Shabu Shabu wijnstraat 239 078-639 9326Sushi-Sushi Vriesestraat 82e 078-879 6194Yama Yama wijnstraat 170 078-631 1338 80

lunchrOOM Andersom J.P. heijeplein 2 078-645 3603Becky's American Store Voorstraat 171 078-613 7660 1,2 Jo’s Lunchcorner Voorstraat 332 078-613 0996 60Hema Bagijnhof 15 078-614 4073 2 144La Place (V&d) Voorstraat 258 0900-235 8363 390Saint Tropez Mijlweg 53a 078-657 9687 100De Steiger admiraalsplein 92 078-618 6864 2Van der Sterre Vriesestraat 97 078-613 3286 1 100In de Vergulde Lampet Statenplein 62 078-614 7737 1,2 50Zoete Belofte Groenmarkt 121 078-613 1173 2 Zusjes Voorstraat 431 078-635 1106 1,2

MedITerranaenDelicees Steegoversloot 189 078-621 3772 2,3 26Zest nieuwstraat 5 078-645 1962 1,2 43

MexIcan/SPanISchPablo’s Cantina houttuinen 32 078-614 2126 2,3 120

PancaKeSPannenkoeken-huis Pim nieuwstraat 19 078-631 2709 2,3 38Visser’s Poffertjessalon Groenmarkt 9 078-613 7373 60 TaKe awaY/FaST FOOdMc Donald’s rijksstraatweg 32 078-651 3059 200Mc Donald’s Bagijnhof 7 078-614 0700 165Mc Donald’s Nrd Kerkeplaat 2 Famous Mister Chicken Voorstraat 215 078-615 7545 2

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GeneralBlanc Boomstraat 37 078-633 2500The Captain's Table achterhakkers 72 078-613 6011 32Crayenstein Golf 3 Baanhoekweg 50 078-621 1221 80 Humphrey's Stationsplein 36 078-613 8825 164De Kop van 't Land Zeedijk 32 078-630 0650 28 BISTrODe Lachende Gans Singel 389 078-631 3255 100 BraSSerIeArt & Dining Museumstraat 40 010-506 1629 2 90Brasserie Bacchus Blauwpoortsplein 13 078-631 6369 2 50Brasserie Bellevue Boomstraat 37 078-633 2500 Brasserie Buitengewoon Provincialeweg 4a 078-616 2596 1 Brasserie Kyra Toermalijnring 210 078-618 1221 1,7Postillion Hotel rijksstraatweg 30 078-618 4444 150

rOllS & SandwIcheSBreadline Spuiweg 124-126 078-611 1120 1,7 30Broodje van Willem Voorstraat 433 078-631 3510 8Broodjeszaak Caïro Tolbrug 5 078-635 2365Den Witten Haen Groenmarkt 19b 078-611 2050 1,7 40Jan Drie Voorstraat 311 078-613 4454 42

chIneSe/IndOneSIanBrokaathof v. eesterenplein 20 078-621 2101 60China City Wok Krispijnseweg 12 078-631 0370 140Fame Baanhoekweg 1 078-616 9969 650Langkawi Baru rivierenplein 12-16 078-616 3018 2 80Lotus P.a. de Kok-plein 172 078-617 1612 190Mie Wah admiraalsplein 242 078-618 6864 2 85Mulia Vriesestraat 11 078-614 5104Pak Foon v. Oldebarneveldpln 1a 078-617 3113 1 100Pom Lai adelaarsstraat 1-3 078-613 1161 60Rasa Senang de Jagerweg 227 078-651 1160 2 150Rose Garden w. Marisstr. 8 078-613 7350 30

dInerSBabylon Voorstraat 293 078-614 5111 20Baloe Beer wijnstraat 241 078-639 9988 170Bastion Hotel /Papendrecht ln d Ver. naties 363 078-651 1533 25Huiscafé Biestro Baanhoekweg 53 078-630 5364 Petit café Binnen M.h. Trompweg 235 078-652 6522 1Centre Ville Voorstraat 345 078-631 1575 60Jongepier Groothoofd 8 078-639 0855 50 Maritiem Eetcafé Kantje Boord Boomstraat 27 078-631 5458 40Taveerne 'In de Klander Muelen Statenplein 149 -150 078-635 6338 60 Malle Babbe Singel 550 078-631 0556 2De Passant Blauwpoortsplein 15 078-614 5182 4 42Poldercafe de Waterjuffer Kromme Zandweg 80 078-622 4411 2 30 Rood, Wit & Rosé wijnwinkel & -bar Voorstraat 227 06-15351817 2,3,4De Viersprong noorderelsweg 6a 078-616 5746 60 Waterlust Tweede Jachthaven 1 078-635 6700 2,3 20 Wilhelminaboom rijksstraatweg 1 078-617 9902 1,7 't Zottekot Grote Markt 8 078-631 8302 2,3

French't-Bevertje bv Johan de wittstraat 49 078-614 3043 1,7 43De Hoff’nar Talmaweg 10 078-618 0466 1 26Wantijpaviljoen wantijpark 1 078-614 1306 3 175

Grand caFeBoekmans dudokplein 210 078-622 9366 90 Crimpert Salm Visstraat 5 078-614 5557 1,2 36Dordts Genoegen Voorstraat 256 078-843 8001 Het Gerecht Voorstraat 202 078-843 6940 2Groothoofd Groothoofd 4 078-613 1565

GreeKDe Grote Griek Voorstraat 392-394 078-648 9495 150 1 Kreta Groenmarkt 84 078-631 5801 120Olympiada Visbrug 2 078-631 2323 2 115

duTchKnollen & Citroenen Groenmarkt 8 078-614 0500 2,3 34Merz Korte Kalkhaven 3 078-613 2582 2,3 45

reSTauranT aT hOMeChef en Sloof Voorstraat 128 06-5121 5308 12Prins' Bovenkamer Voorstraat 386 e 06-2440 2848 7

InTernaTIOnalChez Heeren Jansen wieldrechtseweg 52 078-618 2232 1 76De Dulle Griet nieuwstraat 25 078-614 5995 okt-mrt 1,2 45De Merwelanden de Bekramming 13 0184-411 131 2,3 115Veerhuis Bleijenhoek 2 078-613 2425 2 55Villa Augustus Oranjelaan 7 078-639 3111 200

ITalIanPizzeria 1,3,4Costa d’Oro Voorstraat 444 078-613 6875 46Piccola Italia Voorstraat 259 078-614 4950 2 63Portobello Vriesestraat 39-41 078-614 6050 2 100Restaurant Sucade wijnstraat 233 078-613 1146 1

JaPaneSe Shabu Shabu wijnstraat 239 078-639 9326Sushi-Sushi Vriesestraat 82e 078-879 6194Yama Yama wijnstraat 170 078-631 1338 80

lunchrOOM Andersom J.P. heijeplein 2 078-645 3603Becky's American Store Voorstraat 171 078-613 7660 1,2 Jo’s Lunchcorner Voorstraat 332 078-613 0996 60Hema Bagijnhof 15 078-614 4073 2 144La Place (V&d) Voorstraat 258 0900-235 8363 390Saint Tropez Mijlweg 53a 078-657 9687 100De Steiger admiraalsplein 92 078-618 6864 2Van der Sterre Vriesestraat 97 078-613 3286 1 100In de Vergulde Lampet Statenplein 62 078-614 7737 1,2 50Zoete Belofte Groenmarkt 121 078-613 1173 2 Zusjes Voorstraat 431 078-635 1106 1,2

MedITerranaenDelicees Steegoversloot 189 078-621 3772 2,3 26Zest nieuwstraat 5 078-645 1962 1,2 43

MexIcan/SPanISchPablo’s Cantina houttuinen 32 078-614 2126 2,3 120

PancaKeSPannenkoeken-huis Pim nieuwstraat 19 078-631 2709 2,3 38Visser’s Poffertjessalon Groenmarkt 9 078-613 7373 60 TaKe awaY/FaST FOOdMc Donald’s rijksstraatweg 32 078-651 3059 200Mc Donald’s Bagijnhof 7 078-614 0700 165Mc Donald’s Nrd Kerkeplaat 2 Famous Mister Chicken Voorstraat 215 078-615 7545 2

TaPaSMiro Voorstraat 256 b 078-620 0017 100’t Vlak Vlak 11 078-613 1088 2 16

ThaINakorn Voorstraat 397 078-614 9396 2 25

Tea/cOFFeeShirestal De Griendheuvel nieuwe Merwedeweg 2 078-616 5010 2-6, okt-aprIn de Kosterij Vriesestraat 20 078-614 0167 30

TurKIShDiwan Otantik Turks lange Breestraat 3 078-635 2486 2 70 Ela Plein 1940-1945 30 078-614 9020 2 48

FIShMarktzicht Varkenmarkt 17 078-613 2584 1,2,3 24De Stroper wijnbrug 1 078-613 0094 60

IcecreaMTalamini-gelato Groenmarkt 141 078-613 2134 32 okt-feb:2,3 mrt-okt:1La Venezia Vest 180-184 078-613 5928 nov-jan

Rental

AA Rental laan der Verenigde naties 75, 3316 aK 078-633 8319

Bellevue Groothoofd Boomstraat 37, 3311 Tc 078-633 2500

Biesboschcentrum Dordrecht Baanhoekweg 53, 3313 lP 078-630 5353

Bike Totaal Zwaan Stationsplein 6, 3311 JV 078-635 6830

Bootverhuur Dordrecht Baanhoekweg 1, 3313 la 078-645 0596

Imbarcazione Barone Oranjelaan 27, 3311 dh 06-2143 5005

Innercityhotel Johan de wittstraat 35-37, 3311 KG 078-611 9933

Vaarschool De Kil rijksstraatweg 174, 3316 eJ 06-4131 8247

Koetserij Bijker noordendijk 432, 3319 GM 078-616 3892

Maia Ligfi etspunt Kromme Zandweg 80, 3319 lc 078-616 6302 Merlijn cederlaan 12, 3319 ew 06-5351 3501

Sport- Gezondheids-centrum Pentagon Sikkelstraat 3, 3319 lJ 078-616 6964

Stoomsleper Pieter Boele Spuiboulevard 99, 3311 Gn 078- 6124 245

Sixt Rent a Car Dordrecht Planckstraat 5, 3316 GS 023-569 8656

Stapvoets door Dordrecht Groenezoom 400, 3315 la 06-4155 9330

Tourmalijn River Events Binnenkalkhaven 9, 3311 Jc 078-639 9431

Trabant Verhuur Postbus 602, 3300 aP 06-5166 5692

M.S. Veerdienst III Spuiboulevard 300, 3311 Gr 078-770 4626

Eetcafé Waterlust Tweede Jachthaven 1, 3312 aZ 078-635 6700

Surfvereniging Windkracht Baanhoekweg 9, 3313 la 078-621 2510

VVV Zuid-Holland Zuid Spuiboulevard 99, 3311 Gn 078-632 2422

Explanation

Telephone Type

A apartmentV holiday cottage

xP number x persons G Groupaccommodation

€ P.W. Price p.w. Special building clasification Member of VVV

SVR Member of SVrB FarmM Monumental building

number of holiday plots

number of year plots camping hut electricity available canteen Shower Bath laundrette children's playground Garden Terrace

TV Television Swimming pool

RB recreation program animals allowed capacity conferenceroom capacity closed

1 Sunday2 Monday3 Tuesday4 wednesday5 Thursday6 Friday7 Saturday

number of beds

number of room cottages

TV rooms with television elevator car park Prices single room Prices double room restaurant cooking facilities Sports and playingfield number of transit berths number of berths Shop water Petrol for sale diesel for sale Toilet river Bar cars Bikes reclining bicycles Tandems Scooter Moped canoes rowingboats Open motorboats Surfboards round-trip boat Flat-bottom boat Open sailing boat Open sailing boat

carriage cabin cruising yacht electric bike charging point Tulip classification camper van Oldtimers

23dordrecht abc |

ACHTEROM

RIEDIJKSHAVEN

A

BC

KUIPERSH

AVEN

VLEESHO

UW

ERSTRAAT

KR

OM

MED

IJK

VLEESHO

UW

ERSTRAAT

VLEESHO

UW

ERSTRAAT

VLEESHO

UW

ERSTRAAT

VLEESHO

UW

ERSTRAAT

VLEESHO

UW

ERSTRAAT

2

1

3

5

4

6

8

9

10

11

12

1314

151617 18

1920

21

22

24

23

26

7

25

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Willkommen in DordrechtAccessibility

A: Waterbus Dordrecht - Zwijndrecht

B: Waterbus Dordrecht - Papendrecht, Hollandse

Biesbosch, SLiedrecht

C: Waterbus Dordrecht - Rotterdam (stops in

Papendrecht, H.I.Ambacht,

Alblasserdam, Ridderkerk,

Krimpen a/d IJssel)

Bus 10: Centraal Station – P Energiehuis.

Provides a free service on Saturdays and

during events from the Energiehuis free

car park. On other days € 1,- per person

Parking

Parking garages Achterom, Drievriendenhof, Achterom,Riedijkshaven, Spuihaven, Veemarkt and Visstraat

Car parks (free) Energiehuis and Weeskinderendijk (free bus service to the centre on Saturdays and during events)

Parking for coaches

Supervised bicycle parking

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Rondje Dordrecht

Discover the historic inner city of Dordrecht

by walking the Rondje Dordt route and

taking the Waterrondje boat trip. The

three-km walk is signposted by black posts

with a gold-coloured band. The Waterrondje

takes approximately one hour. You pass

almost a thousand monuments, fascinating

museums, unique shops and convivial places

where you can eat and drink. Information

about Dordrecht and the surroundings is

available at intree Dordrecht, Spuiboulevard

99. This building also houses the VVV Tourist

Information Offi ce. Information: +31(0)78-

6322440, www.vvvdordrecht.nl

Welcome to Dordrecht

Shopping area

Art, Antiques & Galleries

Hofkwartier

Historic harbours

intree Dordrecht | VVV

City map

Retractable bollard (road barrier

Visstraat and Kolfstraat retracted after 17:00)

One-way traffi c

Police station

Hotel

Bars/Restaurants & Outdoor cafés

Marina

Boat trip pick-up point - Dordtevaar

Cash point

Bus station

Rondje Dordt route

Waterrondje route - Dordtevaar

Special buildings:

1. Grote Kerk

2. City hall

3. Public Library

4. Kelder Huis Scharlaken

5. Museum Huis van Gijn

6. Museum ‘40-’45

7. Dock Straatman

8. Warehouse Stokholm

9. Poppodium Bibelot

10. ‘t Zeepaert

11. Groothoofdspoort

12. Nieuwkerksplein

13. De Munt

14. Teekengenootschap Pictura

15. Court

16. Augustijnenkerk

17. Berckepoort

18. ’t Hof (1572)

19. Kunstkerk

20. Dordrechts Museum

21. Arend Maartenszhof

22. Windmill Kyck over den Dyck

23. Theater Kunstmin

24. Council offi ces

25. Energiehuis

26. Villa Augustus