De Brugwachters is located just outside the city center on the main bicycle connection of Zuideinde. From here you can look out over the Delftse Schie, cycle in the direction of the city center or along the water all the way to Rotterdam. A quiet place full of life that will soon be the basis of your new home.

From De Brugwachters it is just a four-minute bike ride to De Hoven Passage shopping center, where you can find all your daily, specialty and gift shopping needs as well as fun activities. There are also various schools and daycare facilities along the way. Delft is alive, bustling with activities and has something for every age.

Historic City Center

Discover the city center with its beautiful old canal houses, picturesque bridges and, of course, its striking old church towers. Find a place on one of the squares and enjoy the coziest moments on a terrace, go shopping in the surrounding streets and on Saturdays be sure to stroll through the market to get the tastiest fresh produce.

Kabeldistrict

Walk along the water in the direction of the Schieweg and you come to the kabeldistrict. A vibrant, new area full of new developments and opportunities. It offers challenging sports facilities, enjoyable restaurants and bars, and good flexible workspaces. These kinds of activities and venues will only continue to grow in the coming years.

Sports and Recreation

From fitness and yoga to bouldering and martial arts, you can find all sorts of sports facilities and venues here. You can also enjoy many outdoor activities from just outside your doorstep. For example, you can put a paddle board in the water for challenging trips to Delft city center, or discover your surroundings by bike or on foot along the Schie. There are literally no limits to what you can do.

Did you know...? Delft originated near the artificial waterway, the Delf.

A trading post developed on the spot where the watercourse crossed the now filled in river Gantel. By digging a connecting canal to the river Maas, trade and industry increased quickly followed by science and industry that still characterizes the city today.

Conveniently located

Not only in Delft can you find plenty to do but also in the surrounding area. What about a day in Rotterdam or The Hague? By bike, car, public transport or boat you can go in every direction from here!

Thanks to its location in Zuideinde, De Brugwachters is easy to reach. From the garage under the communal courtyard garden, you can get to Rotterdam or The Hague in 20 minutes via the A13. These cities can also be easily reached by bike with an average travel time of 35-45 minutes. If you prefer public transport, then you can bike to Delft Station or Delft campus in just a few minutes and choose your preferred connection.

Explore by boat

Do you own a boat or might you consider buying one once you move to De Brugwachters? The waterways offer an exciting way to explore the area. You can sail from Delftse Schie in the direction of Rijswijk, Leidschendam and The Hague or the opposite direction towards Overschie and Rotterdam.

Out and about in nature

In addition to the beautiful waterways that you can explore by boat, paddle board or canoe, Delft is surrounded by beautiful nature areas including the Delftse Hout, Bieslandse Bos, Dobbeplas, Abtswoudse Bos and Ackerdijkse Plassen. All easily accessible by car or bike where you can have a relaxing walk in nature. Golfers can also enjoy the natural surroundings, with the Delfland Golf Course just a 12-minute drive away.

Lively, up-and-coming neighborhood
centrally located in Delft

The area around De Brugwachters is developing rapidly. The current business park area is being transformed into fun innovative neighborhoods where there is plenty to do and experience. Here you will live in a lively, up-and-coming neighborhood with beautiful homes, creative startups, a bouldering gym and a local beer brewery. A new movie theater is going to be built, so you’ll soon have a cinema just around the corner.

Rotterdam, Den Haag, Amsterdam and further…
Wherever you want to go, every location is easily reached from De Brugwachters. Within minutes you can cycle to the Delft station or Delft Campus station, from there you can catch a train to any of the surrounding cities. Tram and bus connections are also close by.

For example, take tram 1 directly to The Hague for an afternoon of shopping or an evening out with friends. Catch the train to Rotterdam and explore your favorite spots for art and culture, restaurants and shops. Or take the train in the opposite direction for a wonderful day on the lively streets of Amsterdam. With its canals, perhaps a place where you can feel right at home just as you do in Delft.

Do you prefer to travel by car? Then take advantage of the connecting roads to drive with ease to different towns and cities via the A4 and A13. Wherever you think to go, you can get there with ease from your new home at De Brugwachters.

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