Midden-Delfland is a Township and a region in the urbanized west of Netherlands. It is the area between (clockwise from north): Rijswijk, Delft, Rotterdam, Schiedam, Vlaardingen, Maassluis and Westland. It is intersected between Delft and Schiedam by the partly underground A4 motorway. Between all these cities and urban areas it is remarkably wide and green. The area is therefore expressly intended for recreation and nature.
Villages and hamlets
- The biggest place is Den Hoorn.
- Ship ringing - a picturesque village along the canal De Gaag.
- Maasland - picturesque quiet little place on the Zuidgaag, near Maassluis.
- 't Woudt - interesting hamlet in the middle of the region.
- The Zweth - hamlet near Schiedam and Rotterdam along the Delftse Schie canal.
Green
Cyclists and walkers are well catered for in the area. In recent decades, many options have been developed for touring. Unfortunately, Midden-Delfland also has a less positive name for nature lovers, because of the route of the A4 motorway. After years of discussions, the extension from The Hague to Europoort via Midden-Delfland is now being realized. The plan is to integrate the new highway as well as possible.
The Schieveensepolder also belongs to this region.
Arriving/Travelling
public transport
Information about all public transport can be found via 9292 Public Transport Information.
- The municipality itself has no train stations, but there are several NS stations near the eastern border, including the intercity stations Delft and Schiedam Center. There are also stations (Vlaardingen, Maassluis) on the southern border, but these will soon become stops of the Randstadrail (line to Hoek van Holland).
- Regional buses enter the municipality from Delft, Maassluis, Schiedam and Westland.
Misuse
- Long distance cycling route LF11/Princes Route runs right through the area between The Hague and Rotterdam.
- Midden-Delfland is extensively connected to node networks. It has its own network with many tour options.
- Bicycles can be rented at the Delft and Schiedam Centrum stations.
Car
- Midden Delfland can be reached from Amsterdam, Utrecht and The Hague via the A4 (end of the highway) or the A13 (exit 10). Via the N470 through Delft, Tourist Transfer Point (TOP) Delft-Ackerdijksebos reaches. See further [1]
- From the direction of Rotterdam, Midden Delfland near Maasland is reached via the A20 to Hoek van Holland (exit 7). Here is the southern Tourist Transfer Point (TOP) Maasland[2]
sail
In addition to the green polder landscape, the region also has many quiet waterways. Canoeists are especially welcome and there are also several canoe and boat rental companies. Tours can also be made with a tour boat. See further [3]
Ferry from England
From England there are 2 ferry connections close to Midden-Delftland:
- The ferry from Harwich arrives at Hoek van Holland, just south-west of the region. (see stenaline.nl)
- The ferry from Hull arrives at Europoort (see poferries.nl). You can then cross the river at Rozenburg to Maassluis (and Maasland).
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