Voorhof
District of Delft
in Gemeente Delft of South Holland, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.007 and 4.356 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 0' 24" and E 4° 21' 20"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Dutch, Western Frisian
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 03:46 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:08 am and 9:10 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Netherlands in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Netherlands.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Netherlands. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Discover Voorhof

The district Voorhof of Delft in Gemeente Delft (South Holland) is a district in Netherlands about 35 mi south-west of Amsterdam, the country's capital city.

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: The Hague, Haarlem, Heemskerk, Amsterdam and Heiloo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 999 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 26% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

11°C (51 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

18°C (65 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Savarin Hotel & Spa

Address
2,9 mi
Laan van Hoornwijck 29
2289 DG Rijswijk
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Moevenpick

Address
4,1 mi
Stationsplein 8
2275 AZ Voorburg
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


WestCord Hotel Delft

Address
1,1 mi
Olof Palmestraat 2
2616 LM Delft
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Van der Valk Hotel Den Haag- Nootdorp

Address
3,7 mi
Gildeweg 1
2632 BD Nootdorp
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Best Western Plus Grand Winston

Address
2,6 mi
Generaal Eisenhowerplein 1
2288 AE Rijswijk
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Hague Teleport Hotel

Address
4,3 mi
Binckhorstlaan 131
2516 BA 's-Gravenhage
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Shanghai Holland

Address
1,4 mi
Kleveringweg 11
2616 LZ Delft
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Central Park by Ron Blaauw

Address
4,4 mi
Oosteinde 14
2271 EH Voorburg
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampshire Hotel Delft Centre

Address
0,8 mi
Koepoortplaats 3
2612 RR Delft
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam

Address
5,8 mi
Hargalaan 2
3118 JA SCHIEDAM
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Cabinerit Rotterdam CS - Haarlem via Delft nieuwe spoortunnel

Published: March 06, 2015
Length: 25:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 1972Bertus01

Cabinerit van Rotterdam Centraal via de nieuwe spoortunnel in Delft naar Den Haag Hollands Spoor, Leiden Centraal en (op verzoek) door naar Haarlem. Na vertrek uit Rotterdam Centraal stoppen...


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Published: September 18, 2014
Length: 02:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Haageneesch


Highlights TU Delft 2013

Published: January 13, 2014
Length: 11:28 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: NewMedia Centre

Video overzicht van highlights 20130 van de Technische Universiteit Delft.


Webinar Study at TU Delft

Published: March 12, 2015
Length: 54:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TU Delft

On March 10th 2015 we recorded this live webinar. Our international master students shared their experiences of studying at TU Delft and we discussed our admission and application process.


TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment [Virtual Campus]

Published: February 10, 2015
Length: 13:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TU Delft

Both nationally and internationally, TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment holds a leading position in its field. Not only does the faculty offer trendsetting programmes...


TU Delft application process for international students.

Published: April 02, 2015
Length: 55:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TU Delft

Are you interested in applying for one of the MSc programmes of TU Delft? This video shows the application process step by step.


Spoorzone Delft.mp4

Published: December 02, 2009
Length: 47:42 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: mberntssen

Visualisatie van Spoorzone Delft. Voor meer info over het project zie: www.spoorzonedelft.nl.


TU Delft - Dag uit het leven van een student Electrical Engineering

Published: March 18, 2015
Length: 17:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TU Delft

Wil je weten hoe een dag van een student Electrical Engineering aan de TU Delft eruit ziet? Bekijk dan het filmpje van Michel! Hij geeft een kijkje in zijn studentenleven aan de universiteit....


TU Delft Highlights 2014

Published: January 19, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NewMedia Centre


TU Delft - Solar Energy, edX course ET3034TUx, from DelftX

Published: May 23, 2013
Length: 50:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TU Delft

Introduction to MOOC "Solar Energy", by Arno Smets (TU Delft faculty Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science). In this animation the importance of Solar Energy as a sustainable...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Square kilometre

Square kilometre, symbol km, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of surface area, the square metre, one of the SI derived units. 1 km is equal to: 1,000,000 m 100 ha It is also approximately equal to: 0.3861 square miles 247.1 acres Conversely: 1 m = 0.000001 (10) km 1 hectare = 0.01 (10) km 1 square mile = 2.5899km 1 acre = about 0.004047km, 0.4047ha or 4047 m 2.47 acres/ha Note: "km" means (km), square kilometre or kilometre squared and not k(m), kilo–square metre.

Located at 52.015, 4.35944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Units of area, SI derived units

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology, also known as TU Delft, is the largest and oldest Dutch public technical university, located in Delft, Netherlands. With eight faculties and numerous research institutes it hosts over 19,000 students, more than 3,300 scientists and more than 2,200 people in the support and management staff.

Located at 52.0017, 4.3725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Delft University of Technology, Educational institutions established in 1842, Technical universities and colleges, Universities in the Netherlands, 1842 establishments in the Netherlands

Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange

Frederick Henry, or Frederik Hendrik in Dutch (29 January 1584 – 14 March 1647), was the sovereign Prince of Orange and stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel from 1625 to 1647. As the leading soldier in the Dutch wars against Spain, his main achievement was The successful Siege of 's-Hertogenbosch in 1629, It was the main Spanish base and a well-fortified city protected by an experienced Spanish garrison and by formidable water defenses.

Located at 52.0123, 4.3609 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Counts of Nassau, 1584 births, 1647 deaths, Dutch stadtholders, House of Orange-Nassau, Dutch people of the Eighty Years' War (United Provinces), Princes of Orange, Lords of Breda, Knights of the Garter, People from Delft, Burials in the Royal Crypt at Nieuwe Kerk, Delft

Swing bridge

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Located at 52.0016, 4.36392 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Swing bridges, Bridges

Menschen Vereeniging Wolbodo

The Mensenvereniging Wolbodo was founded in 1959 as the PSK (Parochiele Studenten Kring) by 17 students, who were catholic, but did not want to join the catholic student society) Virgiel. In 1960 the name was changed to Sanctus Wolbodo or in Dutch "Sint Wolbodo", referring both to the saint who supposedly is the patron saint of students and to its Catholic nature.

Located at 52.0148, 4.35751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Student societies in the Netherlands, Delft University of Technology

Eastern Gate (Delft)

The Eastern Gate (Oostpoort) in Delft, an example of Brick Gothic northern European architecture, was built around 1400. Around 1510 the towers were enhanced with an additional octagonal floor and high spires. This is the only city gate remaining in Delft; the others were demolished in the 19th century. It currently serves as an art gallery and private residence.

Located at 52.0111, 4.36806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rijksmonuments in Delft, Gates in the Netherlands, Brick Gothic

Nieuwe Kerk (Delft)

Nieuwe Kerk is a landmark Protestant church in Delft, Netherlands. The building is located on Delft Market Square (Markt), opposite to the City Hall . In 1584, William the Silent was entombed here in a mausoleum designed by Hendrick and Pieter de Keyser. Since then members of the House of Orange-Nassau have been entombed in the royal crypt. The latest are Queen Juliana and her husband Prince Bernhard in 2004. The private royal family crypt is not open to the public.

Located at 52.0123, 4.3609 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Delft, Towers in the Netherlands, Churches in South Holland

The Little Street

The Little Street (Het Straatje) is a painting by the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer, executed c. 1657-1658. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum of Amsterdam, and signed left below the window with the writing "I V MEER". The exact location of the scene Vermeer painted is not known. However, recent study by the Delft professor F.H. Kreuger found the Voldersgracht as the location of Vermeer’s The Little Street. Nowadays, the Vermeer Centre Delft is located here .

Located at 52.0122, 4.35944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1657 paintings, 1658 paintings, Paintings by Johannes Vermeer, Collections of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

Prinsenhof

The Prinsenhof ("The Court of the Prince") in Delft in the Netherlands is an urban palace built in the Middle Ages as a monastery. Later it served as a residence for William the Silent. The building still exists and now houses the municipal museum. William was murdered in the Prinsenhof in 1584; the holes in the wall made by the bullets at the main stairs are still visible. Today, the building displays a collection of Dutch Golden Age paintings.

Located at 52.012, 4.354 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rijksmonuments in Delft, Museums in South Holland

UNESCO-IHE

The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is the largest international postgraduate water education facility in the world and is based in Delft, the Netherlands. The Institute confers fully accredited MSc degrees, and PhD degrees in collaboration with partners in the Netherlands. Since 1957 the Institute has provided postgraduate education to more than 14,500 water professionals from over 160 countries. UNESCO-IHE was created in 2003 from the previous IHE.

Located at 52.0086, 4.35694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
UNESCO, Water organizations

Oude Kerk (Delft)

The Oude Kerk (Old Church), nicknamed Oude Jan ("Old John"), is a Gothic Protestant church in the old city center of Delft, the Netherlands. Its most recognizable feature is a 75-meter-high brick tower that leans about two meters from the vertical.

Located at 52.0125, 4.35528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
14th-century church buildings, Towers completed in the 14th century, Churches in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Delft, Brick Gothic, Inclined towers, Churches in South Holland

Stedelijk Museum het Prinsenhof

Stedelijk Museum het Prinsenhof is a museum in Delft, in the province of South Holland (Zuid-Holland), the Netherlands. The museum building is a 15th century former monastery (St. Agathaklooster), that was used by Stadtholder William of Orange as his residence. It was also where William of Orange was murdered in 1584: bullet holes in the stone wall can still be seen today.

Located at 52.012, 4.355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in South Holland, Historic house museums in the Netherlands, Biographical museums in the Netherlands

Delftsche Zwervers

The Studentenstam De Delftsche Zwervers (Dutch: Delft Rovers Student crew) is a student society in Delft, the Netherlands. Dating from 1915, it is the world's oldest student Scouting group, first as a club for former Scouts, from 1920 as a Rover crew. They are housed in the Scout Centre "Kruithuis", the monumental gunpowder ammunition dump of the Dutch Republic, designed in 1660 by Pieter Post.

Located at 51.9927, 4.36789 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Student societies in the Netherlands, Delft University of Technology, Scouting and Guiding in the Netherlands

Den Hoorn, South Holland

Den Hoorn is a village in the southwest of the Netherlands, near the town Delft. The population counts 6785 people. There are three primary schools in Den Hoorn. Every August they have the Varend Corso .

Located at 52.0014, 4.33167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in South Holland

Tanthof

Tanthof is a quarter in the South of Delft, Netherlands. It was built between 1970 and 1980 and consists mainly of low-rise buildings. The area is divided in two parts, Tanthof-East and Tanthof-West.

Located at 51.9833, 4.36222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in South Holland

Hof van Delft

Hof van Delft ("Court of Delft") is a former municipality in the Dutch province of South Holland. It was located to the west of the city of Delft, and covered the villages of Den Hoorn, Abtswoude, and 't Woudt. The municipality existed from 1817 to 1921, when it became a part of Delft. Currently, the name "Hof van Delft" is used for a neighbourhood in the northwest of Delft, west of the railway track to The Hague.

Located at 52.0117, 4.34722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities of South Holland, Delft

Vrijenban

Vrijenban is a former municipality in the Dutch province of South Holland. It was located northeast of the city of Delft. The municipality was established in 1817. In 1855, it was merged with Abtsregt. In 1921, it became part of Delft.

Located at 52.0181, 4.36306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities of South Holland

Bacinol

Bacinol is originally a codename for penicillin, used during World War II by researchers in The Netherlands, used to keep investigation secret for the Germans. The research was done at the company Nederlandsche Gist- en Spiritusfabriek in Delft. Since 2001 the name was used for a defunct building (from 1951) near the company plant, which housed small companies in the creative arts sector.

Located at 52.0158, 4.34972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Delft

Technopolis Innovation Park Delft

The Technopolis Innovation Park Delft (or Technopolis) is a science park in Delft. It's a new centre for research and innovation that was started in 2005. Technopolis is located next to the campus of Delft University of Technology. The park covers 70 hectares (168 acres) which is available for companies and institutes conducting research and development activities.

Located at 51.9892, 4.38556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Delft University of Technology, Science parks

Forze

Forze is Delft University of Technology's Hydrogen Racing Team. It was founded in 2007 by Edgar van Os and has built 5 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The team's offices and workshops are located in the D:DREAM hall on the campus of the Delft University of Technology. In this factory hall designed by architect Dirk Roosenburg all the universities dream-teams are located.

Located at 51.9996, 4.37639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fuel cell vehicles, Kart racing, Technical universities and colleges, Delft University of Technology, Electric drag racing

City Hall (Delft)

The City Hall in Delft is a Renaissance style building on the Markt across from the Nieuwe Kerk. It is the former seat of the city's government, and still today the place where residents hold their civic wedding ceremonies. Originally designed by the Dutch architect Hendrick de Keyser, it was heavily changed over the centuries and was restored in the 20th century to its Renaissance appearance.

Located at 52.0114, 4.35778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Delft, City and town halls in the Netherlands, 17th-century architecture, Rijksmonuments in Delft

Legermuseum

Not to be confused with the Koninklijk Legermuseum/Musée Royal de l'Armée in Brussels. The Koninklijk Nederlands Legermuseum (Royal Dutch Army Museum) is the national museum of the Dutch Army. It is currently based in the Armamentarium in Delft.

Located at 52.0064, 4.36056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Delft, Military and war museums in the Netherlands, Army museums, Museums in South Holland

Le Chevalier (restaurant)

Le Chevalier is a former restaurant located in Delft, in the Netherlands. It was a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in the periods 1980-1989. Cees Helder, was head chef from 1980 to 1984.

Located at 52.0107, 4.35643 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Restaurants in the Netherlands, Michelin Guide starred restaurants in the Netherlands, Defunct restaurants

Stadsleenbank Delft

The Stadsleenbank Delft is a former Bank van Lening on the Burgwal 45 in Delft, and serves today as a pop music podium for concerts. The gable stone is inscribed '1769 Den Ingangh van de Stadsleenbanck', whereby "Den Ingangh" means entrance. Delft first received rights for a city lombard or "lommerd" bank in 1287 from Floris V. In 1367 similar rights "as in Delft" were granted to Haarlem by Albert I, Duke of Bavaria.

Located at 52.0113, 4.36175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rijksmonuments in Delft, History of banking, History of Delft

DUT Racing

Delft University of Technology Racing team, trading as DUT Racing, is a Dutch Formula Student team based in Delft. DUT Racing is known for constructing lightweight Formula Student racing cars and has been competing in the global Formula Student competition for over a decade. Having won Formula Student UK once (2011) and Formula Student Germany four times (2008,2010,2011,2012), DUT Racing is one of the top teams competing in Formula Student at the moment.

Located at 51.9996, 4.37639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Formula SAE, Motorsport in the Netherlands