Midden-Delfland route from TOP Schipluiden

It is wonderful to cycle or walk in the green and water-rich area between Rotterdam and The Hague. Here you can enjoy nature and experience the special history of the landscape and villages. Polder roads, rows of pollard willows, waterways with bridges and reed collars decorate the region.

TOP Schipluiden - Surroundings
The Cittaslow Midden-Delfland is a typical Dutch municipality with a valuable agricultural peat meadow landscape where cows simply stand in the meadow. Anyone who walks, cycles, sails in this green and water-rich area between Rotterdam and The Hague enjoys nature and the special history of the landscape and villages. Polder roads, rows of pollard willows, waterways with bridges and reed collars decorate the region.

Complete your day out with a visit to a craft company and a trip on the water. Taste the regional products served on the terraces of the restaurants or take the traditionally produced cheese, honey or jam home as a souvenir. Those who want to spend the night can choose from various camping options and Bed & Breakfasts.
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On Hodenarrow
Op Hodenpijn is a historic country estate where culture, art, health and well-being come together. Taste the flavors of Midden-Delfland in the Herdershof restaurant, visit a lecture, concert or exhibition. Or look around the stable and the (vegetable) gardens that supply the restaurant with dairy, meat and vegetables. Address: Rijksstraatweg 20-22, Schipluiden. Open: Tues to Sun from 10am.

Museum The Tram Station
Museum Het Tramstation is a former tram station of the Westlandsche Stoomtramweg Maatschappij. You will experience how people used to travel by tram. Visit the Art Nouveau waiting room, the showpiece of the museum, or visit one of the changing exhibitions. Address: Otto van Zevenderstraat 2, Schipluiden. Open: Wed (except in winter months) and Sat 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

't Woudt
't Woudt is the smallest village in the Netherlands and is located in the open peat meadow area of the Woudsepolder.'t Woudt is rich in cultural history. The church, a row of houses, three farms, a historic garden wall and coffee house De Hooiberg are located on a beautiful cycle route through Miden-Delfland. Due to its unique character and location, the hamlet has a protected villagescape.

Old Tanthofkade
The Tanthofkade is an age-old dike between the Kerkpolder and Lage Abtswoudsepolder and protected the city of Delft against the occasional advancing water. Experience the openness, peace and space of the peat meadow landscape while walking along the quay. With a bit of luck you will see meadow birds such as godwits, lapwings and curlews. Address: side road of the Hoornseweg, Den Hoorn

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