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Dordrecht

South Holland, Netherlands · Europe

About Dordrecht

Dordrecht works well as a base: 10 minutes from Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, 11km from Biesbosch National Park.

Dordrecht is a city located in South Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 119,260, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dordrecht sits in Netherlands, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dordrecht to your route.

About Dordrecht

Dordrecht (Dutch: [ˈdɔrdrɛxt] ), historically known in English as Dordt (still colloquially used in Dutch, pronounced [dɔrt] ) or Dort, is a city and municipality in the Western Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland. It is the province's fifth-largest city after Rotterdam, The Hague, Leiden, and

Read more Zoetermeer, with a population of 123,000 (2025). The municipality covers the entire Dordrecht Island, also often called Het Eiland van Dordt ("the Island of Dordt"), bordered by the rivers Oude Maas, Beneden Merwede, Nieuwe Merwede, Hollands Diep, and Dordtsche Kil. Dordrecht is the largest and most important city in the Drechtsteden and is also part of the Randstad, the main conurbation in the Netherlands. Dordrecht is the oldest city in Holland and has a rich history and culture.

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Where is Dordrecht located?

Dordrecht is located in South Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8100 latitude, 4.6736 longitude.

What is the population of Dordrecht?

Dordrecht has a population of approximately 119,260 people, making it a city in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
119,260
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
South Holland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.8100, 4.6736

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Netherlands

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
0900-8844
Driving side
right

Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.

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Worth the detour from Dordrecht

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Kinderdijk Windmills

UNESCO World Heritage site featuring 19 iconic 18th-century windmills in a quintessential Dutch polder landscape.

9 km · about 15 min drive

national park

Biesbosch National Park

Freshwater tidal wetland of creeks and willow forest between Dordrecht and Werkendam, with visitor centres and car parks.

11 km · about 20 min drive

bridge

Erasmusbrug

Rotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Cube Houses Rotterdam

Piet Blom's tilted yellow cube houses are the quirky landmark of Rotterdam's bold post-war architecture scene.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Efteling

Enchanting Dutch fairy-tale theme park with immersive storytelling, dark rides, and world-class roller coasters.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Delft Markt

The cobbled heart of Vermeer's Delft, framed by the New Church tower and Renaissance town hall above the famous blue pottery.

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Louwman Museum

World's oldest private car collection spanning from 1886 to modern day with over 275 rare and iconic automobiles.

38 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Kasteel de Haar

The Netherlands' largest castle, a turreted neo-Gothic fairytale with moats and formal gardens near Utrecht.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Dordrecht

  • 17 kmErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
  • 57 kmBrouwersdamDelta Works dam carrying the N57 between two Zeeland islands, with the North Sea on one side, the Grevelingen lagoon on the other, and kitesurfers filling the sky.
  • 58 kmZeeland BridgeElegant 5 km bridge over the Oosterschelde estuary, the longest in the Netherlands when opened in 1965. Its endless procession of arches makes one of the country's most photogenic drives.
  • 71 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.
  • 75 kmWestern Scheldt TunnelAt 6.6 km the longest road tunnel in the Netherlands, diving under the busy Western Scheldt shipping lane to link Zeeland with Zeelandic Flanders since 2003.
  • 77 kmWesterscheldetunnelTolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.

Driving in Netherlands

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€2.04/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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