The best walks and hikes around Wantij

The De Witt brothers, Ary Scheffer, Aelbert Cuyp and Ferdinand Bol look around a corner in the Voorstraathaven. Artists Frans Kromeich and Rob van Kooten have immortalized the Dordrecht quintet in a mural. The 17th-century contemporaries, with the exception of Ary Scheffer, who lived a century later, are depicted side-by-side on a wall in front of Dordrecht City Hall, clearly visible from the Lombard Bridge. It is titled ‘De Grachtwacht’ and was created on the initiative of Dordrecht citizen Bill Hermsen. ‘They are all well-known Dordrecht citizens who deserve a place of honour in the cityscape,’ said Hermsen. The mural was created as part of the celebrations for the 800th anniversary of the city of Dordrecht in 2020.

The Nieuwe Haven (New Harbour) in Dordrecht is a charming, historic harbor built in the 15th century. It's one of the most beautiful spots in Dordrecht's city center, surrounded by monumental buildings, old warehouses, and charming quays. Classic ships and tour boats are often moored here, including the steam tug Pieter Boele.

The Pieter Boele steam tug is a historic Rhine steam tug dating from 1893, built at the Boele shipyard in Slikkerveer. She is moored in Wolwevershaven in Dordrecht and is still fully operational under steam – a unique feature in the world. The vessel is maintained by volunteers from the Dordt in Stoom Foundation and can be visited or booked for tours.

The Straatman Screw Dock in Dordrecht is a national monument dating from 1928. It was used for the repair and replacement of ship propellers and rudders by partially lifting ships out of the water. The dock had a lifting capacity of 30 tons, which was increased by 10 tons in 1952. Until 1996, it was used by the L. Straatman Boilermaker machine factory, located at Kuipershaven. After that, it was transferred to the Straatman Screw Dock Foundation, which maintained the dock through leases. In 2002, the dock was designated an industrial national monument. In 2014, the last tenant left, resulting in the loss of maintenance funds.

The Wijnhaven in Dordrecht is a charming historic harbor in the heart of the old city center, surrounded by monumental buildings and charming bridges. It's a popular spot for walkers, water sports enthusiasts, and tourists who want to explore the city from the water. The harbor commemorates Dordrecht's rich trading past and today offers moorings, boat trips, and beautiful views.

The Damiate Bridge in Dordrecht is a historic cast-iron drawbridge dating from 1855, designed by city architect G.N. Itz. It spans the Wolwevershaven and has been a national monument since 1990. The bridge is still manually operated and is a popular photo spot in the old city center.

Kyck over den Dyck is a windmill on the Noordendijk in the city of Dordrecht, in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is the only preserved windmill in that city. The original mill, built in 1612, was a wooden post mill. This mill ground malt, which served as a raw material for Dordrecht's beer brewers. In 1713, the small post mill was replaced by the current stone smock mill. In 1739, the mill switched to grinding grain. In 1871, the mill was hit by a tornado, which broke off both sails and the axle, and damaged the smock. The municipality of Dordrecht owned the mill from 1952 to 1997. Since then, the mill has been owned by the Kyck over den Dyck Mill Foundation. From 1999 to 2001, it was restored to working order, and subsequently operational thanks to a group of volunteers.

The Energiehuis is a beloved venue and one of the most important and dynamic venues in South Holland. This former power station boasts no fewer than three level-floor theater and concert halls and three pop venues, eleven well-equipped rehearsal spaces for bands, and 30 dance studios, workshops, and classrooms. Open from early morning until late at night, it's a place where you can spark and celebrate your imagination and creativity. The Energiehuis is a robust building where strong cultural brands operate and program the venues. They regularly collaborate on programming at the Energiehuis, such as during the annual Dordrecht Cultural Night.