NEW: AD Dordt in Stoom 2014: MAY 23, 24 & 25 In 2014, the largest steam power event in Europe will be held for the sixteenth time in Dordrecht (the Netherlands). Organisers expect 250,000 visitors at this steam celebration. Admission to ‘Dordt in Steam’ is free. Day-tickets will be sold for round trips on historic transport (the ‘Steam circuit Dordt’ - Stoomrondje Dordt). Selfmade flat-bottomed boat race on May 23, 2014 On friday, before the impressive naval parade on the river students of different schools in Dordrecht will have a race with their selfmade flat-bottomed boats at Groothoofd.  Naval parade on May 23, 2014 On friday evening, Dordt in Steam will open with an impressive naval parade on the river. This spectacle can be seen for free from the Groothoofd and the Merwekade.  Steam circuit Dordt The gigantic event is spread across two areas in the city which are linked with (steam)ships, steam trains and old-timer busses. By purchasing a day-ticket for the ‘Stoomrondje Dordt’, the visitor will have access to the various forms of historic transport at the event. It also includes admission to the Model Building Show. The day-ticket for the ‘Steam circuit Dordt’ is available at all departure points. Be aware that a round trip lasts at least three hours! Groothoofd, Wolwevershaven & Merwekade In the picturesque harbour area next to the Groothoofd, Kuipershaven, Wolwevershaven and the Merwekade, dozens of steam-powered ships, machines and vehicles will be on view. Steamboats will be making round trips on the river. For children, miniature steam trains will be operating. Various (steam)ships will be open for visitors. Sidewalk cafes and live music will provide a sparkling atmosphere. In the Wolweversharborarea ships and facades will be magical highlighted on Saturday evening. 
Model Building Show Near the Hollandse Biesbosch nature reserve, a large model building show will be organised. International participants will display model trains, miniature steam powered machinery and model ships. |
For all information about Dordrecht, Dordt in Stoom, reservations, tickets, roundtrips ‘Stoomrondje Dordt ’and hotel reservations: 
Stichting Dordt in Stoom / VVV Zuid Holland-ZuidSpuiboulevard 99 3311 GN Dordrecht Telefoon 0900 4636888 Fax +31 78 61 31 783 internet www.vvvzhz.nl email info@vvvzhz.nl of info@dordtinstoom.nl |
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