Active in Delfzijl
If you’re looking for an active day out, Delfzijl is the place to be. There’s plenty to do in this vibrant town. Whether you’re spending a day on the beach, heading out onto the water or exploring the region by bike: in Delfzijl, you’ll be in seventh heaven.
Groningen by the sea
It may not be an azure blue sea with a beach full of palm trees. But it is a beautiful large beach, with a boulevard. The beach is easily accessible via the connecting bridge to the city centre. Near the beach is the Eemshotel, with a terrace above the Dollard. Sanitary facilities have also been thought of. Keep in mind the tides and check the times in advance via the Rijkswaterstaat website.
Pilot boat Eems No.1
The profession of sea pilot was, and remains, by no means without danger. Even in bad weather, pilotage services must be carried out as much as possible. This means that pilots must also clamber aboard in the dark, when ships are being battered by the storm. To honour the maritime pilots, work began in 1997 on the construction of a replica of the Pilot Boat No. 1, the Eems. Construction lasted until 2004, and the vessel, measuring no less than 28 metres, is now the pride of Delfzijl. From May to September, the Loodskotter regularly sets sail for pleasure cruises across the Dollard or a crossing to Emden. You can also hire the Loodskotter to take a group out onto the water.
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Walking through Delfzijl
There is plenty to discover in Delfzijl. Anyone who strays off the beaten track will be surprised by all sorts of beautiful sights. You can pick up the ‘Havenstad Delfzijl’ leaflet at the Tourist Information Points and discover the charm of this harbour town as you walk around.
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MTB route
MTB Eemsdelta has developed a number of MTB routes in the Eemsdelta: a 31-kilometre City MTBike route and two City MTBoots routes of 15 and 9 kilometres. These routes allow you to discover a lesser-known side of the Eemsdelta. The MTBike route is signposted, whilst the MTBoots routes can be followed using an app. The routes combine personal achievement with the experience of cycling through fields, along country lanes and through the woods.
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