PSCC 2028 · Delft
Discover Delft
Delft is a historic university city with canals, museums, cafés, restaurants, terraces, and a warm academic atmosphere.
Compact, walkable, and full of character, Delft offers an ideal setting for an international conference week - and a memorable place to explore before, during, or after PSCC 2028.
A city with character
Delft combines historic architecture, canals, university life, and Dutch everyday culture in a compact city centre. Participants can easily enjoy the city on foot or by bicycle, with many cafés, restaurants, shops, museums, and terraces close together.
The city's scale makes it easy to meet colleagues outside the conference venue, continue conversations after sessions, and experience Delft in a relaxed way.
Delft at a glance
| Character | Historic, compact, academic, and walkable |
| Known for | Delft Blue, canals, Vermeer, TU Delft, and Dutch history |
| Best explored by | Walking, cycling, or public transport |
| Nearby cities | The Hague, Rotterdam, Leiden, and Amsterdam |
Things to do in Delft
| Royal Delft | Visit the home of Delft Blue pottery and discover centuries of local craftsmanship. |
| Prinsenhof Museum | Explore Dutch history in the former monastery connected to William of Orange. |
| New Church | Visit one of Delft's most recognisable landmarks on the central market square. |
| Molen de Roos | See a working windmill and a piece of Dutch milling heritage. |
| Vermeer Centre | Learn more about Johannes Vermeer, Delft's world-famous painter. |
Delft by day
During the day, Delft offers museums, historic streets, canals, shops, and quiet places to walk between conference sessions or after the programme.
The city centre is close to Delft Station and within easy reach of the TU Delft campus, making short visits possible even during a busy conference week.
Delft by evening
In the evening, Delft's restaurants, cafés, outdoor terraces, canals, and market square offer many places to continue conversations with colleagues.
The compact city centre helps create a relaxed conference atmosphere, where informal exchange can continue naturally after the formal programme.
Explore the region
Delft is also a convenient base for exploring nearby Dutch cities and cultural destinations before or after the conference.
| The Hague | Museums, international institutions, restaurants, and Scheveningen beach nearby |
| Rotterdam | Modern architecture, food, culture, and international city life |
| Amsterdam | Museums, canals, historic neighbourhoods, and international connections |
| Kinderdijk | UNESCO World Heritage site with iconic Dutch windmills and water management heritage |
| Scheveningen | Beach, dunes, seaside restaurants, and coastal atmosphere near The Hague |
Before or after PSCC 2028
Participants may wish to extend their stay to explore more of Delft and the Netherlands. The city's location makes it easy to combine the conference with visits to nearby museums, cities, beaches, and cultural sites.
More visitor suggestions may be added as PSCC 2028 approaches.