Paddling near Dordrecht, South Holland

Dordrecht sits at the confluence of the Beneden-Merwede, Nieuwe Merwede, and Hollandsch Diep in South Holland, making it one of the most water-rich cities in the Netherlands. The main draw for paddlers is the Biesbosch National Park, a freshwater tidal wetland of creeks and channels directly accessible from the city, where kayaks, canoes, and SUP boards can be rented for self-guided exploration.