Vliet’s Scenic Journey: 1922 Leidschendam to Leiden in Radiant Color!

This captivating colorized footage unveils a delightful boattrip along the Vliet River from Leidschendam to Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, in 1922—over a century ago—offering a vibrant glimpse into its pre-war charm as a silent documentary. Filmed in vivid hues, the film captures the serene journey on the Vliet, a historic canal connecting Leidschendam (near The Hague) to Leiden, showcasing picturesque waterside villages, lush greenery, and traditional Dutch windmills along the banks. Passengers in period attire enjoy the scenic route, passing historic bridges, quaint harbors, and the peaceful countryside, with glimpses of Leiden’s iconic skyline, including the Hooglandse Kerk and University buildings, set against a population of about 55,000 in Leiden and 25,000 in Leidschendam in 1922. A dazzling window into 1920s Dutch waterways and rural life before World War II, this restored archive grips history buffs, travel enthusiasts, and Dutch heritage lovers, offering a vivid glimpse of a serene journey frozen in time.