Low Light of the Hook of Holland, Rotterdam

Name: Low Light of the Hook of Holland
Address: Rotterdam, Netherlands

#56 among attractions in Rotterdam

Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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Low Light of the Hook of Holland, Rotterdam

Facts and practical information

The Low Light of the Hook of Holland is a lighthouse that once stood at the Hook of Holland, but has since been dismantled and reassembled near the Rotterdam maritime museum. ()

Coordinates: 51°55'0"N, 4°28'57"E

Address

Stadscentrum (Stadsdriehoek)Rotterdam Netherlands

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Low Light of the Hook of Holland – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum Rotterdam, Marine Corps Museum, Market Hall, Statue of Erasmus.

~1950 ftN
Museum, History museum
Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
10 min walk • Museum Rotterdam, nestled in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands, serves as a cultural repository showcasing the city's rich history and vibrant present. As a dynamic institution, it is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the collective memory of Rotterdam's...
0.4 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Marine Corps Museum, Rotterdam
11 min walk • The Marine Corps Museum, nested in the heart of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, stands as a testament to the rich maritime history and the valor of the Dutch Marines. This museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the legacy of the Netherlands Marine Corps, one of...
~1620 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Market Hall, Rotterdam
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rotterdam, the Market Hall (Markthal in Dutch) stands as a testament to modern architecture and cultural diversity. This iconic semi-circular building, completed in 2014, is not only a residential and office space but also a vibrant public...
~1790 ftN
Monuments and statues
Statue of Erasmus, Rotterdam
9 min walk • Standing proudly in the heart of Rotterdam, the Statue of Erasmus is a testament to one of the city's most renowned historical figures, Desiderius Erasmus. Crafted by the celebrated Dutch sculptor Hendrick de Keyser, this striking sculpture honors the influential...
~300 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Maritiem Museum, Rotterdam
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rotterdam, the Maritiem Museum stands as a testament to the city's rich maritime heritage. This dynamic institution, situated in the bustling port area, offers visitors an immersive journey through the Netherlands' seafaring history, from the...
0.4 miNE
View point, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Cube house, Rotterdam
11 min walk • The Cube House (Kubuswoningen) is an architectural marvel and a must-see landmark in the bustling city of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Designed by architect Piet Blom in the late 1970s and completed in 1984, these innovative houses are a bold urban experiment that combines...
~1880 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Event space
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Rotterdam
10 min walk • The Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk stands as a historical beacon in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands. This venerable church, with its roots deeply embedded in the medieval era, is the only remnant of the city's original medieval architecture, as much of Rotterdam was...
0.4 miW
Monuments and statues
Santa Claus Sculpture, Rotterdam
10 min walk • Santa Claus, popularly known as the Buttplug Gnome, is a 2001 statue by Paul McCarthy in the Eendrachtsplein square of Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
0.4 miN
Postmodern architecture
Timmerhuis, Rotterdam
11 min walk • The Timmerhuis is a building complex in the Stadsdriehoek district in the center of Rotterdam. The building is a combination of post-World War II reconstruction architecture by municipal architect J.R.A. Koops and contemporary architecture by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture.
~1560 ftN
Ferris wheel
SkyView Rotterdam, Rotterdam
8 min walk • SkyView Rotterdam was a 45-meter-tall Ferris wheel in the center of Rotterdam. It opened to the public on September 4, 2018, and was decommissioned in July 2019. Some residents of Markthal protested its construction citing privacy concerns. It was expected to stay for five years, but operated for less than one year.
~1290 ftW
Museum, Modern art museum, Art museum
Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam
7 min walk • Kunstinstituut Melly is a contemporary art gallery located in a former school building on Witte de Withstraat, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The center was founded in 1990.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Low Light of the Hook of Holland?

Nearby attractions include Maritiem Museum, Rotterdam (2 min walk), Walk of Fame Europe, Rotterdam (2 min walk), De Verwoeste Stad, Rotterdam (2 min walk), Havenmuseum, Rotterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Low Light of the Hook of Holland by public transport?

The nearest stations to Low Light of the Hook of Holland:

Tram

Keizerstraat • Lines: 21, 24 (4 min walk)
Beurs • Lines: 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 8 (4 min walk)

Metro

Beurs • Lines: A, B, C, D, E (5 min walk)
Leuvehaven • Lines: D, E (5 min walk)

Bus

Keizerstraat • Lines: 32 (5 min walk)
Westblaak • Lines: 32 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug • Lines: 20, 201, 202 (15 min walk)

Train

Rotterdam Centraal (21 min walk)
Rotterdam Zuid (37 min walk)