The Red Apple, Rotterdam

Name: The Red Apple
Address: 48-352 Scheepmakerspassage, Rotterdam, Netherlands

#77 among attractions in Rotterdam

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The Red Apple is a 40-storey, 124-metre residential skyscraper on Wijnhaven Island in Rotterdam, Netherlands, designed by KCAP Architects & Planners and Jan des Bouvrie. The building was topped out in 2008, completed in 2009, and features 121 units, and a 338-space multi-storey car park. It is the eighth-tallest building in Rotterdam. The Kopblok is a 53-metre-tall building that has an additional 79 apartment units and offices. The ground floor is designed for shops and restaurants. The entire complex has an open fiber network. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 2005 (19 years ago)Architectural style: ModernFloors: 40Coordinates: 51°55'2"N, 4°29'21"E

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48-352 ScheepmakerspassageStadscentrum (Stadsdriehoek)Rotterdam Netherlands

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Day trips

The Red Apple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum
Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
12 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...
~760 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Marine Corps Museum, Rotterdam
4 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...
~1150 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Market Hall, Rotterdam
6 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...
~1880 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Erasmus, Rotterdam
10 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...
~1540 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Maritiem Museum, Rotterdam
8 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...
~1160 ftN
View point, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Cube house, Rotterdam
6 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...
0.5 miNE
51°55'23"N • 4°29'39"E
Exitgame, Rotterdam
12 min walk • Amusement, Room escape games, Amusement park
~1760 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Event space
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Rotterdam
9 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...
~1100 ftE
Bridge
Willemsbrug, Rotterdam
6 min walk • The Willemsbrug is a bridge next to the Erasmusbrug in the centre of Rotterdam, Netherlands, spanning the Nieuwe Maas. It links the northern part of the city with the Noordereiland and the district of Feijenoord.
0.5 miNW
Postmodern architecture
Timmerhuis, Rotterdam
13 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.
~1600 ftNW
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Red Apple?

Nearby attractions include Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam (4 min walk), Station Rotterdam Blaak, Rotterdam (4 min walk), Marine Corps Museum, Rotterdam (4 min walk), Witte Huis, Rotterdam (4 min walk).

How to get to The Red Apple by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Red Apple:

Bus

Willemswerf • Lines: 32 (3 min walk)
Station Blaak • Lines: 32, 824 (4 min walk)

Tram

Blaak • Lines: 21, 24 (5 min walk)
Keizerstraat • Lines: 21, 24 (7 min walk)

Metro

Blaak • Lines: A, B, C (5 min walk)
Beurs • Lines: A, B, C, D, E (10 min walk)

Ferry

Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug • Lines: 20, 201, 202 (17 min walk)

Train

Rotterdam Centraal (26 min walk)
Rotterdam Zuid (32 min walk)