Schouwburgplein, Rotterdam

Name: Schouwburgplein
Address: Schouwburgplein 101, Rotterdam, Netherlands

#46 among attractions in Rotterdam

Square, Outdoor activities, Park

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Theatre Square is a plaza situated in the heart of the city of Rotterdam, and is flanked by the municipal theatre, concert hall, restaurants, and cafes. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°55'15"N, 4°28'26"E

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Schouwburgplein 101Stadscentrum (Cool)Rotterdam Netherlands

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Schouwburgplein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lijnbaan, Museum Rotterdam, Groothandelsgebouw, Rotown.

~680 ftNE
Shopping district, Shopping
Lijnbaan, Rotterdam
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rotterdam, the Lijnbaan stands as a testament to post-war urban development and the modernist movement. This pedestrian shopping district, which first opened its paths in 1953, was designed by the architectural firm Van den Broek and Bakema as...
~1750 ftE
Museum, History museum
Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
9 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...
~1430 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Groothandelsgebouw, Rotterdam
7 min walk • The Groothandelsgebouw, an architectural landmark in the bustling city of Rotterdam, Netherlands, is not only a testament to post-war reconstruction but also a vibrant center for business and culture. Though not a museum in the traditional sense, its historical...
~1460 ftS
Nightlife, Bars and clubs, Music venue
Rotown, Rotterdam
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rotterdam, Rotown stands as a beacon of the city's vibrant music scene. This intimate music venue has become an iconic spot for both local talents and international acts, offering a stage for a diverse array of genres.
~1230 ftN
Tower
Delftse Poort, Rotterdam
6 min walk • Delftse Poort is a twin-tower skyscraper complex at Weena 505 next to the Rotterdam Centraal railway station in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Tower I is 151.35 m with 41 stories, and Tower II is 93 m with 25 stories. Until May 2009, Tower I was the tallest office tower in the Netherlands.
~1350 ftS
Monuments and statues
Santa Claus Sculpture, Rotterdam
7 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.
~1810 ftE
Postmodern architecture
Timmerhuis, Rotterdam
9 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.
~510 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
De Doelen, Rotterdam
3 min walk • De Doelen is a concert venue and convention centre in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It was originally built in 1934 but then destroyed in 1940 during the German bombardment of Rotterdam in May 1940 at the outset of World War II.
~1950 ftNE
Square, Shopping centre
Hofplein, Rotterdam
10 min walk • Hofplein is a major public town square in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The square lies on a crossing of the Weena, the Schiekade and the Coolsingel. In the center of the square a large fountain is situated. Near the square lay the former Rotterdam Hofplein railway station.
~1290 ftNE
Street
Coolsingel, Rotterdam
7 min walk • Coolsingel is one of the best known streets in central Rotterdam. It is located in the Cool district. The street leads from the Hofplein to the Churchillplein. Plans were announced in 2016 to reduce traffic congestion on the street. The redevelopment is expected to cost 47 million euros and to be finished by 2020.
~1920 ftS
Museum, Historical place
Huis Sonneveld, Rotterdam
10 min walk • House Sonneveld in the South Holland city of Rotterdam was built 1932 and 1933 by architect Leendert van der Vlugt of Bureau Brinkman & van der Vlugt, commissioned by A.H. Sonneveld, then a member of the board of directors of the Rotterdam company...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schouwburgplein?

Nearby attractions include Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam (2 min walk), Pauluskerk, Rotterdam (2 min walk), De Doelen, Rotterdam (3 min walk), Weena, Rotterdam (5 min walk).

How to get to Schouwburgplein by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schouwburgplein:

Tram

Kruisplein • Lines: 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 4, 7, 8 (3 min walk)
Lijnbaan • Lines: 20, 25, 8 (4 min walk)

Bus

Weena • Lines: 38 (6 min walk)
Westblaak • Lines: 32 (8 min walk)

Metro

Stadhuis • Lines: D, E (7 min walk)
Rotterdam Centraal • Lines: D, E (8 min walk)

Train

Rotterdam Centraal (10 min walk)

Ferry

Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug • Lines: 20, 201, 202 (24 min walk)