KPN Tower, Rotterdam

Name: KPN Tower
Address: Rotterdam, Netherlands

#81 among attractions in Rotterdam

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Facts and practical information

KPN Tower is a 96.5 metre tall office building in Rotterdam. It was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano and construction began in 1998. The building was officially opened by its owner KPN on September 28, 2000. The concept and design of the motion graphic light installation is from Studio Dumbar. ()

Local name: Toren op Zuid Coordinates: 51°54'26"N, 4°29'21"E

Address

Stadscentrum (Kop van Zuid)Rotterdam Netherlands

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Day trips

KPN Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kunsthal, Wereldmuseum, Erasmusbrug, Nederlands Fotomuseum.

0.7 miW
Art museum hosting temporary exhibitions
Kunsthal, Rotterdam
19 min walk • In the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands, the Kunsthal stands as a beacon of modern art and design. This contemporary museum, opened in 1992, is renowned for its innovative and dynamic exhibitions that cover a wide spectrum of the art world.
~1970 ftW
Museum of ethnography in old yacht club
Wereldmuseum, Rotterdam
10 min walk • The Wereldmuseum in Rotterdam, Netherlands, stands as a beacon of cultural diversity and historical artifacts, offering visitors a glimpse into the vast tapestry of global civilizations. This esteemed institution, nestled in the heart of the vibrant port city of...
~1170 ftNW
Iconic white bridge nicknamed 'The Swan'
Erasmusbrug, Rotterdam
6 min walk • The Erasmusbrug, also known as the Erasmus Bridge, is a striking architectural landmark in Rotterdam, Netherlands. This impressive structure spans the Nieuwe Maas river, connecting the northern and southern parts of the city.
~880 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Nederlands Fotomuseum, Rotterdam
5 min walk • The Netherlands Photo Museum is a photography museum in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that was founded in 1989. The museum collection consists of many historical, social and cultural images from the 20th and 21st century, from the Netherlands and elsewhere.
0.7 miNW
Church
Scots International Church, Rotterdam
18 min walk • The Scots International Church or the Scottish Church is located in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. An English-language Protestant church in the Presbyterian tradition, it is part of the Church of Scotland, within the Church's Presbytery of Europe.
~150 ftN
Architecture, Skyscraper, Postmodern architecture
De Rotterdam, Rotterdam
1 min walk • De Rotterdam is a building on the Wilhelminapier in Rotterdam, designed by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture in 1998. The complex is located between the KPN Tower and Rotterdam Cruise Terminal and was finalized at the end of 2013.
~1370 ftSW
Architecture
World Port Center, Rotterdam
7 min walk • World Port Centre is a 33-storey, 123.1 m skyscraper in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
0.5 miW
51°54'27"N • 4°28'35"E
Belasting and Douanemuseum, Rotterdam
14 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Children's museum
~1550 ftSW
Skyscraper
Montevideo, Rotterdam
8 min walk • Montevideo is a 43-storey, 139.5 m residential skyscraper on the river Nieuwe Maas in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The Montevideo logo on the roof is an 8 by 8 m letter "M" which brings the tower's total height to 152.3 m.
~920 ftSW
Skyscraper
New Orleans, Rotterdam
5 min walk • New Orleans is a 44-storey, 158.3 m residential skyscraper in Rotterdam, Netherlands, designed by Álvaro Siza Vieira. It is currently the tallest residential building in the Netherlands.
~1750 ftE
Neighbourhood
Kop van Zuid, Rotterdam
9 min walk • Kop van Zuid is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, located on the south bank of the Nieuwe Maas opposite the center of town.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to KPN Tower?

Nearby attractions include De Rotterdam, Rotterdam (1 min walk), Luxor Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam (3 min walk), Rotterdam Cruise Terminal, Rotterdam (4 min walk), Nederlands Fotomuseum, Rotterdam (5 min walk).

How to get to KPN Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to KPN Tower:

Tram

Wilhelminaplein • Lines: 12, 20, 23, 25 (4 min walk)
Willemskade • Lines: 7 (9 min walk)

Metro

Wilhelminaplein • Lines: D, E (4 min walk)
Rijnhaven • Lines: D, E (11 min walk)

Bus

Meeuwenstraat • Lines: 547 (5 min walk)
Sleephellingstraat Noord • Lines: 547 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug • Lines: 20, 201, 202 (8 min walk)

Train

Rotterdam Zuid (23 min walk)