Schielandtoren, Rotterdam

Name: Schielandtoren
Address: Rotterdam, Netherlands

#119 among attractions in Rotterdam

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The Schielandtoren is a 101 metres tall apartment building in the Dutch city Rotterdam. The building is situated along Bulgersteyn, a street, and is part of a city block with shops among other things. The city block is part of the multipurpose complex Beursplein. Het Schielandshuis, a 17th-century building, is located across the street. The building has a total of 32 aboveground floors with 109 apartments. The floor area amounts to 18,300 m². A parking garage of Q-Park with 435 parking spaces is located in close proximity of the Schielandtoren. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1996 (28 years ago)Height: 331 ftFloors: 32Coordinates: 51°55'9"N, 4°28'54"E

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Stadscentrum (Stadsdriehoek)Rotterdam Netherlands

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

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

~1490 ftNW
Shopping district, Shopping
Lijnbaan, Rotterdam
8 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...
~1060 ftN
Museum, History museum
Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
6 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...
~1260 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Market Hall, Rotterdam
7 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...
~1040 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Erasmus, Rotterdam
6 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...
~600 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Maritiem Museum, Rotterdam
3 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...
~1970 ftE
View point, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Cube house, Rotterdam
10 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...
~1220 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Event space
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Rotterdam
6 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 miSW
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.
~1860 ftW
Square, Outdoor activities, Park
Schouwburgplein, Rotterdam
9 min walk • 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.
~1260 ftN
Postmodern architecture
Timmerhuis, Rotterdam
7 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.
~910 ftNE
Ferris wheel
SkyView Rotterdam, Rotterdam
5 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Schielandtoren?

Nearby attractions include Het Schielandshuis, Rotterdam (1 min walk), Maritiem Museum, Rotterdam (3 min walk), De Verwoeste Stad, Rotterdam (4 min walk), SingerSweatShop, Rotterdam (4 min walk).

How to get to Schielandtoren by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schielandtoren:

Metro

Beurs • Lines: A, B, C, D, E (2 min walk)
Stadhuis • Lines: D, E (8 min walk)

Tram

Beurs • Lines: 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 8 (2 min walk)
Keizerstraat • Lines: 21, 24 (3 min walk)

Bus

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

Train

Rotterdam Centraal (18 min walk)

Ferry

Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug • Lines: 20, 201, 202 (19 min walk)