Santa Claus Sculpture, Rotterdam

Name: Santa Claus Sculpture
Address: Rotterdam, Netherlands

#40 among attractions in Rotterdam

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Santa Claus, popularly known as the Buttplug Gnome, is a 2001 statue by Paul McCarthy in the Eendrachtsplein square of Rotterdam, The Netherlands. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°55'2"N, 4°28'24"E

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Stadscentrum (Cool)Rotterdam Netherlands

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Santa Claus Sculpture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lijnbaan, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Het Nieuwe Instituut, Maritiem Museum.

~1810 ftN
Shopping district, Shopping
Lijnbaan, Rotterdam
9 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...
~1130 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam
6 min walk • Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, nestled in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands, is a beacon of cultural heritage and art. Renowned for its diverse and rich collection, the museum has been an artistic sanctuary since its inception in 1849, thanks to the generous donation...
~1070 ftSW
Museum, Architecture, Art gallery
Het Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam
6 min walk • Het Nieuwe Instituut, located in the vibrant city of Rotterdam, Netherlands, stands as a beacon of contemporary culture and design. This museum, dedicated to architecture, design, and digital culture, provides a platform for creative minds to explore the intersections...
~1990 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Maritiem Museum, Rotterdam
10 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...
~370 ftW
Nightlife, Bars and clubs, Music venue
Rotown, Rotterdam
2 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.
~910 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Chabot Museum, Rotterdam
5 min walk • The Chabot Museum is a museum dedicated to the Dutch painter and sculptor Hendrik Chabot in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The museum is housed in a monumental villa in the Museumpark, near the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen and the Netherlands Architecture Institute.
~1350 ftN
Square, Outdoor activities, Park
Schouwburgplein, Rotterdam
7 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.
~1790 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
De Doelen, Rotterdam
9 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.
~1020 ftSE
Museum, Modern art museum, Art museum
Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam
5 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.
~1600 ftSE
Church
Scots International Church, Rotterdam
8 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.
0.4 miE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Low Light of the Hook of Holland, Rotterdam
10 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Claus Sculpture?

Nearby attractions include Oude Binnenweg, Rotterdam (1 min walk), l'Homme qui Marche, Rotterdam (2 min walk), Rotown, Rotterdam (2 min walk), Paradijskerk, Rotterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Santa Claus Sculpture by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Claus Sculpture:

Tram

Eendrachtsplein • Lines: 4, 7 (1 min walk)
Museumpark • Lines: 7 (5 min walk)

Metro

Eendrachtsplein • Lines: A, B, C (2 min walk)
Beurs • Lines: A, B, C, D, E (9 min walk)

Bus

Eendrachtsplein • Lines: 32 (3 min walk)
Westblaak • Lines: 32 (5 min walk)

Train

Rotterdam Centraal (15 min walk)

Ferry

Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug • Lines: 20, 201, 202 (18 min walk)