Hofplein, Rotterdam

Name: Hofplein
Address: Raampoortstraat 30, Rotterdam, 3032 AH, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 10 265 3391

#63 among attractions in Rotterdam

Square, Shopping centre

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°55'32"N, 4°28'41"E

Address

Raampoortstraat 30Stadscentrum (Stadsdriehoek)Rotterdam 3032 AH Netherlands

Contact

+31 10 265 3391

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

Nearby attractions include: Lijnbaan, Museum Rotterdam, Statue of Erasmus, Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk.

~1430 ftS
Shopping district, Shopping
Lijnbaan, Rotterdam
7 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...
~1450 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
8 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...
0.4 miSE
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...
0.4 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Event space
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Rotterdam
11 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 miW
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Groothandelsgebouw, Rotterdam
11 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...
~1430 ftSW
Tower
Delftse Poort, Rotterdam
7 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.
0.5 miE
51°55'26"N • 4°29'18"E
De Groene Passage, Rotterdam
12 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1950 ftSW
Square, Outdoor activities, Park
Schouwburgplein, Rotterdam
10 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.
~1290 ftSE
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.
0.4 miSE
Ferris wheel
SkyView Rotterdam, Rotterdam
12 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.
~1750 ftSW
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hofplein?

Nearby attractions include de Luchtsingel, Rotterdam (1 min walk), Oude Luxor theater, Rotterdam (5 min walk), Coolsingel, Rotterdam (5 min walk), Timmerhuis, Rotterdam (7 min walk).

How to get to Hofplein by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hofplein:

Tram

Pompenburg • Lines: 7, 8 (2 min walk)
Weena • Lines: 12, 21, 23, 24, 25, 4, 7, 8 (4 min walk)

Bus

Pompenburg • Lines: 38 (3 min walk)
Weena • Lines: 38 (4 min walk)

Metro

Stadhuis • Lines: D, E (5 min walk)
Rotterdam Centraal • Lines: D, E (10 min walk)

Train

Rotterdam Centraal (11 min walk)
Rotterdam Noord (30 min walk)

Ferry

Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug • Lines: 20, 201, 202 (31 min walk)