Fokhaven, Rotterdam

Name: Fokhaven
Address: Rotterdam, Netherlands

#232 among attractions in Rotterdam

Sailing, Marina

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The Fokhaven is a water sports port on the Schie-Schiekanaal in the north of Rotterdam in the Blijdorp polder. The harbor was dug in 1960 on the initiative of the municipality of Rotterdam. It housed three water sports associations that had previously been located elsewhere.

The first was 'WSV De Schie', the ships of this association were already moored in the nearby Schie-Schiekanaal. WSV De Kolk' came from the Voorhaven of Delfshaven and from the Coolhaven came 'WSV Piet Heyn'. From 1960 to 2004 the port was used by these three water sports associations. Since 2005, they have together formed 'Watersports Association Blijdorp'.

West of the Fokhaven there was a so-called balkengat in which logs were watered on behalf of lumberyard Abraham van Stolk. As a result of the closure of the timber trade, the beam hole was filled up after 1998.

Coordinates: 51°55'45"N, 4°26'21"E

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Noord (Blijdorpse Polder)Rotterdam Netherlands

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

Nearby attractions include: Diergaarde Blijdorp, Sparta Stadion, Oceanium, Van Nelle Factory.

0.4 miE
Zoo with oceanarium and kids' playground
Diergaarde Blijdorp, Rotterdam
12 min walk • Diergaarde Blijdorp, also known as Rotterdam Zoo, is an enchanting wildlife oasis nestled in the bustling city of Rotterdam, Netherlands. This well-established zoological garden has been delighting visitors since its opening in 1857, making it one of the oldest zoos in...
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Sparta Stadion, Rotterdam
18 min walk • Sparta Stadion, commonly known as Het Kasteel (The Castle), is an iconic sport venue nestled in the bustling city of Rotterdam, Netherlands. This historic stadium, with its distinctive castle-like towers and robust facade, is home to the Sparta Rotterdam football club...
~1430 ftE
Zoo, Aquarium
Oceanium, Rotterdam
7 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Rotterdam, Netherlands, lies the Oceanium, an immersive underwater experience that forms a part of the renowned Rotterdam Zoo, also known as Diergaarde Blijdorp. This expansive marine exhibit stands as a testament to the intricate beauty...
0.5 miSW
, Architecture, Event space
Van Nelle Factory, Rotterdam
13 min walk • The Van Nelle Factory in Rotterdam, Netherlands, stands as a landmark of industrial modernism and has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list for its architectural significance. Built between 1925 and 1931, the factory was designed by architects Johannes...
0.6 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Mevlana Mosque, Rotterdam
15 min walk • The Mevlana Mosque is a mosque in northwestern Rotterdam, Netherlands which serves mainly Turkish-Dutch Muslims. The mosque, named after Rumi, was built in 2001 and benefits from two minarets.
1.3 miSE
Church
HH. Laurentius en Elisabethkathedraal, Rotterdam
33 min walk • The cathedral of Saint Wawrzyniec and Saint Elizabeth in Rotterdam - from 1967, the cathedral temple of the Rotterdam diocese in the Netherlands. The temple was built in the Neo-Roman style in 1906-1908, the facade dates from 1920-1922.
1.2 miE
51°55'22"N • 4°27'54"E
Miniworld Rotterdam, Rotterdam
31 min walk • Museum, Entertainment
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood
Spaanse Polder, Rotterdam
24 min walk • Spaanse Polder is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands.
1.3 miE
Neighbourhood
C.S. kwartier, Rotterdam
33 min walk • C.S. kwartier is the central neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands, immediately surrounding Rotterdam Centraal Station.
1.5 miSE
Library
Hector Hodler Library, Rotterdam
39 min walk • The Hector Hodler Library is one of the largest Esperanto libraries, with approximately 30,000 books in addition to periodicals, manuscripts, photos, music, and other collections.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Nieuwe Westen, Rotterdam
29 min walk • Nieuwe Westen is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fokhaven?

Nearby attractions include Oceanium, Rotterdam (7 min walk), Diergaarde Blijdorp, Rotterdam (12 min walk), Van Nelle Factory, Rotterdam (13 min walk), Kleinpolder, Rotterdam (15 min walk).

How to get to Fokhaven by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fokhaven:

Bus

Abraham van Stolkweg • Lines: 32 (3 min walk)
Blijdorpplein • Lines: 33, 40 (4 min walk)

Tram

Spartastraat • Lines: 8 (20 min walk)
Huygensstraat • Lines: 8 (21 min walk)

Metro

Blijdorp • Lines: E (21 min walk)
Marconiplein • Lines: A, B, C (29 min walk)