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Kop van Zuid

South Holland, Netherlands · Europe

About Kop van Zuid

Kop van Zuid works well as a base: right by Erasmusbrug.

Kop van Zuid is a town located in South Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 2,235, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kop van Zuid sits in Netherlands, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kop van Zuid to your route.

About Kop van Zuid

Kop van Zuid (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌkɔpfɑnˈzœyt]) is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands, located on the south bank of the Nieuwe Maas opposite the center of town. The district is relatively young and includes the Wilhelmina Pier as well as the V bounded by the Rose Street and railway line on one side and the

Read more Rotterdam-Dordrecht Hilledijk, Hill Street and Rijnhaven on the other. The Kop van Zuid is built on old, abandoned port areas around the Binnenhaven, Entrepothaven, Spoorweghaven, Rijnhaven and the Wilhelmina Pier. These port sites and the Nieuwe Maas made for a large physical distance between the center and north of the Maas and southern Rotterdam. By converting this area into an urban area, and providing better infrastructure, planners sought to unite the northern and southern parts of the city.

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Where is Kop van Zuid located?

Kop van Zuid is located in South Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9055 latitude, 4.4871 longitude.

What is the population of Kop van Zuid?

Kop van Zuid has a population of approximately 2,235 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
2,235
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
South Holland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.9055, 4.4871

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Netherlands

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
0900-8844
Driving side
right

Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.

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Worth the detour from Kop van Zuid

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Erasmusbrug

Rotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.

0 km · about 5 min drive

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Cube Houses Rotterdam

Piet Blom's tilted yellow cube houses are the quirky landmark of Rotterdam's bold post-war architecture scene.

2 km · about 5 min drive

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Kinderdijk Windmills

UNESCO World Heritage site featuring 19 iconic 18th-century windmills in a quintessential Dutch polder landscape.

11 km · about 20 min drive

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Delft Markt

The cobbled heart of Vermeer's Delft, framed by the New Church tower and Renaissance town hall above the famous blue pottery.

15 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Louwman Museum

World's oldest private car collection spanning from 1886 to modern day with over 275 rare and iconic automobiles.

22 km · about 25 min drive

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Maeslantkering

Movable storm surge barrier on the Nieuwe Waterweg near Hoek van Holland, with two swinging arms as long as the Eiffel Tower.

24 km · about 25 min drive

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Madurodam

A miniature Netherlands in 1:25 scale, with tiny canals, windmills and airports, on the edge of The Hague.

25 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Scheveningen Beach

The Hague's grand seaside resort with a long sandy strand, a historic pier and a Belle Epoque Kurhaus hotel.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Kop van Zuid

  • Right hereErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
  • 47 kmBrouwersdamDelta Works dam carrying the N57 between two Zeeland islands, with the North Sea on one side, the Grevelingen lagoon on the other, and kitesurfers filling the sky.
  • 50 kmZeeland BridgeElegant 5 km bridge over the Oosterschelde estuary, the longest in the Netherlands when opened in 1965. Its endless procession of arches makes one of the country's most photogenic drives.
  • 64 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.
  • 74 kmWestern Scheldt TunnelAt 6.6 km the longest road tunnel in the Netherlands, diving under the busy Western Scheldt shipping lane to link Zeeland with Zeelandic Flanders since 2003.
  • 74 kmWesterscheldetunnelTolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.

Driving in Netherlands

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€2.04/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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