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Naaldwijk

South Holland, Netherlands · Europe

About Naaldwijk

Naaldwijk works well as a base: 5 minutes from Kwintsheul, 13km from Scheveningen Beach.

Naaldwijk is a town located in South Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 17,753, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Naaldwijk 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 Naaldwijk to your route.

About Naaldwijk

Naaldwijk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈnaːltʋɛik]) is a town in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 10 km (6 miles) southwest of The Hague. Naaldwijk lies in the heart of Westland. The largest economic sector is greenhouse horticulture. The largest flower

Read more auction site in the world, operated by FloraHolland, can be found in the nearby village of Honselersdijk. Naaldwijk was previously a municipality in its own right, covering an area of 25.33 km2 (9¾ sq. mi.) (of which 0.23 km2; 57 acres water). It included the towns Honselersdijk and Maasdijk. On 1 January 2004 the municipality of Naaldwijk was merged with the neighbouring municipalities De Lier, 's-Gravenzande, Monster, and Wateringen to create the municipality of Westland. Naaldwijk is now the administrative capital of Westland. The village of "Naaldwijk" has a population of around 15,440. The statistical area "Naaldwijk", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 17,370.

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Where is Naaldwijk located?

Naaldwijk is located in South Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9942 latitude, 4.2097 longitude.

What is the population of Naaldwijk?

Naaldwijk has a population of approximately 17,753 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
17,753
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
South Holland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.9942, 4.2097

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Netherlands

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

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Worth the detour from Naaldwijk

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

6 km · about 10 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.

10 km · about 20 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.

13 km · about 25 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Louwman Museum

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

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Cube Houses Rotterdam

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

21 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Erasmusbrug

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

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Kinderdijk Windmills

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

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Naaldwijk

  • 21 kmErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
  • 36 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.
  • 44 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.
  • 55 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.
  • 72 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.
  • 72 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Naaldwijk.

Honselersdijk

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2 km awayPop. 7,366

's-Gravenzande

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3 km awayPop. 19,190

Poeldijk

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3 km awayPop. 5,800

De Lier

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 11,823

Kwintsheul

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 3,560

Maasdijk

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 5,000

Monster

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 11,580

Hoek van Holland

🇳🇱 Netherlands

6 km awayPop. 9,400

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