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Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel

South Holland, Netherlands · Europe

About Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel

Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel works well as a base: 10 minutes from Ouderkerk aan den IJssel, 28km from Biesbosch National Park.

Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel is a town located in South Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 10,000, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel 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 Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel to your route.

About Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel

Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈniu.ərˌkɛr(ə)k aːn də(n) ˈɛisəl] ; population: 22,344 in 2004) is a town and former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. Since 2010 it is part of the new municipality of Zuidplas. It is situated along the Hollandsche IJssel river,

Read more across from the town Ouderkerk aan den IJssel. Within the boundaries of this municipality lies the lowest point of the Netherlands: 6.76 m (22.2 ft) below Amsterdam Ordnance Datum (mean summer sea level in Amsterdam). It is the hometown of Miss Universe 1989, Angela Visser.

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Where is Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel located?

Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel is located in South Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9683 latitude, 4.6097 longitude.

What is the population of Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel?

Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel has a population of approximately 10,000 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
10,000
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
South Holland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.9683, 4.6097

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 Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Kinderdijk Windmills

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

10 km · about 20 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.

10 km · about 20 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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Delft Markt

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

18 km · about 20 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

landmark

Madurodam

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

26 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Biesbosch National Park

Freshwater tidal wetland of creeks and willow forest between Dordrecht and Werkendam, with visitor centres and car parks.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel

  • Right hereErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
  • 57 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.
  • 61 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.
  • 74 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.

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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