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Palenstein

South Holland, Netherlands · Europe

About Palenstein

Palenstein works well as a base: 10 minutes from Noordeinde, 16km from Erasmusbrug.

Palenstein is a town located in South Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 6,000, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Palenstein 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 Palenstein to your route.

About Palenstein

The Hague Netherlands Temple is the 114th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), located on the outskirts of The Hague, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands. It was the church's eighth temple built in Europe, the only temple in the Netherlands. The intent to build the temple was

Read more announced on August 16, 1999, by the First Presidency in a letter to local leaders. Services in the temple are held in Dutch, French, and English. Other non-native speakers can follow the services simultaneously in their own language via headphones. The temple has a single attached spire with a statue of the angel Moroni. The temple was designed by architect Albert van Eerde of the firm H BG Construction, using a classic modern temple design. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on August 26, 2000, conducted by John K. Carmack, a church general authority.

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What are the best things to do in Palenstein?

Palenstein offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Palenstein located?

Palenstein is located in South Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 52.0558 latitude, 4.5087 longitude.

What is the population of Palenstein?

Palenstein has a population of approximately 6,000 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
6,000
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
South Holland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.0558, 4.5087

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 Palenstein

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Louwman Museum

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

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.

11 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Madurodam

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

15 km · about 30 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.

16 km · about 20 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Kinderdijk Windmills

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

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Keukenhof Gardens

The world's largest flower garden, displaying roughly seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths each spring.

24 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Palenstein

  • 16 kmErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
  • 56 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.
  • 62 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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