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Rotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
7 km · about 15 min drive
South Holland, Netherlands · Europe
Rhoon works well as a base: 5 minutes from Pendrecht, 29km from Biesbosch National Park.
Rhoon is a town located in South Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 18,250, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Rhoon 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 Rhoon to your route.
Rhoon is a village that borders the municipality of the city of Rotterdam, South Holland, the Netherlands.
According to its history it was established in 1199 and was ruled by the lords of Duiveland. In the 14th century the village was struck by many floods.
In the last big flood, the North Sea flood of 1953, theRead more
Dutch government implemented the "deltawerken" (Delta Works). This is a large protection barrier of dikes and dams to keep the water of the North Sea out during high tides. In 1969 Rhoon also became part of this plan and a large dike was established around the island of IJsselmonde.
Rhoon is part of the island of IJsselmonde and situated in the south of this island.
On the lands outside the dikes is a small yacht marina on the banks of the river Oude Maas, and also a "griend" which is a tidal forest. The river Oude Maas has a tidal difference of around 1.2 meter in a twice daily cycle.
Since 1 January 1985, the village has been part of the municipality of Albrandswaard together with Poortugaal.
The village has a connection to the city of Rotterdam by Rotterdam Metro line D, through Rhoon station.
In Rhoon is the Dutch Consulate General of Ireland.
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Rhoon is located in South Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8575 latitude, 4.4222 longitude.
Rhoon has a population of approximately 18,250 people, making it a town in Netherlands.
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bridge
Rotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Piet Blom's tilted yellow cube houses are the quirky landmark of Rotterdam's bold post-war architecture scene.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
UNESCO World Heritage site featuring 19 iconic 18th-century windmills in a quintessential Dutch polder landscape.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
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
landmark
Movable storm surge barrier on the Nieuwe Waterweg near Hoek van Holland, with two swinging arms as long as the Eiffel Tower.
21 km · about 25 min drive
museum
World's oldest private car collection spanning from 1886 to modern day with over 275 rare and iconic automobiles.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A miniature Netherlands in 1:25 scale, with tiny canals, windmills and airports, on the edge of The Hague.
28 km · about 35 min drive
national park
Freshwater tidal wetland of creeks and willow forest between Dordrecht and Werkendam, with visitor centres and car parks.
29 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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