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Spijkenisse

South Holland, Netherlands · Europe

About Spijkenisse

Spijkenisse works well as a base: 5 minutes from Nieuw-Beijerland, 13km from Erasmusbrug.

Spijkenisse is a town located in South Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 74,988, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Spijkenisse 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 Spijkenisse to your route.

About Spijkenisse

Spijkenisse (Dutch pronunciation: [spɛikəˈnɪsə] ) is a large town in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. Following an administrative reform in 2015, it is part of the municipality of Nissewaard, and has a population of 72,500. It covers an area of 30.27 km2 (11.69 sq mi) of which 4.15 km2 (1.60 sq mi) is

Read more water. It is part of the Greater Rotterdam area.

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Spijkenisse 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 Spijkenisse located?

Spijkenisse is located in South Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8450 latitude, 4.3292 longitude.

What is the population of Spijkenisse?

Spijkenisse has a population of approximately 74,988 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
74,988
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
South Holland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.8450, 4.3292

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 Spijkenisse

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.

13 km · about 25 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.

14 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.

17 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.

19 km · about 20 min drive

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Kinderdijk Windmills

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

22 km · about 25 min drive

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Louwman Museum

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

28 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 35 min drive

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Scheveningen Beach

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

30 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Spijkenisse

  • Right hereErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
  • 34 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.
  • 38 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.
  • 51 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.
  • 62 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.
  • 62 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 Spijkenisse.

Hoogvliet

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3 km awayPop. 34,950

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4 km awayPop. 3,510

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6 km awayPop. 1,410

Oud-Beijerland

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6 km awayPop. 23,569

Pernis

🇳🇱 Netherlands

6 km awayPop. 4,785

Rhoon

🇳🇱 Netherlands

7 km awayPop. 18,250

Goudswaard

🇳🇱 Netherlands

7 km awayPop. 1,530

Vlaardingen

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8 km awayPop. 73,798

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