Zandwacht

Zandwacht is a concrete sculpture in Maasvlakte 2 made from numerous concrete pieces stacked and assembled together. The artwork rises to about 12 meters and spans a large area with built-in seating spots and walking paths through its interior.

The sculpture was built in 2015 as part of a public art program for the newly developed port area. It marks the completion of a major land reclamation project that expanded the harbor's usable space.

The structure connects art with nature by showing how sand dunes move through its wave-like shape. Visitors can experience this representation while walking and understand how wind and time shape the coastal landscape.

The sculpture is open to the public and can be visited freely with entry points from multiple sides. The best time to visit is in dry weather since the concrete can become slippery when wet.

The concrete elements are colored in a sand tone that resembles the natural beach of Maasvlakte, blending the artwork into the surroundings. This color choice creates a subtle dialogue between the industrial port and the coastal environment nearby.

Location: Rotterdam

Location: Maasvlakte

Inception: 2015

Creator: Observatorium

Height: 12 m

Length: 20 m

Width: 40 m

Made from material: concrete

Part of: Sleutelwerken

Address: Maasvlakteboulevard, 3199 Maasvlakte Rotterdam, Nederland

Website: https://bkor.nl/beelden/zandwacht

GPS coordinates: 51.92194,3.98472

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45