Maassluis, Harbor town in South Holland, Netherlands
Maassluis is a harbor town along the Nieuwe Waterweg in South Holland that spreads across both banks of the waterway, connected by bridges. Maritime facilities shape the townscape throughout, reflecting its deep ties to shipping and water transportation.
The settlement grew around a lock system built in 1340 to connect waterways, serving as a crucial control point for shipping traffic. In 1811, it received official town rights and became legally recognized as a municipality.
The Grote Kerk shapes the townscape with its distinctive bell tower, reflecting the central role of religious buildings in community life. You can see it from many parts of town, marking the heart of daily gatherings.
The central train station offers regular connections to Rotterdam and surrounding areas throughout the day. Bridges across the Nieuwe Waterweg make it easy to walk between both sides of town during your visit.
The National Towage Museum preserves maritime history through historical vessels and equipment used for shipping on Dutch waterways. The collection shows how essential these working boats were for moving goods throughout the region.
Location: South Holland
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Shares border with: Rotterdam, Westland, Midden-Delfland, Vlaardingen
Phone: +31010
Email: gemeente@maassluis.nl
Website: https://maassluis.nl
GPS coordinates: 51.91889,4.25667
Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:07
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Gemeentemuseum Maassluis
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Monstersche sluis
447 m
Mr. Dr. C.P. Zaayer Pumping Station
540 m
Gemeenlandshuis in Maassluis
413 m
Joodse begraafplaats van Maassluis
341 m
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Oude stadhuis
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De Hoop
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Sleepboothaven Maassluis
410 m
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Dijkmolen
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Gemeentehuis van Maasland
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Wippersmolen
903 m
Museum De Schilpen
2.1 km
De Drie Lelies
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Commandeurshof 1
2.3 km
Elbe
712 m
Railway bridge Maassluis
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De Goede Verwachting
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