Willemsbrug

Two red towers rising 50 meters high support steel cables that span 270 meters across the Nieuwe Maas river in Rotterdam.

The current Willemsbrug, opened in 1981, replaced an earlier bridge from 1878 that was built during King Willem III's reign.

The bridge serves as a primary element of Rotterdam's infrastructure, connecting the northern city center to the Noordereiland district.

The bridge accommodates three car lanes, two bus lanes, and separate paths for bicycles and pedestrians at 11.50 meters above sea level.

The bridge entrance and exit make 90-degree turns instead of straight alignments, with a loop towards Maasboulevard on the north side.

Location: Rotterdam

Inception: 1975

Architects: Cor Veerling

Official opening: 1981

Height: 50 m

Length: 270 m

Address: Willemsbrug, Centrum, Rotterdam

GPS coordinates: 51.91722,4.49547

Latest update: November 14, 2025 07:22