Noordereiland

Noordereiland is a river island in the Nieuwe Maas river near Rotterdam, connected by the Willemsbrug and Koninginnebrug bridges. The island features residential neighborhoods, shops, and protected buildings arranged along its waterfront.

The island was created when the Noorderhaven canal was dug out between 1872 and 1874, turning a sandbank into land surrounded by water. Before this work, the area served as a site where the admiralty displayed executed prisoners.

The Wilhelminafountain at Burgemeester Hoffmanplein was built to commemorate Queen Wilhelmina's accession to the throne. The protected monument reflects how the island's residents have marked significant national moments through public art.

The island is easily accessible on foot via the two bridges or by ferry from the mainland. Visitors can find shops, restaurants, and public squares for walking and spending time outdoors.

The island survived the 1940 German bombardment of Rotterdam unscathed because the Luftwaffe avoided bombing it while German forces occupied the area. This protection left it as one of the few places in the city that retained its original character from that period.

Location: Rotterdam

GPS coordinates: 51.91291,4.49516

Latest update: December 21, 2025 16:05