Kralingen Lake, Recreational lake in Kralingen-Crooswijk, Netherlands
Kralingen Lake encompasses 100 hectares of water surface within a 250-hectare park area featuring forests, paths, and open spaces in Rotterdam.
The climbing stones scattered around the park originated from the Delftse Poort, a city gate destroyed during World War II bombardments.
Two operational windmills, De Ster and De Lelie, continue the Dutch tradition of spice grinding, opening their doors for public demonstrations three days weekly.
The lake perimeter extends for 5 kilometers, offering numerous paths for walking, cycling, and skating, with multiple restaurants positioned along the route.
A pull ferry transports visitors to De Kraal petting zoo, while the Fun Forest park presents six different climbing circuits with rope bridges.
Location: Rotterdam
GPS coordinates: 51.93472,4.51500
Latest update: May 21, 2025 13:02
Rotterdam showcases a diverse collection of tourist attractions that reflect the city's transformation into a modern European metropolis. The rebuilt city center features contemporary architectural landmarks such as the Cube Houses, the Erasmus Bridge spanning the Nieuwe Maas river, and the Euromast observation tower rising 185 meters above the urban landscape. The Markthal, a covered market hall opened in 2014, combines commercial activity with residential space under a large horseshoe arch decorated with digital artwork. Museum Park houses several cultural institutions, including the Kunsthal exhibition building and the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, which displays Dutch and European paintings from medieval times to the present day. The city's attractions extend beyond architecture and museums to include green spaces and specialized venues. Het Park, designed in 1852, provides 19 hectares of landscaped gardens along the riverbank, while Kralingse Plas offers a 100-hectare artificial lake surrounded by forest for outdoor recreation. Rotterdam Zoo, the largest animal park in the Netherlands, presents more than 180 species across themed habitats, including an oceanarium. The Maritime Museum documents the city's development as Europe's largest port through collections of ships, navigation instruments and port equipment. These attractions together present Rotterdam as a destination where historical maritime heritage meets contemporary urban development.
De Ster
551 m
Park Rozenburg
724 m
De Lelie
527 m
Strand Kralingse Plas
733 m
Holland Pop Monument
521 m
Jerusalem Church
827 m
Julianabrug
828 m
2e Julianabrug
810 m
Menhir
732 m
Kralingse Plaslaanflat
671 m
Meisjes HBS
777 m
Woningbouwcomplex jaffa
748 m
Jaffacomplex
790 m
Schoolgebouw
754 m
Het Oosten
611 m
Van der Leeuw House
517 m
2e Heemtuinvlonderbrug
752 m
Woningbouwcomplex jaffa: Nazarethstraat 1 t/m 14
722 m
Meisjes HBS
764 m
Meisjes HBS
811 m
Libanon Lyceum
754 m
Hortus
670 m
Libanon Lyceum
701 m
Libanon Lyceum
691 m
Woningbouwcomplex jaffa: Ramlehstraat 2 t/m 26
730 m
Clubgebouw Rotterdamsche Zeilvereeniging
594 m
3e Heemtuinvlonderbrug
740 m
Rechthoekig verdiepingloos pand, zgn. karottenfabriekje, met aanbouwen onder pannen zadeldaken; korte gevels en bovenste gedeelte der lange gevels voorzien van delen (rabat); 9-ruitsvensters.
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