Maassluis is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies along the Nieuwe Waterweg, about 20 km (12 miles) west of Rotterdam, with Vlaardingen to the east and Hoek van Holland to the west.
Location Map of Maassluis, Netherlands
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Where is Maassluis Located?
Maassluis is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies along the Nieuwe Waterweg, about 20 km (12 miles) west of Rotterdam, with Vlaardingen to the east and Hoek van Holland to the west.
The city covers an area of approximately 10.12 sq km (3.91 sq mi) and has a population of around 33,000 people based on recent estimates.
Maassluis is known for its maritime history, with key attractions including Nationaal Sleepvaart Museum, Groote Kerk, Maassluis Harbor, De Hoop Windmill, Stadsmolen, and the historic old town.
Maassluis, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Maassluis |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | 1340 (city rights in 1811) |
| Population | ~33,000 |
| Total Area | 10.12 sq km (3.91 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~3,250 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.9190° N, 4.2500° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 3140–3147 |
| Area Code | +31 10 |
| Major Waterways | Nieuwe Waterweg, canals |
| Transportation | Connected by metro and road; Maassluis stations link to Rotterdam |
| Famous For | Historic harbor, maritime heritage, museums |
| Top Attractions | Nationaal Sleepvaart Museum, Groote Kerk, Maassluis Harbor |
| Official Website |
Distance from Maassluis to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Maassluis to Amsterdam – 80 km (50 miles)
- Maassluis to Utrecht – 70 km (43 miles)
- Maassluis to Haarlem – 75 km (47 miles)
- Maassluis to The Hague – 25 km (16 miles)
- Maassluis to Rotterdam – 20 km (12 miles)
- Maassluis to Leiden – 45 km (28 miles)
- Maassluis to Delft – 20 km (12 miles)
- Maassluis to Eindhoven – 105 km (65 miles)
- Maassluis to Tilburg – 95 km (59 miles)
- Maassluis to Breda – 85 km (53 miles)
- Maassluis to Groningen – 235 km (146 miles)
- Maassluis to Zwolle – 125 km (78 miles)
- Maassluis to Arnhem – 115 km (71 miles)
- Maassluis to Nijmegen – 120 km (75 miles)
- Maassluis to Maastricht – 185 km (115 miles)
- Maassluis to Almere – 95 km (59 miles)
- Maassluis to Amersfoort – 85 km (53 miles)
- Maassluis to Apeldoorn – 110 km (68 miles)
- Maassluis to Enschede – 180 km (112 miles)
- Maassluis to Dordrecht – 35 km (22 miles)
