Vlaardingen 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 Maas River, about 10 km (6 miles) west of Rotterdam, with Schiedam to the east and Maassluis to the west.
Location Map of Vlaardingen, Netherlands
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Where is Vlaardingen Located?
Vlaardingen 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 Maas River, about 10 km (6 miles) west of Rotterdam, with Schiedam to the east and Maassluis to the west.
The city covers an area of approximately 26.73 sq km (10.32 sq mi) and has a population of around 75,000 people based on recent estimates.
Vlaardingen is known for its maritime history and fishing heritage, with key attractions including Museum Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Harbor, Grote Kerk, Oranjepark, Broekpolder Nature Area, and the historic center.
Vlaardingen, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Vlaardingen |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | 1273 (city rights) |
| Population | ~74,000 |
| Total Area | 26.71 sq km (10.31 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~2,770 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.9125° N, 4.3417° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 3130–3138 |
| Area Code | +31 10 |
| Major Waterways | Nieuwe Maas River, canals |
| Transportation | Connected by metro, rail, and road; links to Rotterdam and surrounding areas |
| Famous For | Historic fishing town, herring industry, maritime heritage |
| Top Attractions | Vlaardingen Museum, Oude Haven, Oranjepark |
| Official Website |
Distance from Vlaardingen to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Vlaardingen to Amsterdam – 75 km (47 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Utrecht – 65 km (40 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Haarlem – 80 km (50 miles)
- Vlaardingen to The Hague – 25 km (16 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Rotterdam – 10 km (6 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Leiden – 40 km (25 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Delft – 20 km (12 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Eindhoven – 110 km (68 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Tilburg – 95 km (59 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Breda – 80 km (50 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Groningen – 220 km (137 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Zwolle – 125 km (78 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Arnhem – 115 km (71 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Nijmegen – 120 km (75 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Maastricht – 185 km (115 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Almere – 95 km (59 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Amersfoort – 85 km (53 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Apeldoorn – 110 km (68 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Enschede – 180 km (112 miles)
- Vlaardingen to Dordrecht – 25 km (16 miles)
