Location: Vlaardingen
Top Things to do in Vlaardingen
Top Restaurants in Vlaardingen
10 Things to Do in Vlaardingen That You Shouldn't Miss
Vlaardingen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvlaːrdɪŋə(n)] ( listen)) is a city in South Holland in the Netherlands. It is located on the north bank of the Nieuwe Maas river at the confluence with the Oude Maas. The municipality administers an area of 26.69 km (10.31 sq mi), of which 23.64 km (9.13 sq mi) is land, with 71,972 residents in 2017. Vlaardingen nearby towns are Rotterdam and Schiedam
Restaurants in Vlaardingen
1. Vue Vlaardingen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Sigurrosnl - Vlaardingen
Good and modern cinema. The sound is great. Catering is OK. Staff is helpfull. Once we had a complaint about a bug in the movie. As service we got free tickets for anothe movie.
2. Winkelcentrum de Loper
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Hendrik_NL - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
High streets and shopping centers in the Netherlands are growing more uniform every day with the large chains operating in virtually every town. In "Winkelcentrum De Loper" also the "usual suspects" as Albert Heijn, Blokker, Zeeman, Etos, the DA drug store chain and more, are making their presence felt. However, a number of specialty shops are flourishing, making shopping in "De Loper" worthwhile. De Loper consists of an old part, built in the 60's of last century and a new part, built in the 90's. These parts are connected with a covered shopping passage. The old part is typical 60' architecture. The new part was presented by the architect as an Italian-like square. Well, there are porticos, but there the comparison stops. Parking is free on the streets around the center and also free in the two level car park on the roof of the Albert Heijn supermarket. The advantage of De Loper compared for instance with Vlaardingen city center is of course the free parking and the range and quality of shops is somewhat better. When in Vlaardingen, this is the place to shop.
3. Museum Vlaardingen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By SeimenBurum - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
The museum has just reopened (Spring 2015) after extensive renovations which integrated the former warehouses of a fish trading company.
The collection is interesting but deals with very local issues.
There are some style rooms and the history of the once large local fishing industry is shown.
Most interesting is the history of the area long before the Romans came. Where Vlaardingen is now there was a small but important settlement and some archaeological findings from those times are on display. It was nice to see the remodeled faces of our ancestors from those times.
The museum lies on the inner harbor of town with the old steel sailing ship Balder moored in front
The museum is nice to visit when you are around.
4. Natuur en recreatiegebied Broekpolder
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Solodam J - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The location is a little bit outside the town centre. We found it by chance as our hotel is just on the other side of the road. We started our walk from the sportcentre, "Polderport". You can park the car by the japanese restaurant. Walking along the river near "Twist" bridge, there was a flock of sheep. A lot of green, flowers and berries are here and there, and some small animals like rabbit and birds. We came across some trunk Bridges, walked through a "Klauterwoud" (klauterforest), it's for survival training. The path is good for walking and you can also rent a mountainbike as there is special parcours for it. It worths visit
5. Streekmuseum Jan Anderson
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By dragonsquareeyes - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
It's a tiny building, two storeys crammed with all manner of old things from Vlaardingen's past. It's free to visit which is a bonus.
6. Molen Aeolus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Hendrik_NL - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
This proud windmill was built in the 18th century and stands on a historical spot in Vlaardingen, at the old elevated road, which still continues into Schiedam. On that crossing the road into the (then) village Vlaardingen Ambacht (now part of Vlaardingen) started, to continue to the (then) village Kethel (now part of Schiedam). Round the corner, at the Delftseveer, you could take the ferry (more like a barge then) to Delft. An important traffic spot. Today this windmill is still in operation and produces several types of flour, which can be obtained at the shop, located in the miller's house. Indeed a proud landmark in Vlaardingen.
7. Polderpoort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Come and enjoy the 10 kilometer single track mountain bike route in the beautiful nature of Vlaardingen. During the mountain biking you will pass unpaved paths with plenty of challenges. Along the route are two technical parks. The technical parks are for the cycling enthusiast with jumps, hills, hairpin curves, balance beams and Bridges, a rock garden and several elevation changes.
Reviewed By Solodam J - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
It's a sport centre but there is also event and party in this complex. The location is in the nature and recreation area Broekpolder. The indoor sport is such fitness and the outdoor, there is a big sport field on the side of the building, "survival adventure" in the "Klauterwoud" (clamber forest), in the nature behind this sport centre. And the best of this sport centre is the mountainbike activity as it has special track for MTB. A sushi restaurant is just at the front of the building.
8. Stadsgehoorzaal
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
De Stadsgehoorzaal Vlaardingen is a beautiful theatre in the centre of Vlaardingen with a rich history. Its impressive halls is the ideal location to enjoy music, cabaret and childrensshows. For more information go to our website or call 010-434 05 00.
Reviewed By Thijs B
Een pareltje in het midden van de stad Vlaardingen. Bij binnenkomst heb je direct het gevoel dat je een schouwburg binnen stapt. Programmering voor divers publiek, dus voor ieder wat wils.
Zeker de moeite waard om te bezoeken!
9. Stadsboerderij Holywood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Hendrik_NL - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
City park Holy (no not the english word holy; Holy is a historic name used in this area long before all those houses were built in the '70s of last century) is not only a beautiful and surprising city park, but it is also the home of a petting zoo and city farm. Once in a while, when money is tight in Vlaardingen, the council discusses if there is enough money available for park and farm, but luckily every time the city farm is saved and everybody is happy. Worth a visit.
10. De Kroepoekfabriek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Solodam J - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The location of this place is at the harbour of Vlaardingen. The name "Kroepoek Fabriek" ( Kroepoek is Chip Srimph) was used to be a chip shrimp factory. It is now a very good concert hall, even the best in such small category. We visited this place for the concert of our favourite band from Nashville. The sound is good, the drink is affordable and the people are friendly. There is enough parking place. Will sure come back again
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