Nieuwe Waterweg
The Nieuwe Waterweg is the final section of the connection between Rotterdam and the sea, which was put into use in 1872. The length of this canal cut through the dunes at what is now called Hoek van Holland, but which at that time belonge…
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The Nieuwe Waterweg is the final section of the connection between Rotterdam and the sea, which was put into use in 1872. The length of this canal cut through the dunes at what is now called Hoek van Holland, but which at that time belonged to the municipality of 's-Gravenzande, measured 4.3 km.
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Practical information & emergency numbers
Keep this page handy during your Rotterdam visit — for emergencies, tourist information, city services and transport.
🚨 Emergency & Police
- General emergency (police/fire/ambulance) 112
- Police (non-urgent) 0900-8844
- International emergency line 112
🗺️ Tourist Information
- Rotterdam Tourist Information (VVV) rotterdam.info
- VVV Central Station — Stationsplein 20, daily 09:30–18:00
- VVV Hoek van Holland — Stationsweg 11, daily 09:30–17:00
🏥 City Hall & Medical
- City of Rotterdam (general inquiries) 0800-1545 (free)
- GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond (travel medicine, weekdays 8:30–17:00) 010-433 98 99
- GP out-of-hours service (after 17:00 + weekends, always call first) 010-290 98 88
🚇 Transport
- RET (tram, bus, metro) 0900-5006010 · ret.nl
- Watertaxi Rotterdam 010-403 03 03 · watertaxirotterdam.nl
- Rotterdam Taxi Central (RTC) 010-462 62 62
Source: rotterdam.info, City of Rotterdam — generated 10 mei 2026
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