Overview
Vlaardingen is the self-proclaimed herring city of the Netherlands, a working-class port town on the Nieuwe Maas (New Meuse) with historic harbors and a rich fishing heritage dating to the 18th century. While not a primary destination, it offers an authentic Dutch port atmosphere with museum exhibits on its maritime history, making it a good side trip from Rotterdam.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums · Transit Hub
Before you go
Culture
Vlaardingen is known as the herring city of the Netherlands, with historic fishing harbors at Oude Haven and Koningin Wilhelminahaven.
Money
The Netherlands uses the Euro (€). Credit cards are widely accepted at hotels and restaurants.
Transport
Vlaardingen is best accessed via RET Metro lines A and B from Rotterdam. The main transit hub is in Schiedam.