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Krimpen aan den IJssel
ℹ️Practical info — Krimpen aan den IJssel
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Take the Waterbus across the river for a scenic and quick connection to Rotterdam or Dordrecht.
- Visit the Algerakering, the first storm surge barrier built in the Netherlands.
- If cycling, make sure to ride along the dikes for a great view of the river traffic.
- Parking is generally free and accessible near the De Korf shopping center.
🍽 Food
Grab a traditional raw herring with onions from a fish stall near the shopping areas.
Enjoy these deep-fried fish nuggets, a Dutch favorite, at the weekly market.
Look for freshly made, warm syrup waffles at local markets.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Visit the local weekly market on Tuesdays at Tuyterplein for fresh food.
The main shopping center where you can find daily necessities.
Rent a bike and explore the expansive green polders just outside town.
A peaceful spot near the water where you can admire this traditional windmill.
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Krimpen aan den IJssel is a significant municipality in the province of South Holland, situated on the northern bank of the River Lek at the mouth of the Hollandse IJssel. The town's history is inseparable from the struggle against water, embodied in its most vital structure: the Algerakering. This storm surge barrier was the very first component of the famous Delta Works and has protected the hinterland from flooding since 1958. Historically, Krimpen was a center of shipbuilding, with the Van der Giessen-de Noord shipyard serving as the town's economic backbone for over 150 years, producing ocean liners and naval vessels. Despite its proximity to the Rotterdam metropolis, the town has maintained a distinct character, defined by spacious residential areas and green polders like the Krimpenerwaard. The city's architecture is largely modern, yet historic windmills such as 'De Schelvenaer' serve as reminders of the past importance of milling and water management. Today, Krimpen functions primarily as an attractive residential community for commuters while sustaining its own industrial base in logistics and maritime services.
- Location: South Holland, Netherlands
- Top sights: De Baby Spa · Kinderboerderij Klaverweide · Streekmuseum Krimpenerwaard
- Nearby: Ridderkerk (6 km)
- Population: ~29.017
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
| Rain mm | 77 | 66 | 55 | 38 | 56 | 62 | 78 | 87 | 70 | 79 | 81 | 85 |
Geography
Facts
- The Algerakering was completed in 1958 as the first project of the Delta Works.
- Krimpen is located near the lowest point in the Netherlands (approx. 6.76 m below sea level).
- The Van der Giessen-de Noord shipyard was established in the year 1820.
- The De Schelvenaer windmill was opened in 2009 as a reconstruction of a historic mill.
- The municipality is connected to Capelle aan den IJssel via the Algerabrug bridge.
- Krimpen aan den IJssel covers a total land area of about 8.95 square kilometers.
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Sights in the town Krimpen aan den IJssel (10)
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A historic pumping station in Krimpen aan den IJssel, now serving as a technical museum.
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