Erasmus Bridge

Where it is & how to get there

• Metro: Leuvehaven or Wilhelminaplein stations at each end.
• On foot: Walk or cycle across for skyline views.
• Water taxi: Yellow water taxis cross the river nearby.

The story of the Erasmus Bridge

The Erasmus Bridge opened in 1996, designed by Ben van Berkel. Its single angled white pylon earned it the nickname "the Swan".

It links the city centre with Kop van Zuid, a former harbour area transformed with skyscrapers. Rotterdam was heavily bombed in 1940 and rebuilt as a laboratory of modern architecture.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Walk across at sunset.
• Walk across at sunset, then dine at Hotel New York.
• Take a water taxi for a fun river crossing.

What's around the Erasmus Bridge

• Kop van ZuidSkyscraper district.
• Hotel New YorkHistoric waterfront hotel.
• EuromastViewing tower.
• Spido harbour toursBoat trips around the port.

Questions travellers ask