Hoek van Holland
Netherlands · Provincie Zuid-HollandNL
Village in South Holland, Netherlands
Hook of Holland is a coastal village in the southwestern corner of Holland, hence the name; hoek means "corner" and was in use before the word kaap – "cape". The English translation using Hook is a false friend of the Dutch Hoek, but has become commonplace in the Netherlands. It is located at the mouth of the New Waterway shipping canal into the North Sea. The village is administered as a district of the municipality of Rotterdam. Its district covers an area of 18.53 km2, of which 14.19 km2 is land. On 1 January 2023 it had an estimated population of 10,560.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 10,340
- Coordinates
- 51.977, 4.133
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Hoek van Holland
Hoek van Holland is a small town in Provincie Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. Population figures land around 10,340. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights water sports, nature and adventure above everything else.
Things to do in Hoek van Holland
Water Sports in Hoek van Holland
(4)Hoek van Holland records Kiteboarding, Snorkeling, Swimming and Windsurfing under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Hoek van Holland. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Hoek van Holland
(2)Our data lists Beaches and National Parks as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Hoek van Holland's own activity tags.
Adventure in Hoek van Holland
(1)The adventure shortlist for Hoek van Holland: Abseiling. All of it is drawn from Hoek van Holland's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Hoek van Holland
(1)The culture shortlist for Hoek van Holland: Docks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Hoek van Holland. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Hoek van Holland
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Provincie Zuid-Holland first, then drive or cycle into Hoek van Holland. The local time zone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Similar destinations
Places near Hoek van Holland that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hoek van Holland known for?
- Hoek van Holland is mainly a destination for water sports, nature and adventure, set in Provincie Zuid-Holland, Netherlands with around 10,340 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Hoek van Holland?
- You can plan around Kiteboarding, Snorkeling, Swimming, Windsurfing and Beaches in Hoek van Holland. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Hoek van Holland?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Hoek van Holland located?
- Administratively, Hoek van Holland sits in Provincie Zuid-Holland, Netherlands — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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