kop van zuid

Bustling, innovative, historic

The “Kop van Zuid’’ (Head of South-Rotterdam) is the name of the area just south of the Erasmus Bridge. Located on the Kop van Zuid are among others the Court of Rotterdam, the New Orleans tower (largest residential building of the Netherlands) and Hotel New York with its beautiful view on the river Maas. Living on the Kop van Zuid will give you the advantage of nice views on the River Maas, however you will always have to cross the Erasmus Bridge to reach the city center from here. Apartments on the Kop van Zuid are usually newly built high rise buildings with a parking garage. The nearest supermarkets can be found at the ‘’Brede Hilledijk’’or ‘’Handelsplein’’ both within 10 mins walking distance. The A15 towards Europoort is easily reachable from here. The world’s most famous stars of architecture have erected buildings here. Álvaro Siza, Renzo Piano, Francine Houben, Norman Foster – and Rotterdam’s own Rem Koolhaas. Amidst all those gleaming high-rise towers, several buildings still recall an era when throngs of European passengers departed from this spot, heading off to America on steamboats. The Cruise Terminal is one example, where the most majestic cruise liners now drop anchor. Another is the famous Hotel New York, where robust nautical elements still offer echoes of all those migratory continentals. Looking for a new (temporary) home around the city center of Rotterdam? Contact our Verra Makelaars office in Rotterdam for more information on our services on Rotterdam Kop van Zuid.