Erasmus Bridge
Erasmusbrug
A white cable-stayed bridge across the Maas River, nicknamed 'the Swan' for its elegant design and a symbol of Rotterdam.
The Erasmus Bridge was completed in 1996. It is 802 meters long, and its asymmetrical white pylon, 139 meters tall and shaped like a swan's neck, links the city center with the Kop van Zuid district on the south bank. You can cross on foot or by bike, and from the bridge you can see the Maas and the skyscrapers on the south bank. The Wilhelminapier at the southern end and the old harbor on the north bank are both great photo spots. The bridge is especially photogenic when lit up at night.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Spido Harbour Tour
- Hotel New York & Kop van Zuid
- Wereldmuseum Rotterdam
- Fenix
- Maritime Museum Rotterdam
- Markthal
- Oude Haven & Witte Huis
- Cube Houses