Van Nelle Factory Van Nellefabriek
Rotterdam, Netherlands UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Van Nelle Factory is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rotterdam that served as both an office building and a factory. Designed in the Neues Bauen style, this site is one of the 60 sights of the Netherlands featured on this website and is ranked 37th among the country's most looked-up sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, when daily highs reach about 21 °C. April is one of the drier months, with about 10 rainy days. The site is located 58 km from Amsterdam and is approximately 4 km from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM).
Visitors can combine a trip to the factory with nearby sites such as Nieuwe Kerk, Delft City Hall, or Oude Kerk, which are all around 11 km away. The Kinderdijk windmills are 14.3 km from the factory, while Maeslantkering is 18.8 km away. Entry to the site costs €15 and requires online booking.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 77 | 62 | 69 | 45 | 63 | 73 | 84 | 90 | 88 | 92 | 92 | 85 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
