Van Nelle Factory BV

I highly recommend taking the guided tour. It was an amazing experience. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage building. Our guide was a student in architecture and he enjoyed sharing all his knowledge about the factory and more. He shared with us info on architectural details used in the building which I thought was inspiring and mind blowing considering it was built in the 1920s. Before booking the guided tour, I didn’t expect to learn so much about this historical and important building and the brand and story behind it. The photos won’t mean anything until the tour is taken or unless there is already some knowledge on the Van Nelle Factory.

Beautiful old coffee, tea and tobacco factory from 1931 Architectural masterpiece with ingenious environmentally friendly solutions. Choose a guided tour including the equally beautiful Chabot museum. Which is located in the centre of the city. And offers a film about the Van Nelle.By bike or car ( free parking at van Nelle). Also a nice location for parties and events. Unesco World Heritage.

I visited Van Nelle factory on a tour. The building is a UNESCO heritage site, famous for its beautiful modern architecture. It is a bit obscure and off the beaten track as a tourist destination but definitely worth a visit if you are an achitecture/art fan. There is a nice view from the top floor on the surroundings, with Rotterdam skyscrapers in the distance. To my knowledge, it is open for tours only on week ends. English language tour was excellent, highly informative and brought the building to life. It should be booked in advance online. The factory is accessible from Rotterdam central by taxi ride (probably there is also a public transportation option but i am not sure).

Such a unique place and history! Well worth learning about and I appreciated the efforts to design a factory environment with so much light. Really forward thinking.

Amazing building and a key visit in Rotterdam if you’re into modern architecture. You can park your car within the perimeter, enjoy the building from all angles and then go for the cafeteria where there is a small exhibit.

Lovely experiences. I highly recommend the Art Fairs in The Netherlands. Van Nelle Factory is a great place for events and conferences. PS: Before ending your visit, grab a homemade cider made right at Van Nelle Factory

Industrial area it is !! But canal route and side trees 🌲 enhancing the beauty of this place

The factory is super beautiful and has an interesting story behind it’s conception and design. We learned everything about it on the guided tour, which was amazing and worth every second!