Van Nelle Factory BV

Fantastic building in the context of 1920-1930 when designed and built. Recommended to take the guided architecture tour by the Chabot Museum during weekends. In one hour you are taken into the factory and explained many interesting details of the design, technology and use of the building. Now a hub for rental office spaces of a wide variety of companies. Its UNESCO status means that building is maintained as close as possible to its original design.

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.

Fascinating modernist building with great story behind it! Lots of original fixtures and fittings.

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).

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.

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

To begin with, it doesn't feel too fascinating, when you're associating it with UNESCO! However when you understand that this was built in 1925-31, in the beginning of industrial revolution, when all other buildings were built of bricks and primarily opaque - this, primarily made of glass & steel and primarily transparent - is an absolute shocker! This paved way for, set an inspiration for all the sky-scraper office buildings that you see today that are just glass & steel!