Rijswijk Municipality
Rijswijk is a city in the province South Holland in the Netherlands. It is a small city, which evolved around a tiny city core. The name is derived of 'rijshout', a type of wood which grew in the area and the word 'wijc', which was used for settlement in medieval times.Places of Interest
Highlights include Museum Het Prinsenhof and Rijswijk railway station.
Museum Het Prinsenhof
Museum
Photo: Ellywa, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Het Prinsenhof is a museum in the city of Delft in the Netherlands. Formerly the monastery of St Agatha, the building changed purpose over time. The whole building came into the possession of Delft City Council by 1925, who gradually converted the building into a museum.
Rijswijk railway station
Railway station
Photo: Michiel1972, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Rijswijk is a railway station located in Rijswijk in the suburbs of The Hague, Netherlands. The station was opened on 3 June 1847 and is located on the Amsterdam–Rotterdam railway, between The Hague and Rotterdam.
Den Haag Moerwijk railway station
Railway station
Photo: Tukka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Den Haag Moerwijk is a railway station in the Moerwijk district of The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands. It opened on 2 June 1996.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Delft and The Hague.
Delft
Photo: Tukka, Public domain.
Delft is a mid-sized city in the west of the Netherlands. It's a beautiful, unspoiled town with traditional architecture, canals and bikes. It's also home to the world famous blue and white ceramics.
The Hague
Photo: Edwin van Buuringen, CC BY 2.0.
The Hague is a city in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. It is the seat of the Dutch parliament and government, and the residence of King Willem-Alexander.
Rijswijk Municipality
- Also known as: “Gemeente Rijswijk”
- Location: South Holland, Western Netherlands, Netherlands, Benelux, Europe
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Latitude
52.0349° or 52° 2′ 6″ northLongitude
4.3279° or 4° 19′ 40″ eastPopulation
55,200Elevation
-1 metres (-3 feet)Open location code
9F4628MH+X4GeoNames ID
2748075
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In Other Languages
“Rijswijk Municipality” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Rijswijk”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Plaspoelpolder and ‘t Haantje.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Steenvoorde and Julianapark.
South Holland: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Rotterdam, The Hague, Leiden, and Delft.
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