Maassluis

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Maassluis is a quaint town in South Holland, Netherlands the downtown of which has barely changed in a century's time.

Maassluis Halal Explorer

Maassluis was founded around 1340 as a settlement by a lock in the river Meuse, hence it's name consists of Maas (Meuse) and sluis (lock). Initially and the settlement was known as Maeslandsluys, as the settlement was subjugated by Maesland. During the Thirty Years' War|Eighty Years' War, work was started on defence works for the town, but the city was captured by the Spanish before the works could be completed.

Maeslandsluys gained independence from Maesland in 1614, after which it switched its name to Maassluis, which is how we know the city today. Maassluis requested city rights in December of 1813 and gained said rights two months later. During the nineteenth century, Maassluis became known for its shipping company L. Smit & Co. and maritime salvaging company W.A. van den Tak, which after fusing together became known as Smit-Tak. This maritime history is still visible in modern day Maassluis.

Travel to Maassluis

[[2012-06-19_-_Maassluis,_13 - The downtown of Maassluis is partly located along a canal.

By car

From Amsterdam and The Hague, follow the A4 heading for Schiedam and Rotterdam. Follow this highway until you're at Knooppunt Kethelplein (Kethelplein Interchange), where you head for Vlaardingen and Hook of Holland. This will get you onto the A20 heading for Maassluis, which is reached by using exit 7 on the A20, followed by a turn to the left.

From Bergen op Zoom, follow the A4 heading north. The A4 will have different names throughout this route (A59 and A29), but all you need to do is head straight heading for Rotterdam. Once you find yourself on the end of the A29, shortly after exit 20, head west onto the A15, shortly after which you turn north onto the A4 again. This will get you to Knooppunt Kethelplein (Kethelplein Interchange), where you head for Hook of Holland (Hoek van Holland). Again, Maassluis is found by using exit 7 followed by a turn to the left. If you were to come from the east of the nation and then follow the A15, which starts in between Arnhem and Nijmegen.

How to take public transportation in Maassluis

To get to Maassluis via public transit, you can use trains to get to Schiedam Centrum|city=nl|nsr. From here, either take bus 126 to Maassluis, 712 to Maassluis West or 713 to Hook of Holland or, should you travel to Maassluis in the second half of 2018 or later, use the Rotterdam Metro's line Station rotterdam|B to get to Maassluis, which has three stations to its name: Maassluis|city=rotterdam|B}} GPS 51.9163, 4.2536, Maassluis West|city=rotterdam|B}} GPS 51.9254, 4.2363 and Maassluis Steendijkpolder|city=rotterdam|B}} GPS 51.9325, 4.2247}}. Of these and the first mentioned will most likely be most useful to you, as it is the closest to the downtown.

Get Around

The downtown of Maassluis is perfectly navigable by foot. Since the city is stretched along the Nieuwe Waterweg and the Hoekse Lijn (Rotterdam Metro line B) does a rather fine job of connecting Maassluis. As for busses, line 126 sort of serves as a city bus, having many stops in Maassluis.

What to see in Maassluis

Maassluis, Kerkeiland met de Groote Kerk RM26609 foto6 2014-03-09 11.02 - The Kerkeiland (Church island) from above.

The Steam Boat museum. On Hoogstraat (High street) cost : 4 Euro. You get to see the last seagoing steam powered tug the "Furie".

Grote Kerk that towers above the town.

• Nationaal Sleepvaartmuseum - Dutch National Maritime Towing Museum | Hoogstraat 1-3 51.92160, 4.25317 ☎ +31 105 912 474 €4
• Museum Maassluis - Zuiddijk 16 51.92086, 4.25422 ☎ +31 105 913 813 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 14:00-17:00
• Gemaal Mr. Dr. C.P. Zaayer - Mr. Dr. C.P. Zaayer Pumping Station - Vlaardingsedijk 10 51.914206, 4.258728 - Maassluis - Gemaal de Zaayer met dienstwoningen
• Groote Kerk Kerkplein 2 51.92216, 4.251092 ☎ +31 105 913 958 - Maassluis Grote Kerk bij avond

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Maassluis

• Fair Play Casino | Nieuwe Weg 2, Rozenburg 51.91105, 4.24219 Right beside the ferry across the Nieuwe Waterweg on the Rozenburg side. ☎ +31 181 212 769 Opening Hours: Sunday - Th: 10:00-01:00, Friday - Saturday: 10:00-02:00

Halal Food & Restaurants

Restaurants abound in the central section of the city.

Try De Zoete Inval (Tea Room) on Dr Kuyperkade 15. Nice scones, coffee and tea.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Maassluis

Maassluis - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Maassluis, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Maassluis. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Maassluis and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Maassluis. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Maassluis. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inMaassluis: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Maassluis.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Maassluis: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Maassluis, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Maassluis.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Maassluis, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Maassluis, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Maassluis, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Maassluis, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Maassluis without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Maassluis is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Maassluis.

About eHalal Travel Group:

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For Halal business inquiries in Maassluis, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There is only one hotel in Maassluis, but two more can be found across the Nieuwe Waterweg in Rozenburg, which can easily be reached via a ferry across the water.

• Hotel-Pension Piet Hein Piet Heinstraat 23 51.91843, 4.25189 ☎ +31 105 916 929
• Hotel Rozenburg - @rozenburg.nl Emmastraat 26, Rozenburg 51.90591, 4.24505 ☎ +31 181 212 121 €89
• Pico Cafe - @r.nl Raadhuisplein 1, Rozenburg 51.90549, 4.24910 ☎ +31 181 213 775 +31 181 213 280 €61

Travel Next

Following the Nieuwe Waterweg, you will find Hook of Holland downstream and the beachfront of which can be visited directly using the Rotterdam Metro's line B. Upstream you will find Vlaardingen, Schiedam and Rotterdam. Going north you'll find Naaldwijk, Delft and The Hague and the latter of which can be visited using the Rotterdam Metro's line E.

Other nearby destinations include:

• Brielle - The first city to turn against the Spanish during the Dutch war for independence.
• Spijkenisse - A modern city just south of Rotterdam.
• Dordrecht - A historical city that once was one of the six largest cities in the county of Holland.
• Kinderdijk - One of, if not the best known attraction of the Netherlands, being world famous for its windmills.

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