Welcome to Maassluis

Join us now for a historical tour through our city. By following the route along the monuments found here you can leisurely stroll through the heart of Maassluis.

Continue the tour by clicking on a sign or choose one of the many monuments listed on the left side.

Introduction
De Veerstraat
Monsterse Sluis
Marnixkade
De Groote Kerk
De Hoogstraat
Coppelstock
Het Gemeenlandshuis
Het Raadhuis
Wateringse Sluis
Zakkendragershuisje
Molen de Hoop
Hoekpand anno 1786
Trapgevel uit 1649
De School van 'Mesjeu' Van Dalen
Het Schuurkerkje
Patriciërshuis

Coppelstock

Those who are familiar with Dutch history will know that Coppelstock was the ferryman who manned the ferry to Den Briel in 1572.

We won't go into the role here that Coppelstock played in the conquest of Den Briel. Suffice to say that he probably spent many a stormy night here in the house that is named after him.

The plaque on the front of Coppelstock's house shows the "hengst" (boat) that was once used as a ferry, and that is why it is still known today as the 'veerknol' (loosely translated as: "the sailing stallion").