Visit the famous, mind-boggling Rotterdam landmark and marvel at this unique piece of architecture and design.
These aren’t a piece of modern art, these are houses. Yup, people actually live in these cool but weird buildings. This mind-boggling optical illusion was designed by Dutch architect Piet Blom and built between 1982 and 1984.
The yellow homes stand out in the centre of Rotterdam because of their colourful character and because they are tilted by a 45 degrees angle. You really couldn’t miss them if you tried.
Kijk-Kubus
Although most of the cubes are being used as residences, there is one that you can visit. The Kijk-Kubus Museum house or Cube Space is in one of the cuboids. It's been furnished so you can get a feel for what living inside one is actually like. It only costs a few euros and is worth a look whilst you're here.
Urban Photo Spot
There is a chance you just want to visit the Cube Houses to take pictures, and that is totally understandable. Their abstract urban design and bright yellow cladding make for a great picture. What’s even better is that you can get creative with angles to get a really unique shot - definitely one for Instagram or a portfolio.
Tips and Tricks
- If you really want to know what living here is like then book a night in the StayOkay hostel, located in one of the big cubes.
- Got a Rotterdampas card? You can get inside the museum house free!
Getting There
- By Car: parking underground at the nearby Market Hall
- By Bus: Rotterdam Blaak Station stop is next to the houses, served by the 32 bus.
- By Train: Rotterdam Blaak station is next to the houses. It’s served by Intercity and Sprinter lines. Blaak metro station is here also.
- By Tram: close to Station Blaak tram stop.
Open everyday, 11:00 to 17:00
All seasons
Adults 3€, Kids 1.50€, special discount rates available
Open; Groups larger an 9 people will no be accepted; COVID health checks on arrival
Super funky houses that are worth the view! It was cool to walk by and see this outlandish architecture right in the middle of Rotterdam. Plus it's a great stop for photos!
— An American expat abroad