Schoonhoven water tower

Krimpenerwaard, Netherlands

Exterior only

Visible from the street; the inside is private.

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The Schoonhoven water tower, completed in 1900 in Krimpenerwaard, Netherlands, exemplifies an imaginative fusion of Swiss chalet and Renaissance Revival styles. Designed by architect F.A. de Jongh, the structure combines the picturesque, steep-roofed character of Alpine chalets with classical Renaissance ornamental elements, creating a distinctive landmark that transcends typical utilitarian water tower design. Recognized as a Rijksmonument, the building stands as testament to early 20th-century Dutch civic architecture that treated functional infrastructure as an opportunity for architectural expression.