Discover Rotterdam

Welcome to Rotterdam! Rotterdam is known nationally and internationally as a city of architecture. The imposing skyline can be seen from afar, with characteristic landmarks such as the Erasmus Bridge and the Montevideo. Take the opportunity to view the famous Cube Houses from inside. The Maas River, which flows through the middle of the city, is an attraction in itself. Discover Europe’s largest port with a Spido tour boat, or take the water taxi for a quick trip to Hotel New York.

Rotterdam Zoo with its spectacular crocodile river and the newly opened polar bear enclosure is one of the most popular attractions in the Netherlands. The zoo’s Oceanium has a massive indoor aquarium, with a tunnel that runs below the sharks. The 185-metre Euromast, with its unparalleled view, also draws many visitors.

Rotterdam is also a must for art and culture. It is the city of large art institutions such as the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum, Kunsthal Rotterdam, the Netherlands Photo Museum and the Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAI). In the Maritime Museum, you can find out all there is to know about the maritime history of the Netherlands and Rotterdam. Places as de Doelen, the Rotterdamse Schouwburg and the Luxor Theater are leading in outstanding theatre, music and dance.

Rotterdam is a great experience for shopaholics, with a wide diversity of shopping areas. Start in the City centre with Lijnbaan and Bijenkorf or the chic shops in Van Oldenbarneveltstraat or visit the hip boutiques on Nieuwe Binnenweg, Witte de Withstraat and Pannekoekstraat.

Historic Delfshaven is a small, romantic old harbor, where you can still almost taste Rotterdam’s illustrious past. Why not visit the historical museum De Dubbele Palmboom or the Pilgrims Church. Enjoy the peace and quiet or stroll along the streets of small shops and restaurants. Nearby a replica is being build of the eighteenth-century liner De Delft. Another such nostalgic spot is the Scheepvaartkwartier, with its Veerhaven and Wereldmuseum.

The famous steamship ‘Rotterdam’, the largest passenger ship ever built in the Netherlands is open for the public. Go and explore on-board and dream of days gone by.

Like to know more about Rotterdam? For information please visit www.rotterdam.info.