Guidebook for Rotterdam
Food Scene
Sumo Markthal
2-5 Verlengde NieuwstraatYou gotta love sushi man
The Markthal is a large indoor food market/food court, with several tens of stalls selling vegetables, meats, fish, cheeses, nuts and other food as well as small eateries, supermarkets, liquor shops. The Markthal opened in August 2014 and the building itself is a good example of modern Rotterdam architecture. It is quite popular with locals and tourists alike, so it can get crowded especially on the weekends.
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Рыночный зал
298 Dominee Jan ScharpstraatThe Markthal is a large indoor food market/food court, with several tens of stalls selling vegetables, meats, fish, cheeses, nuts and other food as well as small eateries, supermarkets, liquor shops. The Markthal opened in August 2014 and the building itself is a good example of modern Rotterdam architecture. It is quite popular with locals and tourists alike, so it can get crowded especially on the weekends.
Eat as many pancakes as you like while you cruise, departs from near the foot of the Euromast.
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Блинная лодка Роттердама
13 ParkhavenEat as many pancakes as you like while you cruise, departs from near the foot of the Euromast.
A culinary gem in the very heart of the city, this stylish restaurant needs to be booked well in advance. Very rewarding french cuisine. Valet parking. About €50 for 3 courses.
Amarone
72A MeentA culinary gem in the very heart of the city, this stylish restaurant needs to be booked well in advance. Very rewarding french cuisine. Valet parking. About €50 for 3 courses.
The atmosphere in the restaurant is relaxed and friendly. The menu furthermore features salads, sandwiches, tapas and more... The owner also owns Club Vibes, around the corner
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Café Stalles
11A Nieuwe BinnenwegThe atmosphere in the restaurant is relaxed and friendly. The menu furthermore features salads, sandwiches, tapas and more... The owner also owns Club Vibes, around the corner
De Rotterdam is an iconic example of urban architecture.
The three linked towers are nearly 150 metres high, forming a ‘vertical city’ of high-class flats, a 4-star hotel, offices, shops, restaurants, fitness and parking facilities. At the Rotterdam are two fine restaurants and a bar. When the weather is nice there is a great terrace with a view.
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Де-Роттердам
De Rotterdam is an iconic example of urban architecture.
The three linked towers are nearly 150 metres high, forming a ‘vertical city’ of high-class flats, a 4-star hotel, offices, shops, restaurants, fitness and parking facilities. At the Rotterdam are two fine restaurants and a bar. When the weather is nice there is a great terrace with a view.
The former headquarters of the Holland Amerika Lijn, was done up somewhere in 1993 and is still a hip and lively place. They serve great seafood dishes for reasonable prices.
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Hotel New York
1 KoninginnenhoofdThe former headquarters of the Holland Amerika Lijn, was done up somewhere in 1993 and is still a hip and lively place. They serve great seafood dishes for reasonable prices.
An amazing restaurant with a beautiful view overlooking the Erasmus bridge
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HMB Restaurant
104 Holland AmerikakadeAn amazing restaurant with a beautiful view overlooking the Erasmus bridge
Perfect sandwhiches. Try the classic Guliano.
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Lunchrestaurant Guliano
31A MeentPerfect sandwhiches. Try the classic Guliano.
Happy Italy
102 BinnenrotteBudget pasta's
Better than Happy Italy, but some euro's more. Still cheap.
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Vapiano Rotterdam Binnenrotte
142-148 BinnenrotteBetter than Happy Italy, but some euro's more. Still cheap.
Great new coffeeplace in the center of Rotterdam. Coffee tastes great and i love the interioir. Could become one of my favorites! Also good for working
NOC NOC
Great new coffeeplace in the center of Rotterdam. Coffee tastes great and i love the interioir. Could become one of my favorites! Also good for working
Ter Marsch & Co
70 Witte de WithstraatBest-burgers-in-town-end!
Best bread in town! French/Southern style, plenty of variety and good service/friendly staff.
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Vlaamsch Broodhuys R'dam Meent
8A MeentBest bread in town! French/Southern style, plenty of variety and good service/friendly staff.
The largest street market of Rotterdam is located in the city centre at Binnenrotte near the Blaak underground station. This weekly market covers the Binnenrotte square from Blaak to shopping street Meent and contains more than 400 stands. Near the Blaak area, you will find fresh produce such as fruit, fish, cheese, vegetables, flowers and candy. At the Rotterdam market square in the vicinity of Meent clothes, smart phone accessoiries, vintage goods, fabrics and souvenirs are offered. In the afternoon this market can be quite crowded, especially during the weekend. On rainy days the street market has a functional shelter by means of plastic covers, so if you're a tall person watch put! You can combine a visit to the Rotterdam street market with a day of shopping in Rotterdam, because the market square is connected to the Meent and Hoogstraat shopping streets. Read more about the largest weekly market in Rotterdam on our page about the street market in Rotterdam centre.
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Blaak
BlaakThe largest street market of Rotterdam is located in the city centre at Binnenrotte near the Blaak underground station. This weekly market covers the Binnenrotte square from Blaak to shopping street Meent and contains more than 400 stands. Near the Blaak area, you will find fresh produce such as fruit, fish, cheese, vegetables, flowers and candy. At the Rotterdam market square in the vicinity of Meent clothes, smart phone accessoiries, vintage goods, fabrics and souvenirs are offered. In the afternoon this market can be quite crowded, especially during the weekend. On rainy days the street market has a functional shelter by means of plastic covers, so if you're a tall person watch put! You can combine a visit to the Rotterdam street market with a day of shopping in Rotterdam, because the market square is connected to the Meent and Hoogstraat shopping streets. Read more about the largest weekly market in Rotterdam on our page about the street market in Rotterdam centre.
Great pizza, free wifi, quick serving and a decent prize... Perfect after a long walk at the park.
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Osteria Vicini
63A KortekadeGreat pizza, free wifi, quick serving and a decent prize... Perfect after a long walk at the park.
Great place to chill under the sun with lake view. Definitely one of my favorite's
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Restaurant De Tuin van de Vier Windstreken - Restaurant in Rotterdam
354 PlaszoomGreat place to chill under the sun with lake view. Definitely one of my favorite's
Restaurant Opporto
10 RaampoortstraatThe only restaurant in Rotterdam that serves Cataplana's and Seafood Plateau's.
Bertmans
15 ZaagmolenkadeAmazing breakfast!
Great ice cream store! My favorites are cocos, pistachio and kinderbueno.
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De IJssalon
69-A MeentGreat ice cream store! My favorites are cocos, pistachio and kinderbueno.
Picknick platter and homemade ice tea are incredible.
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Picknick Rotterdam
259 MarinierswegPicknick platter and homemade ice tea are incredible.
One of the best places for #vegan people in Rotterdam!
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Spirit Rotterdam
9 MarinierswegOne of the best places for #vegan people in Rotterdam!
Every Saturday and Tuesday, the biggest street market of Rotterdam will be held over here!
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Rotterdam, Station Blaak
Every Saturday and Tuesday, the biggest street market of Rotterdam will be held over here!
Great Set in a corner building on a commercial street, this stylish hotel decorated with mosaic lights, ornate furnishings and Persian rugs is an 11-minute walk from the Markthal food market and 12 minutes' walk from modern art at Kunsthal museum. Uniquely decorated rooms with Oriental, African or South American themes feature TVs, Wi-Fi (fee) and minibars. Top-floor rooms have street-view balconies. There’s no air-conditioning. Breakfast is complimentary. There's also a vibrant restaurant offering Middle Eastern and North African cuisine, and terrace seating.
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Hotel Bazar
Witte de WithstraatGreat Set in a corner building on a commercial street, this stylish hotel decorated with mosaic lights, ornate furnishings and Persian rugs is an 11-minute walk from the Markthal food market and 12 minutes' walk from modern art at Kunsthal museum. Uniquely decorated rooms with Oriental, African or South American themes feature TVs, Wi-Fi (fee) and minibars. Top-floor rooms have street-view balconies. There’s no air-conditioning. Breakfast is complimentary. There's also a vibrant restaurant offering Middle Eastern and North African cuisine, and terrace seating.
Olympia Kitchen Bar
2 Schiedamse VestThe best Greek food in town and very friendly staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
1NUL8
108 Meent Great wines and a nice terrace. I come here very often.
Great street containing many restaurants and bars
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Витте де Витстраат
Witte de WithstraatGreat street containing many restaurants and bars
HUGH Rotterdam
15 KruiskadeFor the late hours
Near the old harbour area, is a more stylish, trendy club, which also offers nice views over the Maas river.
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Club Vie
Near the old harbour area, is a more stylish, trendy club, which also offers nice views over the Maas river.
Speaks for itself! When the weekend is there and the weather is good. Get out there and have some beers at this gem.
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Biergarten
18 Schiestraat Speaks for itself! When the weekend is there and the weather is good. Get out there and have some beers at this gem.
Super nice cafe with an amazing ambiance. Located in the middle of the Witte de With street, you will find a great vibe and people hanging out to have some drinks ar dancing with the dj playing some funky tunes.
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Nieuw Rotterdams Café
63 Witte de Withstraat Super nice cafe with an amazing ambiance. Located in the middle of the Witte de With street, you will find a great vibe and people hanging out to have some drinks ar dancing with the dj playing some funky tunes.
BIRD (podium, club, restaurant)
24 Raampoortstraatjazz and edm
WORM
71 Boomgaardsstraatvenue focused on underground and avant garde music
Toffler
33 Weena-ZuidDeep House, Tech, Techno and Edm venue
BAR
201 SchiekadeAlternative music venue/bar/restaurant
Café Van Zanten
44 MeentGreat terrace and good beers!
When Van Zanten isn't really your thing, just cross the street!
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Pol Rotterdam
46-48 MeentWhen Van Zanten isn't really your thing, just cross the street!
Lantaren Venster
996 Otto ReuchlinwegGreat jazz pop and World Music concerts.
Bokaal Rotterdam
11 NieuwemarktVery nice selection of beers.
Hip and trendy (coffee)bar with a beautiful view over the maas.
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Aloha Rotterdam
102 MaasboulevardHip and trendy (coffee)bar with a beautiful view over the maas.
Sightseeing
The Euromast observation tower, designed by Rotterdam architect H.A. Maaskant, was constructed in 1960 to mark the second Floriade gardening extravaganza which was being held in Rotterdam. At the time, the Euromast was 100 metres high. In 1970, the Space Tower was added, raising the tower to a height of no less than 185 metres. This made the Euromast Rotterdam s highest building.
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Евромаст
20 ParkhavenThe Euromast observation tower, designed by Rotterdam architect H.A. Maaskant, was constructed in 1960 to mark the second Floriade gardening extravaganza which was being held in Rotterdam. At the time, the Euromast was 100 metres high. In 1970, the Space Tower was added, raising the tower to a height of no less than 185 metres. This made the Euromast Rotterdam s highest building.
This picturesque yacht marina is one of the few parts of the old city that survived the 1940 bombardment of Rotterdam. It has had a remarkable history, both as the departure point from which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed for America, and the birthplace of prominent Dutch maritime hero Piet Hein. The Pelgrimvaderskerk dates back to 1761 and still offers echoes of that historic era. Open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays, the church holds services on Sunday. Delfshaven locals once earned their living by fishing for herring and distilling gin. The historic canal houses now hold cosy shops selling antiques and bric-a-brac, art studios, gin bars, beer breweries and down-to-earth eateries. Historic Delfshaven has always managed to retain its authentic charm, with the old-school grain mill known as De Destilleerketel as a prominent landmark.
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Delfshaven
This picturesque yacht marina is one of the few parts of the old city that survived the 1940 bombardment of Rotterdam. It has had a remarkable history, both as the departure point from which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed for America, and the birthplace of prominent Dutch maritime hero Piet Hein. The Pelgrimvaderskerk dates back to 1761 and still offers echoes of that historic era. Open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays, the church holds services on Sunday. Delfshaven locals once earned their living by fishing for herring and distilling gin. The historic canal houses now hold cosy shops selling antiques and bric-a-brac, art studios, gin bars, beer breweries and down-to-earth eateries. Historic Delfshaven has always managed to retain its authentic charm, with the old-school grain mill known as De Destilleerketel as a prominent landmark.
Rotterdam City Hall was built in 1914 in a somewhat exuberant Art Deco style. It is nice to walk into the monumental main hall and see the statues. The courtyard is also worth a look. As the City Hall is still in use you are free to enter the public areas and have a look. The other halls will be off limits, unless you can persuade one of the guards to open the showpiece Burgerzaal for you. The City Hall also has a belltower with carillon which is often played, while the roof of the middel tower is made of gold
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Stadhuis Rotterdam
40 CoolsingelRotterdam City Hall was built in 1914 in a somewhat exuberant Art Deco style. It is nice to walk into the monumental main hall and see the statues. The courtyard is also worth a look. As the City Hall is still in use you are free to enter the public areas and have a look. The other halls will be off limits, unless you can persuade one of the guards to open the showpiece Burgerzaal for you. The City Hall also has a belltower with carillon which is often played, while the roof of the middel tower is made of gold
The statue of Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam stands opposite the Grote of Sint Laurenskerk. It is a handsome bronze of the hand of sculptor Keijser and dates from 1622. Children are told by the elderly that Erasmus turns his page every hour
Grotekerkplein
GrotekerkpleinThe statue of Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam stands opposite the Grote of Sint Laurenskerk. It is a handsome bronze of the hand of sculptor Keijser and dates from 1622. Children are told by the elderly that Erasmus turns his page every hour
"The Destroyed City", by the Franco-Belarussian sculptor Ossip Zadkine dates from 1953. Zadkine got his inspiration when visiting Rotterdam shortly after the second world war. The cubist statue depicting a man in agony who just lost his heart (symbol of the bombed city centre) still evokes strong feelings in Rotterdam.
Разрушенный город
"The Destroyed City", by the Franco-Belarussian sculptor Ossip Zadkine dates from 1953. Zadkine got his inspiration when visiting Rotterdam shortly after the second world war. The cubist statue depicting a man in agony who just lost his heart (symbol of the bombed city centre) still evokes strong feelings in Rotterdam.
This large work by Pablo Picasso was erected in 1973. It is one of the elaborations Picasso made based on the portraits of his muse Sylvette David. Definitely worth a look.
Sylvette - Pablo Picasso & Carl Nesjar
83 WestersingelThis large work by Pablo Picasso was erected in 1973. It is one of the elaborations Picasso made based on the portraits of his muse Sylvette David. Definitely worth a look.
Windmills De Ster and De Lelie. These two windmills (Star and Lily) date from 1777 and 1829. They are very handsomely situated on the side of the Kralingse Plas lake. The mills do still do their original job wich is grinding ingredients for spices and snuff tobacco. Adjacent is a small shop where these products are sold.
De Lelie
356 PlaszoomWindmills De Ster and De Lelie. These two windmills (Star and Lily) date from 1777 and 1829. They are very handsomely situated on the side of the Kralingse Plas lake. The mills do still do their original job wich is grinding ingredients for spices and snuff tobacco. Adjacent is a small shop where these products are sold.
The "Great or Saint Lawrence church" (Saint Lawrence is the patron saint of Rotterdam) is a late-gothic inner city landmark that dates from the year 1449. It is nice to visit its spacious and attractive, but not so elegant interior. Of special interest are the large organ and the elaborate graves of Dutch sea heroes Kortenaer, Witte de With and Van Brakel. All kinds of cultural and musical venues take place here. In the summer you can climb the tower at wednesdays and saturdays
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Церковь святого Лаврентия
27 GrotekerkpleinThe "Great or Saint Lawrence church" (Saint Lawrence is the patron saint of Rotterdam) is a late-gothic inner city landmark that dates from the year 1449. It is nice to visit its spacious and attractive, but not so elegant interior. Of special interest are the large organ and the elaborate graves of Dutch sea heroes Kortenaer, Witte de With and Van Brakel. All kinds of cultural and musical venues take place here. In the summer you can climb the tower at wednesdays and saturdays
A more alternative shopping experience could be found at Botersloot and Pannekoekstraat, which have many independent, some outright odd shops. Both streets run parallel to the east from the market square where Blaak metro and train station is located.
Botersloot
BoterslootA more alternative shopping experience could be found at Botersloot and Pannekoekstraat, which have many independent, some outright odd shops. Both streets run parallel to the east from the market square where Blaak metro and train station is located.
ss Роттердам
25 3e Katendrechtse Hoofd Spend the night at this fabulous cruiseship.
Historic Town of Dordrecht, a 20 min. trainride, or even better, take the Waterbus (see Get around). A magnificent historic town with little tourism and an excellent old art museum.
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Dordrecht
Historic Town of Dordrecht, a 20 min. trainride, or even better, take the Waterbus (see Get around). A magnificent historic town with little tourism and an excellent old art museum.
Visit the small picture postcard town of Gouda and see the magnificent stained glass windows in St. Johns church, an UNESCO monument. Also 20 minutes by train.
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Gouda
Visit the small picture postcard town of Gouda and see the magnificent stained glass windows in St. Johns church, an UNESCO monument. Also 20 minutes by train.
Windmills of Kinderdijk, where 19 windmills still help to control the water level. Windmill number 2 is open to the public (€3), allowing you to see the inner workings. Arriva bus 90 from bus and metro station Zuidplein will get you there in 50 minutes. Kinderdijk is also accessible by boat from the city centre (near Erasmus bridge).
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Kinderdijk
Windmills of Kinderdijk, where 19 windmills still help to control the water level. Windmill number 2 is open to the public (€3), allowing you to see the inner workings. Arriva bus 90 from bus and metro station Zuidplein will get you there in 50 minutes. Kinderdijk is also accessible by boat from the city centre (near Erasmus bridge).
Visit the medieval fortified town of Brielle. The center is a nice ensemble of old houses and churches, enclosed by the original earthen defensive walls. There are some museums and the Roman Catholic shrine of the Martyrs of Gorcum. Walking around town and fortifications is a treat. You can easily spend the day in Brielle. Take bus 103 at the Spijkenisse Centrum Metro station. All in all the ride is 70 minutes from Rotterdam.
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Brielle
Visit the medieval fortified town of Brielle. The center is a nice ensemble of old houses and churches, enclosed by the original earthen defensive walls. There are some museums and the Roman Catholic shrine of the Martyrs of Gorcum. Walking around town and fortifications is a treat. You can easily spend the day in Brielle. Take bus 103 at the Spijkenisse Centrum Metro station. All in all the ride is 70 minutes from Rotterdam.
Kralingen is traditionally known as the chiquer side of Rotterdam. Romantic villa neighbourhoods and elegant lanes dominate the cityscape here. Erasmus University Rotterdam is also located here, however, so the area is home to lots of students – and they keep Kralingen lively! Oostzeedijk boasts lots of popular pubs and restaurants where you can grab a meal for a reasonable price. The Student Hotel, which walks a fine line between hostel and designer boutique hotel, is a beloved meeting point... and a decent place for a cup of coffee or a sandwich. One of the oldest attractions in Kralingen is Arboretum Trompenburg. In addition to the lovely old trees here, these botanic gardens offer beautiful plants and flowers and a charming teahouse.
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Kralingen
Kralingen is traditionally known as the chiquer side of Rotterdam. Romantic villa neighbourhoods and elegant lanes dominate the cityscape here. Erasmus University Rotterdam is also located here, however, so the area is home to lots of students – and they keep Kralingen lively! Oostzeedijk boasts lots of popular pubs and restaurants where you can grab a meal for a reasonable price. The Student Hotel, which walks a fine line between hostel and designer boutique hotel, is a beloved meeting point... and a decent place for a cup of coffee or a sandwich. One of the oldest attractions in Kralingen is Arboretum Trompenburg. In addition to the lovely old trees here, these botanic gardens offer beautiful plants and flowers and a charming teahouse.
The 800-metre long Erasmus Bridge spans the Maas River and links the northern and southern parts of Rotterdam. The suspension bridge has a 139-metre high steel pylon, which is secured with 40 cables. The shape of the pylon gave the bridge its nickname, The Swan . The Erasmus Bridge is the icon of Rotterdam. Designed by Ben van Berkel (1996).
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Мост Эразмуса
ErasmusbrugThe 800-metre long Erasmus Bridge spans the Maas River and links the northern and southern parts of Rotterdam. The suspension bridge has a 139-metre high steel pylon, which is secured with 40 cables. The shape of the pylon gave the bridge its nickname, The Swan . The Erasmus Bridge is the icon of Rotterdam. Designed by Ben van Berkel (1996).
The Cube Houses (or Pole Houses or Tree Houses) designed by architect Piet Blom are part of the Blaakse Bos development which borders on the Laurenskwartier district and the Waterfront area. The Kijk-Kubus (Show-Cube) is a furnished museum house, specially designed and constructed to let the visitor experience what life is like in a Cube House. Models, photo-panels and screens provide extra information about the Blaakse Bos housing development
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Кубические дома
70 OverblaakThe Cube Houses (or Pole Houses or Tree Houses) designed by architect Piet Blom are part of the Blaakse Bos development which borders on the Laurenskwartier district and the Waterfront area. The Kijk-Kubus (Show-Cube) is a furnished museum house, specially designed and constructed to let the visitor experience what life is like in a Cube House. Models, photo-panels and screens provide extra information about the Blaakse Bos housing development
Once Rotterdam's Chinatown, attracting homesick sailors and lusty whores in equal measure, Katendrecht is now home to the hip and happening – and a dream destination for foodies! Over the past few years, this peninsula has become one of the liveliest parts of town without losing its rougher edges. Deliplein, a charming city square, is lined in cosy restaurants, lunchrooms and cafés, many of which have outdoor seating areas. Fresh lobster at Vislokaal Kaap? Classic French cuisine at Bistrot du Bac? Pizza at Bleij? Or a tangy, spicy Thai curry at Delibird?
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Миязаки-Джапанес-Гарден
Once Rotterdam's Chinatown, attracting homesick sailors and lusty whores in equal measure, Katendrecht is now home to the hip and happening – and a dream destination for foodies! Over the past few years, this peninsula has become one of the liveliest parts of town without losing its rougher edges. Deliplein, a charming city square, is lined in cosy restaurants, lunchrooms and cafés, many of which have outdoor seating areas. Fresh lobster at Vislokaal Kaap? Classic French cuisine at Bistrot du Bac? Pizza at Bleij? Or a tangy, spicy Thai curry at Delibird?
Architecture aficionados will be astounded by this peninsula. The world's most famous stars of architecture have erected buildings here. Álvaro Siza, Renzo Piano, Francine Houben, Norman Foster – and Rotterdam's own Rem Koolhaas. His soaring De Rotterdam complex is the most striking edifice. The three linked towers are nearly 150 metres high, forming a ‘vertical city’ of high-class flats, a 4-star hotel, offices, shops, restaurants, fitness and parking facilities. Amidst all those gleaming high-rise towers, several buildings still recall an era when throngs of European passengers departed from this spot, heading off to America on steamboats. The Cruise Terminal is one example, where the most majestic cruise liners now drop anchor. Another is the famous Hotel New York, where robust nautical elements still offer echoes of all those migratory continentals. Several old warehouses and a number of newer buildings now house cultural institutes and restaurants. With the arrival of the Nederlands Fotomuseum, the LantarenVenster arthouse cinema and the Luxor Theater, the Kop van Zuid peninsula has become a veritable hotbed of culture.
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Kop van Zuid
Architecture aficionados will be astounded by this peninsula. The world's most famous stars of architecture have erected buildings here. Álvaro Siza, Renzo Piano, Francine Houben, Norman Foster – and Rotterdam's own Rem Koolhaas. His soaring De Rotterdam complex is the most striking edifice. The three linked towers are nearly 150 metres high, forming a ‘vertical city’ of high-class flats, a 4-star hotel, offices, shops, restaurants, fitness and parking facilities. Amidst all those gleaming high-rise towers, several buildings still recall an era when throngs of European passengers departed from this spot, heading off to America on steamboats. The Cruise Terminal is one example, where the most majestic cruise liners now drop anchor. Another is the famous Hotel New York, where robust nautical elements still offer echoes of all those migratory continentals. Several old warehouses and a number of newer buildings now house cultural institutes and restaurants. With the arrival of the Nederlands Fotomuseum, the LantarenVenster arthouse cinema and the Luxor Theater, the Kop van Zuid peninsula has become a veritable hotbed of culture.
Midstream in the Nieuwe Maas, a historic island is linked to the rest of the city by a web of bridges. Although Noordereiland is primarily residential, it has attracted a strikingly high percentage of people working in the arts. Consequently, the area is known as Montmartre on the Maas. The Noordereiland is a perfect place for a lovely stroll (or jog!) along the waterfront. It offers a phenomenal view of the river and the Rotterdam skyline. The red bridge is known as Willemsbrug, connecting Noordereiland to the city. The soaring bridge with its asymmetrical pylons is the famous Erasmus Bridge. The Koningshavenbrug, a former railway bridge colloquially known as De Hef, is no longer in use, but remains standing as a monument to the Breda-Rotterdam rail line that once crossed it several times a day. Pop-up seafood restaurant A La Plancha sets up shop every summer on the old embankment of the Willemsbrug, attracting many locals from the rest of Rotterdam to Noordereiland.
Noordereiland
Midstream in the Nieuwe Maas, a historic island is linked to the rest of the city by a web of bridges. Although Noordereiland is primarily residential, it has attracted a strikingly high percentage of people working in the arts. Consequently, the area is known as Montmartre on the Maas. The Noordereiland is a perfect place for a lovely stroll (or jog!) along the waterfront. It offers a phenomenal view of the river and the Rotterdam skyline. The red bridge is known as Willemsbrug, connecting Noordereiland to the city. The soaring bridge with its asymmetrical pylons is the famous Erasmus Bridge. The Koningshavenbrug, a former railway bridge colloquially known as De Hef, is no longer in use, but remains standing as a monument to the Breda-Rotterdam rail line that once crossed it several times a day. Pop-up seafood restaurant A La Plancha sets up shop every summer on the old embankment of the Willemsbrug, attracting many locals from the rest of Rotterdam to Noordereiland.
One of Rotterdam's most popular streets is Nieuwe Binnenweg. This long ribbon lined in designer boutiques, organic bakeries, old-fashioned barber shops and fancy coffee bars draws you from the city centre deep into the heart of Rotterdam West, a neighbourhood known for its amiable balance between working-class and hyper-trendy. Don't forget to foray out into the side streets to make fun discoveries! Like the Kino arthouse cinema in Gouvernestraat or Italian restaurant Lux on 's Gravendijkwal.
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Nieuwe Binnenweg
Nieuwe BinnenwegOne of Rotterdam's most popular streets is Nieuwe Binnenweg. This long ribbon lined in designer boutiques, organic bakeries, old-fashioned barber shops and fancy coffee bars draws you from the city centre deep into the heart of Rotterdam West, a neighbourhood known for its amiable balance between working-class and hyper-trendy. Don't forget to foray out into the side streets to make fun discoveries! Like the Kino arthouse cinema in Gouvernestraat or Italian restaurant Lux on 's Gravendijkwal.
Beyond the south banks of the Maas River, a whole world is waiting for you to discover it! The Afrikaanderwijk, Vreewijk, Bloemhof and Hillesluis areas each have their own unique charm. Explore the south side by metro or bicycle, because make no mistake: Rotterdam Zuid is sprawling and extensive. You'll be amazed by the lush greenery on every corner. The Zuiderpark is a wonderful place for an afternoon stroll, picnic, sports and barbecue. It has forests, meadows and fields, swamps, a fantastic playground, even a small beach. A gorgeous nature reserve is tucked away under the Van Brienenoordbrug, too, home to beautiful trees, plants, butterflies and birds, not to mention shaggy Scottish Highlander cows. Feel like a refreshing dip in the water? Swing by the Vreijenburgplas lake or the 'secret' beach on Heijplaat, an untamed corner in the heart of Rotterdam's port. Visiting Heijplaat is a great idea even if you're not planning to swim. The former wharf of the Rotterdam Drydock Company (abbreviated in Dutch as RDM) now houses enterprise, education and research. Cultural events are often hosted at Heijplaat, too; exhibitions are regularly displayed in the Submarine Wharf. Take the Aqualiner for a beautiful boat trip on the Maas, or take a cycle or walking tour of the port of Rotterdam. Numerous routes are available that guide visitors through an ever-changing scenery of industrial areas and nature.
Rotterdam Zuid station
Beyond the south banks of the Maas River, a whole world is waiting for you to discover it! The Afrikaanderwijk, Vreewijk, Bloemhof and Hillesluis areas each have their own unique charm. Explore the south side by metro or bicycle, because make no mistake: Rotterdam Zuid is sprawling and extensive. You'll be amazed by the lush greenery on every corner. The Zuiderpark is a wonderful place for an afternoon stroll, picnic, sports and barbecue. It has forests, meadows and fields, swamps, a fantastic playground, even a small beach. A gorgeous nature reserve is tucked away under the Van Brienenoordbrug, too, home to beautiful trees, plants, butterflies and birds, not to mention shaggy Scottish Highlander cows. Feel like a refreshing dip in the water? Swing by the Vreijenburgplas lake or the 'secret' beach on Heijplaat, an untamed corner in the heart of Rotterdam's port. Visiting Heijplaat is a great idea even if you're not planning to swim. The former wharf of the Rotterdam Drydock Company (abbreviated in Dutch as RDM) now houses enterprise, education and research. Cultural events are often hosted at Heijplaat, too; exhibitions are regularly displayed in the Submarine Wharf. Take the Aqualiner for a beautiful boat trip on the Maas, or take a cycle or walking tour of the port of Rotterdam. Numerous routes are available that guide visitors through an ever-changing scenery of industrial areas and nature.
Working-class district becomes design valhalla. That's the shortest version of what happened in the older area on the north side of town. The transformation that this area has gone through in the past decade is astounding. Prewar premises were renovated and historic façades were refurbished. Shoarma stands and sex shops gave way to vintage furniture boutiques, galleries and lunchroos. Take a stroll around the block and walk the route down Zaagmolenkade, Zaagmolendrift, Zwaanshals and Noordplein and you can't miss them. Don't skip Brancoplein for the authentic dash of village charm in an urban setting. Situated on the corner, Tosca is a cute little neighbourhood restaurant serving delicious Mediterranean food.
Noord, Rotterdam
Working-class district becomes design valhalla. That's the shortest version of what happened in the older area on the north side of town. The transformation that this area has gone through in the past decade is astounding. Prewar premises were renovated and historic façades were refurbished. Shoarma stands and sex shops gave way to vintage furniture boutiques, galleries and lunchroos. Take a stroll around the block and walk the route down Zaagmolenkade, Zaagmolendrift, Zwaanshals and Noordplein and you can't miss them. Don't skip Brancoplein for the authentic dash of village charm in an urban setting. Situated on the corner, Tosca is a cute little neighbourhood restaurant serving delicious Mediterranean food.
Hungry? Thirsty? Head on to the Oude Haven waterfront, where gorgeous historic ships are tied up alongside friendly sidewalk cafés. If you'd like to see the truly massive ships sail into town, find yourself a seat at one of the quayside tables at Prachtig, a restaurant right on the riverbanks of the Mass, and enjoy the sight of the container ships, cruise liners and shimmering ripples on the river. Where are all those ships coming from? And what or who are they carrying? The sight is guaranteed to spark your imagination.
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Oudehaven
Hungry? Thirsty? Head on to the Oude Haven waterfront, where gorgeous historic ships are tied up alongside friendly sidewalk cafés. If you'd like to see the truly massive ships sail into town, find yourself a seat at one of the quayside tables at Prachtig, a restaurant right on the riverbanks of the Mass, and enjoy the sight of the container ships, cruise liners and shimmering ripples on the river. Where are all those ships coming from? And what or who are they carrying? The sight is guaranteed to spark your imagination.
Parks & Nature
Kralingen Lake
Great lake to go and enjoy the view.
The Kralingse Bos is a wooded park that surrounds the Kralingse Park lake. The park is popular with joggers and inline skaters. On and around the lake, you can sail, swim, or just relax in the sun beside your barbecue.
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Kralingse Bos
The Kralingse Bos is a wooded park that surrounds the Kralingse Park lake. The park is popular with joggers and inline skaters. On and around the lake, you can sail, swim, or just relax in the sun beside your barbecue.
The closest good beach is a short trainride (32 min) away at Hook of Holland. Trains leave Rotterdam Centraal station every half hour. Wait for the last station, Hoek van Holland Strand (strand = beach). Here you will find a very fine sand beach with good swimming and enough entertainment. Leave the town of Hoek van Holland proper aside, there is nothing there.
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Hoek van Holland Strand station
94 StationswegThe closest good beach is a short trainride (32 min) away at Hook of Holland. Trains leave Rotterdam Centraal station every half hour. Wait for the last station, Hoek van Holland Strand (strand = beach). Here you will find a very fine sand beach with good swimming and enough entertainment. Leave the town of Hoek van Holland proper aside, there is nothing there.
Essentials
Jumbo
13-19 BoterslootThe grocery store just around the corner... Amazing, right?
Typical shop where you can find you daily personal care necessities.
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Kruidvat
19-21 Meent Typical shop where you can find you daily personal care necessities.
Goudsesingel 336A
336A Goudsesingel ATM
Prinsenhof 1
1 PrinsenhofPublic trash depot
Marqt is a new kind of marketplace; a chain of authentic food stores as an alternative to the traditional supermarket. They make fresh, organic food accessible in an inspiring and good-looking environment. Great organic food! But premium prices.
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Marqt
77 BinnenrotteMarqt is a new kind of marketplace; a chain of authentic food stores as an alternative to the traditional supermarket. They make fresh, organic food accessible in an inspiring and good-looking environment. Great organic food! But premium prices.
De Tuinen B.V.
188 HoogstraatFor cremes, vitamins and other personal care stuff.
Entertainment & Activities
Pathé Schouwburgplein
101 Schouwburgplein Go to the cinema on a rainy day!
Rotterdam Zoo (Dutch: Diergaarde Blijdorp), established in 1857, is one of the most popular day trips in the Netherlands. Walk through different parts of the world, seeing interesting animals that feel right at home in an approximation of their natural habitats. An interesting feature of Rotterdam Zoo is the Oceanium. Feast your eyes on your journey through this enchanting world of water, filled with ocean and coastal dwellers, including exotic fish and puffins.
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Роттердамский зоопарк
8 BlijdorplaanRotterdam Zoo (Dutch: Diergaarde Blijdorp), established in 1857, is one of the most popular day trips in the Netherlands. Walk through different parts of the world, seeing interesting animals that feel right at home in an approximation of their natural habitats. An interesting feature of Rotterdam Zoo is the Oceanium. Feast your eyes on your journey through this enchanting world of water, filled with ocean and coastal dwellers, including exotic fish and puffins.
Rotterdam boasts three professional football clubs, Feyenoord, Sparta, and Excelsior. Especially games of Feyenoord, that draw huge crowds, and Sparta (with a more homey atmosphere) are well worth a visit.
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Стадион Фейеноорд
1 Van ZandvlietpleinRotterdam boasts three professional football clubs, Feyenoord, Sparta, and Excelsior. Especially games of Feyenoord, that draw huge crowds, and Sparta (with a more homey atmosphere) are well worth a visit.
Rotterdam Tourist Information offers the best tips and up-to-date tourist information to make your stay in Rotterdam a complete experience, as well as tons of inspiration about living in Rotterdam and information specifically for expats. Making Rotterdam Tourist Information your starting point, you can discover the full scope of what Rotterdam has to offer: arts & culture, architecture, festivals and events, attractions, the most beautiful spots and areas to live, shops, hotels and restaurants. There is also one located in the Central Station!
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Rotterdam Tourist Information Coolsingel
114 CoolsingelRotterdam Tourist Information offers the best tips and up-to-date tourist information to make your stay in Rotterdam a complete experience, as well as tons of inspiration about living in Rotterdam and information specifically for expats. Making Rotterdam Tourist Information your starting point, you can discover the full scope of what Rotterdam has to offer: arts & culture, architecture, festivals and events, attractions, the most beautiful spots and areas to live, shops, hotels and restaurants. There is also one located in the Central Station!
Fit For Free Rotterdam Hoogstraat
5 Wijde KerkstraatVery very cheap fitness center!
Getting Around
Rotterdam Central Station is also known as the international gateway to Rotterdam. Nearly 110,000 travellers pass through Central Station every day to catch a bus, tram, metro or train. Intercity trains from all across the country (including the Intercity Direct), the Thalys to Paris, and other international high-speed trains stop here several times a day, some even several times an hour.
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Rotterdam Centraal Station
2 StationspleinRotterdam Central Station is also known as the international gateway to Rotterdam. Nearly 110,000 travellers pass through Central Station every day to catch a bus, tram, metro or train. Intercity trains from all across the country (including the Intercity Direct), the Thalys to Paris, and other international high-speed trains stop here several times a day, some even several times an hour.
WaterBus provides boat connections between Rotterdam and the Drechtsteden (Dordrecht and surrounding cities). The Waterbus is also used to reach the windmills of Kinderdijk. Therefore you change at the stop 'Ridderkerk' to another ferry called ' Driehoeksveer',
Rotterdam, Willemskade station
WaterBus provides boat connections between Rotterdam and the Drechtsteden (Dordrecht and surrounding cities). The Waterbus is also used to reach the windmills of Kinderdijk. Therefore you change at the stop 'Ridderkerk' to another ferry called ' Driehoeksveer',
This airport is located 6km north of the city centre. There are direct flights to/from cities in Germany, Italy, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Commercial airlines that operate to the airport include Transavia, Lufthansa, British Airways, and Turkish Airlines.
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Rotterdam The Hague Airport
60 Rotterdam AirportpleinThis airport is located 6km north of the city centre. There are direct flights to/from cities in Germany, Italy, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Commercial airlines that operate to the airport include Transavia, Lufthansa, British Airways, and Turkish Airlines.
Station Blaak
Bike Storing Depot, Train-, Tram-, & Metro Station