Rotterdam Travel Guide - The Netherlands
Discover the innovative spirit and rich maritime history of Rotterdam, Netherlands, through its striking modern architecture, historic harbors, and iconic landmarks. From the unique Cube Houses to the bustling Markthal and the serene Kinderdijk windmills, this vibrant city offers a diverse and unforgettable travel experience.
Cube Houses
These tilted cube homes, designed by Piet Blom, are an architectural marvel and a unique residential area; visitors can explore the show Cube Museum to see the inside.
Kubus woningen
These tilted cube homes, designed by Piet Blom, are an architectural marvel and a unique residential area; visitors can explore the show Cube Museum to see the inside.
Market Hall
A foodie paradise in the heart of the city, featuring a vibrant digital mural called the Horn of Plenty on its ceiling.
Markthal
A foodie paradise in the heart of the city, featuring a vibrant digital mural called the Horn of Plenty on its ceiling.
Euromast
The tallest building open to the public in the Netherlands, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city and harbor, a restaurant at 100 meters, and the Euroscoop rotating glass elevator.
SS Rotterdam
A former luxury cruise liner of the Holland America line, now a hotel and museum where visitors can explore its interiors, learn about its history, stay overnight, and enjoy its restaurants and bars.
Kinderdijk
A UNESCO world heritage site featuring 19 windmills dating back to the 18th century, used to manage water levels and symbolizing Dutch ingenuity in water management.
Maritime Museum
A Rotterdam gem since 1874, offering interactive exhibits, historic ships, and maritime treasures for all ages.
Maritiem Museum
A Rotterdam gem since 1874, offering interactive exhibits, historic ships, and maritime treasures for all ages.
Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen
The world's first publicly accessible art storage facility, housing over 150,000 artworks from the Boijmans van Beuningen collection; visitors can observe art conservation, explore storage areas, and enjoy the rooftop.
Water Taxi
A unique and bumpy way to travel through the city, providing a different perspective of Rotterdam from the water.
Kop van Zuid
A vibrant modern area known for its innovative architecture and cultural landmarks.
National Museum of Photography
Dedicated to preserving and showcasing Dutch photographic heritage with a diverse collection of over 5 million images and rotating exhibitions.
Nederlands Fotomuseum
Dedicated to preserving and showcasing Dutch photographic heritage with a diverse collection of over 5 million images and rotating exhibitions.
Central Station
A beautiful architectural masterpiece that opened in 2014.
Erasmus bridge
Also known as the Swan, this elegant bridge connects the northern and southern parts of the city.
Church of St. Lawrence
The only remaining medieval structure in Rotterdam, built between 1449 and 1525, featuring stained glass windows, an impressive organ, and tours with city views from the tower.
Laurenskerk
The only remaining medieval structure in Rotterdam, built between 1449 and 1525, featuring stained glass windows, an impressive organ, and tours with city views from the tower.
Delfshaven
A picturesque historic district known for its old-world charm that survived the bombings during World War II and famous for its role in the Pilgrim Father's departure to America in 1620.
Oude Haven
One of the oldest harbors in the city, now a lively area with bars, restaurants and ships.
Spido Harbor Tour
An exciting way to explore the port, taking you through the bustling docks, past gigantic container ships and impressive harbor installations.
Witte de Withstraat
A lively cultural hub in the city center with bars, restaurants, art galleries, and unique shops.
RiF010
The first urban surf pool in the whole world, offering surfing, bodyboarding, diving, and kayaking in the city center.
The New Institute Rotterdam
A prominent Cultural Center dedicated to architecture, design and digital culture.
Nieuwe Instituut
A prominent Cultural Center dedicated to architecture, design and digital culture.
Lijnbaan
Rotterdam's main shopping street with a mix of international brands and Dutch retailers.
Koopgoot
A unique underground shopping experience.
Bijenkorf
A department store located in the shopping area.
Airport Rotterdam The Hague
A small airport that mainly handles low-cost carriers.
Cube Museum
Showcases the interior of a cube house on three different levels.
Euroscoop
A rotating glass elevator offering a 360° view of the city from the Euromast.
Windmills of Kinderdijk
Historic windmills used to manage water levels in the polder.