Do you want to explore Rotterdam quickly? Then join Splashtours. This bright yellow bus will drive you along the highlights of the city, such as Hotel New York at the Kop van Zuid. The ride ends with a spectacular splash in the Nieuwe Maas. The bus then becomes a boat and sails along the skyline […]
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One of the best things to do in Rotterdam with children is to visit Diergaarde Blijdorp. This is one of the oldest zoos in the Netherlands and was recently voted the most beautiful zoo in the Benelux. We personally think it is the most beautiful zoo in the world. From old… Originally, the zoo was built in 1855 at the Kruiskade as […]
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The Museum Park is the place to be for art lovers. The park is part of the art axis and houses six museums that are easily accessible on foot. The two most important museums are Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen and the Kunsthal. International class Boijmans Van Beuningen is one of Europe's best museums. The museum is famous for its collection [...]
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Haircutter and barber Schorem is a real household name in the city. If you're looking for a cool look, you've come to the right place. Just walk in. They do not work by appointment, so first come first served. Unfortunately, women are unlucky. Only men can come by for a new haircut. Ladies can go […]
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Is the rain hitting the windows and can you hear the wind rushing through the trees? Then visit the Dutch Steam Foundation. Here you will learn all about historical steam-powered tools and means of transport. The foundation has steam locomotives, diesel locomotives and carriages on five tracks in the steam depot. Walk past old trains, sniff […]
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The Fenix Food Factory is heaven on earth for real foodies. The daily fresh market in Katendrecht is a place where culinary and talented entrepreneurs are involved in the origin of the products and prepare their food in an honest way. The sound of grinding fresh coffee, the smell of oven-fresh bread and the […]
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The former Van Nelle Factory was built between 1925 and 1931. The building is considered one of the most important industrial monuments in the Netherlands and is internationally renowned for its pioneering design in which air, light and space were given a new meaning in architecture. Since 2014, the factory is even on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The factory, where […]
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May 14, 1940. German bombers fly over Rotterdam and destroy almost the entire historic city center within fifteen minutes. Only a few buildings survive, including the Laurenskerk. The video below clearly shows that the church is one of the few buildings that have survived. It is also the last medieval building […]
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Curious about domestic life in Rotterdam before and after the Second World War? Then you should definitely go to the Oude Jacob Catshuis in the north of the city. The museum house consists of two houses. One of these is an original alcove house. That is special, because most of them have long since been demolished. Alcove The alcove house, which was built [...]
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Experience the port of Rotterdam as it is intended. So go sailing! Take the Fast Ferry to FutureLand. This interactive information center about the construction of Maasvlakte XNUMX is extremely popular and teaches young and old all about this new port area. From the panorama deck you have a fantastic view of the new terminals and the beating […]
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