Rotterdam - Róterdam

Rotterdam (Rotterdam in Dutch) is the largest city in the province of South holland and the second largest of Netherlands. The city is the second largest in the country with a population of approximately 650,000 inhabitants in the municipality (2020) and some 2.2 million inhabitants in the shared metropolitan area of ​​The Hague and Rotterdam MRDH. Rotterdam is a vibrant and multicultural city; It is known for its university (Erasmus), avant-garde architecture, lively cultural life, riverside industrial setting, maritime heritage, and colorful summer events. The municipality extends to the North Sea with giant areas such as Europoort Y Maasvlakte 1 and 2 . They all belong to thePort of rotterdam .

Starting from a dam built in 1270 on the River Rotte, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial center. The Port of Rotterdam is the busiest port in Europe by cargo tonnage, and was the busiest in the world from 1962 until it was overtaken by Shanghai in 2004. Rotterdam's commercial and strategic importance is based on its location near the mouth of the Nieuwe Maas (New Meuse), a channel in the delta formed by the Rhine and the Meuse in the North Sea. These rivers lead directly to central Europe, including the industrial Ruhr region, which is why Rotterdam is often called the "Gateway to Europe".

The bombing of Rotterdam on May 14, 1940 by Nazi Germany forced the Dutch army to capitulate. Downtown Rotterdam was almost completely destroyed by the Luftwaffe, with 900 civilians killed and 80,000 homeless. Rotterdam was gradually rebuilt from the 1950s to the 1990s. Since then, many relatively tall buildings (by Dutch standards) have emerged throughout the city center and its surroundings. Bold new styles of apartments, office buildings and recreational facilities made Rotterdam a city of modern architecture and the only city in the Netherlands with a modern skyline. Because of this, the city is especially interesting for the Dutch to visit.

Understand

Rotterdam has been, until 2001, the largest port in the world. In fact, the visitor will be surprised to learn that the city is almost 30 kilometers from the coast. In those thirty kilometers, around the canal that connects the city with the sea, the Nieuwe Waterweg, there are hundreds and hundreds of docks, port facilities and oil terminals. This port origin has definitely determined the life of the city, which stands out for its multicultural population and its strict and hard-working character. Unlike the rest of the Dutch cities, which stand out for their historic centers full of canals and centuries-old buildings, the center of Rotterdam is full of modern buildings and avant-garde architecture. This, unfortunately, was not by the will of the Rotterdamese; On May 10, 1940, during the Battle of the Netherlands, the historic center of Rotterdam was bombed by the Luftwaffe and, except for a few buildings, the city center was completely razed. This may make it less attractive in the eyes of those looking for something "typically Dutch", it is a feast for the eyes of those looking for the most avant-garde architecture, and, paradoxically, it offers a more realistic view of what the real Holland is. than other more traditional cities, and, consequently, more touristy.

History

The settlement at the lower end of the stream of fen Rotte It dates back to at least 900. Around 1150, major flooding in the area ended development, leading to the construction of levees and protection dams. A dam at Rotte or 'Rotterdam' was built in the 1260s and was in the present Hoogstraat ('High Street').

Although Rotterdam did well after the Middle Ages and in the 'Golden Age' (roughly between 1650 and 1750), it was not before the latter part of the 19th century that the city began to develop rapidly. With the help of the excavation of a new sea lane (Nieuwe Waterweg), Rotterdam got rid of access problems caused by river sedimentation and began to receive larger and larger ships with cargo to / from the Ruhrgebiet boom in Germany. Trade and industry related to the port exploded, and the city began to attract many migrants from the then poor province of Brabant, for whom the southern part of the city was built. At the beginning of the 20th century, Rotterdam was on its way to becoming the largest economic center in the Netherlands. Rotterdam was almost completely devastated by Nazi bombing during World War II. The German army invaded the Netherlands on May 10. 1940. Germany had planned to conquer the country in one day, but after meeting unexpectedly fierce resistance, it finally forced the Dutch army to capitulate on May 14, 1940 by bombing Rotterdam and threatening to bomb other cities. . The heart of the city was almost completely destroyed by the German Luftwaffe, and 800 people died, while another 80,000 were left homeless. During the war, Rotterdam was bombed several times during Allied raids targeting the port area, but sometimes they also hit the city. The City Council survived the bombing. However, unlike most other European cities, the City Council did not intend to rebuild what was lost, but to seize the opportunity to create a "new" and better city. Damaged but not destroyed old buildings were demolished in the process.

From the 1950s to the 1970s, the city was rebuilt. It remained quite windy and open until city councils starting in the 1980s began to develop an active architectural policy. Bold new styles of apartments, office buildings, and recreational facilities resulted in a more "livable" downtown area with a new skyline. In the 1990s, the Kop van Zuid it was built on the south bank of the river as a new business center.

Demography

In the Netherlands, Rotterdam has the highest percentage of foreigners from non-industrialized countries. Almost 50% of the population is not native to the Netherlands or has at least one parent born outside the country. Muslims comprise about 25% of the city's population. The city is also home to one of the largest Cape Verdean communities in the world, as well as the largest Dutch Antillean community.

Atmosphere

The culture of Rotterdam is different from that of other cities in the Netherlands. People's mentality is described as 'I can do it'. From the bartenders you meet to entrepreneurs and recent immigrants, everyone has a dream of moving on with life. The modern design of the city, the hustle and bustle and the spree of buildings add to this impression. That said, people can sometimes be too honest with you. And yes, the city is not the most welcoming or the most picturesque of cities, especially on winter days. But get acquainted with this small metropolis, the easiest thing is to do it on one of the holidays with good weather. You will come to love it.

Winters in Rotterdam are wet and can be very cold, but just as beautiful

Weather

You can also find that visiting this city in spring or summer is more pleasant than in winter, as Holland can be a rainy place and Rotterdam is a city that gains a lot of charm especially when the sun is shining.

Tourist information

• 1 Rotterdam Tourist Information Office Coolsingel (VVV), Coolsingel 114, 3011 AG Rotterdam (Metro: Beurs, in the Schielandshuis garden), ☏ [10 790 01 85], ✉ [[1]] .09: 30-18: 00. This modern and well-equipped tourist office can provide a lot of information such as city maps, small guides, souvenirs and the like, and offers tips and information on what to see and do in Rotterdam. Rotterdam.info also sells Rotterdam welcome cards, concert tickets, gift certificates, souvenirs, public transport tickets and parking vouchers. Check the website for upcoming events. (Updated July 2019 | edit)
• 2 Rotterdam Central Tourist Information Station (VVV), Stationsplein 21, 3013 AJ Rotterdam (main entrance, in the central hall of the central station), ☏ [[2]]. 09: 00-18: 00. With the help of customer service, a wide range of tourist information folders and employees, you can find out which part of the city you would like to visit. Available: City map, numerous useful brochures and brochures and the Rotterdam Welcome Card. The gift shop is open from 09:30 to 18:00. (Updated July 2019 | edit)

At Rotterdam Info Points (VVV) and other city locations:

• Rotterdam welcome card (http://www.rotterdamwelcomecard.com/en). The card allows unlimited use of all public transport by RET in the city and the region, and offers at least a 25% discount in more than 50 attractions, museums and restaurants. 1 day (€ 12), 2 days (€ 18) or 3 days (€ 23).

To get

By plane

The Rotterdam airport that it's called Rotterdam The Hague Airport ([3]) is a small airport used mostly for regional flights. However, with the rise of low-cost companies, their traffic begins to increase. From Spain, Transavia ([4]), the low-cost subsidiary of KLM, flies to Rotterdam from Girona, Alicante, Malaga, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Madrid. There are also flights to London and other cities in Europe. The great advantage of Rotterdam airport is its proximity to the city center (no more than 5 kilometers). To get to Rotterdam from the airport, take bus number 33 to go to Centraal Station or, if you are driving, follow the signs "Centrum".

For most international travelers, the gateway to Rotterdam (and the entire country) is the international airport of Schiphol (AMS), almost 70 kilometers from Rotterdam. Numerous companies, including most of the low-cost ones, will land you at Schiphol.

Ryanair ([5]), however, it uses the airport Eindhoven (EIN), 120 kilometers from Rotterdam.

Boat

Getting to Rotterdam by boat is the option that best suits the history of the second Dutch city. For those who have enough money, the most historic and charming option is to arrive on a cruise from the Holland-America Line ([6]) or any other cruise company that stops or ends in Rotterdam. For those more budget conscious, it can be reached by boat from the UK (Harwich) via Stena line ([7]). They disembark in Hoek van Holland, a coastal town that, despite belonging to the municipality of Rotterdam, is almost 30 kilometers from its urban center. To get to the city center from Hoek van Holland, there is a train station right next to the pier (Hoek van Holland Haven) from where trains leave every half hour to Rotterdam Centraal.

By train

Rotterdam is one of the main hubs in the Dutch railway network. Rotterdam Central Station (Rotterdam Centraal, or Centraal Station) is the symbolic center of the city. As of today (December 2010) the station and its surroundings are undergoing a long and profound remodeling process that will end the current station (a functionalist building built during the 1950s) to replace it with a new transport interchange that to accommodate the intense increase in traffic, a new metro station and the new high-speed line that will link the city with Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris. Despite the fact that the Dutch railway network is operated by several companies, all trains passing through Rotterdam are operated by the former railway monopoly, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) ([8]).

The Dutch railways are comfortable and punctual, but they don't come cheap. Tickets are purchased at machines (only Dutch coins and debit cards or Maestro; no credit cards or Visa Electron) or in box office (Tickets purchased at the box office have a surcharge of € 0.50). Trains have 2nd and 1st class; 1st class does not differ much in comfort, but is less crowded; Unless it is rush hour and you have the urgent need to be seated, it is not worth it. As it is not worth sneaking: forever there is a reviewer and the fines are significant; if you don't have money, your documentation can be withheld or even arrested. Finally, discount tickets ("korting") can only be purchased if you have a discount card (voordeelurenabonnement) that costs 55 euros. This card is generally not worth it to the casual tourist.

To arrive from Amsterdam there is an Intercity every half hour that departs from Amsterdam Centraal, stopping at Schiphol, Leiden and The Hague airports. This is the train that must take those who disembark at the airport of Schiphol. The journey time is 45 min. from Schiphol and 60 min. from Amsterdam. 2nd class single ticket costs € 10.20 from Schiphol, € 12.80 from Amsterdam.

To arrive from Eindhoven there is an Intercity every half hour that departs from Eindhoven train station, stopping in Tilburg, Breda and Dordrecht. (To get to the train station from the airport, take the bus 401 operated by the company Hermes) The duration of the journey (by train) is 1 hour and 10 minutes. 2nd class single ticket costs € 15.40.

Ryanair flights from Eindhoven usually leave very early in the morning; At this time, neither the trains nor the buses are operational. Please take this into account before planning your departure. The last train from Rotterdam to Eindhoven leaves at 23:30.

To arrive from Brussels there is, every hour, an international train operated jointly by the Belgian and Dutch railways (the Belgians put the locomotive and the driver, the Dutch put the wagons and inspectors) stopping in Mechelen, Antwerp, Roosendaal and Dordrecht. The journey time is two hours and the 2nd class single ticket costs 24 euros.

To get from the United Kingdom there are combined tickets train boat train called Dutchflyer departing from London (Liverpool Street) or Cambridge via Harwich and Hoek van Holland. More information in [9]

The train high speed Thalys ([10]) runs from Paris (Nord) and Brussels to Amsterdam, stopping at Rotterdam Centraal. Although it is much more comfortable, it is also more expensive and, until the work on the high-speed line (HSL), scheduled for this year, is completed, the speed is not much higher either.

Finally, to get from Spain the best option is to go via Paris. Trains from Spain stop at Montparnasse (TGV) or Austerlitz (Trenhotel), while trains bound for the Netherlands invariably depart from Gare du Nord.

NOTE: The new Amsterdam - Brussels High Speed ​​Line will be completed during the 2007-2008 period. Its termination may lead to changes in rail services. Also consider that works in progress may modify or alter the operation of existing services.

By bus

The rise of low cost has made the airplane a much cheaper option than the bus. Furthermore, in order to reduce congestion on the already crowded Dutch motorways, there are practically no long-distance bus lines in the Netherlands, except in very rural areas. Thus, for example, there is no direct bus line between Amsterdam and Rotterdam, nor between Rotterdam and the main cities of the Netherlands. Still, if you prefer to travel by bus, Eurolines ([11]) is the only company that offers services between Spain and the Netherlands.

By car

The road network in the Netherlands is very well maintained and well signposted (motorway junctions have names, and there are test points on almost all roads), thanks to the efforts of the Automobile Club (ANWB), which also has offices in the main cities of the country. (In Rotterdam, at Binnenwegplein 20). The ANWB's endeavor has also made Dutch motorways toll free, except for two tunnels and a bridge under concession. On the other hand, gasoline is expensive (between € 1.45 and € 1.55 per liter for Eurosuper) and traffic is proverbially congested.

There are several ways to get to Rotterdam by motorway:

From Amsterdam, Schiphol and the north of the country, through the A4 (Amsterdam - The Hague) and the A13 (The Hague - Rotterdam). The A13 ends at the Kleinpolder knoppunt; go straight on on Stadhoudersweg and Schiekade.

From Belgium and the south of the country, through the A16 (Belgian border - Rotterdam), part of the E-19 (Paris - Amsterdam). Take exit 25 (Centrum) and follow direction Centrum at the roundabout, following the Abram van Rijckeworseweg and the Maasboulevard until Boompjes.

However, none of these options (which involve looking for expensive parking in the center) is recommended (see "Drive by car" below). The best option is still to go to any of the Park Rides (follow the P R signs), park there and move by public transport.

Travel

The Dutch public transport system is nationally coordinated in order to achieve an efficient and universal service, avoiding collapses and redundancies. This system is complemented by a unified fare system, which allows the same ticket to be used in various means of transport throughout the country.

There is a website, 9292ov.nl ([12]), which has a tool (OV-planner) that allows you to calculate any route by public transport between any two points in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, it is only in Dutch, but for the intrepid tourist with a dictionary it becomes the ultimate tool for planning any trip to the Netherlands.

Cycling

The Dutch means of transport par excellence, the bicycle (fiets in Dutch) is the best way to get around Dutch cities. If you are going to stay for more than ten days, it may be worth buying a bicycle; They can be carried on the railway (outside rush hours and buying a special ticket) with what they can be ideal travel companions. The downside is that you need to store your bike somewhere at night, and a good lock (or two); there is a real system for buying and selling stolen bicycles, managed (that is to say) mostly by drug addicts. Buying a bike from a junkie definitely do not It's a good idea: buyers of stolen bikes can be equally punished and even spend a night in the dungeon. Dutch bicycles are normally simple models and, contrary to what we are taught as children, pedaling backwards serves to brake them. Some bicycles, designed for foreigners, also give us handlebar brakes of a lifetime.

To rent a bike in Rotterdam, Rotterdam Bycycle (at the USE-IT Office, Schaatsbaan 41-45, tel. 31-10-240-9158, [13]) it's a good option. Not only do they rent bicycles (6 euros a day, 5 euros each day extra) but they also organize bike rides around the city.

To buy a bike legally, the shop under the Centraal Station (you have to go outside) is one of the most popular. Always second hand; new bicycles have extortionate prices (€ 600 or more) and even the Dutch only buy them when buying a house or in some special event.

The city, as is logical and usual in Holland, is perfectly adapted for bicycle traffic. Most of the streets allow the circulation of bicycles in both directions; the "uitgezonderd fiets" plaque (except bicycles) under many traffic signs allows the cyclist to travel practically without limits in the city. Where cyclists cannot go on the road, there are perfectly signposted bike lanes that are integrated into the national network of cycle paths. Attention: mopeds can go on bike lanes; just turn to the right and keep pedaling.

By metro, bus and tram

Public transport in Rotterdam is managed by the Rotterdamsche Elektrische Tram (RET) ([14]), which operates the metro, tram and bus networks.

The center of Rotterdam is very compact and most of the attractions can be reached on foot. In any case, for the tourist who prefers to spend his energy on other things than walking, the public transport network will be more than satisfactory.

The meter (the first to be built in the Netherlands, inaugurated in 1966) is built with the fundamental purpose of linking the peripheral districts with the city center. Its two lines (the red Calandlijn and the blue Erasmuslijn) intersect at the station. Beurs and its interest for the tourist is how much less limited. In 2010 they finished an extension of the blue line from Centraal Station to Melanchtonweg, passing through the Blijdorp zoo, connecting Rotterdam, through an old railway branch, with The Hague; It is called RandstadRail.

The busesLikewise, they have little interest for the tourist; practically non-existent in the city center, they are used mainly in the periphery to connect the most remote neighborhoods with the metro stations. Only the 33, which links Centraal Station to the airport, deserves our attention.

The tramsThese, yes, are useful for tourists, linking Centraal Station with most points of interest; Except for line 2 (which runs a transversal route through the south of the city), all trams stop at the Central Station. Line 7 ends at Willemsplein, from where catamarans leave for Dordrecht; lines 20, 23 and 25 cross the Erasmus bridge; line 8 leads to the Euromast.

By train

By subway

Lines A (green), B (yellow) and C (red) share tracks between Schiedam Centrum Y Capelsebrug and they offer an east-west connection.

Lines D (light blue) and E (blue) share tracks between Rotterdam Centraal Y Slinge and they offer a north-south connection. Interchange between all lines is possible at the station Beurs In the city center.

Lines A, B and C operate every 10 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, allowing 3-4 minute intervals on the main section between Schiedam Centrum Y Capelsebrug . Lines D and E operate every 10 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, giving shorter intervals between Rotterdam Centraal Y Slinge . In the evening, on Saturday morning and Sunday, the service is reduced to a 15-minute interval.

The Rotterdam metro runs from 05:30 to midnight. In 2019, there is a pilot on Friday and Saturday nights with the service extended for one hour.

For tourists the most important metro stations are:

Line A, B and C (East-West branch)

• Blaak : train station, interchange with trams and buses, cube houses, Markthal, ports
• Beurs : city center, shops, interchange with metro D and E
• Eendrachtsplein : museum park
• Coolhaven : Euromast
• Delfshaven : historic port

Line D and E (North-South branch)

• Meijerplein : shuttle bus to Rotterdam The Hague airport (line E only)
• Blijdorp: Rotterdam Zoo (line E only)
• Rotterdam Centraal : north end of the city center, interchange with trams and buses, train station
• Beurs : city center, shops, metro interchange A, B and C
• Leuvehaven : ports, museums, Erasmus bridge, vaporetto
• Wilhelminaplein: Erasmus Bridge, Rotterdam Cruise Terminal, New York hotel
• Rijnhaven: Katendrecht, bus service to SS Rotterdam

By tram

There are 9 tram lines in the city. Each tram has a driver. The tram stops provide a detailed map of the public transport system. Most lines operate every 10 minutes on weekdays with more frequent service during peak hours on some lines.

All trams, except number 2, will stop at Rotterdam Centraal .

• Line 2 It is the only one that remains entirely on the south bank of the river, crossing the districts furthest from it, so it is of little use to tourists.
• Lines 20, 23 and 25 pass through the Erasmus bridge until Kop van Zuid and then on the south side.
• lines 21 and 24 they go to Schiedam
• line 4 goes from the suburbs in the northeast through Station Noord Y Rotterdam Centraal until Marconiplein
• Line 7 has a picturesque terminal at the foot of the Erasmus bridge, then follow Werstersingel to Rotterdam Centraal , and then further east to Kralingen , where you can get off at Kralingse Plas (the lake with leisure activities) and the Excelsior stadium.
• Line 8 is perhaps the most useful for tourists, since it ranges from Rotterdam Centraal to south through Westersingel, Coolsingel, Schiedamsedijk and then west, stopping at Euromast and Delftshaven, ending at Sparta Stadium.
• Line 12 is a special line that goes between Rotteraam Centraal Y Feijenoord Stadion when there is a party there.

Boat

The port character of the city allows that there are still public transport services by boat. The company Waterbus ([15]) has fast catamaran services between Rotterdam and some surrounding towns (see "The Surroundings" below). The company Watertaxi Rotterdam ([16], tel. 10-31-403-0303) offers taxi services between some thirty piers scattered between the two banks of the Meuse, as well as various ferry services. None of these services is part of the Unified Rate System.

By car

It is not possible to pay cash for parking meters on the street. You can pay with: - debit card - 06-parking - parking tickets - credit card (in some machines)

Cycling

Like any city in the Netherlands, Rotterdam is very very bike friendly. Getting around by bike is probably the fastest way to travel within the city. There are separate bike lanes on most major streets and separate traffic lights for cyclists. Avoid placing your tire on the tram rails - always cross the tram rails at an angle. Of course, it is also highly recommended to be aware of other traffic at all times. On the other hand, cyclists can rely on the fact that motorists and pedestrians know about bicycles.

Always lock your bike securely when leaving it (preferably chained to a fixed object) or going to a guarded bike parking station.

Rent a bike

In Rotterdam Centraal, you can rent bicycles from the shop in the underground bike park, below the station square. Exit the station at the front, exit 'Stationsplein'. The entrance to the bicycle parking ('fietsenstalling', with the glass roof) is on your right, opposite the large café Engels. Use-it, rent nice Kronan bikes (Schaatsbaan 41-45, exit the central station towards the center. Turn right at Engels restaurant and take the second right).

Several other private companies can rent bicycles. Holland-Cycling.com provides a list of addresses. You will find another list at Rotterdam.nl. Rotterdam also joins oBike, a new type of shared bike system (see also the city's tourist information).

If you have a personal OV-chipkaart (rather than an anonymous one), bikes can be rented at many train and metro stations and other central locations using the OV-fiets system.

Guarded bicycle parking stations

• Many intercity train stations have their own bicycle parking station. Many times the service is not free.
• The municipality of Rotterdam also has a few locations.

Watch

• Kunsthal: Museum that organizes temporary exhibitions of great importance. Architect is Rem Koolhaas / OMA.

• Maritiem Museum: Maritime Museum, with exhibitions such as the port of Rotterdam

• Diergaarde Blijdorp or Rotterdam Zoo: With animals from all over the world.

• Euromast: Here you will enjoy the panorama that Rotterdam offers you, up to 185 meters high, always the tallest tower in Holland.

Places of interest

The Van Nellefabriek is considered an excellent example of the international style.

• 1 Van Nellefabriek (Van Nelle's factory), Van Nelleweg 1, 3044BC (Bus 38, stop Beukelsbrug, 8 min from Rotterdam Centraal). Only with guided tours by UrbanGuides Jul-Aug: Tu-Su; Sep-Jun Sa, Sun. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 2014. It is an icon of 20th century industrial architecture. It looks great even from the outside. It is also well visible from the train (left side if the train is going to Rotterdam from The Hague). € 15; Reserve online. (updated June 2016 | edit)
• 2 town hall , Coolsingel 40 (Metro: Stadhuis). Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 17:00. Rotterdam City Hall may seem quite historic compared to the modern panorama of the city, but it was actually only built in 1915 in a lavish style that echoes the historic city halls of other Dutch cities. Surprisingly, the City Hall survived the bombing and is one of the few truly historic buildings in the city. It is nice to enter the monumental main hall and see the statues. The courtyard is also worth a visit. Since the City Hall is still in use, you can enter the public areas and take a look. The other rooms will be banned, unless you can persuade one of the guards to open the Burgerzaal masterpiece for you. The City Hall also has a bell tower with a carillon that is played often, while the roof of the central tower is made of gold. Edit

• 3 Euromast , Parkhaven 20, ☏ [10436 48 11], ✉ [[17]]. Daily 10: 00-23: 00. There is also a great restaurant in the middle of the tower, with good food at a good price. In 2017, the rooftop and restaurant were closed for renovation works. Adult € 8.90; child 4-11 € 5.40; child under 4 years old free entry. (updated Mar 2017 | edit)
• 4 erasmusbrug (Erasmus bridge). A combined cable-stayed and tilting bridge across Nieuwe Maas built in 1996. (updated june 2016 | edit)

Historic churches

En los Países Bajos, las iglesias generalmente están cerradas a los visitantes los domingos.

• 5 Grote de Sint Laurenskerk ,Grotekerkplein 15 (Metro: Stadhuis o Blaak). Ma 10: 00-14: 00, Mi-Sá 14: 00-16: 00. La "Iglesia Grande o de San Lorenzo" (San Lorenzo es el santo patrón de Rotterdam) es un hito del interior de la ciudad del gótico tardío que data del año 1449. Es agradable visitar su interior espacioso y atractivo, pero no tan elegante. De especial interés son el gran órgano y las elaboradas tumbas de los héroes marinos holandeses Kortenaer, Witte de With y Van Brakel. Aquí tienen lugar todo tipo de espacios culturales y musicales. Edit
• 6 Estatua de Erasmo ,Grotekerkplein (Frente a la Grote de Sint Laurenskerk). La estatua de Desiderius Erasmo de Rotterdam se encuentra frente a la Grote de Sint Laurenskerk. Es un hermoso bronce de la mano del escultor Keijser y data de 1622. Los ancianos les dicen a los niños que Erasmo pasa la página cada hora. Edit

• 7 Paradijskerk ,Nieuwe Binnenweg 25 (Metro: Eendrachtsplein). Sáb 14: 00-17: 00. Esta iglesia solo data de 1910, pero fue construida expresamente para albergar el interior barroco de 1719 de su antecesora. Es interesante echar un vistazo a las tallas barrocas. También cabe destacar que esta iglesia pertenece a la pequeña denominación católica antigua. Edit
• 8 Oude Kerk (Iglesia de los peregrinos), Aelbrechtskolk 22 (Metro: Delfshaven), ☏ [10 4774156]. Sa 12: 00-16: 00 (también cada dos viernes). Esta iglesia histórica, la Oude Kerk (iglesia antigua) de Delfshaven, es desde donde los Padres Peregrinos zarparon hacia el nuevo mundo. El edificio data de 1417. También es posible asistir a conciertos de música clásica aquí. En el sitio web también hay un mapa turístico del área local. (actualizado en julio de 2016 | editar )
• 9 S.S. Laurentius en Elisabethkathedraal ,Mathenesserlaan 305 (Metro: Coolhaven). La catedral de Rotterdam (católica romana) es una creación neorrománica algo pesada de 1907. El interior es bastante bien proporcionado y atmosférico. La misa del domingo es a las 11:00 (a veces con un buen coro). Además de asistir a la misa normalmente concurrida, puedes entrar antes o después para echar un vistazo al interior. (actualizado en junio de 2016 | editar )

Otros sitios

• 10 Estación Rotterdam Blaak .El área alrededor de la estación fue destruida por un bombardeo nazi durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, lo que obligó a los Países Bajos a rendirse. Después de la guerra, esta área se pobló con algunos ejemplos audaces de arquitectura moderna. (actualizado en junio de 2016 | editar )
• 11 Kubuswoningen (Casas Cubo), Overblaak 70, ☏ [10414 2285]. Kijk Kubus (Show Cube) 11: 00-17: 00. Estas casas, diseñadas por el arquitecto holandés Piet Blom, son literalmente cubos, inclinados 45 grados. Se construyeron 39 casas cubo en Rotterdam a principios de la década de 1980, junto con 18 en Helmond y 3 en Toronto . Adulto 3 €, estudiante o senior 2 €, niño (-12) 1,5 €; 1 € de descuento con Rotterdam Welcome Card, gratis con Rotterdam Pas. (updated Sep 2020 | edit)
• 12 Oude Haven .El Puerto Viejo es un buen lugar para ver y sentarse en algún café cercano. (actualizado en junio de 2016 | editar )
• 13 Witte Huis (casa Blanca) (en el Oude Haven). Un "rascacielos" construido después de los altos edificios estadounidenses en 1898. Ahora es Patrimonio de la Humanidad. (actualizado en junio de 2016 | editar )
• 14 Het Schielandshuis ,Korte Hoogstraat 31. Este es el único edificio del siglo XVII que queda en el centro de la ciudad de Rotterdam. Alguna vez fue el lugar donde se hospedó el emperador francés Napoleón, visitando a sus tropas cuando ocuparon los Países Bajos. El antiguo museo histórico de Rotterdam que ahora se traslada a otro edificio. Edit

• 15 Delfshaven .Es uno de los pocos lugares de la ciudad que sobrevivió a los bombardeos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. De fácil acceso en metro (estación del mismo nombre), la histórica Delfshaven es un paseo muy pintoresco. Se trata de una zona del siglo XVII en torno a dos canales con mucho encanto. Durante el día visite las pequeñas tiendas de este barrio, por la noche atractivos pubs y restaurantes hacen que la visita valga la pena. (actualizado en junio de 2016 | editar )
• sixteen Barrio chino .Simplemente salga por el frente de la estación central de Rotterdam, cruce la Weena y vaya por el estrecho hasta la primera intersección. ¡No te lo puedes perder! (actualizado en junio de 2016 | editar )

De Ster Y De Lelie al anochecer

Molinos de viento

A Rotterdam solo le quedan siete molinos de viento. De estos, solo De Ster Y De Lelie están abiertos a los visitantes de forma regular. Otros molinos de viento están abiertos a los visitantes cuando el molino está girando (lo suficientemente fácil de ver), pero hay algunas excepciones a esta regla. Una bandera azul también indica que el molino está abierto a los visitantes.

• 17 Molinos de viento De Ster y De Lelie ,Plaszoom (Metro: Voorschoterlaan; desde allí hay una caminata de 10 minutos (siga el Julianalaan hasta llegar a Plaszoom). abierto cada segundo sábado del mes: 10: 00-16: 00; y siempre que los molinos estén en uso. Estos dos molinos de viento (Star y Lily) datan de 1777 y 1829. Están muy bien situados al lado del lago Kralingse Plas. Los molinos todavía hacen su trabajo original, que es moler ingredientes para especias y tabaco de rapé. Al lado hay una pequeña tienda donde se venden estos productos. editar
• 18 De Prinsenmolen ,Prinsenmolenpad (tomar el tranvía 4 hasta Lommerijk; caminar 5 minutos por Prins Bernardkade para llegar a Prinsenmolenpad; a partir de ahí son otros 10 minutos). cerrado a los visitantes. De Prinsenmolen se remonta a 1648 y trabajó hasta 1966 para mantener seco el pólder adyacente. Ahora es una casa, pero el molino todavía funciona. Es un agradable paseo junto al lago Bergse Voorplas. Edit
• 19 De Vier Winden ,Terbregse Rechter Rottekade (desde De Prinsenmolen son 10 minutos más a lo largo del río Rotte). cerrado a los visitantes. De Vier Winden se construyó en 1776. Hasta 1964 se utilizó para moler trigo. Aunque el molino no está abierto a los visitantes, tiene una pequeña tienda con productos de molienda antiguos. Edit
• 20 De Speelman ,Overschiese Kleiweg (ir en bicicleta o en coche). Abrir al girar. De Speelman fue construido en 1712. Muy dañado durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, fue restaurado y trasladado a su ubicación actual. Edit
• 21 De Zandweg ,Kromme Zandweg (desde la estación de metro Maashaven, tome el tranvía 2 hacia Charlois hasta el final de la línea). Abrir al girar. De Zandweg data de 1723. Está en la parte sur de la ciudad llamada Charlois. Al caminar un poco más, también puede ver la bonita mansión de campo Oliphant. Edit
• 22 De Distilleerketel ,Voorhaven 210 (Metro: Delfshaven). Miércoles 13: 00-17: 00; Sa 10: 00-16: 00. De Distilleerketel ('The Distillers' Kettle) fue reconstruido en 1986 después de que el molino original fuera destruido en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. El molino original de 1727 estaba destinado a moler malta para las numerosas destilerías de Delfshaven. Ahora funciona como un molino para moler trigo de forma comercial. Edit

Parks

• 23 Trompenburg Tuinen y Arboretum (Arboretum Trompenburg), Honingerdijk 86 (beneden) (Tranvía 21 hacia De Esch, parada Woudestein), ☏ [10233 01 66], fax : 31 10233 01 71, ✉ [[18]] .M 12: 00-17: 00; Ma-v 09: 00-17: 00; Sáb 10: 00-17: 00 (noviembre-marzo 12: 00-16: 00). Arboretum Trompenburg, que data de 1820, es un hermoso parque lleno de senderos para caminar bien diseñados. El parque de siete hectáreas alberga una rica colección de árboles, arbustos, plantas perennes y bulbos. Adultos 6,25 €; niños menores de 12 años entrada gratuita. (actualizado en junio de 2016 | editar )
• 24 Botanische Tuin Kralingen (Jardín Botánico Kralingen), Kralingse Plaslaan 110b (Tome el tranvía 7 hasta la parada Jericholaan). Mayo-Septiembre: Ma-V 09: 00-16: 00; Octubre-abril: Ma-V 09: 00-16: 00;. Este pequeño jardín botánico es conocido por sus plantas medicinales. Como está siendo devuelto a su antigua gloria, se recomienda la visita si va a caminar o para los amantes de los jardines. Entrada libre. (actualizado en junio de 2016 | editar )

Museums

Museumkaart se acepta en los museos de la ciudad.

Área de Museumpark

• 25 Museo Boijmans Van Beuningen ,Museumpark 18-20 (Metro: Eendrachtsplein), ☏ [10 441 94 00], fax : 31 10436 05 00. Ma-Do 11: 00-17: 00; M cerrado. El museo, fundado en 1849, alberga una rica y amplia colección que generalmente se puede agrupar en cuatro alas: Arte antiguo, con obras maestras como La "pequeña" torre de Babel de Pieter Brueghel el Viejo (1563). La colección de Grabados y Dibujos y la colección de Artes Aplicadas y Diseño con su atractivo internacional. Y el ala de Arte Moderno tiene una importante colección de surrealismo, en la que destacan Salvador Dalí y René Magritte. Adulto 15 €; niño menor de 18 años entrada gratuita. Edit
• 26 Sylvette ,Westersingel (Metro: Eendrachtsplein). Esta gran obra de Pablo Picasso fue erigida en 1973. Es una de las elaboraciones que realizó Picasso a partir de los retratos de su musa Sylvette David. Definitivamente vale la pena echarle un vistazo. Edit
• 27 Kunsthal ,Westzeedijk 341 (Metro: Eendrachtsplein), ☏ [10440 03 00], fax : 31 10 43 67152, ✉ [[19]] .Ma-Sá 10: 00-17: 00; Do 11: 00-17: 00. Sala de exposiciones que alberga unas 25 exposiciones anuales. El Kunsthal a menudo experimenta con temas que nunca antes se habían utilizado para una exposición. Este enfoque produce un repertorio fascinante y muy variado. En total, el Kunsthal cuenta con 3.300 m² de espacio expositivo en un edificio llamativo, diseñado por OMA (Rem Koolhaas y Fuminori Hoshino) y es una verdadera obra de arte por sí sola. Adulto 12 €; niño 6-18 € 2; niño menor de 6 años entrada gratuita. Edit

• 28 Museo voor Architectuur, Design en Digitale cultuur (Museo de Arquitectura, Diseño y Cultura Digital), Museumpark 25 (Metro: Eendrachtsplein), ☏ [10-4401200], ✉ [[20]] .Ma-Sá 10: 00-17: 00; Do 11: 00-17: 00. Parte del Het Nieuwe Instituut . 10 € (menores de 18 años gratis); las entradas incluyen una visita a la Casa Sonneveld. (actualizado en junio de 2016 | editar )
• 29 Huis Sonneveld (Casa Sonneveld), Jongkindstraat 12. Ma-Sa 10: 00-17: 00, Do 11: 00-17: 00. Un edificio de estilo Bauhaus construido en 1932-1933 por Leendert van der Vlugt . Ahora es parte del museo Het Nieuwe Instituut . 10 €. (actualizado en junio de 2016 | editar )
• 30 Museo Chabot ,Museumpark 11 (Metro: Eendrachtsplein). LV 11: 00-16: 30; Sáb 11: 00-17: 00; Do 12: 00-17: 00. Este pequeño y ordenado museo se encuentra en una espléndida villa modernista de los años 30. Alberga una colección de obras del pintor expresionista Hendrik Chabot. Una visita muy recomendable aunque corta para los amantes del arte. Adulto: 6,50 €; niño menor de 12 años: entrada gratuita. Edit
• 31 Museo Natuurhistorisch ,Westzeedijk 345 (Junto al Kunsthal, Metro: Eendrachtsplein). Ma-Do 10: 00-17: 00. El "Museo de Historia Natural" se encuentra en el Museumpark, cerca de Boijmans, NAi y Kunsthal. Tiene exposiciones cambiantes y una colección fija de mamíferos, plantas y fósiles. El actual director Kees Moeiliker se hizo famoso en 2003 por ganar un premio científico por su estudio y libro sobre el extraño comportamiento de un pato en el jardín del museo. Su predecesor hizo mucho por las ballenas y dejó su colección en el museo. Adulto 4 €; niño 4-15 € 2; niño menor de 4 años entrada gratuita. Edit

Museos marítimos

• 32 Museo Maritiem (Museo Marítimo), Lovaina 1 (Metro: Beurs), ☏ [10413 26 80], fax : 31 10413 73 42. Ma-Sá 10: 00-17: 00; Do 11: 00-17: 00; M 10: 00-17: 00 en julio, agosto y vacaciones escolares en Rotterdam. Una variedad de exposiciones sobre el puerto de Rotterdam y la historia marítima. El museo también tiene una parte al aire libre de la cual el Museumschip De Buffel es el punto culminante absoluto. Esta cañonera del siglo XIX está restaurada en todo su esplendor y es una visita obligada para los entusiastas de la marina. Adultos 10 €, grupo 15 personas 8,50 €, niños 4-15 € 6,00, niños menores de 4 años entrada gratuita. Edit
• 33 Mariniersmuseum ,Wijnhaven 7-13 (Metro: Blaak). Ma-V 10: 00-17: 00, Sa Do 11: 00-17: 00. El museo de la Infantería de Marina está situado en un edificio histórico en Oude Haven. Muestra la historia del cuerpo de 340 años y su papel en la actualidad. Se presta especial atención al heroico papel del cuerpo en la defensa de Rotterdam en 1940. En la cercana Casa Blanca todavía se pueden notar los agujeros de bala en el muro de piedra. Edit
• 34 Astillero 'De Delft' ,Schiehaven 15 (Tome el tranvía 8 desde Rotterdam Centraal hacia Spangen y bájese en Oostkousdijk), ☏ [10 276 01 15], fax : 31 10244 03 62. Ma-V 10: 00-16: 00; Sáb 11: 00-17: 00. Siga la construcción del barco de línea 'De Delft' del siglo XVIII desde las cercanías. 'De Delft' se convertirá en una de las réplicas de barcos más grandes del mundo. Adulto 6 €; niño 4-12 € 3; niño menor de 4 años: entrada gratuita. Edit

Otros museos

• 35 Museo de Rotterdam ,Rodezand 26 (detrás del ayuntamiento en el Timmerhuis), ☏ [10217 67 50]. Ma-Do 11: 00-17: 00. Inaugurado en 2016, el museo está dedicado a la moderna Rotterdam y su historia. 7,50 €. (actualizado en junio de 2016 | editar )
• 36 Fotomuseum de Holanda ,Edificio Las Palmas, Wilhelminakade 332 (Metro: Wilhelminaplein), ☏ [10213 20 11], fax : 31 10203 04 06, ✉ [[21]] .Ma-v 10: 00-17: 00; Sáb 11: 00-17: 00. El Nederlands Fotomuseum se centra en la fotografía en el sentido más amplio de la palabra. Al hacerlo, el museo quiere mostrar la diversidad de formas de fotografía. No solo como forma de expresión artística, sino también y especialmente como medio de expresión y comentario social. Adulto 6 €; niño menor de 12 años entrada gratuita. Edit
• 37 Estadio De Verwoeste (Ciudad destruida), Plein 1940 (A la plaza, al este del Museo Maritiem). Una estatua del escultor franco-bielorruso Ossip Zadkine data de 1953. Zadkine se inspiró cuando visitó Rotterdam poco después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. La estatua cubista que representa a un hombre en agonía que acaba de perder el corazón (símbolo del centro de la ciudad bombardeada) todavía evoca fuertes sentimientos en Rotterdam. Edit

• 38 Museo de Piezas de Ajedrez ,Overblaak 94 (Metro: Blaak). Mié Sa Do 14:00 - 17:00. Este pequeño museo se encuentra entre las famosas casas Cubo y alberga una diversa colección de juegos de ajedrez. Desde chinos antiguos hasta todo tipo de personajes de dibujos animados. Adulto 2 €; niño 1 €;. Edit
• 39 Wereldmuseum ,Willemskade 25 (Metro: Leuvehaven), ☏ [10270 71 72], fax : 31 10270 71 82, ✉ [[22]] .Ma-Sá 10: 00-17: 00; Do 11: 00-17: 00. El Wereldmuseum (Museo Mundial de las Artes) se centra en los encuentros y la inspiración intercultural. Adulto 15 €; niño menor de 13 años, Rotterdampas, Museumkaart entrada gratuita. Edit

• 40 Witte de With ,Witte de Withstraat 50 (Metro: Eendrachtsplein), ☏ [10 4110144], fax : 31 10 4117924, ✉ [[23]] .Ma-Do 11: 00-18: 00. Witte de With (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo) exposiciones, conferencias, multimedia para las artes contemporáneas. Adulto 4 € Witte de With; 2 € de descuento menores de 18 años, estudiantes, CJP, jubilados, grupos (min. 10); gratis menores de 12 años, CKV, Rotterdampas, MJK es válido. Edit
• 41 Museo Oorlogs Verzets ,Coolhaven 375 (Metro: Coolhaven, está debajo del puente), ☏ [641250], ✉ [[24]] .Ma-V 10: 00-17: 00, Sa Do 12: 00-17: 00. El pequeño 'Museo de la Guerra y la Resistencia' pinta la vida en Rotterdam y los Países Bajos durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. También se presta atención a los desarrollos militares de la época y la destrucción de la ciudad de Rotterdam. El programa suele incluir conferencias y veladas con documentales. 15 €, niños (4-12 años) 9 €. Edit
• 42 SSN Museumstoomdepot ,Rolf Hartkoornweg 50 (Tome el autobús 38 hasta Nieuwe Crooswijkseweg, desde donde se encuentra a 5 minutos a pie.). Miércoles 10: 00-15: 00, Sábado 10: 00-17: 00. En el Museo Steam Depot se pueden admirar antiguas locomotoras de vapor y trenes. Además de un pequeño museo, también es un taller donde se puede ver el trabajo real de restauración en progreso. Consulte el sitio web para ver los paseos que realmente utilizan las líneas ferroviarias normales. and

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Los próximos eventos y actuaciones se enumeran en los sitios web de VVV y Use-it. Los eventos más grandes están bien documentados en el sitio de VVV; para lugares más pequeños, consulte Use-it (en Calendario) para obtener una lista muy atractiva y bien actualizada de música, exposiciones, películas y fiestas que deben revisarse.

Dos veces al mes, la revista nl10 se distribuye por la ciudad. Puede llevarse su copia gratuita en muchos lugares (como bares, supermercados, oficinas municipales). Además de algunos artículos sobre cosas interesantes que suceden en la ciudad, también tiene una gran lista de próximos conciertos (en holandés). Su sitio web también puede ser útil.

• 1 Uitburo ,Hoogstraat 110, dentro de Centrale Bibliotheek (Metro: Blaak), ☏ [10240-0166]. Lunes 13: 00-18: 00, Ma-V 10: 00-18: 00, Sa 10: 00-17: 00, Do 13: 00-17: 00. La oficina de Uitburo dentro de la Biblioteca Central proporciona información sobre representaciones teatrales y musicales. También vende entradas y ofrece una descripción general de las actuaciones que se pueden visitar de forma gratuita ( gratis ).

Events (edit)

Rotterdam acoge muchos eventos, muchos de ellos anuales. Además de estos, hay muchos más pequeños que pueden ser muy agradables, así que pregunte y consulte el sitio web de VVV. Algunos de estos eventos anuales por nombrar:

• La competición ciclista de los Seis Días en enero
• IFFR .El Festival Internacional de Cine de Rotterdam, que presenta principalmente películas independientes de todo el mundo en febrero. Edit
• Art Rotterdam .En febrero, puedes ver (y comprar) obras maestras del arte moderno. Edit
• Torneo mundial de tenis .En febrero. Edit
• In the Noche de los Museos de Rotterdam en marzo, casi todos los museos y galerías de Rotterdam abren sus puertas por la noche con eventos especiales.
• Motel Mozaique .Música, arte y performance. Además de un proyecto para dormir que permite dormir en el arte o en lugares especiales en Rotterdam (abril) editar
• The Maratón de abril, reconocido internacionalmente como un maratón muy rápido.
• Poesía Internacional .Festival en junio. Edit
• Festival Metropolis (música) el primer domingo de julio.
• El sublime festival de Jazz del Mar del Norte en julio con un montón de artistas de fama mundial.
• Carnaval de verano .Un gran desfile y fiesta caribeños en el centro de la ciudad. Edit
• City Racing Rotterdam .En agosto, un evento de fórmula 1 de streetrace. Edit
• Heerlijk Rotterdam .Evento de tres días en el que podrá degustar platos de restaurantes con estrellas Michelin por un precio reducido (las fechas varían, la edición de verano suele ser a finales de agosto) editar
• The World Port Days, un fin de semana lleno de actividades en torno al gran puerto de Rotterdam (principios de septiembre)
• El festival de música clásica Gergjev en septiembre, dirigido por el maestro director Valery Gergjev.
• The Festival de la Cosecha de Roterdam en septiembre.
• Bazar Curieux (música) en diciembre

Para obtener una lista completa de eventos, visite Rotterdam.info y Use-it .

Activities

Tours

• 2 Citytour del tranvía turístico Hop on Hop off (lijn 10). Abril-octubre. Julio y agosto todos los días excepto los lunes. Consulte el sitio web o el folleto para conocer los días de funcionamiento, ya que los eventos o las obras de seguimiento pueden interrumpir el funcionamiento.. La línea 10 del tranvía turístico le llevará por la arquitectura moderna, el centro de la ciudad y las partes históricas de Rotterdam utilizando tranvías clásicos. Tiempo total de viaje 65 minutos. La primera salida desde Willemsplein (cerca de Spido) es a las 11:00, pero puede subir y bajar en cualquier parada de la ruta, ya que opera cada 30 minutos. Última salida de Willemsplein a las 16:30. Asegúrese de levantar la mano hacia el conductor si desea abordar en una parada de tranvía intermedia. Adultos 9 €, niños 4-11 y mayores de 65 € 7 €. Billetes disponibles en el tranvía y válidos para todo el día. Paga en efectivo o. (actualizado en julio de 2019 | editar )
• 3 Viaje al puerto de Spido ,Willemsplein 85 (Metro: Leuvehaven. Tranvía 7: Willemsplein), ☏ [10 275 99 88], fax : 31 10412 47 88, ✉ [[25]] .Solo ves los primeros 8 km del puerto comenzando en el puente Erasmus (el viaje no llega hasta el mar del norte y salta algunos de los puertos más interesantes) Pero Rotterdam es REALMENTE grande, así que incluso en los primeros 8 km hay mucho que ver. (actualizado en julio de 2019 | editar )
• 4 De pannenkoekenboot ,Parkhaven 13, 3016 GM Rotterdam (Sale de cerca del pie del Euromast.). Come tantos panqueques como quieras mientras navegas. (actualizado en julio de 2019 | editar )

Cine

El Festival Internacional de Cine de Rotterdam se lleva a cabo en febreroHay dos grandes megacines en Rotterdam. El que está en el centro de la ciudad se llama Pathé Schouwburgplein (en Schouwburgplein), el otro está en el lado sur de la ciudad. Se llama Pathé De Kuip (al lado del estadio Feyenoord De Kuip). En estos cines puedes ver películas de Hollywood y ocasionalmente una película de autor.

Si te gusta más el cine alternativo, ve a Lantaren / Venster Cinema (Otto Reuchlinweg 996 (Wilhelminapier)). Aquí podrá ver cine europeo, asiático y latinoamericano en un ambiente agradable. También tiene un bonito bar. La otra opción es Cinerama (Westblaak 18), que muestra una combinación de películas de arte / house y películas comerciales de Hollywood. Durante el IFFR (Festival Internacional de Cine de Rotterdam), que generalmente tiene lugar en febrero, las películas de arte se proyectan en muchos más lugares de la ciudad.

En agosto, un cine al aire libre en el Lloyd's Kwartier muestra tanto éxitos de taquilla como películas independientes. La entrada es gratuita y puede traer su propia silla o alquilar una en el lugar. Para llegar allí, tome el metro hasta Coolhaven y camine durante unos 10 a 15 minutos hacia el río en el sur.

• Festival Internacional de Cine de Rotterdam .(IFFR) es un festival de cine anual que se celebra en varios cines a finales de enero. Es uno de los festivales de cine más importantes de Europa. Edit

Otras atracciones

Cuando se desea combinar una experiencia única con una gran vista de la ciudad de Rotterdam, se puede hacer una (tándem) paracaidismo en Skydive Rotterdam . En Skydive Rotterdam (también llamado Flying Dutchman) puedes reservar un paracaidismo en tándem o hacer un curso completo de paracaidismo y saltar desde una altura de 3 o 4 kilómetros. Es la única escuela de paracaidismo en el área de "Randstad" y el único lugar en los Países Bajos donde puedes saltar sobre una ciudad importante como Rotterdam. Cuando hace buen tiempo, tendrá una vista espectacular del horizonte de Rotterdam y otras partes del área de Randstad, hasta la costa.

Se puede alquilar un avión a precios razonables en el aeropuerto de Rotterdam en Happy Wing . Se ofrecen agradables recorridos por la ciudad, sus puertos o la costa.

Los domingos de verano, es posible bajar del Euromast . Los últimos domingos de los meses de verano puedes deslizarte en 15 segundos sobre un cable (tokkelen). Ambos: ¡No para los débiles de corazón! Consulte el sitio web de Heightspecialists.

Con niños

El histórico Diergaarde Blijdorp definitivamente merece una visita

• 5 Diergaarde Blijdorp (Zoológico de Rotterdam), Blijdorplaan 8 (Tome el autobús urbano RET 33 desde 'Rotterdam Centraal hacia el aeropuerto de Rotterdam y bájese en Blijdorpplein. Alternativamente, está a 10-15 minutos a pie de Rotterdam Centraal, o unos minutos menos de la estación de metro Blijdorp (línea E RandstadRail)), ☏ [10 443 14 95]. Diario 09: 00-17: 00. Diergaarde Blijdorp, establecida en 1857, es una de las excursiones de un día más populares de los Países Bajos. Camine por diferentes partes del mundo, viendo animales interesantes que se sienten como en casa en una aproximación a sus hábitats naturales. Una característica interesante del zoológico de Rotterdam es el Oceanium. Deleite sus ojos con su viaje a través de este encantador mundo de agua, lleno de habitantes del océano y de la costa, incluidos peces exóticos y frailecillos. Edit
• 6 Miniworld Rotterdam ,Weena 745 (Cerca de Rotterdam Centraal). Mié 12: 00-17: 00, Mi-Dom 10: 00-17: 00. Es el trazado ferroviario en miniatura más grande de los Países Bajos. Edit

Soccer

Rotterdam tiene tres equipos de fútbol profesional (es decir, fútbol):

• El Feyenoord juega en la Eredivisie, la máxima categoría del fútbol holandés. Su tierra natal es Stadion Feijenoord (capacidad 51.000), más conocido como "De Kuip"; a menudo también se utiliza para conciertos de rock y eventos similares. Está al sur del río con su propia estación de tren Rotterdam Stadion.
• El Sparta Rotterdam también juega en la Eredivisie. Su tierra natal es Het Kasteel ("El Castillo", capacidad 12.000), a 3 km al oeste del centro.
• SBV Excelsior descendieron en 2019, por lo que ahora juegan en Eerste Divisie, el segundo nivel. Tocan en el diminuto Stadion Woudestein (capacidad 4500), ahora llamado Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. Está a 2 km al este del centro de la ciudad en la orilla norte del río.

Deportes acuáticos y navegación

Siendo un puerto importante y con muchos canales y lagos, Rotterdam tiene mucho que ofrecer para los amantes del agua. Navegación: Hay cuatro lagos principales en Rotterdam. El Plas Kralingse, el Plas doble Bergse, el Plas Rottemeren y el Plas Zevenhuizer. Todos ellos tienen comunidades de navegación activa y, a veces, se pueden ver carreras de vela. El plas Zevenhuizer está poblado principalmente por entusiastas del windsurf. Se pueden alquilar veleros en Kralingse Plas en la escuela de vela de Van Gent , Plaszoom, a 10 minutos a pie del Metro Voorschoterlaan (camine por Julianalaan hasta llegar a Plaszoom). Se pueden alquilar botes de remo y de vela en el molino de viento al final del este de Rottekade en Van Vliet's(Rottemeren, vaya en coche o en bicicleta, un paseo muy agradable). Navegación: Cuando visite Rotterdam con su propio yate, encontrará que la mayoría de los puertos deportivos se encuentran en las vías navegables interiores, donde hay muchos de ellos. En el río Mosa solo encontrará el puerto deportivo de la ciudad , detrás de un puente basculante en la orilla sur, y el Veerhaven , justo en el centro de la ciudad en la orilla norte. A menos que necesite el mejor refugio de la sin carácter City Marina, vaya a la marina Veerhaven, que es un poco agitada, muy céntrica y pintoresca.

Playa

La playa buena más cercana está a unos 30 km en Hook of Holland . Aquí encontrará una playa de arena muy fina con buena natación y suficiente entretenimiento.

Para una experiencia playera más urbana, diríjase a Scheveningen, donde encontrará todo lo que sueñan los adictos a las fiestas en la playa; Hileras interminables de bares, restaurantes y discotecas junto a la playa y un bulevar a lo largo de una espléndida playa de arena fina. Puede haber mucha gente aquí. Tome el tren hasta la estación central de Den Haag y luego el tranvía 9.

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Podrá encontrar una gran diversidad de tiendas en el centro de Róterdam. El Beurstraverse, es una conexión subterránea arquitectónica entre las dos partes del Coolsingel. Los amantes del arte pueden disfrutar en la calle Witte de Withstraat. Para las antigüedades en el pasaje Antiekpassage Sint Jan.

Para las compras multiculturales descubra el almacén chino único en Wetskruiskade, el supermercado chino flotante 'Ocean Paradise' (en Parkhaven) o los centros comerciales Lijnbaan y Beurstraverse. Una gran variedad de tiendas se encuentran en la zona de Entrepot, el puerto histórico de Delft, Binnenrotte, Hoogstraat y Meent. West Kruiskade y Nieuwe Binneweg ofrecen una amplia selección de productos multiculturales y tiendas de moda.

Las principales zonas comerciales del centro son las 1 Lijnbaan y el2 Hoogstraat . Ambos son peatonales. TheLijnbaan, que corre directamente hacia el sur desdeWeena(cerca deRotterdam Centraal) fue la primera calle comercial peatonal del mundo cuando fue construida en 1953. Ahora es más una calle comercial promedio con tiendas promedio. Los fines de semana hay mucha gente. Vincular elLijnbaancon elHoogstraates el3 Beurstraverse , apodadoKoopgoot(Buying-gutter). Un pasaje subterráneo, que también conecta con laestación de metroBeurs. Todo es bastante grande y algo extraño para una ciudad holandesa, pero encaja perfectamente en la aspiración de Rotterdam de ser diferente. Si lo estás buscando, pregunta por elKoopgoot, ya que el nombre oficial es poco conocido.

Grandes almacenes

The Beurstraverse da acceso directo a los principales grandes almacenes de la ciudad:

• 4 De Bijenkorf .Esta tienda de lujo ofrece mucho en términos de ropa, accesorios, joyas, perfumes y similares. La tienda ofrece calidad, pero tiene un precio. Edit
• 5 HEMA ,Beursplein 2, 3011 AA Rotterdam. Esta estrella de las compras económicas holandesas tiene una gama limitada de ropa, alimentos y ferretería. HEMA tiene la reputación de ofrecer productos de calidad a precios muy competitivos. Mucho de lo que vende es de un diseño fresco y brillante. (actualizado en julio de 2019 | editar )

Markets

Hay alrededor de 12 mercados más grandes y más pequeños repartidos por Rotterdam. La mayoría de ellos son lugares agradables para caminar.

• 6 Centrummarkt (en el extremo este de Hoogstraat en Binnenrotte, Metro: Blaak). Oct-Mar: Ma Sa 08: 00-17: 00; De abril a septiembre: Ma Sa 08: 00-17: 00, Do 12: 00-17: 00. Es un enorme mercado de alimentos y ferretería al aire libre (~ 450 puestos), un buen lugar para visitar. En verano también hay una versión más pequeña (~ 50 puestos). (actualizado en julio de 2016 | editar )
• 7 Afrikaanderplein Markt (al sur del río, Metro: Maashaven). Miércoles 08: 00-16: 30. Es más exótico y colorido que el anterior. Este mercado (~ 300 puestos) está dirigido en gran medida a los habitantes de Rotterdam de ascendencia antillana, sudamericana o africana (muchos de los cuales viven cerca). (actualizado en julio de 2016 | editar )

Mercados de comida callejera

8 Markthal ,Ds. Jan Scharpstraat 298 (Binnenrotte, Metro: Blaak). Puesto de mercado: M-Sa 10: 00-20: 00, Do 12: 00-18: 00; Albert Heijn: M-Sa 08: 00-21: 00, Do 10: 00-20: 00; Bares y restaurantes: 10: 00-00: 00. Inaugurado en 2014 por una princesa holandesa (¡quién más!), Es un edificio bastante notable que merece una visita en sí . Es más como un híbrido entre un mercado y un centro comercial. Además del gran mercado, también hay secciones residenciales, de oficinas y comerciales. Por último, pero no menos importante, el Markthal alberga una amplia variedad de bares, puestos de comida y restaurantes. Disfrute de comidas o bocados de las culturas mediterránea o asiática o pruebe las famosas papas fritas de Rotterdam de Bram Ladage. (updated September 2017 | edit)

• Fábrica de alimentos Fenix ,Veerlaan 19D, 3072 AN Rotterdam. Lunes cerrado. Ofrece comida / bocadillos y cervezas en un lugar único. El edificio en sí es un antiguo almacén que no perdió mucho de su carácter original. Consigue un plato de comida y recorre todas las tiendas para el desayuno, el brunch o la merienda. (actualizado en julio de 2019 | editar )

Pruebe una o muchas más de las cervezas Kaapse Brouwers : hay toda una pared de grifos para elegir. Este es un lugar popular, por lo que las filas de espera pueden ser largas.

Compras sostenibles

• 9 Pasaje De Groene ,Mariniersweg 1 - 33 (cerca de la estación de tren y metro Blaak). Una colección de tiendas sostenibles que incluye una tienda de comestibles, un restaurante, una librería y una carnicería. Edit

Cosas para comprar

El queso holandés es muy famoso, puedes conseguirlo en las tiendas de comestibles o en una variedad más amplia en el mercado. Otras cosas típicas holandesas son stroopwafels , hagelslag Y drop (regaliz).

To eat

El área alrededor de la estación de metro Blaak , call Oude haven (Puerto Viejo), no solo es digna de visitar, sino que también tiene muchos pubs y restaurantes. La escena gastronómica de Rotterdam se está desarrollando muy rápido con la apertura de nuevos restaurantes con mucha frecuencia. Si bien la mayor parte de la atención se centra en los nuevos lugares aspirantes a estrellas Michelin, existe una gran tendencia hacia los restaurantes de gama media de alta calidad que ofrecen cocina francesa / holandesa.

Budget

• 1 Angelo Betti ,Schiekade 6a, ☏ [10 465 81 74]. 16: 00-22: 30. Cocina italiana y heladería. Tanto si vienes a cenar como a comer pizza para llevar, siempre tendrás que esperar. ¡Pero todo aquí definitivamente vale la pena esperar! ¿Y qué tiene de malo tener que esperar un rato para poder sentarse al sol con una copa de buen vino italiano frente al restaurante? Los buenos ingredientes y los elegantes camareros italianos completan el panorama. En una palabra: ¡fantástico! Comida de tres platos: 12,50 €, vino de mesa: 2,90 € por copa. Edit
• 2 El Aviva ,Schiedanseweg 22. Kapsalon es una maravillosa variación de Shoarma que se inventó en este restaurante de Rotterdam. Ahora se ha hecho famoso en todos los Países Bajos. ¡Una comida deliciosa y grasosa! 4-7 €. Edit
• 3 Café Restaurante Sijf ,Oude Binnenweg 115. En fin de semana abierto hasta las 02:00. Muy bonito bar de aspecto antiguo. También sirven comida a un precio razonable y la mayor parte de la comida es casera. ¡Prueba la ternera a la plancha con ají y ajo! O pruebe uno de sus fantásticos sándwiches o ensaladas. ¿Quieres una buena cerveza belga que te ponga borroso? Tienen una cerveza belga increíble llamada "la Chouffe" (el enano) en barril. ¡Muy sabroso! Un buen comienzo para la noche. Edit
• 4 abierta ,Jacobusstraat 215, ☏ [10213 62 57]. Un gran lugar para tomar una sopa o una ensalada. La comida se ve muy bien y sabe aún mejor. Los precios rondan los 10-12 euros. Edit
• 5 Rotown ,Nieuwe Binnenweg 19, ☏ [10 4362669]. Este es 'el' lugar de la ciudad para personas creativas. O solía serlo, porque ahora mucha gente va al Stalles and Parket del café de al lado. Rotown tiene un restaurante con comida decente por un precio decente. El menú que cambia todos los días (carne, pescado y vegetariano) cuesta alrededor de 9 € y, por lo general, obtendrás algo bueno. Después de comer, puedes ir a ver una banda o beber tu bebida en la cafetería. Edit
• 6 Stalles ,Nieuwe Binnenweg 9, ☏ [10 4361655]. Este café en el ofrece pizzas por € 4.50-7.00 los lunes y martes. El ambiente del restaurante es relajado y agradable. Además, el menú incluye ensaladas, sándwiches y tapas. El propietario también es dueño de Club Vibes, a la vuelta de la esquina. Edit
• 7 Restaurante Werelds ,Witte de Withstraat 81, ☏ [10 4121652]. 11: 00-23: 00. Fish and chips increíble los lunes y martes, y el estofado irlandés es genial. 15 € por 3 platos. Edit
• New Fork ,Coolsingel 141. Todos los días hasta las 17:00. Genial para el almuerzo; relleno de sándwich de mantequilla de maní café con leche por menos de 5 € (marzo de 2015) (actualizado en marzo de 2015 | editar )

Middle range

• 8 (Cóctel) Bar-Restaurante Estocolmo ,Spaansekade 12 (Puerto Viejo) (a poca distancia (5 minutos) de la estación de tren / tranvía / autobús Blaak), ☏ [10-4147295]. Lunes a jueves 15: 00-01: 00, viernes sábado 15: 00-03: 00, domingo 15: 00-01: 00, cerrado los lunes. Dos de las mejores cosas de la gastronomía se unen en el bar-restaurante de Estocolmo: un menú de inspiración francesa de alto nivel pero a un precio justo y los exquisitos cócteles. Junto con el moderno interior y la ubicación en el centro de la ciudad, Estocolmo ha sido un éxito bien merecido durante años. Menú de 3 platos 32,50 €, menú de 4 platos 37,50 €, cócteles 8,50 €. Edit
• 9 Café-Restaurante Kade 4 ,Spaansekade 4 en Oude Haven (Puerto Viejo) (5 minutos a pie de la estación de tren / tranvía / autobús Blaak), ☏ [10270 9001]. Do-Ju 10: 00-01: 00, V Sa 10: 00-02: 00, cerrado los lunes. Un café en una parte auténtica del centro de la ciudad: en el Puerto Viejo. Abierto todo el año para el almuerzo, la cena o simplemente un café y un delicioso pastel. Una de las terrazas más populares durante el verano. Precios justos, personal espontáneo, cocina básica de inspiración francesa. Menú por unos 22 €. Edit
• 10 Bierhandel De Pijp ,Gaffelstraat 90 (Tome el tranvía 4 hasta la parada Bloemkwekerstraat en Nieuwe Binnenweg), ☏ [10 4366896]. L-Sa 12: 00-14: 00 y 17: 30-00: 00, perdido los domingos y festivos y sábados por la tarde. Prepárese para algo especial cuando visite este famoso restaurante. El exterior está absolutamente deteriorado (al igual que el interior) y debes convencerte de empujar realmente la puerta oscura para abrirla. Una vez dentro, los camareros de blanco le darán la bienvenida y se le asignará directamente junto a otros visitantes en los bancos. Se sirve buena comida (comida tradicional holandesa y francesa), cocinada en el mismo espacio en el que está sentado. El lugar es frecuentado por hombres de negocios y estudiantes de Rotterdam y los huéspedes deben encajar en términos de comportamiento y apariencia (a Mick Jagger se le negó el acceso aquí por no ser un caballero). Desde 30 € por 3 platos. Edit
• 11 Lokanta Dunya ,Proveniersstraat 40a, ☏ [10 243 06 69], fax : 31 10243 09 31. Todos los días de 12:00 a 23:00; Sa Su sin almuerzo. El primer piso se parece mucho a la plaza del mercado turco. Está totalmente decorado y es acogedor, el balcón falso y el cristal de la ventana completan la plaza del mercado. A través de una pequeña escalera se llega a la "sala de estar". Consejo: disfrute del pan recién horneado antes de comenzar la cena. They have a wood burning stove that gives the food that extra authentic flavor; Some great wood-fired foods are stuffed zucchini and stuffed kofte. This place is comparable to the Wereld Eethuis Bazar on Witte de Withstraat 16. However, if you are looking for more privacy, good honest food and excellent service, this is the place you want to go! Three-course meal: € 20.00, table wine: € 2.15 per glass. Edit
• 12 Soit Restaurant , 's-Gravendijkwal 136b, ☏ [10436 31 14], ✉ [[26]]. Sun-Thursday 17: 30-21: 30; Fri 17: 30-22: 30. When you follow Nieuwe Binnenweg to the west side of Rotterdam and turn left at 's-Gravendijkwal, you don't expect to find a nice and cozy restaurant like Soit. This restaurant is known for its staff. The smile of the hostess towards her clients is genuine; she knows they will enjoy their dinner. It is not really cheap and can be compared to Eten. They have a good mix of French, Dutch and Asian food. Definitely a good place for romantic dinners. Don't forget to make a reservation! Three-course meal: € 29.00, table wine: € 2.75 per glass. Edit
• 13 Zinc restaurant , Calandstraat 12a (take tram 7 to Westplein and walk 4 minutes from there), ☏ [10 43 66 579]. Tue-Sun 18: 00-00: 00. In a very nice area called Scheepvaartkwartier, this nice little place (crowded) offers good cuisine at a great price. There is no a la carte food, but a fixed menu with a limited selection per plate (always 3 courses). The cuisine is French and Dutch and focuses on traditional fresh seasonal ingredients. Reserve your table as it is often completely full. € 27.50 for 3 courses. Edit

Waste

• 14 SS Rotterdam , 3e Katendrechtse hoof 25 (Metroline D Rijnhaven, then bus 77, Katendrechtsestraat bus stop), ☏ [68 83]. A ship built in 1959, now permanently moored and converted into a hotel / restaurant. There are two good restaurants and a bar. In good weather, there is a large terrace with views. Before the F&B you can book a tour. Or better yet, spend the night on this fabulous cruise. Guided tours of the ship are also offered. Edit
• 15 Amarone Restaurant , Meent 72 (near the Town Hall (Stadhuis)), ☏ [10 4148487]. A culinary gem in the heart of the city, this elegant restaurant needs to be booked well in advance. Very rewarding French cuisine. Valet parking. Approximately € 50 for 3 courses. Edit
• sixteen Cafe Lux Restaurant , 's-Gravendijkwal 133, ☏ [10 476 22 06], fax: 31 10 476 00 69. M-Sat 18: 00-23: 00; Sun 5: 30-23: 00. Very well decorated Italian restaurant where you don't go for a simple pizza. In fact, they don't even serve pizza. With the good use of herbs, garlic and other more interesting things that Italian cuisine has to offer, it is almost impossible not to like this food. The staff is professional and for what you get, the prices really aren't that bad. In summer you can eat outside (there is a small terrace at the back). A nice feature of this restaurant is that the kitchen is open until 23:00, something that is not very common in Rotterdam. Three-course meal: € 35.00, table wine: € 2.60 per glass. Edit
• 17 Parkheuvel restaurant , Heuvellaan 21 (Metro Dijkzigt a short walk through the 'Park'), ☏ [10 4360530]. This sublime 2-star Michelin is the best place in town. Very nice views and service to match. From € 75 for three courses.

Drink and go out

The nightlife in Rotterdam is extremely varied, each subculture has its own area in the city. The Oude Haven (near Kubuswoningen ) and the main market square Blaak they are the hangout for business, economics and law students. The cafes and restaurants of Oude Haven (Old Port) are around a small picturesque port. Landscape of water, city lights, boats and Het Witte Huis , the first skyscraper in Europe (1897). The atmosphere is really great and it is best to go when the sun goes down, very romantic! Great place for a night out.

Near the Oude Haven area, the streets around Pannenkoekstraat they have emerged as a new center for shopping and going out. Amid small boutiques selling clothing and interior design from young and emerging designers, you can find cocktail bars like Level or Soho, which draw huge crowds. Especially in the summer, this is a great place to have a mojito.

The liveliest bar area in the city is Eendrachtsplein / Nieuwe Binnenweg . Alternative, quiet and full of friendly and open-minded people. The cafes to look for are Stalles, Parket, and Rotown. This is the ideal place for the most creative people, musicians, designers and students of art schools. Walk along de Nieuwe Binnenweg and arrive at Café Ari ( Nieuwe Binnenweg / Mathenesserlaan ) and Westerpaviljoen (great cafe with the best terrace in town). This is a good place to start the night. Walk a little (3 minutes) through Binnenweg again and turn left at ' s-Gravendijkwal(You will see the striking neon lights of the sexclub OQ). Across the street you will find Jazz Cafe Dizzy. A great place for some quality beer and live jazz music. You can also eat in almost all the places mentioned.

Now walk back by Binnenweg to the east. Crossing Eendrachtsplein Y turn right towards Westersingel . Walk 3 minutes and on your left is Witte de Withstraat . Some nice cafes like De Witte Aap, Mondriaan, Bar P, and De Schouw are found here, along with some good restaurants as well. This is also the most artistic street in Rotterdam. Here you will find Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art, MAMA, media showroom and art in motion and many more. Drink in style!

If you like loud music, your best option would be to go to De Baroeg on the "Spinozaweg" in Rotterdam-Lombardijen. Lots of heavy metal acts perform here every year. If you don't feel like going all the way to the suburbs, you can also try your luck at the Rhythm at Oude Binnenweg . A popular spot with alternative guys.

The club scene in Rotterdam is well known. For example, it spawned the chat room scene in the early 1990s and was home to Now & Wow, one of the trendiest clubs in the world. The Now & Wow no longer exists, but in its last location, an old grain silo near the metro station Maashaven , there are still numerous dance parties. As with the bar scene, there are clubs that cater to different groups of people. In addition, the nightlife of Rotterdam is very dynamic: places come and go, move, change owners, etc. It mainly focuses on:

• Kruiskade : Clubs like Off Corso (housed in a former cinema) and Thalia Lounge have good parties on the weekends and attract mostly twentysomethings.
• Stadhuisplein : number of bars and clubs most aimed at the working class. The nearby Baja Beach Club (on Schouwburgplein) draws a similar crowd. Stadhuisplein is best avoided on weekends due to the large amount of aggression. During the weekdays, most of the students go out, with De Après Skihut full of people every day of the week.
• Delftsestraat : Hollywood is a great nightclub that fills up quickly on weekends with a somewhat younger crowd. The Apres Ski Hut recreates the Tyrolean atmosphere on the same colorless street.
• Club Fri Close to the old port area, it is a more elegant and modern club, which also offers nice views over the Maas river.

Some listings that can be found around these places:

• Stalles , Nieuwe Binnenweg 11a. A little bar next to Parket. They serve a wide variety of single malt whiskeys. It is quite small, but very cozy. Edit
• Grand cafe Westerpaviljoen , Nieuwe Binnenweg 136. Open until 02:00 on weekends. Rotterdam residents like to read their newspaper here. For a solid breakfast (Dutch "wentelteefjes"), a good lunch or a quick meeting Westerpaviljoen is a perfect place. Hang out on their huge and fantastic terrace, drink a good glass of Amstel or Hoegaarden White beer. Edit
• Le Vagabond , Nieuwe Binnenweg 99, ☏ [10 4365293]. The oldest, but best, bar on Binnenweg. It attracts a mixed crowd of musicians, journalists, students, and travelers. The atmosphere is very relaxed during the afternoon, but at night various activities are organized. On Thursdays and Saturdays there are DJs who host HipHop and Britpop parties that are definitely worth a visit if you want to have fun. Every Sunday there is live music by a wide variety of bands. Edit
• Café De Witte Aap , Witte de Withstraat 78 (Metro: Eendrachtsplein). This classic Rotterdam pub (The White Monkey) draws a very diverse crowd and is often too large for its premises. It's a great place to have a pre-dinner drink or before exploring the rest of this lively neighborhood. Edit
• Unie Cafe (Metro: Eendrachtsplein). This restaurant / café / art society is a Rotterdam institute. Housed in a magnificent building reminiscent of a Mondriaan painting, it also hosts all kinds of cultural venues and festivals. A good place for coffee too. Edit
• Pol Bar , Meent 46-48. On weekends open until 02:00. Nice bar with modern solid patio. The crowd can be a bit classy at times, but don't let that scare you too much away. Right next to the market (Tuesday and Thursday), and they won some prizes with their sandwiches. Edit
• Paddy murphy's This Irish pub is truly Irish. Green and wood colors and a bar team that only speaks English. Live music every night! On Monday there is pub bingo. On weekends the ticket price is € 2.50. (updated Mar 2017 | edit)
• Dynamo .Muzikantencentrum Dynamo is a venue that rents rehearsal rooms and a studio for musicians. It also has a bar that works until the bar staff decides to do so. It's a bit off the beaten path and is one of Rotterdam's secrets (more than 95% of the locals don't even know about it!). Their location won't be revealed here, but if you're lucky, you might find someone. who can take you there. Edit
• From Pui , Oostzeedijk Beneden 221 (Metro: Oostplein). Very good bar in a corner building in the heart of Kralingen. Recognizable by the distinguished red awnings. There are students there, but it is not a student pub. There are musicians there, but it is not a cafe for musicians. There are businessmen there, but that doesn't make it a business cafe. It's the mix of people and taste that makes it so enjoyable. Edit
• From Tiki , Hartmansstraat 16 / A (between Witte de Withstraat and Westblaak). Don't let the cheesy Hawaiian interior put you off. Frequented by an alternative arts crowd, with rockabilly and ska (and occasionally Ethiopian jazz) on the speakers. Cocktails and dinner menu. Edit

Coffeeshops

As everywhere in the Netherlands, the possession (of small amounts) and use of cannabis (hashish and marijuana) is tolerated in Rotterdam. Since Amsterdam attracts more cafes, tourism prices are lower in Rotterdam. Some renowned places:

• Coffeeshop "De lachende paus" ("The Laughing Pope", Nieuwe Binnenweg): a shop where you can buy more than 40 types of joints pre-laminated ( voorgedraaide in Dutch). Prices can be high, but it's worth a visit.
• Coffeeshop "Pluto" (Nieuwe Binnenweg 139a): actually a head shop. They also sell a lot of paraphernalia like pipes and bongs.
• "Greenhouse" cafeteria (Nieuwe Binnenweg) Ditto.
• Cafe "The Reefer" (De Meent, city center)
• Coffeeshop "The Pool" (Westersingel, 5 m from Central Station): a pleasant Coffeeshop on the first floor where you can sit and relax at a table or in a bar. Or play pool on the second and third floors.
• Coffeeshop the "Act" / Cafe "De Nieuwe Wet" (Westerwagenstraat): Since the mid-1990s, the sale of alcohol and cannabis in the same place has become illegal. The natural solution? Divide your cafe and pub into two separate entities, with a single door.
• Coffeeshop "Nemo" (Nieuwe Binnenweg): Unlike many coffeeshops, this place is bright, open and airy, with large windows and comfortable seating; the walls are covered in a Nimo-style (Disney) montage and the music is more relaxed than many coffeeshops. A good place for someone who wants something milder than many other coffeeshops.

Possessing large amounts of hasheesh or cannabis is a crime in the Netherlands: do not take things with you when you leave the Netherlands (you can be severely punished in neighboring countries). Nor is it wise to buy for someone else, especially if you are a foreigner, since you can be punished in your home country (it has happened).

Smoking tobacco is prohibited inside food and drink establishments, even in coffeeshops! But it seems that tobacco smoking is tolerated in coffee shops, and their pre-rolled joints are often mixed with tobacco.

Music venues

• Rotown, where small national and international independent artists perform.
• WORM, a place focused on underground and avant-garde music
• Roodkapje, a gallery that also hosts various parties
• Poortgebouw, a place run by squatters who live in the building.

Sleep

Economic

Stayokay, hostel in the famous Kubuswoningen in the middle.[27]

Camping

• Stadscamping Rotterdam , Kanaalweg 84 (Bus 33 (airport) or 40 (Delft) from Rotterdam central station, Blijdorp metro stop or Blijdorpplein bus stop), ☏ [10 - 4159772], fax: 31 10 - 4373215, ✉ [[28]] .Northwest of the center. Camping near the city is the only option. There are many trees to protect you from the sun or the wind. Basic facilities. Small chalets (2/4 people) can also be rented. Tent € 5, person € 6. Edit

Hostel

• 1 Hostel ROOM Rotterdam , Van Vollenhovenstraat 62, ☏ [10 282 72 77], fax: 31 10240 07 40, ✉ [[29]]. Check in: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, check: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the center of the city in the popular district called Scheepvaartkwartier enclosed by the river Maas, the Erasmus bridge, the Westzeedijk and the park at Euromast. In an Art Deco building from the 1920s, they offer 16 themed rooms (such as the Port room, Festival room, Dutch Delight), a lively bar, guest kitchen, common room, etc. From the hostel, everything in Rotterdam is one step away. Prices from € 15. Edit
• 2 Hostel De Mafkees , Vijverhofstraat 47, 3032 SB Rotterdam, ☏ [10 2409158], ✉ [[30]Originally from an exclusive summer location near Central Station, they moved in 2013 to a new year-round location in Zomerhofkwartier, which borders the city center in the north. Prices start at € 12.50 for one night in a dorm, breakfast included. (Updated July 2019 | edit)
• Stayokay rotterdam (Cubic Houses), Overblaak 85-87 (Metro: Blaak), ☏ [10436 57 63], ✉ [[31]] .Clean, safe and easy to find. Since they are in the world famous Cubic Houses, all the rooms are differently shaped and nothing is "square". Surrounded by bars and concrete, the noises of the parties are amplified and bounced around your room. No problem if you plan to stay out late ... edit
• 3 Use it , Vijverhofstraat 47, ☏ [10240 91 58], ✉ [[32]]. Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. This friendly office is very much geared towards helping the traveler on a budget. It is also a good place to meet other travelers. Use-it can help with things like finding accommodation or even a temporary job in town. They also rent bicycles. Next to the De Mafkees hostel. (Updated July 2019 | edit)
• 3 King Kong Hostel , Witte de Withstraat 74, 3012BS Rotterdam, ☏ [3110-8188778], ✉ [[33]]. Lively hostel in the even more lively Witte de Withstraat. Clean and friendly, a good place to be in the middle of the action and meet people. However, it may not be the best place to sleep peacefully. Bed in dormitory from € 18.50, private rooms € 80 onwards. (updated July 2017 | edit)

Bed and breakfast

There are numerous bed and breakfast houses in Rotterdam and in general they offer a good chance of getting a 'local' experience.

• 4 Bed, Brood in Eieren , Schiedamseweg 43a. This authentic place is in Delfshaven. Breakfast eggs from your own chicken, it is claimed. € 65 for a double with breakfast. Edit

hotel

• 5 ibis Rotterdam city center , Wijnhaven 12. Opened in August 2014. It has a beachfront location on an island in Wijnhaven. Edit
• 6 easyHotel Rotterdam City Center A budget hotel operated by the same group as easyJet airline and with the same principles: basic accommodation is free, but everything else costs more. Edit
• 7 Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station , Weena 121. In a renovated office building near Rotterdam Centraal. Like all other hotels in this chain, rooms are basic but adequate, while breakfast and Wi-Fi are included in room rates. Edit
• 8 Eurohotel Centrum , Baan 14-20, ☏ [10214 1922], fax: 31 10214 0187, ✉ [[34]]. Check in: 15:00, check in: 11:00. A double room from € 55 per night, breakfast included. (Updated July 2019 | edit)
• 9 Grand Hotel Central , Kruiskade 12, ☏ [10414 07 44], fax: 31 10 412 53 25, ✉ [[35]]. A double room from € 75 per night, breakfast included .. edit
• 10 Hotel Baan , Rochussenstraat 345, ☏ [10 477 05 55], fax: 31 10 476 94 50, ✉ [[36]]. A double room from € 78 per night, breakfast included. (Updated July 2019 | edit)
• Hotel Bazar , Witte de Withstraat 16 (Metro: Beurs or Churchillplein), ☏ [10-2065151], fax: 31 10-2065159, ✉ [[37]]. Get in touch with true Rotterdam multiculturalism in this lavishly decorated venue. Don't forget to dine here too. Ideally located in the lively Witte de Withstraat. Doubles from € 75, breakfast included. Edit
• 11 Maritime hotel , Willemskade 13 (Metro: Leuvehaven from where there is a short walk to the riverside). This simple 3-star hotel has an excellent location directly on the riverquay in the interesting Scheepvaartkwartier district. Doubles from € 75 per night, breakfast included.

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• NH Atlanta Rotterdam[38] The NH Atlanta Rotterdam dates from the 1930s and is located in the center of Rotterdam, the second largest city in the Netherlands and the one with the largest port in the world.
  • Hotel New York , Koninginnenhoofd 1, ☏ [10439 05 00], fax: 31 10 484 27 01, ✉ [[39]] .The former headquarters of Holland Amerika Lijn, was renovated in 1993 and is now a modern and lively place. From € 105 per night. Edit
  • 13 NH Atlanta Rotterdam , Aert van Nesstraat 4, ☏ [10206 78 00], fax: 31 10 413 53 20, ✉ [[40]]. It combines a historic building from the 1930s with a newer one adjoining the De Bijenkorf department store. While the common areas beckon with art deco charm, some of the cheaper rooms have been left behind and are now well-worn. All things considered, the Atlanta is in the very center and offers brilliant views from its breakfast room and rooftop terrace, as well as from select rooms. Edit
  • 14 Hotel Rotterdam , Schiekade 658 (Tram 25 to the Schiekade stop), ☏ [10 466 33 44], ✉ [[41]] .This hotel is a bit out of the city center on the (very) busy Schiekade street. Doubles from € 120. Edit
  • Rotterdam city hotel , Schilderstraat (city center), ☏ [10720 8000], ✉ [[42]]. It offers beautiful and modern rooms. They also have a great lounge bar and restaurant. Doubles from € 135. Edit
  • 15 Tulip Inn Rotterdam-Center , Willemsplein 1, ☏ [10413 41 39], fax: 31 10 413 32 22, ✉ [[43]]. A splendid location, opposite the tram stop at the beginning of the Erasmus Bridge with brilliant views of it, as well as the Kop van Zuid on the other side of the Meuse. From € 125 the double. Edit
  • sixteen Hampshire Hotel - Savoy Hotel Rotterdam , Hoogstraat 81, ☏ [10413 92 80], fax: 31 10 404 57 12, ✉ [[44]]. Edit
  • 17 citizenM Rotterdam , Geldersestraat 50. One of the first hotels in this chain with an innovative concept, offering extensive four-star level amenities, including designer common spaces, combined with ultra-small rooms the size of a cabin, all at a reasonable price in comparison with the usual luxury hotels.

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• Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam , Westersingel 70 (Metro: Eendrachtsplein), ☏ [10436 36 11], fax: 31 10 436 42 12, ✉ [[45]] .The somewhat stately Parkhotel has a reputation for delivering real value. Its location is also very practical, right next to the lively Witte de Withstraat and close to the main museums. Edit
• 19 Hilton Hotel Rotterdam , Weena 10, ☏ [10 710 80 00], fax: 31 10710 80 80. edit
• 20 Marriott Hotel (formerly Manhattan Hotel Rotterdam), Weena 686 (Rotterdam Central Station), ☏ [10430 20 00], fax: 31 10430 20 01. This imposing skyscraper is located on the other side of Rotterdam Centraal. Luxurious rooms that can sometimes be purchased for as little as € 100. Visit site (walk-ins pay much more) (updated July 2017 | edit)
• 21 Inntel Hotels Rotterdam Center , Schiedamsedijk 140 (Metro (D, E): Leuven). A design hotel with modern and simple appointments. It occupies an impressive building facing the sea at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge. Edit
• 22 Design hotel Mainport , Leuven 77. A luxury branch of the Inntel hotels along the same seafront, guests can enjoy rich interior décor, a spa, sauna, hammam, spa, restaurant and bar, all with views of Leuvehaven . Edit
• 23 nhow Rotterdam , Wilhelminakade. A luxury hotel concept from NH Hoteles, with features, rooms and common spaces inspired by art, music, fashion and more. nhow Rotterdam, housed in the stunning new waterfront skyscraper on Wilhelminakade (across the Erasmus Bridge), tops it off with great views from pricier rooms.

Keep in touch

The country telephone code for the Netherlands is 31 and the city code for Rotterdam is 010. In case of emergency , I dialed 1-1-2 (no fee). When you stay longer, buy a prepaid SIM card for your mobile phone.

Security

You should take the usual precautions against pickpocketing and luggage theft, especially on main shopping streets, in markets, on trams and trains, in stations, and anywhere tourists congregate. It is not advisable to walk down the Stadhuisplein when the nightlife ends. Fights often occur in this area after midnight. Rotterdam also has a reputation for massive venues getting out of hand, although you shouldn't worry too much about that. If violence breaks out at football festivities (not that unlikely) or at the end of sun-drenched holidays, such as Queensday (even less unlikely, especially on Stadhuisplein), just walk away and you are unlikely to be affected . It is advisable not to wear an Ajax Amsterdam soccer jersey or any other garment that promotes Ajax or Amsterdam. In terms of general security, most areas of the city are safe during the day.

When you drive a car with foreign registration (especially if it is French or Belgian), it is possible that the so-called drug dealers approach you . This can happen on the highways surrounding the city and in the city itself. These guys try to lure people to places where drugs are trafficked. Don't respond to their signals and don't follow them.

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Surroundings

If you don't have a car, the hub for getting out of town will probably be Rotterdam Centraal , from where trains depart in all directions at short intervals (you can usually pass by and catch the next train to your destination). Most regional and longer distance buses also depart from here, with the exception of most buses to southern destinations and the province of Zeeland which depart from the Zuidplein subway station . Unlike trains, bus departure times need to be checked in advance as they can be distant from each other.

For trains to the north and south, travelers can also choose to depart from Rotterdam Blaak .

You can also reach Hague easy and quite fast with the E subway line.

Nearby destinations like Schiedam or even Delft can also be reached by bike if you fancy a slightly longer journey. Bicycle routes and directions are well signposted and available in abundance. A good idea for a sunny day! Schiedam can also be reached by train or underground (in 15 minutes). MRDH is the area of ​​the Rotterdam-Schiedam-Delft-The Hague region; see this page for more information on travel and cycling.

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• Kinderdijk : a UNESCO World Heritage site. 19 old windmills still help control the water level there. The windmill n. 2 is open to the public (€ 3), allowing you to see the inner workings. In season there is a direct water bus service from an embankment on the Erasmus Bridge (travel time ~ 1/2 hour). Alternatively, bus 90 from Arriva from the bus and metro station Zuidplein it take you there in 50 minutes.
• Schiedam - Visit the historic center of this small town on the outskirts of Rotterdan, including the six tallest windmills in the world. You can also find there the Stedelijk Museum , an attractive museum with some nice modern art exhibits. Easy access by bike, train (from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiedam Centrum ), metro A, B or C line to the station Schiedam Centrum , or tram lines 21 or 24 (stop Broersvest or Koemarkt ).
• Hoek van holland It is part of the municipality of Rotterdam and is 30 km from Rotterdam. On hot summer days, it functions as the coastal city of Rotterdam, overlooking the large ships leaving the port of Rotterdam, including ferries to the UK.

One day excursions

• Delft : This famous city is a 15-minute train ride from Rotterdam Centraal . Very historic and picturesque, but also very touristy.
• Dordrecht : a magnificent historical city with little tourism and an excellent museum of ancient art (Dordrechts Museum). It's a 15-minute train ride, or better yet, take a water bus .
• Gouda - Visit this quaint little postcard-like town and see the magnificent stained glass windows of Sint Janskerk . Also 20 min by train.
• Delta Works - A series of construction projects protecting the south-west of the Netherlands from the sea. The Oosterschelde Storm Surge Barrier is the most impressive and next to it is Neeltje jans , a theme water park dedicated to Delta Works.
• Brielle : a fortified medieval city. The center is a beautiful collection of old houses and churches, enclosed by the original earthen defensive walls. There are some museums and the Catholic sanctuary of the Martyrs of Gorcum. Walking through the city and the fortifications is a pleasure. You can easily spend a full day in Brielle. Take bus 103 at the metro station Spijkenisse Centrum . The trip takes about 70 min.
• Schoonhoven : a nice little town with many well-preserved medieval buildings in the river Lek , halfway to Utrecht. From Capelsebrug station, Rotterdam, take bus 195 (direction Utrecht). The trip takes about 1 hour.
• Go to the other cities of Randstad, for example, Hague it is 1/2 hour by train or subway, Utrecht it's about 45 minutes by train, Amsterdam to an hour.

Routes around Rotterdam

Brielle ← Spijkenisse ←	W   AND	→ Dordrecht → Arnhem
Amsterdam ← Delft ←	N   S	→ Zwijndrecht → Antwerp