City/town information
If you would like to see the famous Dutch Windmills:
Go to Kinderdijk, UNESCO World Heritage
https://www.kinderdijk.com/plan-your-trip/
A nice way to get there is with The Waterbus. Get on at Erasmusbrug, line 21. Travel time is 34 minutes.
https://www.waterbus.nl. Onboard there's a ticket machine.
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Kinderdijk
If you would like to see the famous Dutch Windmills:
Go to Kinderdijk, UNESCO World Heritage
https://www.kinderdijk.com/plan-your-trip/
A nice way to get there is with The Waterbus. Get on at Erasmusbrug, line 21. Travel time is 34 minutes.
https://www.waterbus.nl. Onboard there's a ticket machine.
Once every 10 years The Netherlands organises the Floriade horticulture expo. In 2022 it's taking place in Almere. Travel time from Rotterdam to Almere by train is 1 hour. From there you can travel to the expo by boat or shuttle bus. https://floriade.com/en/
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Almere
Once every 10 years The Netherlands organises the Floriade horticulture expo. In 2022 it's taking place in Almere. Travel time from Rotterdam to Almere by train is 1 hour. From there you can travel to the expo by boat or shuttle bus. https://floriade.com/en/
Bezienswaardigheden
Go outside to admire the architecture of the main entrance. On the right hand side you can see the Groothandelsgebouw (trade center). When it was built after WWII, it was the biggest building in Europe.
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Rotterdam station
Go outside to admire the architecture of the main entrance. On the right hand side you can see the Groothandelsgebouw (trade center). When it was built after WWII, it was the biggest building in Europe.
Remastered is a digital experience of famous Dutch artists like Van Gogh and Mondriaan. You can combine a visit with a tour on a Spido boat to the harbour or a visit to the SS Rotterdam, a wonderfully restored cruise ship which is now permanently anchored in Katendrecht.
https://remastered.nl/en/home/
REMASTERED
79 WillemspleinRemastered is a digital experience of famous Dutch artists like Van Gogh and Mondriaan. You can combine a visit with a tour on a Spido boat to the harbour or a visit to the SS Rotterdam, a wonderfully restored cruise ship which is now permanently anchored in Katendrecht.
https://remastered.nl/en/home/
Tuesdays and Saturdays are market days. One of the biggest in the Netherlands. Location is Binnenrotte. You can visit the Market Hall as well. In this area there are many nice shops and restaurants. You may like Meent and Pannekoekstraat.
https://www.rotterdam.nl/locaties/markt-binnenrotte-centrummarkt/
Rotterdam Centrum Markt
107-129 HoogstraatTuesdays and Saturdays are market days. One of the biggest in the Netherlands. Location is Binnenrotte. You can visit the Market Hall as well. In this area there are many nice shops and restaurants. You may like Meent and Pannekoekstraat.
https://www.rotterdam.nl/locaties/markt-binnenrotte-centrummarkt/
Cafes
For a beer, go to De Oude Binnenweg. This is also a nice area for shopping. Famous cafes are Melief Bender and Sijf.
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Oude Binnenweg
Oude BinnenwegFor a beer, go to De Oude Binnenweg. This is also a nice area for shopping. Famous cafes are Melief Bender and Sijf.
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Rotterdam Welcome Card
Upon arrival at Rotterdam Central Station:
At the main entrance: go to Rotterdam Tourist Information and pick up your Rotterdam Welcome Card. On it there are tips and discount vouchers for many restaurants and attractions. Price is EUR 6.00. If you like you can combine it with a ticket for unlimited access to public transport for up to 3 consecutive days. A digital version is available too. https://welcomecard.rotterdam.info/
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If you’re into architecture:
Go on a private tour with a guide: https://www.rondleidingrotterdam.nl/architectuur/
Go on a guided tour to visit the small Chabot Museum, dedicated to expressionist Dutch artist Henk Chabot and the Van Nelle Factory, UNESCO world heritage. https://tickets.chabotmuseum.nl/chabotmuseum/en/flow_configs/chabotmuseum/z_events_list
In the Museum Park where the Chabot museum is, you can see and visit the Depot, the latest addition to the many architectural highlights of Rotterdam. https://www.boijmans.nl/en/depot
Take a look inside a cubicle apartment.
www.kubuswoning.nl/en/visit.html
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Restaurants
Indonesian food:
www.dewisri.nl/nl/locaties/rotterdam-centrum/
Nice places to visit nearby are de Veerhaven and the World Museum
Surinam food:
Get Roti or other Surinam food at Avenue Nine on Sunday!
https://avenuenine.nl/
It’s located in Westelijk Handelsterrein. These used to be storage houses and are now under a glass roof, housing restaurants and galleries.
https://rotterdam.info/locaties/westelijk-handelsterrein/
Nearby my apartment:
Rijntje, a good quality small restaurant. Reservation by phone only.
http://rijntjerotterdam.nl/
I have a list of take-aways etc. in the apartment
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Festivals
There are many events taking place. Check https://www.rotterdamfestivals.nl/agenda/
Some highlights: Poetry International, North Sea Round Town, Rotterdam Unlimited, Rotterdam Rooftop Walk.