Tourist Places to Visit in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Tourist Places to Visit in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Rotterdam is the 2nd largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam. It belongs to the province of South Holland, holding one of the largest ports in the globe. Rotterdam is especially noted for its cutting-edge architecture, healthy environment, and Erasmus University Rotterdam.

 

Geography of Rotterdam:

Rotterdam is located in the western part of the Netherlands covering an area of 325.79 sq. km of which 116.99 sq. km is water area. Rotterdam is situated about 25 km southeast of The Hague and 75 km southwest of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.

 

History of Rotterdam:

Rotterdam developed along with the construction of a dam on the Rotte River in the year 1270. It received city rights from Count Willem IV of Holland on 7 July 1340. Once it was heavily damaged by bombings by the German army during World War II.

 

Connectivity to Rotterdam:

Rotterdam is served by Rotterdam The Hague Airport, the 3rd largest airport in the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Eindhoven airports. This airport is situated about 6 km away from the centre of the Rotterdam city.

London, Antalya, Munich, Barcelona, Budapest, Dalaman, Faro and Istanbul are some of the major European cities connected with Rotterdam The Hague Airport.

Rotterdam is connected to The Hague and Amsterdam by regular bus and train services. Rental vehicles are also always available for both short and long distance travels in Rotterdam.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in Rotterdam:

Rotterdam is the site of dozens of internationally recognized events such as the International Film Festival Rotterdam, Art Rotterdam, Rotterdam Unlimited and Motel Mozaique.

The City Market and Afrikaanderplein Market are two major traditional markets in Rotterdam and the city also houses abundant shopping malls all around.

Here are some nice food corners in Rotterdam:

  • Café Restaurant Sijf
  • Zinc Restaurant
  • Restaurant Parkheuvel
  • De Rotterdam

 

Things to do in Rotterdam:

  • Spido harbour trip
  • Watching movies
  • Festival celebrations

 

Tourist Attractions in Rotterdam:

 

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen:

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is an art museum divided into four wings, old art, prints and drawings, applied arts and design and modern art. This museum was founded in 1849 and is open from 11.00AM to 5.00PM (Tuesday-Sunday).

 

City Hall:

The City Hall of Rotterdam is one of the major landmarks as well as tourist attractions of the city. It was constructed in 1914 in the Art Deco style of architecture. The exterior of the city hall is great to watch.

 

Rotterdam Zoo:

Established in 1857, Located at Blijdorplaan 8, the Rotterdam Zoo is open for public 9.00AM – 5.00PM on all the days of the week. It is advised for tourists to take guided tours for easy exploration of zoo.

 

Other places of interest in Rotterdam include:

  • Kunsthal
  • Nederlands Fotomuseum
  • Netherlands Architecture institute
  • Maritime Museum
  • Chabot Museum
  • Museum of Chess-Pieces
  • Museum De Dubbelde Palmboom
  • Het Schielandshuis
  • Witte de With
  • Oorlogs Verzets Museum
  • Mariniersmuseum
  • Railz Miniworld
  • SSN Museumstoomdepot
  • De Verwoeste Stad Statue
  • Erasmus Statue
  • De Vier Winden

 

Best time to visit Rotterdam:

From April to October is probably the best time to trip scenic Rotterdam.

 

Accommodation Options in Rotterdam:

Being one of the top tourist destinations in the Netherlands, Rotterdam hosts around 100 well facilitated hotels with top class facilities. Camping and hostels are the ideal options for budget travelers. Some of the reputed hotels in Rotterdam include:

  • NH Atlanta Rotterdam Hotel New York
  • Suitehotel Pincoffs
  • The Manhattan Hotel Rotterdam
  • Hilton Rotterdam
  • Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam
  • A Small Hotel
  • Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark
  • Inntel Hotels Rotterdam Centre
  • SS Rotterdam
  • Maritime Hotel Rotterdam
  • Hotel Rotterdam
  • Hotel Rotterdam-Blijdorp
  • Regardz Airport Hotel Rotterdam
  • BEST WESTERN Art Hotel Rotterdam
  • Bastion Hotel Rotterdam

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