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Architecture
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WELCOME TO ROTTERDAM

ROTTERDAM Area 319.35 km2 / popula-

WORLD PORT tion 587,161 / 173 nationa-
lities / 1250 settlement /
WORLD CITY 1340 city charter / 1622
statue of Erasmus (oldest
WELCOME TO
statue in NL) 1872 link to
ROTTERDAM
sea (Nieuwe Waterweg) /
1898 Witte Huis is Europe’s
first skyscraper / 14 May
1940 bombardment dest-
roys city centre / 1953
Rotterdam is a dynamic international city on Lijnbaan is Europe’s first
the waterfront, always offering something to
see or do. The metropolis is famous all across
pedestrian-only shopping
the globe as one of the world’s beiggest ports. district / 1960 Euromast
Water and the port have always played an im- / 1962 Rotterdam is the
portant role in Rotterdam, as is clear from the
countless old inner city harbours, broad quays
world’s biggest port /
and historical warehouses. Despite Rotter- 1996 Erasmus Bridge / 2005
dam’s 650 years of history, the city feels young Montevideo is highest resi-
and vibrant. It keeps reinventing itself at a rap-
id pace and is known as the most modern city in
dential tower in NL / 2007
the Netherlands. Rotterdam is simply bursting Rotterdam City of Archi-
with architecture, design, art and culture, but tecture / 2009 Maas Tower
also boasts a wide and varied range of shops,
attractions, festivals, restaurants and parks.
is highest office building in
Rotterdam is a city that you can rediscover time NL / 2010 Grand Départ of
and again. the Tour de France
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CONTENTS
AREAS AND LOCATIONS
• Central District 8
• China Town 16
• Lijnbaankwartier 20
• Laurenskwartier 28
• Waterfront & Noordereiland 36
• Kop van Zuid & Katendrecht 44
• Scheepvaartkwartier 52
• Museumkwartier 58
• Lloydkwartier 66
• Delfshaven 70
• The Rest of Rotterdam 76
• Zuid-Holland 82
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Accessibility 90
• Parking 94
• VVV Rotterdam (Tourist Information) 97
Events Calender 104
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
• Attractions 108
• Museums & Art Centres 114
• Restaurants, Eateries & Lunchrooms 116
• Theatres, Cinemas & Casino 122
• Clubs, Venues & Dance Cafés 124
• Accommodations 126
ÜBERSICHT DEUTSCH 130
RÉSUMÉ EN FRANÇAIS 156
MAP CITY CENTRE 178
A - Central District

Where
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The Central District is the gateway to Rotter-
dam. Tram, bus, metro or bicycle whisk you
off towards any destination you could desire.
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the city centre, where the vibrant culture and

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entertainment of Rotterdam are just waiting
CENTRAL

to be discovered. This is where Rotterdam

DISTRICT

and Europe meet. The high-speed trains and

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shops and local businesses and is tradition-
ally known as the business heart of the city.
Weena, for example, is a street lined with in-
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ARCHITECTURE
1. Groothandelsgebouw
Stationsplein 45
The Groothandelsgebouw,
located next to Central Sta-
tion, is a monument that
has a rich history. Modern
facilities and original ar-
chitecture create an impos-
ing industrial building.
ATTRACTIONS
2. Rotterdam Archi-
Guides / Rotterdam
Bycycle
Conradstraat 6
Rotterdam ArchiGuides
takes visitors on walking
tours that pass by the most
defining and eye-catching
architecture of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam ByCycle offers
bicycle tours of all the
city’s highlights, led by an
enthusiastic guide.
3. Railz Miniworld
Weena 745
The biggest indoor model
railway in the Nether-
lands has more than 100
model trains running on
two km of rail track. The
modelling studio shows
how the models are built,
and the command centre
lets you see how every-
thing runs.
FOOD & DRINKS
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4. Engels
Groothandelsgebouw
Stationsplein 45
Grandcafé Engels is very
well-known in Rotterdam.
Situated next to Central
Station, it has been a
meeting point in the monu-
mental Groothandelsge-
bouw for over 100 years.
The roof terrace offers
great views of the city.
5. Restaurant
A Proposito Trattoria
Weena 505
Friendly, family-owned
Italian brasserie just a
stone’s throw from the
entrance to Rotterdam
Central Station.
6. Espressobar Lungo
Delftseplein 39
Lungo stands for delicious
Italian coffee, pure or-
ganic food and a relaxed
atmosphere. Grab a quick
lunch, enjoy a cup of coffee
while you work on your
laptop, or just have a
drink with friends.
ENTERTAINMENT
7. Hollywood Music Hall
Delftsestraat 15
The Hollywood Music
Hall is famous for its ex-
cellent Dutch nightlife. Its
seven club rooms on three
floors represent nearly
every style of music.
Four-time winner of the
award for the best Dutch
discotheque.
Delftse Poort
8. Holland Casino
Rotterdam
Weena 624
Great chance for an eve-
ning out. Holland Casino
Rotterdam has a varied
programme with shows
by famous musicians and
national and local themed
campaigns.
ACCOMMODATIONS
9. The Manhattan Hotel
Weena 686
The Manhattan Hotel is
the only 5 star hotel in
Rotterdam and offers the
height of modern luxury.
The chique hotel occupies
the first fourteen floors of
the prestigious 149-metre
Millennium Tower.
10. Best Western
Crown Hotel
Schiekade 658
A fully renovated 4 star
hotel known for its pleas-
ant atmosphere and per-
sonal service. Includes a
restaurant and cosy bar.
VARIOUS
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11. VVV Rotterdam
Info Café
Stationsplein 45
Start your Rotterdam day
in VVV Rotterdam Info
Café at Central Station
(see p. 97).
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natown gets its name from the many Chinese
businesses that line the beginning of the
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permarkets and specialty shops. This multi-

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cultural area is the melting pot of Rotterdam.
Chinatown offers all the exotic products you
might need and more. The West-Kruiskade,
for example, has a range of specialized and
multicultural shops, cafés and restaurants.
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From Middle Eastern bazaars and Korean
bakeries to Islamic butchers, this is the place
to go for those hard-to-find special treats
from far-off destinations. Halfway down the
lively shopping street is WATT, the world’s
first sustainable dance club and pop venue.
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Shopping
1. Wah Kiu
Kruisplein 28
Wah Kiu is a Chinese
shop selling a wide range
of different products.
Their broad selection
includes pans, incense
burners, lanterns and
books. A must-see for
Sanrio fans.
2. Wah Nam Hong
Supermarket
West Kruiskade 4-6
Well-stocked, spaciou s
super market, mainly
selling Chinese pro-
ducts, with a good
produce section and
reasonable pr ices. A
popular shop, Wah Nam
Hong i s always hectic
and bu sy.
3. Kotomisi Shop
West Kruiskade 56
A sitting-room for Suri-
namese cultures, starting
from the Afro-Surinamese
subculture. This shop
sells a broad selection
of books, clothes, wood
carvings, ceramics, kotos
and pangis.
4. Mi Amor
1ste Middellandstraat 39a
The Mi Amor fashion
studio offers Indian and
American party attire.
Whether you’re planning
your wedding or compet-
ing for the Miss Universe
title, you’ll always find the
perfect outfit here.
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FOOD & DRINKS
5. Happy Sushi
Kruisplein 42
A modern kaiten sushi
bar where fresh, delicious
sushi, sashimi, temaki and
tempura beckon invitingly
from the conveyor belt.
Simply take your pick as it
goes by or order from the
menu. Also for takeaway.
6. Tai Wu
Mauritsweg 24-26
Fresh and tasty Chinese
food, popular with Chinese
locals. The menu offers a
wide selection of classic
cuisine, and the staff sug-
gestions reveal excellent
culinary surprises.
7. Sumo
Westersingel 1a
Sumo is a Japanese restau-
rant with an all-you-can-
eat concept. All the sushi
and Japanese grill you can
eat, for a set price. Max.
three hours per table.
8. Kiem Foei
West-Kruiskade 29a
Authentic Surinamese
cuisine in a simple set-
ting. Many Surinamers
consider Kiem Foei the
best place to enjoy tasty
blood sausage or a yummy
prawn roll with fresh
snake beans, and other
visitors agree.
9. White Elephant
West Kruiskade 73b
White Elephant is a great
Celebrating the Chinese New Year
place for a chat with
friends or co-workers.
Enjoy the Mediterranean
cuisine and the cheerful
ambience.
ENTERTAINMENT
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10. WATT
West-Kruiskade 26
WATT is the talk of the
town: an experimental
dance and pop music
venue where local and
international acts cross
paths with sustainable
enterprise. The music
performed at WATT is
diverse, provocative,
and metropolitan.
OVERNACHTEN
11. Hotel One
Westersingel 1
Hotel One, situated in a
gorgeous listed building
on Westersingel, com-
bines modern comfort
with artistic charm and
history.
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Shopping
The Lijnbaan is the most famous shopping
street in Rotterdam. As soon as World War II
ended, Rotterdam started rebuilding; air, light
and space were the watchwords. In 1954, the
Lijnbaan was completed and Europe’s first
pedestrian-only shopping street had become
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have intriguing shops. The area around the

Van Oldenbarneveltstraat, Karel Doorman-
straat and Kruiskade has various shops of-
fering an exclusive collection of high-quality
foreign brands. There are also a number of
stylish boutiques on Oude Binnenweg, with
its lovely and nostalgic buildings.

For lighter pursuits,

every night’s a party in the cafés
that line the Stadhuisplein.

Entertainment
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Nightlife and entertainment in the Lijnbaank-
wartier are varied and versatile. The district is
home to the major concert halls of Rotterdam.
Classical music, jazz and world music are per-
formed in De Doelen, e.g. in the prominent Ger-
giev Festival. The Rotterdamse Schouwburg of-
fers contemporary theatre productions as well
as opera and dance, including performances
by such Rotterdam-based companies as the RO
Take a stroll or a roll on Theater and Scapino Ballet. For lighter pur-
Skatepark Westblaak . suits, every night’s a party in the cafés that line
the Stadhuisplein. People who would rather go
clubbing can dance to their hearts’ content at
Off_Corso or the Baja Beach Club.
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ARCHITECTURE
1. Schouwburgplein
The Schouwburgplein was
designed by Rotterdam-
born landscape architect
Adriaan Geuze. Events
regularly take place on
the big square.
2. Café de Unie
Mauritsweg 34-35
A 1986 reproduction by
architect Carel Weeber; the
original stood on Coolsing-
el until its destruction in
the WWII bombardment. De
Unie offers food, drinks and
nightlife and has always
been a forum for debate,
art and culture.
ATTRACTIONS
3. Splashtours
Coolsingel 197 (Starts
from Rotterdam.info)
Discover the city in a
hypermodern amphibious
bus. After a tour through
the most beautiful parts of
Rotterdam, the spectacu-
lar SPLASH in the Maas
takes you sailing on past
the magnificent skyline.
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ART & CULTURE
4. Old Luxor Theater
Kruiskade 10
The old Luxor was built in
1917 and shows cabaret,
theatre concerts, smaller
musical productions, plays
and children’s theatre.
5. De Doelen Concert
Hall and Congress
Centre
Schouwburgplein 50
Renowned for its excellent
acoustics, this concert hall
is home to the Rotterdam
Philharmonic Orchestra.
De Doelen has a varied
programme, ranging from
classical to light modern
and world music.
6. Santa Claus
Eendrachtsplein
Provocative and contro-
versial, ‘Santa Claus’ by
American artist Paul Mc-
Carthy is known locally as
the ‘Buttplug Gnome’. This
statue is part of the Wester-
singel Sculpture Route.
SHOPPING
7. Shoebaloo
Kruiskade 57c
Beautiful shoes for all
sorts of prices in a classy
interior. Besides its own
Shoebaloo collection, the
shop offers a range of top
brands, from high fashion
to basics.
8. Studio Hergebruik
Coolsingel 53
Shop, studio and exhibi-
tion space displaying
work by artists and
designers who focus
on reusing or recycling
materials, images and/or
concepts.
9. De Bijenkorf
Coolsingel 105
As busy as the beehive it’s
named after, this trendy
department store always
has new products and
international brands in
fashion, cosmetics, acces-
sories, home decoration,
media and travel.
10. Bags & the City
Van Oldenbarneveltstraat
97
Treasure trove for trendy
shoppers. Besides bags,
this shop offers belts,shoes,
jewels, glasses and pumps
to match, so you can cre-
ate your perfect set.
11. SHPPR
Van Oldenbarneveltstraat
113
SHPPR is more than a shop;
it is also a platform for
up-and-coming talent from
the Netherlands (and else-
where). SHPPR sells items
that are exceptional but
still work well together.
12. VanDijk
Van Oldenbarneveltstraat
105 + 146
Fashion-conscious locals
know VanDijk well as the
place to go for striking
and stylish clothes by
Dutch and international
designers. From dresses
to tuxedos and lingerie,
from pumps to jeans and
jackets.
13. Lava
Karel Doormanstraat 344
Lava is luxurious materi-
als, gorgeous details and
the perfect fit. The result
is a collection of suits,
blazers, trousers, shirts,
shoes, pullovers, T-shirts
and coats from exclusive
brands.
14. Theemaas
Karel Doormanstraat 469
The specialty shop for a
better coffee and tea ex-
perience, with delicacies,
accessories and books on
tea, coffee and chocolate.
Theemaas is also a gal-
lery of modern ceramics.
15. Selexyz Donner
Lijnbaan 150
Selexyz Donner is one of
the biggest bookshops in
the country. Besides its
250,000 book titles, Don-
ner also has a theatre,
exhibitions, games,
second-hand books and
rare editions, and a range
of CDs and sheet music.
16. Zer010
Oude Binnenweg 122
Think this is just a shop?
Look again; besides de-
signer collections, there’s
also a small restaurant
and a hair salon. Zer010
even does complete make-
overs.
17. Clone Records
Mauritsweg 60
Clone Records is a record
label and has its own shop.
Specialises in underground
electronic dance music.
FOOD & DRINKS
18. ZIN
Lijnbaan 40-42
ZIN has a huge window
facing the shopping street
which covers that entire
wall of both floors. This is
a great place to sit back,
have a drink and watch
the people pass by.
19. La Borsa
Coolsingel 117
A popular spot for a quick
bite to eat while shopping.
Pizzas with all the top-
pings and delicious pasta
for a reasonable price.
20. Floor
Schouwburgplein 28
Centrally located near
the Rotterdamse Schouw-
burg, De Doelen, the
Oude Luxor Theater and
various cinemas, Floor
is a good place to get a
meal or drinks before or
after a show.
22. Bar á vin L’Ouest
Van Oldenbarneveltstraat
139
Bar á vin L’Ouest is a wine
bar, deli shop and petit-
restaurant in one. Brunch
21. Rotterdamse
Schouwburg
Schouwburgplein 25
The Rotterdamse
Schouwburg theatre
puts on theatre, dance
and opera perfor-
mances by all the ma-
jor Dutch companies.
Shows by Rotterdam-
based companies such
as Ro Theater, Scapino
Ballet Rotterdam and
Dance Works Rot-
terdam generally open
here. The Rotterdamse
Schouwburg is one
of the few municipal
theatres in the Nether-
lands that consistently
presents international
performances, for
example during The
International Choice
of the Rotterdamse
Schouwburg.
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or high tea with sweet and 27. Baja Beach Club ACCOMMODATIONS
savoury amuses served in Karel Doormanstraat 30. NH Atlanta Hotel
the lovely French Breton 10-12 Coolsingel/Aert van
interior. Baja is a tropical expe- Nesstraat 4
rience. Something dif- NH Atlanta Rotterdam is
23. Sijf ferent ever y weekend authentic and imposing
Oude Binnenweg 115 and an Af ter Work Party with its beautiful marble
Sijf bar & restaurant has ever y f irst Tuesday of floors, Art Deco details
a fun sidewalk terrace the month, networking and grand chandeliers.
and an extensive menu. Baja-style. The historical building
Worth visiting even just is literally at the heart of
for the fantastic Art Deco Rotterdam’s shopping and
interior. business district.

ENTERTAINMENT 31. Hilton Rotterdam

24. Catwalk Weena 10
Weena-Zuid 33 Hilton Hotels are famous
This unusual dance club all over the world. Excel-
was built in a former lent service, a central
pedestrian tunnel. location and the Hilton’s
Intimate and extraordi- renowned full breakfast
nary, Catwalk manages make the hotels a good
to book even the most choice for business travel-
famous DJs. lers and tourists.

25. DADO 28. Pathé VARIOUS

Kruiskade 55 Schouwburgplein 32. Skatepark Westblaak
What do you get if you Schouwburgplein 101 Skaters from all over
mix a top location and a This megaplex cinema has hang out in and around
delicious lunch & snack seven theatres showing the the skate park, as well as
menu of fair foods with better blockbusters. You across the road at Left
an intriguing evening can’t miss the huge square Skateboard shop. The
programme of diverse building on the Schouw- whole vibe of the skate
musical styles? Voilà: burgplein. Sneak previews park makes it worth a
DADO. on Tuesdays. visit, even for non-skaters.

26. Off_Corso 29. Exit Tip

Kruiskade 22 Mauritsstraat 173 33. Rotterdam.info
Off_Corso, once a cinema From young, up-and- (Tourist Information)
and now a dance club, coming bands and Coolsingel 197
has surprising parties record label nights to Rotterdam.info is the best
and popular recurring Drum’n’Bass parties, the place to find information
club nights every week. Exit is always a great on Rotterdam, including
Off_Corso bridges the gap place for an evening on tickets, gifts and
between nightlife, art and the town, weekdays and souvenirs. (See p. 97).
culture. weekends.
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Rotterdam. The Grote- of Laurenskerk at the
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this area, one of the last remaining classical
landmarks in modern Rotterdam. Although
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popular with passionate shoppers thanks to

the exceptional shops and boutiques in the
surrounding streets, including Korte Hoog-
straat and Oppert. Visitors enjoy strolling
through the big market at Binnenrotte; its
450 stands offer a lively and varied range of
options every Tuesday and Saturday.

You’ll find a colourful

combination of chique clothing
shops and contemporary
streetwise shops, as well as
food and drinks to suit any taste.

Contemporary
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The area around the Nieuwe Markt and Pan-
nekoekstraat feels like a village. This charac-
teristic corner of Rotterdam is filled with fun
shops, trendy cocktail bars and cosy coffee
bars and lunchrooms. It is paradise for people
who love exceptional clothing boutiques and
interior design shops. De Meent, which runs
from the Pannekoekstraat towards Coolsin-
gel, is youthful and lively, exhibiting all sorts
Enjoy delicious cocktails of development. You’ll find a colourful combi-
in the design interior of
nation of chique clothing shops and contem-
Level .
porary streetwise shops, as well as food and
drinks to suit any taste.
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ARCHITECTURE
1. City Hall
Coolsingel 40
City Hall, built in Neo-
Renaissance style, is one
of the few buildings in the
city centre of Rotterdam
that survived the WWII
bombardment nearly
intact. It has housed the
municipal government
since 1920.
2. Beurs/WTC
The old section of the
Beursgebouw/World
Trade Center was
designed by architect
J.F. Staal in 1925. The
entrance is topped by a
slender clock tower. The
imposing hall on the
ground floor is open to
the public.
ATTRACTIONS
3. Ontdekhoek
Pannekoekstraat 55
The Ontdekhoek (Discov-
ery Corner) is a big work-
shop where kids aged 4 to
14 years can do their own
experiments. Fun hands-
on science - and you can
take home what you make!
ART & CULTURE
4. Historisch Museum
Het Schielandshuis
Korte Hoogstraat 31
Built between 1662 and
1665, the Schielandhuis is
the historical museum of
Rotterdam. In addition to
its permanent collection
on the city’s history, there
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are also regular exhibi-
tions on various topics.
5. Galerie Puur
Botersloot 50a
Galerie Puur is a gallery
and studio specialising in
hand-made modern jewel-
lery. Besides their exten-
sive collection of jewellery,
they also offer watches
made by special designers
and hand-made bags.
6. Central Library
Hoogstraat 110
The Rotterdam Central
Library is a huge infor-
mation depot, housing
diverse reading material,
audiobooks, newspapers,
DVDs, videos, CD-ROMs,
sheet music, language
courses and much more.
The Central Discotheque
and the Library Theatre
are also in the same
building.
SHOPS
7. Bonte Koe
Delftse Vaart 26
A complete range of
bonbons, bouchées and
chocolate gifts, testify-
ing to a passion for the
product and an amazing
mastery of the craft. Also
for a cup of coffee or tea,
or a workshop.
8. Noi
Oppert 292
International allure and
feminine charm: for the
woman who is intimately
familiar with all her
clothes, who understands
fashion and is looking for
an item to adapt to her
own unique style.
9. LokalHeroz
Oppert 294
Everything a man needs.
With this sophisticated
mix of clothing, art and
coffee combined with in-
terior design, cycling and
other nice stuff, why shop
anywhere else?
10. Gorilli Concept Store
Oppert 296-298
Clothing, shoes, toys,
gadgets, perfumes, sneak-
ers and more, all designed
to make your trend-loving
heart skip a beat. From
affordable to exclusive,
from popular to passion-
ately loved.
11. TweeTwintig
Botersloot 40a-42a
Lighting, furniture and
accessories designed and
sold by interior architects
with a wealth of experi-
ence. Their own 220 label
primarily produces 3D
objects.
12. Very Cherry
Botersloot 52a
A cheerful apparel shop
that suits the Rock’n’Roll
lifestyle. For a retro look
with tasteful classic pat-
terns and eye-scorching
prints from the 1960s and
70s, or exclusive tailor-
made garments.
13. Puur Beleven
Pannekoekstraat 62a
Puur Beleven sells the best
gifts for mothers-to-be,
newborns and toddlers.
The collection has fun,
friendly products based
on the principles of beauty
and simplicity.
14. Depot Rotterdam
Pannekoekstraat 66a
A wide selection of classic
design and contemporary
concepts combined with
furniture from the studio,
with a select range of
textile and wallpaper.
Check out the many
designer accessories for
an original gift.
15. De Groene Passage
Mariniersweg 1-33
People-friendly and
environmentally friendly
shopping centre offers a
broad spectrum of products
for a sustainable lifestyle.
Sample the selection or
try it for yourself with the
many inspiring books, CDs,
magazines, courses and
workshops.
16. Woei
Hoogstraat 65a
Rotterdam’s sneaker val-
halla, for the latest shoes,
special editions or serious
collector’s items. Woei: the
ultimate sneaker shop.
FOOD & DRINKS
17. Dudok
Meent 88
Café Brasserie Dudok is
in a listed building, the
monumental former insur-
ance office ‘De Nederlan-
den van 1845’, which was
designed by Dudok. The
imposing space is lively
and bustling all day long.
The Dudok apple pie and
other sweet treats are
famous for miles around.
18. Amarone
Meent 72a
Dining at Amarone focus-
es on French cuisine. Chef
Gert Blom’s light-handed
culinary style earned
him a Michelin star.
Impressive walk-in wine
cupboard boasts over 500
vintages in a climate-con-
trolled environment.
20. Boudoir
Meent 65a
A glamorous city res-
taurant with an outdoor
seating area and an
extensive menu of French
Mediterranean cuisine.
19. Grote- or St.
Laurenskerk /
Statue Erasmus
Grotekerkplein 15
The St Laurence
Church is open to the
public and offers gui-
ded tours. In addition
to its church services,
the building hosts
concerts, exhibitions,
lectures, events and
parties. A permanent
exhibition on the
famous church will be
opening in April 2010.
A statue of Erasmus
dating back to 1622
stands in the square
by the church; it is the
oldest statue in the
Netherlands. Born in
Rotterdam, Erasmus
was one of the most
prominent humanists
of the Renaissance and
came to symbolise the
city of his birth.
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Modern and stylishly
decorated, dining at Bou-
doir is all about seeing
and being seen.
21. De IJssalon
Meent 69a
The best ice cream in the
country: Zuppa Inglese,
coupe Gouden Kiwi,
spaghetti ice cream or a
cup of fresh-brewed Illy
espresso. Made from natu-
ral ingredients, the ice
cream is prepared fresh
every day.
22. Café Pol Tip
Meent 46/48
Popular among visitors
and market stallholders,
Pol has also become the
place to go for Friday
afternoon drinks or an
evening out. Always busy,
always fun.
23. Little V
Grotekerkplein 109
Vietnamese food at its best.
Some dishes are familiar,
others are a pleasant
surprise. Pure, fresh
ingredients with many
influences from surround-
ing countries, enhanced by
a French cuisine.
24. Urban Espressobar
Botersloot 44a
This trendy, minimalist
little espresso bar makes
excellent coffee and deli-
cious soup, sandwiches
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and fresh juice. Perfect for
lunch or a quiet moment
in a busy day.
25. Taberna Dushi
Pannekoekstraat 40a
Dushi means delicious
in Papiamento. Come
discover the best of Medi-
terranean and Caribbean
cooking. An informal
eatery for a relaxed meal
and drinks.
26. Level
Pannekoekstraat 76a
Delicious cocktails and
fine dining in a friendly
setting. The designer inte-
rior and fusion cuisine at
Level guarantee a warm
and stylish evening out.
27. Restaurant Mimosa
Pannekoekstraat 77-79
Stylish, modern restau-
rant with a spacious
open kitchen and outdoor
terrace. Grab a quick
sandwich or savour lunch
at your own pace, or enjoy
the fresh food in the classic
and modern dishes on the
dinner menu.
28. Picknick Rotterdam
Mariniersweg 259
Great breakfast, lunch
trays and of course deli-
cious picnics. For a picnic
in the park, in town or
simply in your own back
yard, pick one of the two
packets on offer or put
together your own.
ENTERTAINMENT
29. El Cantinero
Coolsingel 18
Food, drinks, dancing
and dance lessons. Sultry
Latin American music
in all its styles is played
here, from salsa and
merengue to Latin house
and cross-over.
ACCOMMODATIONS
30. Eden Savoy Hotel
Rotterdam
Hoogstraat 81
This 4 star hotel in the
heart of Rotterdam offers
all the luxury and comfort
you need to feel at home
during your stay. Elegant
Burberry-style décor.
31. MyCityLofts
MyCityLofts provide fully
equipped short-stay apart-
ments for travellers. Home
away from home, these
lofts are a great place
to sleep, but also offer a
Dudok
delightful place to spend
the day.
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city centre. The Waterfront district is known
for its many inner-city harbours, including
Haringvliet, Wijnhaven and Leuvehaven.
With its historic cranes, the Maritime Mu-

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the Witte Huis (White House) designed by

Molenbroek was once the first skyscraper in
Europe. The remarkable, tilted cube hous-
es by architect Piet Blom are one of Rotter-
dam’s most eye-catching landmarks. People
do live in these unusual houses, but show
homes are also open to visitors.

Besides its cafés and

restaurants, the Oude Haven
also offers two highlights of
Rotterdam architecture: the
Witte Huis and the Cube Houses.

Noordereiland
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Boompjeskade is a waterfront boulevard
that has followed the course of the Maas
since 1615. The name refers to the luxurious
greenery and the double row of linden trees
that originally graced the riverbanks. The
Boompjes offer a view of the Noordereiland,
an island which is linked to the rest of Rot-
terdam by the Willemsbrug and Koningin-
nebrug bridges. The Noordereiland has been
Learn all about shipping a protected cityscape since 2005, thanks to
at the Maritiem
what many Rotterdam residents consider the
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city’s most beautiful structure: the Hef. This
old train bridge is the last remnant of where
trains once left the centre of Rotterdam.
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ARCHITECTURE
1. Red Apple
The Red Apple, situated
on the tip of Wijnhavenei-
land, is one of Rotterdam’s
most recent landmarks.
The name refers to the old
apple market, with a nod
to NYC’s Big Apple.
2. Het Witte Huis
Wijnhaven 3 /
Gelderse Kade 1
The 1898 design by W.
Molenbroek was the first
skyscraper in Europe. The
architect was inspired by
American high-rise archi-
tecture, which resulted in
an American Art Nouveau
style.
ATTRACTIONS
3. Vlaggenparade
All year long, 230 flags
wave invitingly along the
Boompjes, from the Eras-
mus Bridge through to the
extended Willemsbrug.
The flags represent the
different nationalities
in Rotterdam.
4. Tapasboot
Haringvliet 539
The Tapasboot sails the
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Maas the whole year
through, departing from
the Oude Haven. Enjoy
characteristic Spanish
canapés served aboard
one of the authentic
salon boats.
5. Paddle Steamer
De Majesteit
Maasboulevard
De Majesteit was once one
of the most luxurious pad-
dle steamers in Europe.
After years of serving as a
cruise ship, it was restored
to perfection in 1999 as a
sailing party venue.
ART & CULTURE
6. Maritime Museum
Leuvehaven 1
Presenting a varied
range of exhibitions, the
Maritime Museum in Rot-
terdam preserves, studies
and displays the maritime
history of Rotterdam. Visit
former navy ship Buffel to
experience the authentic
sailor’s life.
7. Havenmuseum
Leuvehaven 50
The collection of the Ha-
venmuseum clearly shows
the port of Rotterdam
between 1850 and 1970.
Fully refitted historic
transport ships, steam
engines and ship motors
bring bygone days to life.
8. The Destroyed City
Plein 1940
For many Rotterdam
residents, the 1953 monu-
ment by Zadkine still
symbolises the destruc-
tion of the city centre and
the unstoppable drive to
rebuild Rotterdam.
FOOD & DRINKS
9. Coopvaert
Blaak 776
Open f rom early morn-
ing to late evening,
Coopvaert is a charming
spot for drinks or a meal
with a view of the Leu-
vehaven and Zadkine’s
statue.
10. Café ’t Bolwerk
Geldersekade 1c
At the foot of Het Witte
Huis stands ‘t Bolwerk.
The café is intimate and
has a warm terrace with
one of the best views of
the oldest harbour in Rot-
terdam.
11. Mooii
Oost-Wijnstraat 8-16
Mooii stands for Dutch-
French cuisine with tapas
influences and a nod to
Asian cooking. For every-
one who loves to linger at
the table after enjoying a
good meal.
12. Pardoen Biercafé
Spaansekade 62
Pardoen is one of those
cafés that you simply
have to visit. Thanks to
the relaxed atmosphere
where everyone can be
themselves, Pardoen at-
tracts a highly diverse mix
of people.
13. Popocatepetl
Spaanse Poort 71
A visit to ‘Popo’ means a
night of lively and exuber-
ant Mexico. Cheerful
servers, classic cocktails,
authentic dishes and
Latino music in a colour-
ful cantina ensure a fun
evening.
14. Kaat Mossel
Admiraliteitskade 85
Kaat Mossel is famous
for its mussels, shellfish
and seafood specialities,
but also includes meat on
its menu. The seafood is
delivered fresh twice a day
by Schmidt Zeevis.
ENTERTAINMENT
15. Club Vie
Maasboulevard 300
Club Vie has a striking
waterfront location on
the Maas. From Thursday
evening to Sunday morn-
ing, this is the place to
be for glamorous club
nights with national and
international DJs.
16. Plan C
Slepersvest 1
Theatercafé Plan C is a
well-known and respected
Rotterdam Venue, known
for its many live perfor-
mances and the weekend
disco nights, with Top 100,
house, rock and pop.
ACCOMMODATIONS
17. Inntel Rotterdam-
Centre
Leuvehaven 80
Golden Tulip Rotterdam-
Centre is prominently
situated on the water, at
the foot of the Erasmus
Bridge. The excellent loca-
tion offers a gorgeous view
of the Maas River and the
Rotterdam skyline.
18. H2Otel
Wijnhaven 20a
Floating hotel H20tel is
situated at a great loca-
tion in a characteristic
inner city harbour. Be-
sides the usual facilities,
H2Otel has picnic boats
available for guests to
enjoy the area.
19. B&B Cherrycake
& Chocolate
Maaskade 88
In a renovated house dat-
ing back to 1886, Cher-
rycake & Chocolate offers
pure romance with a
view of the Maas. This
charming B&B is on
Noordereiland, across
from the Rotterdam
city centre.
20. Cube Houses /
Kijk-Kubus / Stay-
Okay
Overblaak
The unusual and
eye-catching Cube
Houses are part of
the Blaakse Bos, a
figurative urban
forest. Architect Piet
Blom designed these
tilted geometric
shapes, which
resemble abstract tree
houses, to create a
sense of community
by placing playful
housing close to
public facilities.
The Kijk-Kubus show
home gives visitors
an impression of life
between these angled
walls. The StayOkay
Rotterdam hostel
even offers the unique
opportunity to spend
the night in a
cube house.
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with international allure. Katendrecht, also
known as the Cape, was home to one of Eu-
rope’s biggest Chinese communities until the
Second World War. With its low-rent workers’
housing, sailors’ bars, prostitutes and railway
embankments, until the 1980s the area was
best known as a ‘notorious’ neighbourhood.

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and emigrants bid their homeland farewell,

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for new uses; modern architecture gave the

Kop van Zuid its international feeling. Be-
sides historic buildings like Las Palmas, the
Entrepot building and the Cruise Terminal,
the area also boasts such imposing struc-
tures as Montevideo, the new Luxor Theater
and the 165-metre Maas Tower, the highest
building in the Netherlands.

At the tip of Katendrecht, a new

landmark has been added to
the Rotterdam skyline: the De
Rotterdam

Katendrecht
Tip
The area between the Maashaven and Rijn-
haven harbours was completely transformed
into an appealing residential district. Also re-
ferred to as the Cape, this peninsula is aptly
known as Rotterdam’s loveliest pier. The
view of the Kop van Zuid, the characteristic
homes and the atmosphere of the harbours
Travel to your destination
has restored its exceptional and adventurous
by Watertaxi. image. At the tip, a new landmark has been
added to the Rotterdam skyline: the De Rot-
terdam. This steam-powered vessel was a
chartered vessel and cruise ship for many
years. After extensive renovations, the ship
will be opened to the public in 2010.
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ARCHITECTURE
1. Erasmus Bridge
The Erasmus Bridge, which
links the city centre to the
Kop van Zuid, has become
an iconic symbol of Rotter-
dam. Designed by Ben van
Berkel, the bridge has a
139-metre asymmetric steel
pylon which has earned it
the nickname ‘The Swan’.
2. Cruise Terminal
Wilhelminakade 699
From 1873 until the 1970s,
thousands of passengers
departed for the US from
Cruise Terminal Rotter-
dam, which housed the
arrival and departure
halls. Cruise ships have
recently started to dock
here again.
3. Las Palmas
Wilhelminakade 330
Dating back to 1953, the
former workshop complex
of the Holland-America
Line now accommodates
the LPII expo hall, the
Nederlands Fotomuseum
and the Las Palmas sea-
food restaurant, with chef
Herman den Blijker.
ATTRACTIONS
4. Watertaxi
Koninginnenhoofd 7
High-speed Maas Taxis
cover the greater Rot-
terdam area; classic
HNY Water Taxis sail
between Hotel New York
and the Leuvehaven and
Veerhaven. Various board-
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ing points; reservations
recommended.
ART & CULTURE
5. New Luxor Theater
Posthumalaan 1
All the major musicals,
shows, cabaret, theatrical
concerts, children & family
shows, opera and dance
come. Due to its impressive
architecture, the New
Luxor has been referred
to as the country’s most
beautiful theatre.
Tip
Take an architectural tour
of the New Luxor Theater
every first Saturday of
the month.
6. Theater Walhalla
Sumatraweg 9-11
Theater Walhalla is small
and intimate, presenting
refreshing performances
that offer excellent cultur-
al quality and organising
fun festivals in the area.
7. Nederlands
Fotomuseum
Wilhelminakade 332
Photography in all its
forms, from art to social
commentary. The mu-
seum has an archive of
nearly four million nega-
tives and the only photo
restoration studio in the
country.
8. Villa Zebra
Stieltjesstraat 21
Villa Zebra is an art lab
for children aged four to
twelve years with exhibi-
tions, workshops, multi-
media projects, festivities
and guided tours.
FOOD & DRINKS
9. Restaurant Allure
Cargadoorskade 107
Enjoy the view of the Bin-
nenhaven from Allure’s
terrace. A nice spot for a
good sandwich, a cup of
a coffee, or a delicious
dinner. Options include
seafood cocktail, satay
chicken or fried monkfish.
10. Café Rotterdam
Wilhelminakade 699
Cruise Terminal Rot-
terdam offers an excellent
view of the skyline and
the Erasmus Bridge.
Café Rotterdam serves
European cuisine, perfect
for a business lunch, deli-
cious Sunday brunch or
romantic dinner.
11. Ono
Antoine Platekade 1005
Ono Restaurant offers the
best sushi, sashimi, maki
rolls and other Japanese
delicacies in a stylish and
trendy setting.
12. Humphrey’s
Otto Reuchlinweg 1004
The principle is simple: a
three-course menu for a set
price. The menu changes
every month and always
includes plenty of options
for meat-lovers, fish aficio-
nados and vegetarians.
13. Obba
Korte Hillestraat 2
Obba is a stylish lounge
restaurant that creates a
fabulous Near East illu-
sion. This waterfront res-
taurant on the Rijnhaven
has a phenomenal view.
The varied, tasty mezzes
are similar to tapas.
14. Kwiezien
Delistraat 20 - 22
Kwiezien is a restaurant
that offers fine dining for
a great price. Choose a
three, four or five course
menu put together from
your menu picks.
ENTERTAINMENT
15. Maassilo /
Factory010
Kromme Zandweg 114
Originally a grain silo,
the Maassilo is over 100
years old. A range of
sub-cultures feel at home
here with the innovative
mix of dance, pop, art and
theatre. Factory010 is on
the 10th floor.
ACCOMMODATIONS
16. Hotel New York
Koninginnenhoofd 1
Situated in a fantastic
location, Hotel New York
is in a listed historical
building that once housed
the Holland-America Line.
The big café and restau-
rant on the ground floor is
open early and closes late,
and includes an extensive
oyster bar.
17. The Pincoffs
Suite Hotel
Stieltjesstraat 34
This small boutique hotel
is situated in a national
monument from 1879.
Surrounded by the river,
bridges and skyline, the
Pincoffs Suite Hotel has
a water taxi stop on its
doorstep.
18. De Rotterdam
3e Katendrechtse-
hoofd 25
Once the most pres-
tigious flagship of
the Holland-America
Line, De Rotterdam
took many cruises,
sailing around the
world from 1959 to
2000. After extensive
restorations, the
steam ship is now
open to the public.
Rotterdam Excursi-
ons organises various
tours on board the
good ship De Rot-
terdam. The ship also
has various bars and
restaurants and the
Cruise Hotel. The
hotel rooms meet
four-star standards
and showcase 1950s
design; various ori-
ginal elements have
been preserved intact.
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Theatre is
situated at
the foot of the
Erasmusbridge.

The old Luxor

Theatre on
Kruiskade in
the centre of
Rotterdam.
Get the
Both theaters present
real taste
a varied programme
with many highlights,
such as Amandla! of Rotterdam
Mandela, Chicago,
Dancing in the Hotel New York embraces present, past and future. Thousands of
Streets, The Sound
of Music, Swan emigrants departed from this place in search of a better future. Now
Lake and Night of you can do business, celebrate, drink, dine, and sleep in a nostalgic
Comedy. atmosphere at one of the most beautiful locations in Rotterdam,
between the bustling harbours and the Netherlands’most impressive
skyline. Come over and enjoy our hospitality, see
www.hotelnewyork.nl or call +31(10) 439 05 00.
www.luXortheater.nl
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its gorgeous broad lanes, spacious quays, and

the Veerhaven harbour with its historic ships.
Where all the world once came together, you

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can now find the World Museum with its im-
pressive collection of art and artefacts from
cultures all over the world. At the heart of the
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ATTRACTIONS
1. Rotterdam Port
Experience
Willemsplein 73-79
In the Rotterdam Port
Experience, visitors of all
ages discover the diversity
of the Rotterdam port in
a spectacular interactive
exhibition. Experience the
majesty of the port!
2. Spido
Willemsplein 85
Spido has tour boats that
sail on various routes,
showing you a whole new
side of Rotterdam. Audio
and video tell you about
the sights along your
route.
3. Rotterdam Roots
City Tours
Westzeedijk 80b
Rotterdam Roots City
Tours also offers a spec-
tacular RIB Experience.
RIB stands for rigid inflat-
able boat, also known as
the 4x4 of the seas. Discov-
er ultimate sightseeing in
a high-speed RIB cruising
across the waves of this
world-class port.
4. Pannenkoekenboot
Parkhaven (across from
the Euromast)
The Pancake Boat serves
a pancake buffet as it
sails through the Rot-
terdam waterways.
All-you-can-eat Dutch
pancakes are the perfect
compliment to the impos-
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harbours.
ART & CULTURE
5. World Museum
Willemskade 25
An impressive collection of
art and artefacts from cul-
tures all over the world.
Besides the free permanent
collection on display, the
museum holds two the-
matic exhibitions every
year. Includes theatre,
gallery, shop, restaurant
and more.
6. Galerie V!P’s
Van Vollenhovenstraat 15
A gallery showcasing
innovative, colourful
art. V!P’s specialises in
classic and modern forms
of pop art and related
movements in the world
of art.
7. Animaux
Van Vollenhovenstraat 15
The theme running through
the collection at Animaux
is the crème de la crème
of Dutch art, including
works by Rob Scholte, Jan
Cremer and Armando and 12. Loos broader public than just
photos by Frans Jansen Westplein 1 its maritime patrons. The
and Paul Huf. One of the most popular Maritime Hotel has an
grand cafés in Rotterdam. unusual construction; it
8. Tax & Customs The interior and décor are was built over the local
Museum timelessly classic with a listed building of the
Parklaan 14-16 Parisian air. A nice place Zeemanshuis.
No gold and jewels, but a to have dinner with Tip
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volt, smuggling, customs and quick service. 17. Hostel ROOM
and taxes. The museum is Van Vollenhovenstraat 62
housed in the building of 13. Zeezout Sleep in Rotterdam’s
the former National Tax Westerkade 11b poshest neighbourhood
Academy. Widely popular for years for a great price. The Art
now, Zeezout is a charm- Deco building dates back
9. Theater op het Water ing quayside restaurant to 1923 and has 16 theme 20. Euromast
(De Ameland) with an ambience that rooms, each of which has Parkhaven 20
Parkhaven 20 (across suits its range of seafood a link to Rotterdam and
from the Euromast) dishes. the Netherlands. Won the Built in 1960 for
Every guest who steps on best hostel title in 2009. the Floriade flower
board De Ameland has a 14. Parkheuvel show, the Euromast
great evening filled with Heuvellaan 21 is the highest
humour, entertainment, The very best in excellent 18. Grand Hotel look-out tower in
hospitality and good food quality and creative Philadelphia the Netherlands.
and drinks. cooking comes from the Van Vollenhovenstraat At 100 metres, you
kitchen of master chef 48-50 have a 360-degree
FOOD & DRINKS Erik van Loo. Parkheuvel This stylish 4 star hotel panoramic view of
10. Restaurant Smaak has two Michelin stars. opened its doors in 2005 the city. For a higher
Van Vollenhovenstraat 15 after thorough renova- perspective, the
One of the renovated ware- 15. Parkzicht tions. Young people with rotating Euroscoop
houses in the Westelijk Kievitslaan 25 minor mental disabilities lift takes visitors to
Handelsterrein includes This city café in the quiet follow a supervised work- the 185-metre top. The
an excellent restaurant. heart of the park is the study programme here. Euromast brasserie
Affordable and friendly, perfect place to sit and serves coffee and
Smaak caters to every catch your breath. Well- VARIOUS pastries, sandwiches,
taste, ensuring a fun known for its relaxed 19. Park Schoonoord exotic snacks, high
evening out. atmosphere, Parkzicht Kievitslaan tea or a full dinner.
also regularly hosts A rare oasis of peace and Book a night at
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proach so characteristic 16. Maritime Hotel cient trees and a kidney- highest balcony in
of Rotterdam, serving Willemskade 13 shaped pond completes Rotterdam all to
French-Mediterranean The rich history of the picture. yourself that evening.
cuisine. this hotel appeals to a
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such as Rotterdam’s own lingerie designer,

Marlies Dekkers. In the vibrant area on and
around Witte de Withstraat, there is always
something to see or do. Art, culture, design,
cafés and restaurants contribute the perfect
ingredients for a day on the town.

Art, culture, design, cafés and

restaurants contribute the
perfect ingredients for a day
on the town.

Nieuwe Binnenweg
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The Nieuwe Binnenweg is varied, vital and
unpredictable. Visit this street to feel the
pulsing spirit of the times. Famous local and
international DJs have been coming to the
Nieuwe Binnenweg for years to visit its many
exclusive shops selling albums and CDs. Art
and design aficionados will also find every-
thing their hearts desire in the many ex-
ceptional furniture and design shops, not to
mention the CBK Centre for the Visual Arts.
The Nieuwe Binnenweg is a dynamic street
Rotown is the stage for that never seems to sleep. From traditional
undiscovered bands.
pubs, cafés, night bars and restaurants to
cutting-edge pop venues like Rotown, the
Nieuwe Binnenweg guarantees a good time
well into the night.
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ART & CULTURE
1. Kunsthal Rotterdam
Westzeedijk 341
This exceptional expo
hall has no permanent
collection, but hosts some
25 exhibitions a year. The
Kunsthal displays culture
in the broadest sense of
the word: old art, new art,
design and photography,
from elitist to popular.
2. Natural History
Museum
Westzeedijk 345
One of the biggest natural
history museums in the
country, it has a perma-
nent collection of more
than 25,000 items, from
dried plants to mammoth
fossils, as well as tempo-
rary exhibitions.
3. Museum Boijmans Van
Beuningen
Museumpark 18-20
Museum Boijmans Van
Beuningen takes you on
a journey through the
history of art, from the
Early Middle Ages to the
21st century, including
world-class masterpieces.
In addition to the perma-
nent display, the museum
hosts about 25 temporary
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exhibitions annually and
has many activities.
4. Chabot Museum
Museumpark 11
Paintings, sculptures,
drawings and graphics by
famous Rotterdam artist
Henk Chabot. The works
are displayed with work
by his contemporaries
and other expressionists
from the Netherlands and
abroad.
5. TENT.
Witte de Withstraat 50
TENT. showcases contem-
porary art: Rotterdam-
based, international, cur-
rent, daring and dynamic.
Various exhibitions every
year; free TENT. Events
held regularly on Thurs-
day evenings.
6. Witte de With
Witte de Withstraat 50
Witte de With Center for
Contemporary Art is an
internationally renowned
art institution, displaying
and discussing the latest
developments in art and
theory in its exhibitions
and publications.
7. VIVID Vormgeving
William Boothlaan 17a
VIVID is a real-life and
virtual design centre that
shows why Dutch Design
has such a good reputa-
tion world-wide. Dutch
Design is also available to
purchase at VIVID.
8. Theater Bonheur
Eendrachtsstraat 81
Bonheur creates theatrical
productions based on
a fiery passion for lan-
guage. Books by famous
and unknown authors are
adapted into poetic, inti-
mate stage performances
with a poignant clarity.
9. Lantaren/Venster
Gouvernestraat 133
A film theatre and multi-
disciplinary venue with
its own café. Lantaren/
Venster presents the latest
developments in theatre,
dance, contemporary
music, jazz and film.
Many young theatre and
film directors present their
first pieces here. L/V will
be moving to its new loca-
tion on Kop van Zuid in
September 2010.
SHOPS
10. Marlies Dekkers
Witte de Withstraat 2
Rotterdam’s own Marlies
Dekkers is a famous
designer, known inter-
nationally for her trend-
setting lingerie. Her
designs are seductive
and no-nonsense at the
same time. Their exciting
appeal comes from the
strong ensemble of lines,
layers and subtle cut-outs.
11. Margreeth
Olsthoorn
Witte de Withstraat 5a
Margreeth Olsthoorn
works as a stylist in her
own shop, which sells
clothing from the better-
known designer labels
as well as new designers
spotted by the shop.
12. Nieuwe
Ontwerpers.nl
William Boothlaan 13a
The talent shop where
young designers present
and sell their own col-
lections to consumers
without making major
investments. The shop
regularly hosts fashion-
related exhibitions.
13. De Plaatboef
Nieuwe Binnenweg 81a
Browse for hours through
the racks of exclusive
albums and CDs at De
Plaatboef. New vinyl and
CDs come in daily, and the
shop boasts the lowest CD
prices in the Netherlands.
14. Sister Moon
Nieuwe Binnenweg 89b
For funky second-hand
and new, affordable cloth-
ing for a night on the town.
From shoes, accessories
and apparel to tickets for
the best parties, Sister
Moon is always original.
15. Metz Wooninrichting
Nieuwe Binnenweg 170
Metz interior decoration,
offering a good mix of fur-
niture, colours, lighting
and materials for nearly
150 years. The showroom
displays the latest designs
from Poliform, Gelder-
land, Hulsta, and more.
FOOD & DRINKS
16. Oliva
Witte de Withstraat 15a
The chefs at Oliva work
with original, seasonal
Italian ingredients. The
menu is simple and clear,
featuring daily specials
and house specialties.
17. Bazar
Witte de Withstraat 16
Hotel & Wereldeethuis
Bazar is as international
as its name suggests. The
restaurant’s colourful
tables, striking lamps
and lively music resemble
an exotic market in some
faraway land. The dishes
on the menu are mainly
from North Africa and the
Middle East.
18. Tiki’s
Hartmanstraat 16a
A Hawaiian surfer bar in
the heart of Rotterdam.
Tiki’s is a bar & grill that
serves delicious food
and great drinks. Exotic
snacks and cocktails in a
tropical ambience filled
with bamboo and fun
Polynesian gadgets
20. De Witte Aap
Witte De Withstraat 78
Recently chosen as the
best bar in the world.
Filled with art-lovers and
shoppers by day, then
19. NAi & Huis
Sonneveld
Museumpark 25
The Netherlands
Architecture Institute
is an archive, museum,
library and cultural
venue all in one.
Key archives and
collections from
post-1800 Dutch
architects are stored
and displayed here.
The remarkable
building was designed
by Jo Coenen. Huis
Sonneveld is one of
the best examples
of New Movement
architecture still
remaining. Designed
in the 1930s by
Brinkman and Van
der Vlugt architects,
the museum’s show
home has been open
to the public since
March 2001.
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afternoon drinks as the
day progresses, quickly
followed by the vibrant
nightlife.
21. Toko 94
Witte de Withstraat 94
Multicultural food in-
cludes Caribbean, Suri-
namese, Cape Verdean
and Asian cuisine. The
dishes are created by com-
bining traditional Creole
homestyle cooking with
modern Western cooking
techniques.
22. De Eendracht
Eendrachtsweg 31a
The centre of the restau-
rant is a compact kitchen
with a wood oven at its
heart. Watch the chef
work and feel free to ask
questions; he loves to talk
about his food. The menu
varies every day depend-
ing on what inspires the
cook.
23. Stalles
Nieuwe Binnenweg 11 a
Café Stalles is a meeting
point for a young, diverse
crowd. Good, affordable
food and a wide range of
wine, beer and whisky.
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Always comfortably busy,
both inside and by the door.
24. Wester Paviljoen
Nieuwe Binnenweg 136
Grand café with a read-
ing table and a spacious
terrace with summer sun-
shine until late in the day.
Locals and visitors come
to the Wester Paviljoen for
coffee, drinks, lunch or
dinner.
25. Look
‘s Gravendijkwal 140b
Crazy about garlic? Look
serves the most delicious
garlic dishes from south-
ern France, Italy and
Spain. The menu follows
the seasons and includes
meat, fish and vegetarian
dishes.
ENTERTAINMENT
26. Club Vibes
Westersingel 50a
Club Vibes is known as
a small, intimate disco-
theque with a cheerful, re-
laxed feel. Dance till dawn
to music from yesterday
and today.
27. Rotown
Nieuwe Binnenweg 19
On the sunny side of the
Nieuwe Binnenweg, Ro-
town is a temple to music.
Music-lovers have found
their way to the café,
restaurant and pop venue
for years. Rotown made its
name with performances
by diverse, quality bands,
including many big
names.
28. Dizzy
‘s-Gravendijkwal 127
Dizzy Jazzcafé has been
Rotterdam’s definitive jazz
café for years, with live
jazz and related musical
styles at least three days
a week.
ACCOMMODATIONS
29. A Small Hotel
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The height of luxury, A
Small Hotel is in a classic
building in the cultural
heart of Rotterdam.
30. Bilderberg Parkhotel
Westersingel 70
The ‘Grande Dame’ of
Rotterdam has recently
been restored to its former
glory. The 4 star hotel is
just around the corner
from Museum Boijmans
Van Beuningen. The
comfortable Garden and
Villa rooms are spacious,
and some have a garden-
facing balcony.
31. Hotel van Walsum
Mathenesserlaan 199-201
In 1936, the Widow Walsum
started a boarding house
here to make a living. The
small, characteristic fam-
ily hotel occupies several
Tiki’s
town houses, which date
back to 1895.
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vated wharves and warehouses in one of the
city’s most contemporary spots. The redevel-
opment retained as much as possible of the
robust port character. The Lloydkwartier is
Lloyd-

the heart of Rotterdam’s audiovisual, film

and ICT industry, and the Schiecentrale is
the heart of all that creative energy. Entre-
preneurs and artists collaborate and coexist
in this former power plant, which dates back
to 1904. In addition to the creative enterprise
in the Lloydkwartier, the area also has a the-
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ARCHITECTURE
1. Schiecentrale complex
Lloydstraat
The former power plant
now houses agencies
handling film, ICT, design
and advertising. Many
elements from the old fac-
tory can still be seen.
2. Shipping and
Transport College
Lloydstraat 300
The building in the shape
of a 1 is a prominent land-
mark on the quay. The
location and the building
simply breathe transport,
harbour and shipping.
FOOD & DRINKS
3. Café Verhip
St. Jobsweg 21
Verhip, with its relaxed
atmosphere and delight-
ful terrace, is where the
creative sector comes for
drinks, lunch or dinner.
The eatery is in a detached
building from 1928 right in
front of the Schiecentrale.
4. Restaurant Ivy
Lloydstraat 294
Restaurant Ivy has one
Michelin star and has been
crowned the most excep-
tional restaurant in the
Netherlands by SpecialBite
food guide. Everything
is about taste, smell and
sensation in your mouth,
nose and ears. Chef Geurds
also uses molecular cook-
ing when it improves the
flavour.
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5. Wijn of Water
Loods Celebes 101
A waterfront restaurant
made of shipping contain-
ers: how much more au-
thentically Rotterdam can
it get? View of the Maas,
friendly servers and a
simple menu with three
appetisers, main dishes
and desserts.
ENTERTAINMENT
6. World Music and
Dance Centre
Pieter de Hoochweg 125
The WMDC is a venue and
melting pot of music and
dance styles from all over
the world: from Argentin-
ean tango to Indian raga.
Local and international
talents perform here
regularly.
7. O.T. Theater
St. Jobsweg 3
Onafhankelijk Toneel pres-
ents theatre and dance in
the lovely O.T. Theater, and
opera with an orchestra in
the Rotterdamse Schouw-
burg. Actors, dancers and
singers from the Nether-
lands and abroad join this
versatile company.
8. C5 Jazz
Schiehaven 11
C5 Jazz is a must-see for
jazz-lovers. One of the few
authentic jazz cellar clubs
where musicians still per-
form regularly. Dixieland
and old school concerts
every Sunday.
Pleinbios
9. STROOM
Lloydstraat 1
Designer hotel Stroom
is housed in a former
power plant. The
original steel girders
and hoist-beams
can still be seen.
Exceptional details
include the open
kitchen, the vides, the
roof terrace and the
video projections on
the walls. The Vide
Studios include a
500-litre bathtub and
two-person shower
with a glass ceiling
at a height of six
metres, offering a
gorgeous view of the
starry skies from the
bath. Stroom is also
a trendy bar/lounge
and restaurant: an
inspiring networking
location for creative
entrepreneurs and
artists.
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of Rotterdam that just begs to be explored.
Once part of Delft, Delfshaven has a grand
history and is famous for its association with
the Pilgrim Fathers. In search of religious
freedom, these Puritans fled England and
spent years in Delfshaven before continu-
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they were the first colonists in what would
later become New England. The Pelgrim-

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vaderskerk on the Voorhaven harbour dates
back to 1761 and is a tangible marker of that
chapter in history. With its shipyards and
warehouses, Delfshaven was an important
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for music and sound art. Delfshaven is nos-
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courtyards. Shop to your heart’s content in
charming boutiques and ateliers, or sit at
one of the many sidewalk cafes and enjoy the
exceptional beers on tap.
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attractions
1. De Delft Shipyard
Schiehaven 15
Witness the progress being
made on the 18th century
navy ship De Delft, and see
for yourself how craftsmen
work hard to complete
one of the biggest replicas
in the world. Includes an
exhibition and a film.
ART & CULTURE
2. Historisch Museum
De Dubbelde Palmboom
Voorhaven 12
The history museum tells
the story of merchants,
dockworkers, the middle
class and the ordinary
people of Rotterdam. The
ground floor houses a
permanent exhibition on
Piet Hein.
SHOPPING
3. Manet
Voorhaven 5b
Antique chandeliers,
china and scrap wood
furniture are sold here,
but Manet also has table
linen, candelabras and
other accessories to give
your dining table that
finishing touch.
4. Casa Interior
Aelbrechtskolk 53
Casa Interior is an inspiring
store filled with antiques
and design, specialising in
religious icons, crucifixes,
Bakelite and chandeliers.
From Jugendstil and vin-
tage to Art Deco.
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5. Jos Exler
Havenstraat 33
Jos Exler designs and
creates couture. The shop
is just as colourful as
the exclusive and festive
fashions it offers. Besides
dresses and bridal wear,
there are cupboards
filled with fabric,
shoes and hats.
FOOD & DRINKS
6. Stadsbrouwerij De
Pelgrim
Aelbrechtskolk 12
The only brewery in Rot-
terdam. Find out all about
beer and the brewing pro-
cess, and taste a range of
beers and all the delicious
products made fresh with
their own brews.
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7. Jeneverproeverij
De Ooievaar
Havenstraat 11
Rotterdam’s only gin-tast-
ing venue, De Ooievaar
has dozens of ‘jenevers’
from the Netherlands and
Belgium. The intimate am-
bience and occasional live
music provide character-
istic Dutch charm.
8. Café De Oude Sluis
Havenstraat 7
The gorgeous woodcarv-
ings and chandeliers
of this café recreate a
nostalgic past. Students
rub shoulders with
artists, real Rotterdam-
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mers, shopkeepers and
craftsmen.
9. Fritschy
Piet Heynsplein 25
Indulging all your senses
is the main focus in this
former carriage house
with its French wallpaper
and chandeliers. Different
surprise menu of Mediter-
ranean cuisine served
every day.
ENTERTAINMENT
10. WORM
Achterhaven 148
WORM offers daring, per-
suasive passion and excel-
lent music, presenting con-
certs, films, workshops,
master classes, festivals
and other events.
ACCOMMODATIONS
11. Hotel Baan
Rochussenstraat 345a
A comfortable, pleasant
hotel situated in a lovely
waterfront location on the
Coolhaven city harbour
with a view of historic
Delfshaven.
12. B&B Delfshaven
Voorhaven 47a-b
This 1916 house with its
stair-stepped gable has a
fully furnished short-stay
apartment on the ground
floor with a view of the
historic ships moored in
the inner city harbour.
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ARCHITECTURE
1. Van Nelle Factory
Van Nelleweg 1
Built between 1926 and
1930, the Van Nelle Fac-
tory is considered the most
striking example of New
Movement architecture.
The complex that once
processed coffee, tea
and tobacco now houses
creative companies.
ATTRACTIONS
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2. Rotterdam Zoo
Blijdorplaan 8
One of the most beautiful
zoos in Europe, Diergaarde
Blijdorp is famous for its
Oceanium where visitors
are literally surrounded
by fish. Visit the new Afri-
can savannah to watch
the animals from a life-
sized baobab tree.
3. De Snerttram
Boezemstraat 188
See Rotterdam from a
touring tram while enjoy-
ing a cup of steaming
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split-pea soup. An ac-
cordion player provides
authentic atmosphere.
Only on winter weekends.
4. Plaswijckpark
Ringdijk 20
An active, hands-on fam-
ily park where children
can playfully explore life
as adults. Kids can drive
cars through a course,
cast off ships, discover the
delights of the rambling
playgrounds and zoo,
and more.
5. Arboretum
Trompenburg
Honingerdijk 86
The Trompenburg botanic
gardens and arboretum
have a huge collection of
trees, shrubs, perennials,
bulbs and tubers. Guided
walking tours available
upon request.
6. Feyenoord Stadium
Van Zandvlietplein 1
De Kuip is an impressive
stadium that regularly
accommodates major
football matches or spec-
tacular concerts. The
guided tour tells visitors
about the stadium and its
fascinating history.
ART & CULTURE
7. ‘t Gemaal
Pretorialaan 141
’t Gemaal presents art and
culture exhibitions and
shows focusing on Rot-
terdam Zuid.
8. Hofpleintheater
Benthemstraat 13
A theatre for children,
young adults and
grown-ups. Pupils from
the Hofplein children’s
theatre school perform
with professional acts.
The productions are
often based on classic
children’s books, fairy
tales and operas.
9. Podium o950
Oostmaaslaan 950
A meeting point on the
Maas, Podium o950
presents a cultural array
of lectures, films, exhibi-
tions and concerts. The
remarkable building was
designed by Gerrit Riet-
veld’s architecture and
design firm.
10. Theater Zuidplein
Zuidplein 60
The lively theatre in
Rotterdam Zuid presents
many shows every year,
including theatre, dance,
concerts, musicals and
children’s shows. The the-
atre is primarily known
for its many cabaret
shows.
SHOPPING
11. Rotabs
Zaagmolenkade 46
Rotabs is like a clearing
house for the applied
arts. Ambitious designers
create and sell their work
here, offering fashion, art
and lifestyle products.
12. Kookpunt Rotterdam
Rotterdam Noordplein
A wide assortment of
professional kitchen
implements for private
cooking. Paradise for
amateur chefs, this
shop also gives cooking
courses and demonstra-
tions.
13. Winkelcentrum
Alexandrium
Korte Poolsterstraat
Spend a whole day shop-
ping at one of the biggest
shopping centres in the
country at 44,000m2. Ex-
tremely diverse, including
interior decoration, audio
and video, and of course
fashion.
14. Winkelcentrum
Zuidplein
Zuidplein Hoog 420
The Zuidplein shopping
centre is a great place
for a f un day on the
town. 155 shops of fer
a wide range of top
brands and diverse food
& drinks, all under the
same roof.
FOOD & DRINKS
15. Branco
1e Pijnackerstraat 120b
An oasis of quiet in one of
the oldest parts of town,
on one of Rotterdam’s
most beautiful city
squares. Nice for fine din-
ing or discussing the day
over a good glass of wine
and a cheese plate.
16. De Tuin Tip
Plaszoom 354
This garden restaurant
is situated in a lovely
historical building with
authentic elements on
the Kralingse Plas lake.
Performances and parties
held regularly with food,
drinks and dancing along
the waterfront.
17. Gonzales BBQ
Restaurant
Charloissehoofd 47
At Gonzales BBQ Restau-
rants, every table has its
own barbecue recessed
into the tabletop. Choose
your own foods from the
buffet: soup, meat, salads,
fruits and dressings. Also
for vegetarians.
ENTERTAINMENT
18. Pathé de Kuip
Cor Kieboomplein 501
Check out the newest
blockbusters. Pathé cin-
ema offers a wide range of
the latest films every week,
from action to romance,
from thrillers to SF.
ACCOMMODATIONS
19. Domina Hotel
Energieweg 2
Part of an Italian hotel
chain, Domina Hotel Rot-
terdam offers irrepress-
ible southern spirit and
hospitality. Restaurant
Girasoli serves excellent
wine and food.
20. Stadscamping
Rotterdam
Kanaalweg 84
Camping in the city.
Enjoy the peace and sim-
plicity of camping
with all the conveniences
of a major metropolis
within your reach.
21. Best Western
Art hotel
Mijnsherenlaan 9
A 4 star hotel filled with
modern art, custom-de-
signed carpets and a mix
of antique and modern
furniture.
VARIOUS
22. Kralingse Bos & Plas
The Kralingse Bos is a
wooded park that sur-
rounds the Kralingse Park
lake. The park is popular
with joggers and inline
skaters. On and around
the lake, you can sail,
swim, or just relax in the
sun beside your barbecue.
23. Ahoy Rotterdam
Ahoyweg 10
Ahoy Rotterdam is one of
the biggest indoor event
halls in the Netherlands.
World-famous musicians
have been playing to
packed halls here for de-
cades, but Ahoy also hosts
major sporting events and
trade fairs.
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Netherlands, a varied region rich in water,
green spaces and nature with a long coast-
line. The nearby Biesbosch national park is
Holland

one of the largest and most valuable nature

reserves in the country. The sand, sea and
dunes of the coast and the many islands are
appealing to beach-lovers from all over. Sea-
side resort towns like Katwijk, Noordwijk
and Hoek van Holland offer cosy little cafés
and restaurants for drinks, lunch and din-
ner. Each region of Zuid-Holland has its own
Zuid-

unique character. A rich and diverse range of

unusual towns, charming villages and tour-
ist attractions are situated in close proxim-
ity. Old fortified towns redolent with ancient
history stand near modern cities filled with
innovative architecture, culture, restaurants
and recreation. The area around Rotterdam
is a wonderful place to explore, offering am-
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Rotterdam is centrally located in Zuid-Hol-

land along the south-western coast of the
Netherlands, a varied region rich in water,
green spaces and nature with a long coast-
line. The nearby Biesbosch national park is
Holland

one of the largest and most valuable nature

reserves in the country. The sand, sea and
dunes of the coast and the many islands are
appealing to beach-lovers from all over. Sea-
side resort towns like Katwijk, Noordwijk
and Hoek van Holland offer cosy little cafés
and restaurants for drinks, lunch and din-
ner. Each region of Zuid-Holland has its own
Zuid-

unique character. A rich and diverse range of

unusual towns, charming villages and tour-
ist attractions are situated in close proxim-
ity. Old fortified towns redolent with ancient
history stand near modern cities filled with
innovative architecture, culture, restaurants
and recreation. The area around Rotterdam
is a wonderful place to explore, offering am-
ple opportunities for surprising day trips.
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Zuid-Holland
CITIES & REGIONS
Gouda
Gouda is known for its
cheese, pipes, syrup waffles
and ceramics, and its his-
toric churches and charm-
ing canals. The compact
city centre has over 300
monuments, including the
Kaaswaag with its cheese
museum, and the 15th-
century city hall.
Leiden
Leiden has a rich history
and boasts more than 2700
monuments. The entire
city centre is monumental,
with its courtyards, wind-
mills, churches, canals
and city gates. Everything
is close together, inviting
visitors to go exploring
and stroll past the most
notable locations.
Delft
Renowned for its blue
china, Delft is also famous
for its ties to the Dutch
East India Company,
William of Orange and
Vermeer, as well as its
university. The compact
heart of the city has
historic buildings and ca-
nals, a range of museums
and shops, restaurants
and friendly sidewalk
cafés, all within walking
distance.
Dordrecht
The oldest city in Holland
stands in a river delta on
the island of Dordrecht,
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surrounded by major ship-
ping routes. The city has
over 1000 monuments, his-
toric city harbours, count-
less bridges and pastoral
river vistas. The access
road to the Biesbosch
national park is also on
the island.
Towns along the Linge
Explore history on the
banks of the Linge River in
Leerdam and Gorinchem.
The world-famous glass
made in Leerdam is on
display in the National
Glass Museum and the
glassblowers works.
Walk along the bastions
of Gorinchem, which is
one corner of the Fortress
Triangle; Woudrichem
and Loevestein Castle are
the other two.
Vlaardingen
Centuries ago, the city
of Vlaardingen grew up
around the first fishing
port in Holland. Find out
all about this fascinat-
ing city in the Visserij &
Gouda
Vlaardings Museum. The
city won an award in 2009
for being the Greenest City
in the Netherlands; see it
at its best in a tour on the
quiet Andante tour boat.
Schiedam
Schiedam flourished in
the heyday of the jenever
and shipping industry.
Its museums and its 225
national monuments
erected by prosperous
distilleries give the city a
nostalgic air. Schiedam
has many restaurants
and cafés in exceptional
locations, such as histori-
cal warehouses or an old
windmill.
Zoetermeer
Zoetermeer is an active,
hands-on town. Walk or
cycle through the forests
and parks, or stroll
through the city centre
with its picturesque
spots and exceptional
architecture. Or visit one
of the Big Five (see page
88) or over 80 events held
annually.
Westland
The Westland is known for
its greenhouses, modern
glasshouse horticulture
and beaches, but it also
has picturesque villages
with excellent shops. Dis-
cover the area’s history
in the Westlands Museum
and the Westlandse Druif
theme park.
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Seaside Towns
Katwijk
Katwijk is a true seaside
resort town with sandy
beaches, rolling waves
and dunes with endless
walking paths. The bou-
levard is lined with mu-
seums, historical sights,
shops and restaurants.
Many music and sports
events take place here in
summer.
Noordwijk
Noordwijk is a stylish
seaside resort town in gor-
geous natural surround-
ings, with a rich history.
Known as Europe’s Flower
Resort, Noordwijk is
famous world-wide for its
colourful tulip fields. The
historic village offers a
wide selection of restau-
rants, shops and culture.
Hoek van Holland
Hoek van Holland is
where Rotterdam heads
to the beach. Stretch out
on the sand, frolic in the
water, or enjoy a great
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meal or drinks at the
many beach pavilions and
restaurants. The Nieuwe
Waterweg is a good
vantage point for watch-
ing the ships come and
go, and the public access
dunes offer many cycle
and walking paths.
Nature
The Islands of
Zuid-Holland
The islands in the prov-
ince of Zuid-Holland offer
water, beaches, dunes,
forests and polderland, as
well as historic towns and
authentic villages. Nestled
between the coasts of
Zeeland and the industry
of Rotterdam’s world-class
port, the islands are ideal
for a short stay or a longer
holiday.
The Biesbosch
National Park
The Biesbosch National
Park is one of the few re-
maining freshwater tidal
areas in Europe. The park
covers approximately
9,000 hectares of rivers, is-
lands and marshy woods,
as well as grasslands and
a vast network of creeks.
The beautiful green
labyrinth encloses an im-
portant wetland habitat
for flora and fauna.
Tiengemeten
The island of Tiengemeten
is a nature reserve in the
Haringvliet estuary. Once
Noordwijk
used for farming, the
island has now largely
returned to its natural
state. On Tiengemeten,
you can cycle over the
island, go exploring out-
side the dikes, or even stay
overnight in a traditional
farmstead or visit the Rien
Poortvliet Museum.
Midden-Delfland
The Delfland area is
bordered by the North
Sea on one side and the
Nieuwe Waterweg canal
on the other. The walking
and cycle routes along
Midden-Delfland pass
by dikes, polders, wind-
mills, pumping stations,
ditches, ponds and old-
fashioned sluice gates.
museums
Maurtishuis
The Hague
Korte Vijverberg 8
The Mauritshuis in The
Hague displays a wide
selection of artworks by
Dutch masters. World-
famous paintings hang
here, including Vermeer’s
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Girl with a Pearl Earring,
as well as a self-portrait
by Rembrandt and top
pieces by Jan Steen,
Paulus Potter and Carel
Fabritius.
Stedelijk Museum
Schiedam
Hoogstraat 112-114
The Stedelijk Museum
Schiedam displays ‘ex-
perimental’ and ‘infor-
mal’ art from 1945-1960
by painters like Karel
Appel and Corneille. The
museum’s collection also
includes work from the
1960s and 70s by such ar-
tists as Jan Schoonhoven
and Peter Struyken, as
well as temporary exhibi-
tions on modern art.
Jenevermuseum
Schiedam
Lange Haven 74-76
A beautiful museum offer-
ing many opportunities
for a fun, great-tasting
and educational day,
afternoon or evening. The
museum’s fully functional
distillery still produces
Old Schiedam jenever
malt spirits, just as it did
300 years ago.
The museums of Leiden
Leiden has twelve fantas-
tic museums within walk-
ing distance. Dinosaur
skeletons, masterpieces
by Rembrandt, Wajang
dolls from Indonesia, dis-
plays of medical history,
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Thermen Holiday
Sauna & Beauty Center
Schiedam
Prinses Beatrixlaan 10
Thermen Holiday Sauna
Schiedam offers a broad
spectrum of relaxation,
including a swimming
pool, a cinema sauna, an
aquarium sauna, an herb
an Egyptian temple, trea- temple and an enchant-
sures from Japan and all ing hammam, Relax with
about the Liberation of a massage or foot rub, or
Leiden: explore the world enjoy a beauty treatment.
in the city’s museums.
attractions
sports / wellness Space Expo,
The Big Five Noordwijk
Zoetermeer Keplerlaan 3
Skiing on real snow, A visit to one of Europe’s
wild-water canoeing, biggest permanent
skating, rock-climbing or aerospace expos is both
a relaxed game of gold breathtaking and educa-
on the rolling hills of tional. How does gravity
Buytenpark: Zoetermeer work? What is a black
has the biggest range of hole? What are satellites
leisure activities in the for? Find out for yourself
country. Snow World, on the gravity plaza, the
Dutch Water Dreams, satellite plaza or in the
PWA Silverdome, Ay- gravitation well.
ersRock and BurgGolf
are ‘The Big Five’ in the Keukenhof, Lisse
Netherlands. Stationsweg 166a
The Keukenhof enjoys
international fame for its
impressive flower fields.
Various pavilions house
thematic flower shows
and more exceptional art
works. The theme in 2010
is ‘From Russia with love’.
Kinderdijk
The nineteen windmills of
Kinderdijk once protected
the inland regions from
flooding and soil subsi-
dence. The unique area
with its meadows, pollard
willows, long villages
strung out along dikes
and rivers, historic farms
and orchards was put
on the UNESCO World
Heritage List in 1997.
Madurodam,
Scheveningen
George Maduroplein 1
Discover the charm and
wonder of the Nether-
lands in this sprawling
model city. The canal
houses of Amsterdam, the
Dom Tower in Utrecht,
the Binnenhof in The
Hague and part of the
Delta Works: all these key
features and more are
reconstructed in minute
detail at 1:25 scale here in
Madurodam.
FutureLand,
Maasvlakte
Europaweg 902
FutureLand is an inter-
active information
centre for Maasvlakte
2. Visitors learn about
dredging works at sea,
sand suppletion to create
new land for the port,
or the hypermodern
ocean quays, or view
Maasvlakte 2 from the
air as it will be in 2033.
FutureLand is a glimpse
of future history.
Themapark Archeon,
Alphen aan den Rijn
Archeonlaan 1
The Archeon theme park
takes you on a journey
through the past of the
Romans, the Middle Ages
and prehistoric times.
All 43 buildings are
reconstructions of actual
buildings that once stood
in the Netherlands. Their
occupants, known as the
‘Archeointerpreters’, help
visitors relive history in
very authentic style.
Vogelpark Avifauna,
Alphen aan den Rijn
Hoorn 65
The Avifauna bird park
provides a habitat for the
most exceptional birds
from all over the world.
In unique bird shows,
hawks dive on their prey
and brightly coloured
macaws swoop across the
pond, while their keepers
tell the audience all sorts
of fun bird trivia. W hy is
a flamingo pink? Come
find out for yourself!
accommodations
Resort Citta Romana,
Hellevoetsluis
Parkweg 1
A spacious holiday villa
park just half an hour
by car from Rotterdam,
Citta Romana offers a
range of luxury villas:
detached, duplex and
semi-detached. The beach
is just a few minutes away
by bicycle or on foot.
The Haringvliet estuary
and the North Sea offer
excellent opportunities for
water sports.
Delta Hotel,
Vlaardingen
Maasboulevard 15
Spend a night at the
water’s edge. The Delta
Hotel is situated on the
Nieuwe Waterweg canal
where the ships come
and go constantly. The
hotel is just 15 minutes by
car from Rotterdam, but
you could also choose to
travel in appropriate style
and take the water taxi.
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ACCESSIBILITY
Rotterdam is easily accessible by plane, boat, train or car. Excellent
transport connections throughout the city and the region rely on a
network of buses, trams, metro, RandstadRail, taxis and water taxis.
Air travel
Flights regularly land at Rotterdam Airport from major cities in neigh-
bouring countries, operated by various airlines including transavia.
com. Continuing your journey to Rotterdam Central Station is quick
and easy.
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 ar/taxi - 10 minutes. Hire a car at Rotterdam Airport, for example
from Sixt car rentals.
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 andstadRail - 12 minutes
•A
 irport Shuttle (bus 33 / bus 12 (at night)) – 20 to 25 minutes
For more information: Rotterdam Airport information desk /
+31 (0)10 - 446 34 44 / www.rotterdam-airport.nl. Sixt car rentals /
+31 (0)10 - 462 72 21 / www.sixt.nl.
Boat
Hook of Holland, just half an hour from Rotterdam Central Station, is
the port of call for the boat from Harwich, England operated by Stena
Line. The P&O Ferries vessel from Hull, England arrives in Rotter-
dam Europoort, where a direct shuttle bus from De Jong Tours stands
ready to take passengers to Rotterdam.
For more information: Stena Line: Hook of Holland - Harwich / 0900
8123 (€ 0.10 p/m) / www.stenaline.nl. P&O Ferries: Rotterdam Eu-
ropoort - Hull / +31 (0)20 - 200 83 33 / www.poferries.nl.
Train
Rotterdam offers excellent train connections. The international high-
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speed trains stop here, but intercity trains from all over the Nether-
lands also call at Rotterdam Central Station.
THALYS • The Thalys high-speed train makes Rotterdam just a short
trip from Antwerp (30 minutes), Brussels (1 hour and 11 minutes)
and Paris (2 hours and 36 minutes). The Thalys currently runs seven
times a day, but more frequent trips are planned, rising to as many as
ten times a day over the course of 2010. Travellers from the UK can
take the Eurostar to Brussels and transfer to the Thalys there.
FYRA • Fyra is the fastest connection between Amsterdam, Schiphol
and Rotterdam. Travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam in 43 minutes,
and from Schiphol to Rotterdam in just 26 minutes.
Car
Rotterdam is easily accessible by the A13, A15, A16 en A20 motor-
ways (see map on the next page). Various parking options are avail-
able in the city (see page 95).
Metro and RandstadRail
The Rotterdam metro network covers the greater Rotterdam area.
There are five metro lines, each with its own colour, its own let-
ter and the name of its terminal stations. That makes it easy to find
which metro you need; all you have to do is remember the colour or
letter and the terminal station of the line you want. For example, take
the blue metro line (D) from Rotterdam Central Station to reach the
centre of Rotterdam (Beurs station).
The RandstadRail is part of the metro network. This light rail con-
nection runs between the city centres of The Hague, Rotterdam
and Zoetermeer. It starts from and ends at Rotterdam Hofplein sta-
tion; it will be extended to Rotterdam Central Station starting in
spring 2010.
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Times: Mon-Sat 5:30 am - 0:15 am / Sun 7:30 am - 0:15 am (times vary

depending on the line). Prices and payment: see box.

Tram
The tram lines that go through the city centre are 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23 and
25. All the trams stop at Central Station.

Times: Mon-Sat 5:00 am - 0:30 am / Sun 7:00 am - 0:30 am (times vary

depending on the line). Prices and payment: see box.

Tip For more information about public transport arrival and departure
times, call 0900 9292 (€ 0.70 p/m) or visit www.9292ov.nl.

metro PUBLIC TRANSPORT PRICES

Travel by metro and tram in Rotterdam with the OV chip card.
Points of sale •R  otterdam.info (tour- trips € 4.90
• Sale and top-up ist office) and the VVV • R ET 2 hours of
machines at the metro Rotterdam Info Café travel € 3.50
stations (anonymous
• Sale and information chip card) Payment:
kiosks at the Beurs • www.ov-chipkaart.nl/ • B ank pass, Chipknip
metro station and at webwinkel. smart card or credit
Central Station card.
• The RET Service Shop Prices anonymous
(Coolsingel 75) chip card Go to www.ov-chip
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Primera shops and starts from € 6 for more information.
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Waterbus
For a day trip in the area around Rotterdam, you might want to check
out the Waterbus. This fast ferry sails between Rotterdam (Willem-
skade) and the Drecht Cities (Dordrecht, Sliedrecht, Papendrecht and
Gorinchem). Passengers can bring along a bicycle free of charge.
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Tip Buy a Rotterdam Welcome Card including a RET 1, 2 or 3 day card (starts
from € 9 for adults). See page xx for more information.
Times: Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 7:30 pm / Sat 9:30 am - 7:30 pm / Sun 11:30
- 6:30 pm (times vary depending on the line). Price: depends on the
length of the trip. Day tickets cost € 11 or € 6.75 (discount rate). Pay-
ment: cash (on board). www.waterbus.nl.
Water taxi
The classic HNY water taxis shuttle back and forth between Hotel
New York and the Leuvehaven and the Veerhaven. No reservation re-
quired; no need to wait more than ten minutes. Each water taxi can
accommodate one to eight people.
Times: Mon-Sun 9:00 am - midnight. Prices: a return trip starts
from € 2.90 for an adult (depending on the number of people and
whether the water taxi departs from Veerhaven or Leuvehaven).
Payment: cash (on board), bank pass (only at the HNY dock). www.
watertaxirotterdam.nl.
High-speed Maas Taxis sail between various boarding points in
the city and the greater Rotterdam area. You can order a Maas Taxi
via +31 (0)10 - 403 03 03. Each Maas Taxi can accommodate one to
six people.
Times: Mon-Thu 7:00 am - midnight / Fri 7:00 am - 1:00 am / Sat 9:00 am
- 1:00 am / Sun 9:00 am - midnight. Prices: a one-way trip starts from
€ 6.70 for an adult (depending on the number of people and the length
of the trip). Payment: cash (on board), bank pass (only at the HNY
dock). www.watertaxirotterdam.nl.
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Taxi
Taxis are also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This
chauffeured form of transport may be in a car, but the options also
include a tuk-tuk (rickshaw) or a bicycle taxi.
• Rotterdam Taxi Centre (RTC) / +31 (0)10 - 462 60 60
• St. Job Taxi / +31 (0)10 - 425 70 00
• Rotterdam Airport Taxi / +31 (0)10 - 262 04 06
• T uk Tuk Company Rotterdam / 0900 99 333 99 (€ 0.55 p/m)
• Velotaxi (a covered bicycle taxi) / +31 (0)6 - 15 29 59 01 (April until
September from 10 am to 5 pm)
Bicycle
Rotterdam is a great city to discover by bicycle. The extensive net-
work of cycle paths are well maintained and the city is part of a net-
work of major bicycle routes in the greater Rotterdam area (www.
fietseninregiorotterdam.nl). You can rent a bicycle at Rotterdam
Central Station, starting from about € 6.50 per day (+31 (0)10 - 412 62
20). When you’re in the city centre, you can take advantage of the free
bicycle shelters on the Binnenrotte and the Meent.
PARKING IN ROTTERDAM
P+R (FREE)
The cheapest and easiest way to park your vehicle is a Park+R ide
lot at the edge of the city. The P+R lots are located at the following
metro stations: Capelsebrug, Hoogvliet, Kralingse Zoom, Noor-
derhelling and Slinge (see metro map on page 92). Use the free se-
cure parking facilities at these locations and take public transport
into the city. All the P+R lots offer direct public transport connec-
tions to the city centre. You can be in the heart of the city within
20 minutes, without any parking problems.
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PARKING IN A CAR PARK (PAID) INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY

There are many car parks in and near the city centre. Parking in a
car park is generally cheaper than parking on the street. The parking
signage will guide you to the nearest car park that still has spaces
available. Prices may vary depending on the car park, the location
and how long you park. In general, the closer a car park is to the cen-
tre, the more expensive it is. For example, the Schouwburgplein car
park charges an initial fee of € 2 (51 minutes), and another € 1 per 26
minutes after that.
The centre of Rotterdam offers a number of accessible parking places
for the disabled. You may park in the designated spaces if you have
a disabled parking card in your car. Disabled-access toilets are also
available at various places in the city centre and at key tourist attrac-
tions. For more information about disabled-access parking, car parks
and accessibility of buildings in Rotterdam, visit the site at:
www.toegankelijk.rotterdam.nl.

Payment: bank pass, credit card, (prepaid) Chipknip smart card VVV ROTTERDAM (TOURIST OFFICE)
or cash.
ROTTERDAM.INFO
PARKING ALONG THE STREETS (PAID) Rotterdam.info is your central source for Rotterdam information,
All of the city centre and various other busy areas have paid parking; offering tips and information on what to see and do in Rotterdam.
in some areas, paid parking is in effect 24 hours a day. However, park- Rotterdam.info also sells concert tickets, gift certificates and souve-
ing fees may vary. All parking metres list the fees and the times that nirs. From attractions and nightlife to architecture and housing, the
apply. No parking metres accept cash. thematic structure and diverse brochures will help you find your way
around. The enthusiastic staff provide personal assistance. Public
Payment: (prepaid) Chipknip smart card, credit card (in the city cen- transport tickets and parking vouchers also sold here.
tre and at tourist attractions), parking card.
Open: Mon-Thu 9:30 am - 6 pm / Fri 9:30 am - 9 pm / Sat 9:30 am - 6 pm /
Payment PARKinG Sun 10 am - 5 pm. Coolsingel 197, tel 0900 403 40 65 (€ 0.35 p/m). info@rot
Prepaid Chipknip Parking card which is valid for terdam.info // www.rotterdam.info. Please note: Until March 2010, the
Available from For parking along the the entire city or just Rotterdam VVV tourist office will be at Coolsingel 5 (beside the Hilton).
various shops in Rot- streets. Buy a park- one neighbourhood.
terdam, including the ing card in advance Prices start from
VVV tourist informa- from a Stadswinkel € 1.60 (1 hour). VVV ROTTERDAM INFO CAFÉ
tion office. Sold in shop, for one or two (The Stadswinkel Located near Rotterdam Central Station, the V V V Rotterdam Info
amounts of € 5, € 10, hours, a full day, a shop for the city centre
€ 20 and € 50. week or a month. You is located in City Hall, Café has a service desk, a wide range of tourist information fold-
can purchase a card Coolsingel 40.) ers and computers with internet access, offering quick and easy
resources so you can find out what part of the city you would like
to visit. Follow the i Tourist Information signs to Engels Grandcafé
Restaurant, where the Info Café is located.
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Open: Mon-Sat 9 am - 5:30 pm / Sun 10 am - 5 pm. Stationsplein 45,
tel 0900 403 40 65 (€ 0.35 p/m).
I-SERVICE KIOSKS
A number of i-Service kiosks are located in and around Rotterdam
which provide various tourist information folders and brochures.
You can find them at: Beurs/WTC, Selexyz Donner, Rotterdam Air-
port Infodesk, Shopping Centre Zuidplein, Shopping Mall Alexan-
drium, Wilhelminapier Information Centre, De Vier Seizoenen
(Overschie), Cultural Information Point Capelle and the Bergschen-
hoek Library.
AVAILABLE FROM VVV rotterdam
GUIDES & BROCHURES • VVV Rotterdam offers various free guides
and brochures that help visitors and locals explore and discover all
that the city has to offer. These publications are available from Rot-
terdam.info, VVV Rotterdam Info Café and the i-Service kiosks. Or
download them from www.rotterdam.info.
transport pass that gives the bearer one, two or three days of unlim-
ited travel by RET metro, tram and bus in Rotterdam. Prices start
from € 9 for adults and € 6 for children and people over 65. The card
is also available from www.vvvshoprotterdam.nl.
OTHER PRODUCTS
• T ickets (including last-minute offers)*
• Gift certificates, such as the VVV Irischeque
• S ouvenirs and gifts*
• D isposable public transport pass (OV-chip card)
• P repaid Chipknip smart card
(* only at the main Rotterdam.info office, not in the Info Café)
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
• National emergency assistance hotline (ambulance, fire depart-
ment, police) - 112
• Police (for non-emergencies) - 0900 8844

•C ity Map - Map of Rotterdam, including locations and addresses. Tip Make sure you never miss a bit of what’s going on in Rotterdam by sub-
A good supplement to the RZine. scribing to the digital newsletter. Get the best nightlife tips, special offers
and contests in your inbox. See www.rotterdam.info.
• R oaming Rotterdam - A two-hour walk past all the highlights of
Rotterdam.
• G reen Rotterdam - A bicycle tour of the parks and canals of
the city.
• A rchitecture in Rotterdam - All the Rotterdam landmarks and other
architectural highlights in one brochure.
• Rotterdam Art City - Information on museums, galleries and public
art in Rotterdam, part of the Holland Art Cities initiative.

ROTTERDAM WELCOME CARD • The Rotterdam Welcome Card

gives a 25% discount or more at 50 attractions, museums, restaurants
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EVENTS CALENDAR
JANUARY
Oceania
World Museum Rotterdam
thru 23/05
Oceania - traces of ritual,
symbols of authority map
out a voyage through
Oceania, represented by
nearly 200 objects.
Pleasure Paas Party
Ahoy Rotterdam
04/04
Grand dance extrava-
ganza features a range
of salsa, meringue, zouk,
dancehall, Hindi and
Latin pop.
Fit For Free Dance
Parade
Rotterdam city centre
12/06
40 floats loaded with
the best DJs and most
gorgeous dancers parade
through the streets of Rot-
terdam.
JULY
Grand Depart Tour
De France
Various locations
01/07 - 04/07
The 2010 Tour de France
starts in Rotterdam:
the presentation of the
cyclists, the prologue and
the start of the first leg.
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FEBRUARY
International Film Art Rotterdam /
Festival Rotterdam Object Rotterdam
Various locations Cruise Terminal / LP II
27/01 - 07/02 04/02 - 07/02
IFFR is a 12-day festival Visual art from 70
celebrating indepen- international galleries
dent, innovative and on display with objects,
experimental films in 24 design and jewellery by 20
theatres. international artists.
Motel Mozaïque Fortis Marathon
Various locations Rotterdam
08/04 -11/04 Coolsingel (start / finish)
Festival with new 11/04
music, imaginative art, For the 30th time, the fast
impressive theatre and track and incredible ath-
inspiring film. letes will attract hundreds
of thousands of spectators.
Poetry International De Parade
Festival Museumpark
Rotterdamse Schouwburg 17/06 - 27/06
12/06 - 18/06 Theatre, music, literature,
A week of diverse pro- dance, film, visual arts,
grammes, lectures, inter- food and drinks: this trav-
views and debates from, elling festival tantalises
with and between Dutch all the senses.
and international poets.
Metropolis Festival North Sea Jazz Festival
Zuiderpark Ahoy Rotterdam
04/07 09/07 - 11/07
Music festival with rising The world’s biggest indoor
local and international jazz festival with tradi-
stars. Bands like Interpol tional jazz, soul, blues,
and The Strokes launched hip-hop, R&B, world beat,
their careers here. Latin and more.
WWW.ROTTERDAM.INFO
ABN AMRO World
Tennis Tournament
Ahoy Rotterdam
08/02 - 14/02
One of the world’s main
tennis tournaments
featuring world-class
athletes, various activities
and theme days.
MAY
Submarine warehouse:
Joep van Lieshout
Museum Boijmans
Van Beuningen
29/05 - 17/10
Surprising summer
exhibitions on display in
an empty warehouse with
5000m2 of floor space.
Rotterdam Stays Open
Rotterdam city centre
25/06
Shop all evening long! On
25 June 2010, the shops
stay open till 11pm.
BladeRun West Europe
The Maas river
14/07 - 17/07
The power boat rally
season starts on the Maas
in Rotterdam, with the
first official BladeRun in
West Europe.
march
Rotterdam
Museum Night
Various locations
06/03
Museums and galleries
open their doors for a sur-
prising night filled with
special programmes. This
year’s theme: XS/XL.
Ortel Dunya Festival
Park bij de Euromast
30/05
Performance and art festi-
val showcases provocative
artists, musicians, story-
tellers and poets from all
over the world.
North Sea Round Town
Various locations
26/06 - 11/07
Rotterdam warms up
for the North Sea Jazz
Festival with jazz and
world music at locations
throughout the city.
Camping Rotterdam
Sidelingepark, Overschie
15/07 - 18/07
Camping in the city in au-
thentic Dutch style, with
a fun-filled programme of
entertainment and theatre
for all ages.
april
Ed van der Elsken:
Tokyo Symphony
Nederlands Fotomuseum
03/04 - 20/06
The famous Dutch street
photographer exhibits
colour slides of Tokyo
in an installation with
projections and music.
JUNE
Tour Experience
Kunsthal Rotterdam
05/06 - 29/08
The entourage is shown
through photos, film clips
and stories by former
cyclists, journalists and
cycling enthusiasts.
Day of Architecture
Various locations
26/06
Imposing buildings are
open to the public, with
workshops for all ages,
presentations, tours and
bicycle excursions.
Ortel Summer Carnival
Rotterdam city centre
30/07 - 31/07
The biggest tropical
festival in the Netherlands
boasts a spectacular car-
nival parade and various
performance venues.
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AUGUST
Day of Romantic Music
Park bij de Euromast
08/08
Various stages in Het Park
showcase elegant classic
music and popular ro-
mantic songs, gypsy tunes
and arias.
Cirque Stiletto
Luxor Theater Rotterdam
24/08 - 12/09
A musical spectacle featur-
ing Ellen ten Damme
surrounded by incredible
circus acts and sensa-
tional dancers.
Gergiev Festival
De Doelen and other
locations
03/09 - 10/09
Festival of the Rotterdam
Philharmonic Orchestra
with opera, symphonic
compositions, chamber
music and more.
Fashion, Ahoy!
Maritime Museum
25/09 - 13/04/2011
Exhibition on nautical ele-
ments in fashion history:
from tough old sea dogs
to Chanel.
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Pleinbioscoop
Lloyd Multiplein,
Schiehaven
18/08 - 29/08
Open-air cinema shows
diverse selection of Hol-
lywood blockbusters, art
house successes and high-
lights of world cinema.
OVG Veerhavenconcert
Veerhaven
28/08
Open-air classical concert
in a charming harbour
with performances by the
Rotterdam Philharmonic
Orchestra and more.
The World of Witte
de With
Witte de Withstraat
10/09 - 12/09
Unconventional festival
with three days of cutting-
edge art, theatre, fashion,
music and film at its most
provocative.
De Internationale Keuze
van de Rotterdamse
Schouwburg
Rotterdamse Schouwburg
14/09 - 26/09
The theatrical season
opens with surprising the-
atre from Europe, the US,
Africa and Rotterdam.
Bavaria City Racing
Rotterdam city centre
22/08
Formula 1 race car driv-
ers and other big names
from automotive sports
give demonstrations
through the streets
of Rotterdam.
SEPTEMBER
World Harbour Days
Around the Maas River
03/09 - 05/09
Demonstrations, excur-
sions and presentations
show how international,
innovative and sustainable
the port of Rotterdam is.
Kees Van Dongen
Museum Boijmans Van
Beuningen
18/09 - 23/01/2011
Brand-new exhibition
on the work of famous
Rotterdam artist Kees van
Dongen, who shared a
studio with Picasso.
DECEMBER
Ahoy Christmas Circus
Ahoy Rotterdam
17/12 - 29/12
Magical outing as the
year draws to a close, with
a spectacular programme
from the world’s best
circus acts.
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A Central District D Laurenskwartier G Scheepvaartkwartier J Delfshaven

B China Town E Waterfront & Noordereiland H Museumkwartier K The rest of Rotterdam

C Lijnbaankwartier F Kop van Zuid & Katendrecht I Lloydkwartier L AROUND ROTTERDAM

ATTRACTIONS
Price Rotterdam
No Name + Address + Tel description Price Welcome Card Open Closed Accessibility

A 3 Railz Miniworld Model railway €9,25 €4,60 Wed + Thu 12-5pm / Fri – Sun 10am-5pm 1 jan, 25 dec Within walking distance of Rot-
Weena 745 €6 (3-12) €3 (3-12) School holidays Mon-Sun 10am-5pm terdam CS
T (010) 240 05 01

C 3 Splashtours Amphibious tour €14.50 €19.50 From March 2010: July + Aug: Tue-Sun, Apr-Ju- Jan + feb Tram 8, 20, 21, 23, 25 (Beurs stop) /
Coolsingel 197 (Rotterdam.info) €10.85 (12 & €14.50 (12 & ne, Sep + Oct: Wed-Sun, March, Nov & Dec: Sat + Metro Beurs
T (010) 436 94 91 under) under) Sun at 11am, 12:30pm, 2, 3:30, 5, 6:30 & 8pm

D 3 De Ontdekhoek (Discovery Corner) Children’s work- €7 €5,25 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm 1 Jan, 4, 5 + 30 Metro Blaak
Pannekoekstraat 55 shop €9 (4-14) €6,75 (4-14) Sun 11am-5pm Apr, 13, 23 + 24
T (010) 414 31 03 May, 25 + 26 Dec

19 Grote or St. Laurenskerk Church viewing €6 €3 From 9 March 2010 1 Jan, 30 Apr, Tram 21 (Blaak stop) / Metro Beurs
Grotekerkplein 15 free (12 & under) free (12 & viewing and tours: Tue-Sat 11am-5pm 13 May, 25 Dec or Blaak
T (010) 413 14 94 under)

E 20 Kijk Kubus (show home) Cube house €2,50 €1,50 Mon-Sun 11am-5pm 1 Jan, 25 Dec Tram 21 (Blaak stop) / Metro Blaak
Overblaak 70 €1,50 (4-12) €0,50 (4-12)
T (010) 414 22 85

5 Paddle Steamer De Majesteit Historic steamship €89.50 ✘ Fri and/or Sat (call for more information) ✘ Tram 21 (Oostplein stop) / Metro
Maasboulevard €50 (11 & under) Oostplein
T (010) 414 67 44 all-in

4 Tapasboot Floating restaurant €33,50 ✘ Thu-Sun 6-9pm 25 dec Tram 7 (Oostplein stop) / Metro
Haringvliet 539 €27,50 (4-12) Oostplein
T (010) 412 64 82

Tropicana Tropical swimming €14,50 ✘ Mon-Fri 10am-10pm / 1 Jan, 30 Apr, Tram 7, 21 (Oostplein stop) / Metro
Maasboulevard 100 €11,50 (4-11) Sat, Sun + holidays 10am-8pm 25 Dec Oostplein
T (010) 402 07 00

3 Vlaggenparade Walking route Free ✘ Mon-Sun ✘ Tram 8, 23, 25 (Leuvehaven stop) /

De Boompjes Metro Leuvehaven
T (010) 452 80 98

Walk of Fame Walking route Free ✘ Mon-Sun ✘ Tram 8, 23, 25 (Leuvehaven stop) /
Schiedamsedijk Metro Leuvehaven
T (010) 458 16 94

F 18 De Rotterdam / de rotterdam excursions Historic steamship From €10 ✘ Mon-Sun ✘ Metro Rijnhaven, then Bus 77
3e Katendrechtsehoofd 25 €6 (12 & under) Katendrecht / Watertaxi (Katend-
(010) 741 09 00 rechtsehoofd)

The locations are open all year round unless stated otherwise. Tip: Ask about possible discounts when you arrive at the attraction (group, 65+, Museum Card,
RotterdamPas, etc.)

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Price Rotterdam
No Name + Address + Tel description Price Welcome Card Open Closed Accessibility

G China Boat Sailing Chinese (2 hours) ✘ Thu 6:30-8:30pm / Fri 5:30-7:30pm ✘ Tram 8 (Euromast stop) / Metro
Parkhaven t/o Euromast restaurant From €29.50 Sat 5:30-7:30pm / Sun 5-8pm Dijkzigt / Watertaxi (Parkhaven)
T (010) 436 19 11 €19.50 (3-12)

20 EUROMAST / EUROSCOOP Lookout tower €8,90 €6,40 Apr-Sept: Mon-Sun 9:30am-11pm ✘ Tram 8 (Euromast stop) / Metro
Parkhaven 20 €5,70 (4-11) €4,20 (4-11) Oct-Mar: Mon-Sun 10am-11pm / platforms till Dijkzigt / Watertaxi (Parkhaven)
T (010) 436 48 11 10pm / last ride on Euroscoop at 9:45pm

Historic Tram Line 10 City tour €5 ✘ 11 July-6 Sept: departs Tue-Sun at 10:30am, 7 Sept-10 July Tram 8, 23, 25 (Leuvehaven stop) /
Departs from Willemsplein (at Spido) €3.50 (12 & under) 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm Metro Leuvehaven
T 06 5351 3630

Lasergame Rotterdam Laser gaming €8.50 1st game €6.25 1st game Wed 1-10pm / Thu 3-10pm / Fri 3pm-1am / Sat ✘ Tram 8 (Euromast stop) / Metro
Parkhaven across from Euromast €6.50 2nd game €6.50 2nd game 11am-1am / Sun 11am-20pm Dijkzigt / Watertaxi (Parkhaven)
T (010) 436 21 33

Midget golf Parkhaven Midget golf €6 ✘ 27 Feb-25 Oct: Tue-Sun 10am-6pm 26 Oct-26 Feb Tram 8 (Euromast stop) / Metro
Parkhaven 22 holidays: Mon-Sun 11am-6pm Dijkzigt (10 min walk)
T (010) 476 56 16

4 Pannenkoekenboot Sailing pancake From 1 hour: 1 hour Wed, Fri, Sat + Sun 4:30pm + 6pm ✘ Tram 8 (Euromast stop) / Metro
Parkhaven across from Euromast restaurant €15 / €10 (3-12) €11.25 school holidays Tue-Sun 4:30pm + 6pm Dijkzigt / Watertaxi (Parkhaven)
T (010) 436 72 95 €7.50 (3-12)

3 RIB Experience (Rotterdam Roots) Speed kick on the €30 (children only €22 Mar-Dec: Fri + Sat ✘ Tram 7 (Boezemweg stop) / Tram 21
by Admiraliteitskade 85 Maas permitted with (call for exact times) (Oostplein stop) / Metro Oostzeedijk
T (010) 411 37 27 adults)

1 Rotterdam Port Experience Port expo €10 €7,50 Tue-Sun: 10am-6pm (last entry at 4:30pm) 1 Jan, 4 jan-2 Tram 7 (Willemsplein stop) / Tram
Willemsplein 73-79 €7,50 (8-11) €5,62 (8-11) apr, 25 Dec 23, 25, 8 (Leuvehaven stop) / Metro
T (010) 413 00 04 Leuvehaven

2 Spido Harbour boat tour From 75 min: €7.10 Mon-Sun (MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY, DEPENDING on 1 Jan, 25 Dec Tram 7 (Willemsplein stop) / Tram
Willemsplein 85 €9.50 €4.35 (4-11) time of the year) 23, 25, 8 (Leuvehaven stop) / Metro
T (010) 275 99 88 €5.80 (4-11) Leuvehaven

J De Distilleerketel windmill Working grain mill €1 ✘ Wed 1-5pm / Sat 10am-4pm 25 dec Tram 8 (Spanjaardstraat stop) /
Voorhaven 210 €0.50 (12 & under) Metro Delfshaven (10 min walk)
T (010) 477 91 81

1 De Delft Shipyard Restoration of 18th €6 €3 Tue-Fri 10am-4pm / 25 dec Tram 8 (Oostkousdijk stop) / Metro
Schiehaven 15 century ship €3 (4-12) €1,50 (4-12) Sat, Sun + holidays 11am-5pm Coolhaven / Watertaxi (Schiemond)
T (010) 276 01 15

K 5 Arboretum Trompenburg Botanical gardens €5.50 ✘ Mon-Fri 9am-5pm / Sat + Sun 10am-4pm (Nov- 21 Dec-10 Jan Tram 21 (Woudestein stop)
Honingerdijk 86 free (12 & under) Mar: Sun 12-4pm) / holidays 10am-4pm
T (010) 233 01 66

2 Diergaarde Blijdorp Rotterdam Zoo €18,50 €14 Mon-Sun from 9am (closing time depending on ✘ Bus 40, 44, 49 (Rivièrazijde entrance)
Blijdorplaan 8 €15,50 (3-9) €14 (3-9) the season) / Bus 33 (Oceaniumzijde entrance) /
T (010) 443 14 95 Central Station (12 min walk)

Golf Centre Rotterdam GOLFING From €18.50 ✘ Mon-Fri 8am-10pm / Sat + Sun 8am-8pm 1, 11 + 25 Jan, Tram 8 (Kleiweg stop) / Tram 25 (Sint
Kleiweg 480 8 + 22 Feb, 25 + Franciscus stop) / Metro Melanch-
T (010) 418 88 48 26 Dec tonweg

The locations are open all year round unless stated otherwise. Tip: Ask about possible discounts when you arrive at the attraction (group, 65+, Museum Card,
RotterdamPas, etc.)
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Price Rotterdam
No Name + Address + Tel description Price Welcome Card Open Closed Accessibility

K 4 Plaswijckpark Family park Nov-Mar €5.50 ✘ Nov-Mar: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10am-5pm / ✘ Tram 25 (Meidoornweide stop)
Ringdijk 20 Apr-Oct €9.30 Apr-Oct: Mon-Sun 9am-6pm / school holidays:
T (010) 418 18 36 Mon-Sun

3 Snerttram (starts from Brazzo) Tram tour with €15 (1.5 hrs, ✘ Oct-May: Sat 2:30pm + 4:30pm, Sun 4:30pm June-Sept Tram 7 (Boezemweg stop) / Metro
Boezemstraat 188 soup including soup) Oostplein
T (010) 414 80 79

6 Feijenoord Stadium Tours Tour of De Kuip €11.50 / €8.50 (12) €7,50 Wed 12:30pm + 2:30pm / Thu-Sat 10:30am, 1 Jan, 26 Nov, 5, Tram 23 (Stadion Feijenoord stop)
Van Zandvlietplein 1 (reservations 12.30pm + 2:30pm (except on days of matches 25, 26 + 31 Dec
T (010) 292 68 22 required) and events)

Tram Museum Historic trams Free ✘ 3 Apr-25 Sep: Sat 12-5pm 26 Sept-2 Apr Tram 4 (Heemraadsingel stop) /
Nieuwe Binnenweg 362 Metro Coolhaven (10 min walk)
T (010) 476 51 49

L FutureLand Maasvlakte 2 Free ✘ Tue-Fri 10am-5pm / Sun 11am-5pm / Nov-Apr 1 Jan, 4 + 30 Car / Fast Ferry (via Hoek van
Europaweg 902, Maasvlakte Experience 11am-4pm Apr, 23 May, 25, Holland)
T (010) 252 252 0 26 + 31 Dec

Het Keringhuis / Maeslantkering Storm surge Free / Guided ✘ Mon-Fri 10am-4pm / Sat, Sun + holidays 1 Jan, 25 + Car / Train Hoek van Holland Haven +
Nieuwe Oranjekanaal 139, Hoek van barrier visitors’ tour €3.70 / €1.75 11am-5pm 31 Dec bicycle or taxi
Holland / T (0174) 511 222 centre (12 & under)

Kinderdijk - Rebus Varende Evenementen Excursion to World €13.50 €10 3 Apr-3 Oct: Tue-Sun 10:45am + 2:15pm 4 Oct-2 Apr Tram 8, 23, 25 (Leuvehaven stop) /
Vertrek vanaf Boompjeskade 28 Heritage site €11 (4-11) €8 (4-11) Metro Leuvehaven
T (010) 218 31 31

Thermen Holiday Saunas and €28.50 (sauna €21.35 (sauna Mon-Sun 10am-11:30pm / 31 Dec till 6pm 1 jan Tram 21, 23 (Prinses Beatrixlaan
Prinses Beatrixlaan 10, Schiedam massages admission fee) admission fee) stop)
T 0900 93 55

The locations are open all year round unless stated otherwise. Tip: Ask about possible discounts when you arrive at the attraction (group, 65+, Museum Card,
RotterdamPas, etc.)

CITY TOURS (ONLY FOR GROUPS)

Name + Address + Tel DESCRIPTION WEBSITE

Around Town City Events Including kickbike tours, bike www.aroundtown.nl Rotterdam Bycycle Guided tours by bicycle www.rotterdambycycle.nl
Overblaak 104 tours and walking tours Conradstraat 6
T (010) 477 64 77 T (010) 433 22 31

Kicker Events City Tours Scavenger hunts and dropping www.kicker-events.nl Rotterdam Roots City Tours Including city games, GPS www.rotterdamroots.nl
Van Vollenhovenstraat 15 events Westzeedijk 80b tours and kickbike tours
T (010) 281 03 09 T (010) 411 37 27

Rotterdam Archiguides Architecture excursions www.rotterdam-archiguides.nl

Conradstraat 6 Reservations required; prices may vary by tour. Contact the organisation for more information.
T (010) 433 22 31

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MUSEUMS AND ART CENTRES

Price Rotterdam
No Name + Address + Tel description Price Welcome Card Open Closed Accessibility

D 4 Historisch Museum Het Schielandshuis Rotterdam then €5 €2.50 Tue-Sun 11am-5pm 1 Jan, 30 Apr, Tram 8, 20, 21, 23, 25 (Beurs stop) /
Korte Hoogstraat 31 and now free (17 & under) free (17 & 25 Dec Metro Beurs
T (010) 217 67 67 under)

E 6 Maritiem Museum Maritime history €7.50 ✘ Tue-Sat 10am-5pm / Sun 11am-5pm 1 Jan, 30 Apr, Tram 8, 23, 25 (Churchillplein stop) /
Leuvehaven 1 €4 (4-16) 25 Dec Metro Beurs
T (010) 413 26 80

7 The Havenmuseum History of the port free ✘ Tue-Fri 10am-5pm / Sat + Sun 11am-5pm 1 Jan, 30 Apr, Tram 8, 23, 25 (Leuvehaven stop) /
Leuvehaven 50 of Rotterdam 25 Dec Metro Beurs
T (010) 404 80 72

F 8 Villa Zebra Children’s art lab €6,50 €4,50 Tue-Sun 11am-5pm 1 Jan, 30 Apr, Tram 20, 23, 25 (Wilhelminaplein
Stieltjesstraat 21 25 Dec stop) / Metro Wilhelminaplein /
T (010) 241 17 17 Watertaxi (Entrepothaven)

7 Nederlands Fotomuseum Photography €7 €3.50 Tue-Fri 10am-5pm / Sat + Sun 11am-5pm 1 Jan, 30 Apr, Tram 20, 23, 25 (Wilhelminaplein
Wilhelminakade 332 centre free (12 & under) free (12 & 25 Dec stop) / Metro Wilhelminaplein
T (010) 203 04 05 under)

G 5 World Museum Art and artefacts free (permanent), ✘ Tue-Sun 10am–10-pm (permanent collection 1 Jan, 30 Apr, Tram 7 (Westplein stop) / Tram 23,
Willemskade 25 from all over the €10 - € 15 (themes) till 5pm) 25 Dec 25, 8 (Leuvehaven stop) / Metro
T (010) 270 71 72 world free (12 & under) Leuvehaven

8 Tax & Customs Museum National treasury Free ✘ Tue-Sun 11am-5pm 1 Jan, 4 + 30 Tram 20 (Vasteland stop) / Tram 7
Parklaan 14-16 Apr, 23 May, (Westplein stop) / Metro Leuvehaven
T (010) 440 02 00 25 Dec

H Centrum Beeldende Kunst Art lending library Free ✘ Tue-Sun 12am-5pm 1 Jan, 25 Dec Tram 4 (Bloemkwekersstraat stop) /
Nieuwe Binnenweg 75 and expo hall Metro Eendrachtsplein
T (010) 209 21 42

4 Chabot Museum Expressionist art €6.50 €4.50 Tue-Fri 11am-4:30pm / Sat 11am-5pm / Sun 1 Jan, 30 Apr, Tram 7 (Museumpark stop) / Metro
Museumpark 11 free (12 & under) free (12 & 12-5pm 13 May, 25 + Eendrachtsplein
T (010) 436 37 13 under) 26 Dec

1 Kunsthal Rotterdam From elitist to €10 €7,50 Tue-Sat 10am-5pm / Sun 11am-5pm 1 Jan, 25 Dec Tram 8 (Kievitslaan stop) / Tram 20
Westzeedijk 341 popular free (5 & under) (Vasteland stop) / Metro Eendrachts-
T (010) 440 03 00 plein or Leuvehaven

19 Nai / Huis Sonneveld Architectural insti- €8 €5 Tue-Sat 10am-5pm / Sun 11am-5pm 1 Jan, 30 Apr, Tram 4, 7 (Eendrachtsplein stop) /
Museumpark 25 tute and museum free (0-18) 25 Dec Metro Eendrachtsplein
T (010) 440 12 00

3 Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Ancient & modern €10 / Wed free €7,50 Tue-Sun 11am-5pm 1 Jan, 30 Apr, Tram 7, 20 (Museumpark stop) /
Museumpark 18-20 art and design free (0-18) 25 Dec Metro Eendrachtsplein
T (010) 441 94 00/75

2 Natuurhistorisch Museum Rotterdam Nature and natural €4 €2 Tue-Sat 10am-5pm / Sun 11am-5pm 1 Jan, 30 Apr, Tram 8, 20 (Vasteland stop) / Metro
Westzeedijk 345 history €2 (5-15) €1 (5-15) 25 Dec Eendrachtsplein of Leuvehaven
T (010) 436 42 22

The locations are open all year round unless stated otherwise. Tip: Ask about possible discounts when you arrive at the attraction (group, 65+, Museum Card,
SOME MUSEUMS ARE OPEN FOR LONGER OR ON ADDITIONAL DAYS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. RotterdamPas, etc.).

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Price Rotterdam
No Name + Address + Tel description Price Welcome Card Open Closed Accessibility

h 5 TENT. Modern art €3 €1,50 Tue-Sun 11am-6pm 1 Jan, 25 Dec Tram 4 (Eendrachtsplein stop) /
Witte de Withstraat 50 free (0-12) Tram 7 (Museumpark stop) / Metro
T (010) 413 54 98 Eendrachtsplein

6 Witte de With Modern art €4 €2 Tue-Sun 11am-6pm 1 Jan, 30 Apr, Tram 4 (Eendrachtsplein stop) / Tram
Witte de Withstraat 50 free (0-12) 25 Dec 7 (Museumpark stop) /
T (010) 411 01 44 Metro Eendrachtsplein

J 2 Historisch Museum Dubbelde Palmboom Rotterdam then €5 €2.50 Tue-Sun 11am-5pm 1 Jan, 30 Apr, Tram 8 (Spanjaardstraat stop) /
Voorhaven 12 and now free (17 & under) free (17 & 25 Dec Metro Delfshaven
T (010) 476 15 33 under)

K 7 Het Gemaal EXPOSITIONS FOCUSED free ✘ Wed-Sun 11am-5pm 1 Jan, 25 Dec Tram 20, 23, 25 (Vuurplaat stop) /
Pretorialaan 141 ON ROTTERDAM ZUID Metro Maashaven
T (010) 290 76 05

L Stedelijk Museum Schiedam Dutch art post-1945 €5,00 ✘ Tue-Sun 10am-5pm 1 Jan, 25 Dec Tram 21, 23 (Broersvest or Koemarkt
Hoogstraat 112-114, Schiedam €2,50 (4-12) stop)
T (010) 246 36 66

The Jenevermuseum All about gin and €4,80 ✘ Tue-Fri 12-5pm / Sat + Sun 1-6pm 1 Jan, 30 Apr, Tram 21, 23 (Koemarkt stop)
Lange Haven 74-76, Schiedam jenever €4,20 (13-17) 25 Dec
T (010) 246 96 76

The locations are open all year round unless stated otherwise. Tip: Ask about possible discounts when you arrive (group, 65+, Museum Card, ROTTERDAMPAS, ETC.)
Some museums are open for longer or on additional days during school holidays.

Restaurants

No Cuisine Name + Address + Tel Accessibility No Cuisine Name + Address + Tel Accessibility

A 5 Italian A Proposito Trattoria Central Station (1 min walk) B 6 Chinese/Cantonese Tai Wu Central Station (5 min walk) /
Weena 505 Mauritsweg 24-26 Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 25 (Kruisplein
T (010) 213 23 34 T (010) 433 08 18 STOP)

4 French / Tapas Engels Grandcafé Restaurant / Don Central Station (1 min walk) 9 Mediterranean White Elephant Tram 21, 23 (Tiendplein STOP)
Quijote / Stationsplein 45 West Kruiskade 73 b
T (010) 411 95 50 T (010) 411 18 84

9 Seafood VIS (The Manhattan Hotel) Central Station (1 min walk) C 22 French Bar á vin L’Ouest Central Station (10 min walk) /
Weena 686 Van Oldenbarneveltstraat 139 Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 25 (Kruisplein
T (010) 413 10 01 T (010) 280 72 06 STOP)

B 5 Japanese Happy Sushi Central Station (5 min walk) 2 European De Unie Central Station (5 min walk) /
Kruisplein 42 / Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25 Mauritsweg 35 Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 25 (Kruisplein
T (010) 433 47 30 (Kruisplein stop) T (010) 404 97 86 STOP)

8 Surinamese, Indone- Kim Foei Central Station (5 min walk) 20 European Floor Central Station (10 min walk)
sian and Antillean West Kruiskade 29 / Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25 Schouwburgplein 28 / Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25
T (010) 413 99 83 (Kruisplein STOP) T (010) 404 52 88 (Kruisplein STOP)

7 Japanese Sumo Central Station (5 min walk) 19 Italian La Borsa Tram 21, 23 (Beurs STOP) /
Westersingel 1a / Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25 Coolsingel 117 Metro Beurs
T (010) 241 05 50 (Kruisplein STOP) (010) 213 29 56

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C JAPANESE MOSHI MOSHI TRAM 21, 23 (BEURS STOP) / E 13 Mexican Popocatepetl Tram 21 (Blaak STOP) / Metro
COOLSINGEL 105 (2ND FLOOR) METRO BEURS Spaanse Poort 71 Blaak
T (010) 201 95 97 T (010) 412 03 64

31 International The Lounge (Hilton Rotterdam) Central Station (5 min walk) / F 9 French Allure Tram 20, 23, 25 (Wilhelmina-
Weena 10 Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23 (Weena Cargadoorskade 107 plein STOP) / Metro Wilhelmina-
T (010) 710 80 23 STOP) T (010) 486 65 29 plein / Watertaxi

18 International Zin Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25 10 European Café Rotterdam Tram 20, 23, 25 (Wilhelmina-
Lijnbaan 40-42 (Weena STOP) / Metro Stadhuis Wilhelminakade 699 plein STOP) / Metro Wilhelmina-
T (010) 281 09 10 (010) 290 84 42 plein

D 18 French Amarone Tram 7, 8 (Meent STOP) 16 French Hotel New York Tram 20, 23, 25 (Wilhelmina-
(1 star) Meent 72a Koninginnehoofd 1 plein STOP) / Metro Wilhelmina-
T (010) 414 84 87 T (010) 439 05 00 plein

20 French Boudoir Tram 7, 8 (Meent STOP) 12 International Humphrey’s Tram 20, 23, 25 (Wilhelmina-
Meent 65a Otto Reuchlinweg 1004 plein STOP) / Metro Wilhelmina-
T (010) 240 05 56 T (010) 484 45 44 plein

17 French/International Dudok Tram 20, 21, 23 (Stadhuis STOP) 14 French Kwizien Metro Rijnhaven, then Bus 77
Meent 88 / Metro Stadhuis Delistraat 20-22 (Timorstraat STOP)
T (010) 233 09 55 T (010) 215 14 40

26 International Level Tram 21 (Blaak STOP) / 13 Ottoman Obba Metro Rijnhaven

Pannekoekstraat 76a Metro Blaak Hillelaan 2
T (010) 280 07 88 T (010) 215 01 92

23 Vietnamese Little Vie Tram 21 (Blaak STOP) / 11 Japanese Ono Tram 20, 23, 25 (Wilhelmina-
Grotekerkplein 109 Metro Blaak Antoine Platekade 1005 plein STOP) / Metro Wilhelmina-
T (010) 413 11 91 T (010) 484 11 20 plein

27 French Mimosa Tram 21 (Blaak STOP) / G 20 International Brasserie Euromast Tram 8 (Euromast STOP) /
Pannekoekstraat 77-79 Metro Blaak Parkhaven 20 Metro Dijkzigt
T (010) 414 10 45 T (010) 436 48 11

25 Caribbean/Mediter- Taberna Dushi Tram 7, 8 (Meent STOP) / Metro 12 French Loos Tram 7 (Westplein STOP) /
ranean Pannekoekstraat 40a Blaak Westplein 1 Watertaxi (Veerhaven)
T (010) 411 30 35 T (010) 411 77 23

E 17 International Aan Het Water (Intell Rotterdam Centre) Tram 8, 23, 25 (Leuvehaven 14 French Parkheuvel Tram 8 (Euromast STOP)
Leuvehaven 80 STOP) / Metro Leuvehaven (2 STARS) Heuvellaan 21
T (010) 413 41 39 T (010) 436 05 30

9 French/Dutch Coopvaert Tram 8, 23, 25 (Churchillplein 15 International Parkzicht Tram 8 (Kievitslaan STOP)
Blaak 776 STOP) / Tram 21 (Keizerstraat Kievitslaan 25
T (010) 414 96 66 STOP) / Metro Beurs T (010) 436 88 88

14 French/Dutch Kaat Mossel Tram 7, 21 (Oostplein STOP) / 10 French Smaak Tram 8, 20 (Vasteland STOP)
Admiraliteitskade 85 Metro Oostplein Van Vollenhovenstraat 15 / Tram 7 (Westplein) / Metro
T (010) 404 86 00 T (010) 436 22 94 Leuvehaven

11 French/Dutch Mooii Tram 21 (Blaak STOP) / Metro Mediterranean Spiesenboot Tram 8 (Euromast STOP) /
Oost-Wijnstraat 8-16 Blaak Parkhaven 9 Metro Dijkzigt
T (010) 411 22 95 T (010) 241 77 25

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G 11 French Rosso Tram 8, 20 (Vasteland STOP) / k 15 French Branco Tram 8 (Zwaanshals/ Benthui-
van Vollenhovenstraat 15 Tram 7 (Westplein STOP) / 1e Pijnackerstraat 120B zerstraat STOP)
T (010) 225 07 05 Metro Leuvehaven T (010) 465 35 55

5 Modern Mediter- Wereldmuseum Restaurant Tram 7 (Westplein STOP) / Tram 16 International De Tuin Tram 7 (Voorschoterlaan
ranean Willemskade 25 23, 25, 8 (Leuvehaven STOP) / Plaszoom 354 STOP) / Metro Voorschoter-
T (010) 270 71 50 Metro Leuvehaven T (010) 452 77 43 laan

13 French Zeezout Tram 7 (Westplein STOP) / 6 International De Kuip Eten & Drinken Tram 23 (Feijenoord stadium
Westerkade 11b Metro Leuvehaven Van Zandvlietplein 1 STOP)
T (010) 436 50 49 T (010) 492 94 32

H 3 French/Mediter- 70, Restaurant (Bilderberg Parkhotel) Tram 4, 7, 20 (Eendrachtsplein 17 BBQ/Grill Gonzales BBQ restaurant Metro Maashaven, then tram 2
ranean Westersingel 70 STOP) / Metro Eendrachtsplein Charloissehoofd 47 (Pleinweg STOP)
T (010) 440 81 24 T 0900 439 355

17 North African Bazar Tram 7, 20 (Museumpark STOP) / 19 Italian I Girasoli (Domina Hotel) Bus 32 (Abraham van Stolkweg
Witte de Withstraat 16 Tram 8, 23, 25 (Churchillplein Energieweg 2 STOP) / Bus 33 (Blijdorpplein)
T (010) 206 51 51 STOP) / Metro Beurs T (010) 713 90 00

22 European De Eendracht Tram 4, 7, 20 (Eendrachtsplein

Eendrachtsweg 31a STOP) / Metro Eendrachtsplein
T (06)148 654 78 EATERIES
25 Mediterranean Look Tram 4 (’s Gravendijkwal STOP)
No Cuisine Name + Address + Tel Accessibility
‘s Gravendijkwal 140b / Metro Dijkzigt
T (010) 436 70 00 C 23 French/Dutch Sijf Tram 4, 7, 20 (Eendrachtsplein
Oude Binnenweg 115 STOP) / Metro Eendrachtsplein
16 Italian Oliva Tram 8, 23, 25 (Churchillplein T (010) 433 26 10
Witte de Withstraat 15a STOP) / Metro Beurs
T (010) 412 14 13 e 10 French/Dutch Café ’t Bolwerk Tram 21 (Blaak STOP) / Metro
Geldersekade 1c Blaak
21 Caribbean/Fusion Toko 94 Tram 7, 20 (Museumpark STOP) / 010 - 4142142
Witte de Withstraat 94b Metro Eendrachtsplein
T (010) 240 04 79 h 23 International Stalles Tram 4, 7, 20 (Eendrachtsplein
Nieuwe Binnenweg 11a STOP) / Metro Eendrachtsplein
i 4 Fusion/Molecular Ivy Tram 8 (Pieter de Hooghweg T (010) 436 16 55
(1 STAR) Lloydstraat 294 STOP) / Metro Coolhaven (10
T (010) 425 05 20 min walk) 18 Grill Tiki’s Bar Tram 8, 23, 25 (Churchillplein
Hartmanstraat 16a STOP) / Metro Beurs
9 International Stroom Tram 8 (Pieter de Hooghweg T (010) 201 95 76
Lloydstraat 1 STOP) / Metro Coolhaven (10
T (010) 221 40 60 min walk) 24 International Wester Paviljoen Tram 4 (Mathenesserlaan
Nieuwe Binnenweg 136 STOP) / Metro Dijkzigt
5 Mediterranean Wijn of Water Tram 8 (Pieter de Hooghweg T (010) 436 65 02
Loods Celebes 101 STOP) / Metro Coolhaven (10
(010) 478 30 06 min lopen) i 3 French/Dutch Cafe Verhip Tram 8 (Pieter de Hooghweg
St. Jobsweg 21 STOP) / Metro Coolhaven (10
j 9 Mediterranean Fritschy Tram 4, 8 (Metro Delfshaven T (010) 476 68 69 min walk)
Piet Heynsplein 25a STOP) / Metro Delfshaven
T (010) 477 30 25

6 French De Pelgrim Brewery Tram 4, 8 (Metro Delfshaven

Aelbrechtskolk 12 STOP) / Metro Delfshaven
T (010) 477 11 89

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LUNCHROOMS

No Cuisine Name + Address + Tel Accessibility No description Name + Address + Tel Accessibility
A 6 Organic Espresso bar Lungo Central Station (2 min walk) H 9 Innovative dance and Theater Lantaren/Venster Tram 4 (Bloemkwekersstraat
Delftseplein 39 theatre Gouvernestraat 133 stop) / Metro Eendrachtsplein
T (010) 413 11 88 T (010) 277 22 77

D 28 Organic Picknick Tram 21 (Blaak STOP) / Metro I 7 Independent theatre O.T. Theater Tram 8 (Pieter de Hoochweg
Mariniersweg 259 Blaak and opera St. Jobsweg 3 stop) / Metro Coolhaven /
T (010) 280 72 97 T (010) 478 02 81 Watertaxi (Müllerpier)

24 Sandwiches/cake Urban Espresso bar Tram 21 (Blaak STOP) / Metro J Dinner shows Cabaret Restaurant Schellings Tram 4, 8 (Schiedamseweg
Botersloot 44a Blaak Voorhaven 51 stop) / Metro Delfshaven
T (010) 213 07 68 T (010) 476 34 55

Dinner shows Prinses Theater Tram 4, 8 (Schiedamseweg

Schiedamseweg 19 stop) / Metro Delfshaven
THEATRES & VENUES T (010) 425 50 50

No description Name + Address + Tel Accessibility K 8 Young actors Jeugdtheater Hofplein Tram 4 (stop Hofplein) / Tram
perform for all Benthemstraat 13 25 (Schiekade stop) / Metro
C 5 Classical music, De Doelen Concert Hall and Congress Central Station (4 min walk) / audiences T (010) 243 50 55 Hofplein
world music and Centre / Schouwburgplein 50 Metro Stadhuis (6 min walk)
more T (010) 217 17 17 9 Concerts, films and Podium O950 Tram 21 (Woudestein stop)
more Oostmaaslaan 950
4 From cabaret to Old Luxor Theatre Tram 20, 21, 23 (Stadhuisplein T (010) 452 98 32
children’s theatre Kruiskade 10 stop) / Metro (Stadhuisplein
T (010) 484 33 33 stop) 10 Cultural and multi- Theater Zuidplein Metro Zuidplein
cultural theatre Zuidplein 60
21 Dutch and interna- Rotterdamse Schouwburg Central Station (8 min walk) / T (010) 20 30 203
tional dance and Schouwburgplein 25 Metro Stadhuis (8 min walk)
theatre T (010) 411 81 10

F 5 From musical to New Luxor Theatre Tram 20, 23, 25 (Wilhelmi- CINEMAS & CASINO
opera Posthumalaan 1 naplein stop) / Metro Wilhelmi-
T (010)484 33 33 naplein
No description Name + Address + Tel Accessibility
6 Intimate theatre and Theater Walhalla Metro Rijhaven (10 min walk) / C Casino Holland Casino Rotterdam Central Station (2 min walk)
music Sumatraweg 9-11 Watertaxi (Provimi) Weena 624
T (010) 215 21 34 T (010) 206 82 06
G Part of the World Het Theater Tram 7 (Westplein stop) / 28 Hollywood block- Pathé Schouwburgplein Central Station (5 min walk) /
Museum Willemskade 25 Metro Leuvehaven busters Schouwburgplein 101 Metro Stadhuis (6 min walk)
T (010) 270 71 72 T 0900-1458 (€ 0,55 p/m)
9 Dinner shows Theater op het Water (De Ameland) Tram 8 (Euromast stop) / H Quality cinema Cinerama Metro Beurs or Eendrachts-
Parkhaven across from Euromast Watertaxi Euromast Westblaak 18 plein
T 0900 235 33 37 (010) 411 53 00
H Venue for art, cul- Arminius Tram 4, 7, 20 (Eendrachtsplein 9 Arthouse cinema Theater Lantaren/Venster Tram 4 (Bloemkwekersstraat
ture and debate Museumpark 3 stop) / Metro Eendrachtsplein Gouvernestraat 133 stop) / Metro Eendrachtsplein
T (010) 436 38 00 T (010) 277 22 77
8 Literary theatre Theater Bonheur Tram 7, 20 (Museumpark stop) / K 18 Hollywood block- Pathé de Kuip Tram 23 (Stadion Feijenoord
group Eendrachtsstraat 81  Metro Eendrachtsplein busters Cor Kieboomplein 501 stop)
T (010) 404 67 16 T 0900-1458 (€ 0,55 p/m)

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CLUBS, VENUES & DANCE CAFÉS

N0 description Name + Address + Tel Accessibility No description Name + Address + Tel Accessibility

a Party café with that The Après Skihut Central Station (5 min walk) D Dance café Sorbonne Tram 8, 21, 23 (Stadhuis stop) /
après-ski atmosphere Delftsestraat 21-23 Rodezand 46 Metro Stadhuis
T (010) 213 38 46 T (010) 282 91 48

7 Huge discotheque Hollywood Music Hall Central Station (5 min walk) e 15 Glamorous club Club Vie Tram 21 (Blaak stop) / Metro
complex Delftsestraat 15 Maasboulevard 300 Blaak
T (010) 411 49 58 T (010) 280 02 38

b 10 Cutting-edge dance WATT Centraal Station (5 min walk) 16 Dance café & live Plan C Tram 21 (Blaak stop) / Metro
club / pop venue West-Kruiskade 26-28 / Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25 music Slepersvest 1 Blaak
T (010) 217 91 99 (Kruisplein stop) T (010) 412 43 52

c 27 Club in tropical Baja Beach Club Central Station (5 min walk) f 15 Dance events, small Maassilo / Factory 010 Metro Maashaven
style Karel Doormanstraat 10-12 and large-scale Maashaven Zuidzijde 1–2
T (010) 213 11 80 T (010) 476 24 52

Electronic Music Bootleg DJ Café Central Station (10 min walk) h 28 Jazz café and live Dizzy Tram ’s Gravendijkwal / Metro
Café Mauritsweg 33 / Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25 music ‘s Gravendijkwal 127 Dijkzigt
T 06 213 941 34 (Kruisplein stop) T (010) 477 30 14

24 Techno, house & tech- Catwalk Central Station (5 min walk) Gay club Gay Palace Tram 4, 7, 8 (Eendrachtsplein
house music Weena-Zuid 33 Schiedamsesingel 139 stop) / Metro Eendrachtsplein
T (010) 413 65 46 T (010) 414 14 86

Experimental club Club Zonder Concessies Central Station (10 min walk) 27 Alternative music Rotown Tram 4, 7, 20 (Eendrachtsplein
Kruiskade 12 (Hotel Grand Central) / Tram 21, 23 (Stadhuis stop) / venue Nieuwe Binnenweg 17-19 stop) / Metro Eendrachtsplein
T (010) 213 05 29 Metro Stadhuis T (010) 436 26 69

25 Drinks & dancing DADO Central Station (10 min walk) 26 Small, popular club Club Vibes Tram 4, 7, 20 (Eendrachtsplein
Kruiskade 55 / Tram 21, 23 (Stadhuis stop) / Westersingel 50a stop) / Metro Eendrachtsplein
T (010) 411 38 97 Metro Stadhuis T (010) 436 16 55

29 Alternative pop Exit Tram 4, 7, 20 (Eendrachtsplein i 8 Jazz cellar and club C5 Jazz Tram 8 (Oostkousdijk stop)
venue Mauritsstraat 173 stop) / Metro Eendrachtsplein Schiehaven 11
T (010) 413 75 00 T (010) 476 02 12

26 Creative platform Off_Corso Central Station (10 min walk) 6 Live world music WMDC Tram 8 (Pieter de Hoochweg
/ club Kruiskade 22 / Tram 21, 23 (Stadhuis stop) / Pieter de Hoochweg 125 stop) / Metro Coolhaven
T (010) 411 38 97 Metro Stadhuis T (010) 244 45 00

Dance café in French Saint Tropez Tram 21, 23 (Stadhuisplein j 10 Experimental music WORM Tram 8 (halte Oostkousdijk)/
Mediterranean style Coolsingel 63a stop) / Metro Stadhuis and sound arts Achterhaven 148 Tram 4 (halte Delfshaven) /
T (010) 414 96 94 T (010) 476 78 32 Metro Delfshaven

Lounge Club The Thalia Lounge Central Station (10 min walk) k Mega club Outland Metro Alexander /
Kruiskade 31 / Tram 21, 23 (Stadhuis stop) / Prinsalexanderlaan 37 Rotterdam Alexander train
T (010) 214 25 47 Metro Stadhuis T (010) 258 09 99 station

D 29 Salsa/Latin club El Cantinero Central Station (10 min walk)

Coolsingel 18 / Tram 21, 23 (Stadhuis stop) /
T (010) 281 00 14 Metro Stadhuis

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Hotels

No Stars Name + Address + Tel r @ Accessibility No Stars Name + Address + Tel r @ Accessibility

A 10 ★★★★ Best Western Crown hotel ✔ ✘ Central Station (5 min walk) / F 16 ★★★★ Hotel New York ✔ ✘ Tram 20, 23, 25 (Wilhelmina-
Schiekade 658 Tram 20, 25 (Schiekade stop) Koninginnehoofd 1 plein stop) / Metro Wilhelmina-
T (010) 466 33 44 T (010) 439 05 00 plein / Watertaxi

★★ Hotel Bienvenue ✘ ✔ Central Station (5 min walk) 17 ★★★★ Suitehotel Pincoffs ✔ ✔ Tram 20, 23, 25 (Wilhelmina-
Spoorsingel 24b Stieltjesstraat 34 plein stop) / Metro Wilhelmi-
T (010) 466 93 94 T (010) 297 45 00 naplein

9 ★★★★★ The Manhattan Hotel ✔ ✘ Central Station (2 min walk) G 20 Euromast Heaven and stars ✔ ✔ Tram 8 (Euromast stop) / Metro
Weena 686 Parkhaven 20 Dijkzigt / Watertaxi (Parkhaven)
T (010) 430 20 00 T (010) 436 48 11

B ★★★ Hotel Milano ✘ ✘ Tram 21, 23 (1e Middel- 18 ★★★★ Grand Hotel Philadelphia ✔ ✘ Tram 7 (Westplein stop) / Metro
‘s Gravendijkwal 7b landstraat stop) Van Vollenhovenstraat 48-50 Leuvehaven (10 min walk)
T (010) 477 45 29 (010) 240 04 25

11 ★★★★ Hotel One ✘ ✔ Central Station (5 min walk) / 16 ★★★ Maritime Hotel ✔ ✔ Tram 8, 23, 25 (Leuvehaven
Westersingel 1 Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23 (Kruis- Willemskade 13 stop) / Metro Leuvehaven
T (010) 436 30 80 plein stop) T (010) 411 92 60

★★★ Hotel Turkuaz ✘ ✔ Central Station (10 min walk) ★★★ Tulip Inn ✔ ✘ Tram 7 (Willemsplein stop)
Henegouwerplein 56-58 / Tram 21, 23 (1e Middel- Willemsplein 1 / Tram 8, 23, 25 (Leuvehaven
T (010) 477 48 00 landstraat stop) T (010) 413 47 90 stop) / Metro Leuvehaven

C ★★ Grand Hotel Central ✘ ✔ Tram 20, 21, 23 (Stadhuis stop) / H 29 A Small Hotel ✘ ✔ Tram 7, 20 (Museumpark stop) /
Kruiskade 12 Metro Stadhuis Witte de Withstraat 94c Metro Eendrachtsplein
T (010) 414 07 44 T (010) 414 03 03

31 ★★★★ Hilton Rotterdam ✔ ✘ Centraal Station (5 min walk) / ★★ Bazar ✔ ✘ Tram 8, 23, 25 (Churchillplein
Weena 10 Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23 (Weena Witte de Withstraat 16 stop) / Metro Beurs
T (010) 710 80 00 stop) T (010) 206 51 51

30 ★★★★ NH Atlanta Hotel Rotterdam ✔ ✘ Tram 20, 21, 23, 25 (Beurs stop) 30 ★★★★ Bilderberg Parkhotel ✔ ✘ Tram 4, 7, 20 (Eendrachtsplein
Aert van Nesstraat 4 / Metro Beurs Westersingel 70 stop) / Metro Eendrachtsplein
T (010) 206 78 00 T (010) 436 36 11

D 30 ★★★★ Eden Savoy Hotel Rotterdam ✘ ✔ Tram 7, 21 (Oostplein stop) / ★★★ Hotel Breitner ✘ ✔ Tram 4, 7, 20 (Eendrachtsplein
Hoogstraat 81 Metro Oostplein Breitnerstraat 23 stop) / Metro Eendrachtsplein
T (010) 413 92 80 T (010) 436 02 62

E 17 ★★★★ Inntel Rotterdam Centre ✔ ✔ Tram 8, 23, 25 (Leuvehaven ★★★ Hotel Emma ✘ ✘ Tram 4, 7, 20 (Eendrachtsplein
Leuvehaven 80 stop) / Metro Leuvehaven Nieuwe Binnenweg 6 stop) / Metro Eendrachtsplein
T (010) 413 41 39 (010)436 55 33

18 ★★★ H2otel ✔ ✔ Tram 21 (Blaak stop) / Metro ★★★ Eurohotel Centrum ✘ ✘ Tram 8, 23, 25 (Churchillplein
Wijnhaven 20 Blaak (10 min walk) Baan 14-20 stop) / Metro Leuvehaven or
T (010) 444 56 90 T (010) 214 19 22 Beurs

F 18 ★★★★ Cruise Hotel (De Rotterdam) ✔ ✔ Metro Rijnhaven, then bus 77 Home Hotel ✘ ✘ Tram 7, 20 (Museumpark stop) /
3e Katendrechtse Hoofd 25  (De Rotterdam stop) / Watertaxi Witte de Withstraat 81a Metro Eendrachtsplein
T (010) 297 30 90 T (010) 411 21 21

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H 31 ★★★ Hotel van Walsum ✔ ✘ Tram 4 (Mathenesserlaan stop) A Hostel Sleep-In Mafkees ✘ ✘ Central Station (2 min
Mathenesserlaan 199-201 / Metro Dijkzigt Schaatsbaan 41-45 walk)
(010) 436 32 75 T (010) 281 04 59

I 9 ★★★★ Stroom ✔ ✔ Tram 8 (Pieter de Hooghweg D 31 Short stay apart- MyCityLofts ✘ ✔ Two locations; more
Lloydstraat 1 stop) / Metro Coolhaven / ment (2x) T 06 4888 4774 (ADDRESS FOLLOWS information available
T (010) 221 40 60 Watertaxi (Parkhaven) AFTER RESERVATION) upon request

J 11 ★★ Hotel Baan ✘ ✔ Tram 4 (Ruilstraat stop) / E 19 Bed & Breakfast B&B Cherrycake & Chocolate ✘ ✔ Bus 32 (Cornelis Tromp-
Rochussenstraat 345 Metro Coolhaven Maaskade 88 straat stop) / Watertaxi
T (010) 477 05 55 T 06 2183 7420

Twotel ✘ ✘ Tram 4, 8 (Schiedamseweg stop) 20 Hostel Stayokay Rotterdam ✔ ✘ Tram 21 (Blaak stop) /
Aelbrechtskolk 35b / Metro Delfshaven Overblaak 85-87 Metro Blaak
T (010) 478 27 91 T (010) 436 57 63

K ★★★★ Bastion Deluxe Terbregseplein ✔ ✔ Metro Alexander / Rotterdam G 17 Hostel Hostel Room ✘ ✘ Tram 7 (Westerstraat
Hoofdweg 40 Alexander train station Van Vollenhovenstraat 62 stop) / Tram 8 (Vasteland
(010) 420 34 39 T (010) 282 72 77 stop) / Metro Leuvehaven

21 ★★★★ Best Western Art hotel ✔ ✔ Metro Maashaven H Apartment Appartement De Dependance ✘ ✔ Tram 4 (’s Gravendijkwal
Mijnsherenlaan 9 Ochterveltstraat 39a stop) / Metro Dijkzigt
T (010) 279 41 11 T (010) 436 39 83

★★★ Campanile Rotterdam-Oost ✔ ✔ Metro Alexander (10 min walk / J 12 Bed & Breakfast B&B Delfshaven ✘ ✔ Tram 4 (Metro Delfshaven
Koningslaan 2 Bus 36 (Duikerstraat stop) Voorhaven 47a-b stop) / Metro Delfshaven
T (010) 220 20 44 T 06 2918 3888

19 ★★★★ Domina Hotel ✔ ✘ Bus 32 (Abraham van Stolkweg K Bed & Breakfast B&B Doornroos ✘ ✔ Tram 4 (Liduinaplein stop)
Energieweg 2 stop) / Bus 33, 40 (Blijdorp- Liduinaplein 6
T (010) 713 90 00 plein stop) T (010) 418 29 63

★★★★ Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark ✔ ✘ Tram 7 (Erasmus University Apartments Enjoy Holidays Rotterdam ✘ ✔ Various locations
K.P. van der Mandelelaan 150 stop) / Metro Kralingse Zoom (rental agency) Various addresses
T (010) 253 25 32 www.enjoy-rotterdam.com

★★★★ Regardz Airport hotel ✔ ✘ Bus 12, 33 (Vliegveldweg stop) Apartments Rotterdam Appartement ✘ ✔ Tram 21, 23 (Vieram-
Vliegveldweg 59-61 Adrien Mildersstraat 75 bachtsstraat stop)
T (010) 462 55 66 T (010) 477 11 05

L ★★★★ Carlton Oasis Hotel ✔ ✘ Metro Spijkenisse Centrum, Apartments Short Stay Apartments ✘ ✔ Various locations
Curieweg 1, Spijkenisse then bus 85, 87 (Kelvinweg (rental agency) Diverse adressen
T (0181) 62 52 22 stop) T (088) 031 31 62

6 ★★★★ Delta Hotel ✔ ✔ Vlaardingen Centrum train sta- 20 Camping Stadscamping Rotterdam ✘ ✘ Bus 33, 40 (Blijdorpplein
Maasboulevard 15 tion, then Bus 57 (Westerhoofd Kanaalweg 84 stop)
T (010) 4345477 stop) / Watertaxi T (010) – 415 97 72

★★★★ Van der Valk Hotel Ridderkerk ✔ ✘ Rotterdam Lombardijen train L 23 Holiday park Resort Citta Romana ✔ ✔ Car (check www.route-
Krommeweg 1 station, then Bus 92 (Het Melk- Parkweg 1 net.nl for directions)
T (0180) 64 69 00 huisje stop) T (0181) 33 44 44

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willkommen in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM
WORLD PORT
in Rotterdam WORLD CITY
Willkommen
Rotterdam ist eine junge, dynamische Welt-
stadt am Wasser, in der immer etwas los ist.
Die Stadt hat als eine der größten Hafenstäd-
te der Welt einen internationalen Ruf. Das
Wasser und der Hafen haben in Rotterdam
immer eine wichtige Rolle gespielt. An den
zahlreichen alten Binnenhäfen, den breiten
Anlegestellen und monumentalen Lagerhäu-
sern ist das deutlich zu erkennen. Obwohl
Rotterdam bereits über 650 Jahre alt ist, gibt
sich die Stadt jung. Es ist eine Metropole, die
sich selbst in hohem Tempo immer wieder
neue Standards setzt und mittlerweile zur
modernsten Stadt der Niederlande ernannt
wurde. Rotterdam birst vor Architektur, De-
sign, Kunst und Kultur, bietet zudem jedoch
auch ein vielseitiges Angebot an Geschäften,
Sehenswürdigkeiten, Festivals, Restaurants
und Parks. Rotterdam ist eine Stadt, die im-
mer wieder aufs Neue entdeckt werden will.
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Fläche 319,35 km2 / 587.161
Einwohner / 173 Nationa-
litäten / 1250 entstanden
/ 1340 Stadtrechte / 1622
Erasmusdenkmal (das älte-
ste Denkmal der Niederlan-
de) / 1872 offene Verbindung
zur See (Nieuwe Waterweg)
/ 1898 Witte Huis, erster
Wolkenkratzer Europas /
14. Mai 1940 Bombardierung
zerstört Zentrum / 1953
Lijnbaan erste FuSSgän-
gerzone Europas / 1960 Eu-
romast / 1962 Rotterdam
gröSSter Hafen der Welt /
1996 Erasmusbrücke / 2005
Montevideo höchstes Woh-
ngebäude der Niederlande
/ 2007 Rotterdam Architek-
turstadt / 2009 Maastoren
höchstes Bürogebäude der
Niederlande/ 2010 Auftakt
zur Tour de France
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Rotterdam
CENTRAAL DISTRICT
Hier treffen Rotterdam und Europa sprichwörtlich aufeinander.
Der Centraal District ist das Tor zu Rotterdam, und der ideale Start-
punkt, um die Stadt mit Straßenbahn, Bus, Metro oder dem Rad zu
erobern. Und das Zentrum mit seinem quirligen Nightlife und viel
Kultur liegt nur wenige Gehminuten entfernt. Hier treffen Rotter-
dam und Europa sprichwörtlich aufeinander. Der Hochgeschwin-
digkeitszug und RandstandRail verbinden die Stadt mit dem Rest
des Landes, mit Rotterdam Airport und dem Hafen. Der Centraal
District ist auch ein Wohn- und Arbeitsgebiet, in dem es nur so wim-
melt vor Betriebsamkeit. Seit jeder schlägt hier das Business-Herz
der Stadt. So haben sich z.B. im Weena-Gebäude viele internationale
Unternehmen und multinationale Konzerne niedergelassen. Archi-
tektonisch besonders reizvoll gestaltet prägt dieses Hochhaus das
Gesicht der Innenstadt. Um den Hauptbahnhof herum tut sich der-
zeit einiges. Hier entsteht u.a. ein dynamischer Terminal für den
öffentlichen Verkehr, der über einen breiten Fußgängerboulevard
mit der Innenstadt verbunden wird.
CHINA TOWN
Der multikurelle Schmelztiegel Rotterdams.
In Rotterdam gibt es auch ein so genanntes China Town. Es ver-
dankt seinen Namen den vielen chinesischen Unternehmen, die
sich im vorderen Bereich der Einkaufsstraße am Kruisplein nie-
dergelassen haben. Hier gibt es jedoch weit mehr als nur chinesi-
sche Restaurants, Supermärkte und Fachgeschäfte: Dieses Gebiet
ist der multikurelle Schmelztiegel Rotterdams. Sie suchen exoti-
sche Produkte? Hier werden Sie fündig. Die West-Kruiskade z.B.
bietet multikulturelle Spezialgeschäfte und Gastronomie. Im ori-
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entalischen Basar oder beim muslimischen Metzger gibt es alles,
was anderswo nur schwer zu bekommen ist. Mitten in der leben-
digen Einkaufsstraße finden Sie WATT, den ersten nachhaltigen
Club (+ Popbühne) der Welt. Auf dem Westersingel, der China
Town mit dem Museumkwartier verbindet, liegt der Skulpturen-
weg Beeldenroute Westersingel. Hier kommen Sie an mehreren
Kunstwerken vorbei, die zur internationalen Skulpturensamm-
lung der Stadt gehören.
LIJNBAANKWARTIER
Das Einkaufsherz Rotterdams.
Dieses Viertel ist das unumstrittene Einkaufsherz Rotterdams. Hier
kann man täglich „shoppen”. Auf angenehm kompakter Fläche er-
wartet Sie eine überwältigende und überaus abwechslungsreiche
Auswahl an Geschäften, von Hema bis Hugo Boss. Doch aus ausge-
hen können Sie im Lijnbaankwartier! Nette Restaurants und Knei-
pen, Clubs und Theater wechseln einander ab. Und ob Sie nun lieber
Dance mögen, Jazz, Klassik oder Modern, oder die aktuellen Charts
bevorzugen: Hier spielt „Ihre“ Musik.
SHOPPING • Die Lijnbaan ist die bekannteste Einkaufsstraße Rot-
terdams. Gleich nach Kriegsende begann Rotterdam mit dem Wie-
deraufbau der Stadt: Licht, Luft und Raum war das Motto. 1954 war
die Lijnbaan fertig, die erste Fußgängerzone Europas. Nur einen
Steinwurf voneinander entfernt findet man hier sowie auf dem Be-
ursplein und in der Beurstraverse die großen, allseits bekannten
Ladenketten. Doch auch die stimmungsvollen umliegenden Straßen
sind einen Besuch wert. So gibt es in der Van Oldenbarneveltstraat,
Karel Doormanstraat, Kruiskade und Umgebung mehrere Geschäf-
te, die hochwertige Kollektionen exklusiver ausländischer Marken
führen. Auch im Oude Binnenweg mit seinen schönen, nostalgischen
Gebäuden erwarten Sie elegante Läden.
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AUSGEHEN • Die Ausgehmöglichkeiten des Lijnbaankwartier sind
ausgesprochen vielseitig. Hier finden Sie auch die großen Rotterda-
mer Konzertsäle. Da wäre z.B. De Doelen, wo Klassik, Jazz und Welt-
musik aufgeführt wird und das tonangebende Gergiev Festival statt-
findet. Die Rotterdamse Schouwburg hat neben zeitgenössischem
Theater auch Oper und Tanz auf dem Programm, u.a. von Rotterda-
mer Gesellschaften wie RO Theater und Scapino Ballet. Leichtere
Kost bieten die Cafés und Kneipen am Stadhuisplein. Hier geht jeden
Abend die Post ab. Doch auch Club-Liebhaber kommen auf ihre Kos-
ten, z.B. im Off_Corso oder im Baja Beach Club.
LAURENSKWARTIER
Hier kann man herrlich schlendern.
Das Laurenskwartier gibt es schon so lange wie die Stadt selbst. Mehr
als das: Es war die Stadt. Die Hoogstraat, wo bis 1920 das Rathaus
stand, war einst das unumstrittene Herz Rotterdams. Auch der Gro-
tekerkplein ist erhalten geblieben. Prägend für dieses Gebiet ist die
Grote- of Laurenskerk (Große- oder Lorenzkirche), einer der letzten
klassischen Orientierungspunkte im modernen Rotterdam. Sie wur-
de bei der Bombardierung 1940 stark beschädigt; 1952 begann jedoch
die Restaurierung. Seit 1968 erstrahlt die spätgotische Kathedrale im
alten Glanz.
HERUMSCHLENDERN • Das Laurenskwartier liegt etwas ab-
seits vom geschäftigen Lijnbaankwartier. Hier kann man herrlich
schlendern. Im Grunde ist das Laurenskwartier eine Sammlung
einzelner Einkaufsgebiete, von denen jedes seine „Schmuckstücke“
zu bieten hat. Auf dem Beursplein und in der Hoogstraat erwarten
Sie die großen, bekannten Geschäftsketten. Besonders beliebt ist
das Viertel jedoch wegen der aparten Läden und Boutiquen in den
umliegenden Straßen, wie die Korte Hoogstraat und Oppert. Auch
auf dem großen Markt in der Binnenrotte kann man herrlich her-
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umstreunen. Dienstags und samstags herrscht hier bei den ca. 450
Ständen rege Geschäftigkeit.
MODERN • Das Gebiet um den Nieuwe Markt und die Pannekoek-
straat ist ein Dorf für sich. In diesem charakteristischen Stückchen
Rotterdam gibt es viele nette Shops, trendy Cocktailbars, Cafés und
Lunchrooms. Für die Liebhaber witziger Mode- und Einrichtungs-
läden ist dies ein Hotspot! Die Straße Meent (die Sie von der Panne-
koekenstraat zum Coolsingel führt) besticht mit ihrem jungen, leben-
digen Flair ist immer in Bewegung. Hier gibt’s den optimalen Mix aus
eleganten Boutiquen und hippen Shops mit urbanen Trends. Auch in
puncto Gastronomie ist hier für jeden etwas dabei.
WATERFRONT & NOORDEREILAND
Erleben Sie die maritimen Wurzeln der Stadt.
Rotterdam ist eine Hafenstadt. Dank der Maas und dem Nieuwe Wa-
terweg gilt Rotterdam immer noch als einer der wichtigsten Häfen
der Welt. Doch auch im Zentrum spielt das Wasser eine große Rolle.
Das Gebiet Waterfront ist für seine Binnenhäfen bekannt, die Namen
wie Haringvliet, Wijnhaven und Leuvehaven tragen. Der Leuvehaven
- mit dem Maritim- und dem Hafenmuseum und seinen denkmalge-
schützten Kränen und Industriedenkmalen - kann als eine Referenz
an die maritimen Wurzeln der Stadt bezeichnet werden.
OUDE HAVEN • Zum Waterfront-Gebiet gehört auch der Oude Ha-
ven. Seit über 25 Jahren kann man es sich hier in Straßencafés mit
Aussicht auf die vielen historischen Schiffe gut gehen lassen. Ne-
ben netten Lokalen hat der Oude Haven zwei architektonische Hö-
hepunkte zu bieten: das Witte Huis und die Kubuswohnungen. Das
zehnstöckige Witte Huis (Weiße Haus) des Architekten Molenbroek
galt einst als der erste Wolkenkratzer Europas. Und die ungewöhnli-
chen, würfel- bzw. kubusförmigen Pfahlhäuser des Architekten Piet
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Blom gehören zu den prägnantesten Aushängeschildern der Stadt. Sie
sind zwar bewohnt, doch man kann sie auch besichtigen.
NOORDEREILAND • Schon seit 1615 säumt eine Promenade mit
dem klingenden Namen Boompjeskade die Maas. Ihren Namen ver-
dankt sie dem üppigen Grün und der doppelten Lindenreihe, die
einst das Ufer schmückte. Von hier aus hat man einen wunderbaren
Ausblick auf das Noordereiland, das über die Brücken Willemsbrug
und Koninginnebrug mit der übrigen Stadt verbunden ist. Seit 2005
steht das Noordereiland unter Ensembleschutz. Diesen Status ver-
dankt die Insel dem Bauwerk, das nach Meinung vieler Rotterdamer
das schönste der Stadt ist: „De Hef“, eine alte Eisenbahnbrücke. Sie
erinnert an die Stelle, an der einst die Züge das Zentrum Rotter-
dams verließen.
KOP VAN ZUID & KATENDRECHT
Modern mit einer reichen Geschichte.
Kop van Zuid und Katendrecht, zwei Viertel mit bewegter Vergangen-
heit, sind schöne Beispiele für Rotterdamer Stadtentwicklung. Kop
van Zuid war einst ein lebendiges Hafengebiet. Anfang der 1990er
Jahre wurden die brachliegenden Hafengelände in ein großstädti-
sches Zentrumsgebiet mit internationalem Flair verwandelt. In Ka-
tendrecht (im Volksmund De Kaap) lebte vor dem Zweiten Weltkrieg
die größte chinesische Gemeinschaft in Europa. Mit seinen billigen
Behausungen, den Prostituierten und ungemütlichen Bahngeländen
haftete Katendrecht bis in die 1980er Jahre vor allem der Ruf des „be-
rüchtigten“ Arbeiterviertels an.
KOP VAN ZUID • Wo sich früher Hafenarbeiter abplagten und
Auswanderer Abschied nahmen vom Vaterland, lockt heute ein mo-
dernes Amüsierviertel mit einem Theater, Cafés und Restaurants.
1993 öffnete das Hotel New York im alten Hauptquartier der Hol-
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land-Amerika-Linie an der Wilheminakade seine Pforten. Weitere
Impulse brachte die Fertigstellung der Erasmusbrug im Jahr 1996.
Alte Gebäude wurden umgenutzt, neue errichtet. Neben histori-
schen Gebäuden wie Las Palmas, dem Entrepot-Gebäude und dem
Cruise Terminal erheben sich hier das imposante Apartmenthaus
Montevideo, das Luxor-Theater und der Maastoren (Maasturm), mit
165 m das höchste Gebäude des Landes.
KATENDRECHT • Das Gebiet zwischen Maas- und Rijnhaven er-
lebte eine wahre Metamorphose und ist nun ein attraktives Wohn-
gebiet. Nicht ohne Grund nennen die Rotterdamer De Kaap auch den
„schönsten Pier“ der Stadt. Die Aussicht auf Kop van Zuid, die eigen-
willigen Wohnungen und die Hafenatmosphäre brachten das unver-
gleichliche, abenteuergetränkte Flair von einst zurück. Am Kopf der
Halbinsel liegt ein neues Wahrzeichen der Stadt: das Dampfschiff De
Rotterdam, das einst als Linien- und Kreuzfahrtschiff unterwegs
war. Nach seiner Restaurierung kann es ab 2010 besichtigt werden.
SCHEEPVAARTKWARTIER
Wo sich einst alle Welt traf.
Das Scheepvaartkwartier ist ein romantisches Stückchen Rotterdam,
das unter Ensembleschutz steht. Hier gibt es viel Grün, prächtige
breite Straßen und Kais, und den Veerhaven mit seinen historischen
Schiffen. Da spürt man so richtig die maritime Vergangenheit der
Stadt. Wo sich einst alle Welt traf, finden Sie heute z.B. das Wereld-
museum (Weltmuseum) mit seiner eindrucksvollen Sammlung von
Kunst- und Gebrauchsobjekten von Kulturen aus der ganzen Welt.
Mitten im Scheepvaartkwartier liegt Het Park, eine grüne Oase, in
der immer wieder Festivals und Veranstaltungen stattfinden. Hier
treffen sich die Rotterdamer im Sommer gern zum Grillen. Am Ran-
de von Het Park steht das wohl berühmteste Wahrzeichen der Stadt:
der 185 m hohe Euromast. Das Scheepvaartkwartier hat sich als ku-
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linarisches Mekka einen Namen gemacht – und zwar nicht zuletzt
durch das Westelijk Handelsterrein, ein restauriertes Speicherhaus
mit spannenden Galerien, trendy Restaurants, intimen Clubs und
aparten Läden unter einem Dach.
MUSEUMKWARTIER
Der perfekte Ort für ein vielseitiges Kunstangebot.
Das Museumkwartier ist ein kompaktes, lebendiges Gebiet mit vielen
trendy Boutiquen, Musikgeschäften, Designerläden und kreativen
Brutstätten. Die vielen Museen und Galerien, die in wenigen Gehmi-
nuten bequem zu erreichen sind, verleihen dem Gebiet eine immen-
se Dynamik. Wer das vielseitige Kunstangebot der Stadt ungefiltert
genießen will, ist hier goldrichtig. Die Kunsthal (entworfen vom be-
rühmten Rotterdamer Architekten Rem Koolhaas) und das Natuur-
historisch Museum sind durch den Museumpark mit dem Museum
Boijmans Van Beuningen, dem Niederländischen Architekturmuse-
um und dem Chabot Museum verbunden.
WITTE DE WITHSTRAAT • Die Witte de Withstraat und ihre Sei-
tenstraßen atmen förmlich die Atmosphäre innovativer kreativer
Trends. Das Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst Witte de With z.B. ist
eine internationale Begegnungsstätte für Künstler, Akademiker und
Kritiker. Eine Vielzahl von Galerien bietet ein buntes, spannendes
Kunstangebot. Neben Kunst und Kultur finden Sie hier aparte Läden
wie den der Rotterdamer Wäschekönigin Marlies Dekkers. In und um
die Witte de Withstraat gibt es immer was zu erleben. Kunst, Kultur,
Design, Cafés und Restaurants – die perfekten Zutaten für einen ge-
lungenen Stadtbesuch.
NIEUWE BINNENWEG • Der Nieuwe Binnenweg präsentiert sich
vielfarbig und quicklebendig. Diese Straße ist ein „Muss“ für jeden,
der den Zeitgeist am eigenen Leibe spüren will. Die vielen exklu-
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siven Plattenläden locken bereits seit Jahren renommierte DJs aus
dem In- und Ausland hierhin. Kunst- und Designliebhaber hinge-
gen werden in den zahlreichen ungewöhnlichen Möbel- und Desi-
gnläden und im Zentrum für bildende Kunst fündig. Der Nieuwe
Binnenweg ist eine dynamische Straße, in der immer etwas los ist.
Mit „braunen Kneipen“, (Nacht-)Cafés, Restaurants und modernen
Popbühnen wie Rotown garantiert der Nieuwe Binnenweg viel Ver-
gnügen bis in die Morgenstunden.
LLOYDKWARTIER
Denkmalgeschützte Magazine und moderne Architektur.
Einst fuhren hier die Schiffe gen Osten ab, heute ist das Viertel ge-
prägt von Apartment- und Bürogebäuden mit einer eindrucksvollen
Aussicht auf das Wasser. Durch den modernen Hochbau und die re-
novierten Hafengebäude ist dies eines der zeitgemäßesten Gebiete
der Stadt. Bei der Entwicklung ist der robuste Charakter des alten
Hafengebiets weitestgehend erhalten geblieben. Im Lloydkwartier
schlägt auch das Herz der AV-, Film und ICT-Branche Rotterdams.
Der Brennpunkt all dieser kreativen Energie ist die Schiecentra-
le, ein altes E-Werk aus dem Jahr 1904, in dem heute Betriebe und
Künstler einträchtig neben- und miteinander arbeiten. Neben kreati-
ver Betriebsamkeit finden Sie hier ein Theater, einen urigen Jazzkel-
ler, mehrere Lokale und den Lloyd Multiplein, ein großes Sport- und
Veranstaltungsgelände, auf dem jährlich u.a. das Kinofestival Plein-
bioscoop stattfindet.
HISTORISCH DELFSHAVEN
Malerisch und mit großer Vergangenheit.
Das malerische, historische Delfshaven, das einst zu Delft gehörte,
sollte man sich wirklich nicht entgehen lassen. Delfshaven kann auf
eine große Vergangenheit zurückblicken. Es waren die Pilgerväter,
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aus England geflüchtete Puritaner, die ihm zu weltweiter Bekannt- ZUID-HOLLAND

heit verhalfen. Von hier aus reisten sie nämlich nach Nordameri-
ka weiter, wo sie als erste Siedler den Grundstein für Neuengland Jede Region hat einen individuellen Charakter.
legten. Die Pelgrimsvaderkerk (1761) am Voorhaven erinnert heute
noch an diese Ereignisse. Mit seinen Werften und dem Magazin der Rotterdam liegt mitten in der Provinz Zuid-Holland, einem abwechs-
Zimmer von Delft war Delfshaven ein wichtiger Standort der Nie- lungsreichen Landstrich mit viel Wasser, Grün und einer langen Küs-
derländischen Ostindien-Kompanie, VOC. Der heutige Bewohner des te. Der Nationalpark De Biesbosch beispielsweise ist eine der größten
denkmalgeschützten VOC-Gebäudes am Achterhaven ist WORM, ein und wertvollsten Naturlandschaften der Niederlande und liegt un-
Zentrum für Musik und Tonkunst. Delfshaven ist ein nostalgisches, weit von Rotterdam. Entlang der gesamten Küste und auf den süd-
intimes Stückchen Rotterdam mit viel Wasser, Grachten, und zauber- holländischen Inseln kann man Strand, Meer und Dünen genießen.
haften alten Gebäuden und Höfen. Hier kann man nach Herzenslust In Badeorten wie Katwijk, Noordwijk und Hoek van Holland findet
in schmucken Lädchen und Ateliers shoppen oder in einem der vielen man einladende Strandcafés, wo Sie zu einem kühlen Drink und zum
Straßencafés eine Bierspezialität genießen. Mittag- oder Abendessen immer willkommen sind. Alle Regionen der
Provinz Zuid-Holland haben einen individuellen Charakter. Die Ent-
Außerhalb des Zentrums fernungen innerhalb der Provinz sind gering, und überall findet man
In Rotterdam gibt es immer was zu erleben. Wo Sie auch sind. attraktive Städte, malerische Dörfer und eine Menge Sehenswürdig-
keiten. Alte Festungsstädte mit einer reichen Vergangenheit neben
Auch außerhalb der Innenstadt von Rotterdam gibt es viele Sehens- moderner Architektur und Kultur, und dazu ein vielfältiges Angebot
würdigkeiten, Parks, Gebäude, Einkaufszentren und Viertel, deren an Hotels- und Gaststättenbetrieben sowie Freizeit- und Erholungs-
Besuch sich überaus lohnt. Rotterdam Zuid beispielsweise. Dies ist anlagen: Die Umgebung von Rotterdam bietet Ihnen eine Vielzahl
der jüngste Stadtteil Rotterdams, und das sieht man: 70 % der Be- von Möglichkeiten für überraschende Tagesausflüge.
wohner ist unter achtzehn. Hier finden Sie u.a. das Einkaufszentrum
Zuidplein, die Veranstaltungshalle Ahoy, den farbenfrohen Markt auf
dem Afrikaanderplein und das Heimatstadion des Fußballvereins
Feyenoord, De Kuip. Wunderbar lebendig ist auch der Oude Noorden
mit seinen alten Arbeiterwohnungen und einer wachsenden Zahl hip-
per Läden. Und Kinder und Eltern verbringen gern einen ganzen Tag
im Zoo Diergaarde Blijdorp und im Plaswijckpark. Ruhe und Natur
finden Sie im Kralingse Bos (Kralinger Wald), in den Erholungsge-
bieten Hoge Bergse Bos und Lage Bergse Bos oder in den prächtigen
Anlagen des Trompenburg Arboretum. Ob Sie nun Shopping lieben,
ob Kultur, Natur und Stille: In Rotterdam gibt es immer was zu erle-
ben. Wo Sie auch sind.
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ANFAHRT
Flugzeug
Auf Rotterdam Airport landen ständig Flüge – u.a. von Transavia –
aus den wichtigsten Städten der Nachbarländer. Vom Flughafen aus
gelangen Sie schnell und einfach ins Zentrum der Stadt.
• M it dem Auto/Taxi - 10 Minuten mit dem Mietwagen (auf Rotterdam
Airport finden Sie u.a. Sixt Autovermietung)
• R andstadRail - 12 Minuten
• A irport Shuttle (Bus 33 / Bus 12 (Nachtbus)) - 20 bis 25 Minuten
Weitere Auskünfte: Rotterdam Airport Informationsschalter / +31 (0)10 -
446 34 44 / www.rotterdam-airport.nl. Sixt Autovermietung /
+31 (0)10 - 462 72 21 / www.sixt.nl.
Boot
Die Stena-Line-Fähre aus Harwich legt in Hoek van Holland an. Von
dort aus ist man in einer halben Stunde am Hauptbahnhof Rotterdam
Centraal Station.
Reisende aus Hull kommen mit der Fähre von P&O Ferries im Rotter-
dam Europoort an, wo sie bereits ein Bus von De Jong Tours erwar-
tet, um sie in die Stadt zu bringen.
Weitere Auskünfte: Stena Line Hoek van Holland - Harwich / 0900 8123
(€ 0,10/Min.) / www.stenaline.nl. P&O Ferries Rotterdam - Euro-
poort/Hull / +31 (0)20 - 200 83 33 / www.poferries.nl.
Zug
Auch mit dem Zug ist Rotterdam optimal erreichbar. In Rotterdam
Centraal Station halten nicht nur Intercitys aus dem ganzen Land,
sondern auch der Hochgeschwindigkeitszug.
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THALYS • Besonders schnell erreichbar ist Rotterdam mit dem Tha-
lys aus Antwerpen (30 Minuten), Brüssel (1 Stunde und 11 Minuten)
und Paris (2 Stunden und 36 Minuten). Derzeit fährt der Thalys sie-
benmal täglich. Im Laufe von 2010 wird dies auf nicht weniger als
zehn Fahrten pro Tag aufgestockt.
Reisende aus dem Vereinigten Königreich können mit dem Eurostar
nach Brüssel-Süd fahren und dort in den Thalys umsteigen.
FYRA • Fyra ist die schnellste Verbindung zwischen Amsterdam,
Schiphol und Rotterdam. Normalerweise beträgt die Reisezeit von
Amsterdam nach Rotterdam 43 Minuten. Vom Flughafen Schiphol
nach Rotterdam sind Sie mit Fyra jedoch nur 26 Minuten unterwegs.
AUTO
Rotterdam is über die Autobahnen A13, A15, A15 und A20 gut erreich-
bar (siehe Karte). In der Stadt gibt es mehrere Parkmöglichkeiten
(siehe Seite 149).
Metro und RandstadRail
Das Rotterdamer Metro-Netz zieht sich durch die ganze Stadt bis hi-
nein in die umliegende Region. Es gibt fünf Metrolinien; jede ist an
einer eigenen Farbe, einem spezifischen Buchstaben und dem Na-
men der Endstation erkennbar. Dadurch findet man sich schnell mit
dem Rotterdamer Metrosystem zurecht: Man braucht sich lediglich
die Farbe oder den Buchstaben und die Endstation seiner Linie zu
merken. Ab Rotterdam Centraal Station bringt Sie die blaue Linie (D)
ins Stadtzentrum (Haltestelle Beurs).
Zum Metro-Netz gehört auch RandstadRail, eine Stadtbahnverbin-
dung zwischen den Zentren von Den Haag, Rotterdam und Zoeter-
meer. Startbahnhof und Endstation ist derzeit noch die Haltestelle
Rotterdam Hofplein, bevor ab dem Frühjahr 2010 die Haltestelle Rot-
terdam Centraal Station „übernimmt“.
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Zeiten: Mo bis Sa 5.30 - 0.15 h / So 7.30 - 0.15 h (für jede Linie gelten
andere Zeiten). Preise und Zahlungsweise: siehe Kasten.

StraSSenbahn
Durch die Innenstadt fahren die Straßenbahnen 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23
und 25. Alle Linien fahren zum Centraal Station. Der Hauptbahn-
hof ist somit auch der ideale Einstiegsort, wenn Sie die „Tram»
nehmen möchten.

Zeiten: Mo bis Sa 5 - 0.30 h / So 7 - 0.30 h (für jede Linie gelten andere Zei-
ten) . Preise und Zahlungsweise: weitere Informationen siehe Kasten.

Waterbus
Eine nette Idee für Tagesausflüge in die Umgebung von Rotterdam
ist der Waterbus (Wasserbus). Er pendelt zwischen Rotterdam (Wil-
lemskade) und den so genannten Drechtsteden (u.a. Dordrecht,
metro
Zwijndrecht, Papendrecht und Sliedrecht) hin- und her. Übrigens:
Fahrräder fahren kostenlos mit.

Zeiten: Mo bis Fr 7 - 19.30 h / Sa 9.30 - 19.30 h / So 11.30 bis 18.30 h (für

jede Linie gelten andere Zeiten). Preise: Je nach der Länge der Strecke.
Tagestickets kosten € 11 oder € 6,75 (reduzierter Tarif). Zahlungwei-
se: bar (an Bord). www.waterbus.nl.

Tip Weitere Auskünfte über die Ankunft- und Abfahrtzeiten der öffentlichen
Nahverkehrsmittel erhalten Sie unter der Nummer 0900 9292 (€ 0,70/
Min.), oder besuchen Sie www.9292ov.nl.

Watertaxi
Auch mit dem Watertaxi Rotterdam kommen Sie herum in Rotterdam
und Umgebung. Sie haben zwei Möglichkeiten:
Die klassischen Watertaxis HNY pendeln zwischen Hotel New York,
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PREISE FÜR ÖFFENTLICHE NAHVERKEHRSMITTEL

Zeiten: Mo bis Do 7 - 24 h / Fr 7 - 1 h / Sa 9 - 1 h / So 9 - 24 h. Preise: Ab
In der Rotterdamer Metro und Straßenbahn zahlen Sie mit der OV-Chip- € 6,70 je Einzelfahrt für Erwachsene (je nach der Personenzahl und der
kaart, einem aufladbaren elektronischen Ticket. Länge der Strecke). Zahlungsweise: bar (an Bord), Debitkarte (nur an
Verkaufsstellen • Rotterdam.info und 2-stündige Fahrt der Anlegestelle HNY). www.watertaxirotterdam.nl.
• Verkaufs- und Aufla- das VVV Rotterdam € 3,50
deautomaten an den Info Café (Einweg-Chi-
Metrohaltestellen pkarte) Zahlungsweise: Taxi
• Verkaufs- und Infor- • www.ov-chipkaart. • D ebitkarte, Chipknip Selbstverständlich können Sie sich auch ein Taxi nehmen. Neben den
mationsstellen an nl/webwinkel (elektronische
den Metrohaltestellen Geldbörse) oder klassischen Taxis, die rund um die Uhr fahren, gibt es auch die Auto-
Beurs und Centraal Preise Einweg- Kreditkarte. rikscha (genannt Tuktuk) und das Velotaxi.
Station Chipkarte
• R ET-Service-Shop • R ET-Ticket für 1, 2
(Coolsingel 75) oder 3 Tage ab € 6 Weitere Informationen • Rotterdamse Taxi Centrale (RTC) / +31 (0)10 - 462 60 60
• Postämter, Primera- • R ET-Ticket für 2 Me- finden Sie unter www. • St. Job Taxi / +31 (0)10 - 425 70 00
und Tabac&Gifts- trofahrten € 4,60 ov-chipkaart.nl oder
• Rotterdam Airport Taxi / +31 (0)10 - 262 04 06
Läden • R ET-Ticket für eine www.ret.nl.
• T uk Tuk Company Rotterdam / 0900 99 333 99 (€ 0,55/Min.)
• Velotaxi (eine Art überdachtes Fahrrad)/ +31 (0)6 – 15 29 59 01 (April
bis September, 10 - 17 h)
Tip Kaufen Sie sich eine Rotterdam Welcome Card inkl. RET-Ticket für 1, 2
oder 3 Tage (ab € 9 je Ticket für Erwachsene). Weitere Informationen Fahrrad
finden Sie auf Seite 154.
Rotterdam lässt sich wunderbar mit dem Fahrrad entdecken. Hier gibt es
ein großes Radwegenetz. Außerdem gehört die Stadt zum Radwegenetz-
dem Leuvehaven und dem Veerhaven hin und her. Reservieren ist werk der Stadtregion Rotterdam (www.fietseninregiorotterdam.nl).
nicht erforderlich. Die Wartezeit beträgt höchstens zehn Minuten. An Am Rotterdam Centraal Station werden Räder vermietet (ab ca. € 6,50
Bord ist Platz für bis zu acht Personen. pro Tag). Weitere Informationen unter +31 (0)10 - 412 62 20. Wenn Sie
die Innenstadt besuchen, können Sie Ihr Fahrrad kostenlos auf den
Zeiten: Mo bis So 9.00 - 24.00 h. Preise: Ab € 2,90 je Rückfahrkarte für Fahrradparkplätzen Binnenrotte und Meent abstellen.
Erwachsene (je nach der Personenzahl und der Abfahrtstelle Veer- oder
Leuvehaven). Zahlungsweise: bar (an Bord), Debitkarte (nur an der An-
legestelle HNY). www.watertaxirotterdam.nl. PARKEN IN ROTTERDAM
Blitzschnelle Maastaxis pendeln zwischen mehreren Anlegestellen P+R-GELÄNDE (GRATIS)
in Rotterdam und Umgebung hin und her. Wer preiswert und problemlos parken will, dem sei eines der be-
Unter +31 (0)10 - 403 03 03 können Sie Ihr Maastaxi bestellen oder wachten Park+Ride-Gelände am Stadtrand empfohlen. Die finden Sie
reservieren. An Bord ist Platz für bis zu sechs Personen. bei den Metrohaltestellen Capelsebrug, Hoogvliet, Kralingse Zoom,
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Noorderhelling und Slinge (siehe die Karte des Metro-Netzes auf S.

132). Hier können Sie Ihren Wagen kostenlos abstellen, bevor Sie mit
dem öffentlichen Nahverkehr weiterfahren. Von allen P+R-Geländen
aus gibt es eine direkte Verbindung in die Innenstadt. In 20 Minuten
sind Sie da - ohne Parkprobleme.

PARKEN IM PARKHAUS (GEBÜHRENPFLICHTIG)

Im Zentrum und in Zentrumsnähe finden Sie viele Parkhäuser. Meis-
tens ist es preiswerter, das Auto im Parkhaus abzustellen als auf der
Straße. Das Parkleitsystem führt Sie zum nächstgelegenen freien
Parkplatz in einem Parkhaus.
Die Preise variieren je Parkhaus, Lage und Parkdauer. Ganz allge-
mein gilt jedoch: Je zentraler das Parkhaus, desto teurer. So zahlen
Sie beispielsweise im Parkhaus Schouwburgplein einen Starttarif
von € 2 (51 Minuten), danach € 1 (26 Minuten).

Zahlungsweise: Debitkarte, Kreditkarte, (Prepaid) Chipknip oder bar.

PARKEN AUF DER STRASSE (GEBÜHRENPFLICHTIG)

Im Allgemeinen sind die Parkplätze in der Innenstadt und an an-
deren zentralen Punkten gebührenpflichtig, manchmal sogar rund
um die Uhr. Dabei gelten jedoch zuweilen unterschiedliche Tarife.
Infos zu den Tarifen und den Zeiten finden Sie auf allen Parkschein-
automaten. Bitte beachten Sie, dass Sie nicht mit Münzgeld bezah-
len können.

Zahlungsweise: (Prepaid) Chipknip, Kreditkarte (im Zentrum und bei

Sehenswürdigkeiten), Parkausweis.

INFORMATIONEN FÜR BEHINDERTE

In der Innenstadt von Rotterdam gibt es mehrere Behindertenpark-
plätze. Wenn Sie einen Behindertenparkausweis besitzen, dürfen
Sie hier parken. Außerdem gibt es an mehreren Stellen im Zentrum
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und bei wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten Rollstuhltoiletten. Informa- VVV ROTTERDAM INFO CAFÉ
tionen über Parkplätze, Parkhäuser und die Barrierefreiheit von Ge- Ganz in der Nähe des Rotterdamer Hauptbahnhofs befindet sich
bäuden finden Sie auf der Site www.toegankelijk.rotterdam.nl. das VVV Rotterdam Info Café. Am Serviceschalter, in der großen
Auswahl an (VVV-)Broschüren oder mithilfe eines Computers fin-
den Sie schnell, was Sie suchen. Folgen Sie den Schildern „i Tourist
Zahlungsweise PARKEn Information“ zum Grandcafé Restaurant Engels. Dort befindet sich
Prepaid chipknip Parkausweis Woche oder einen Mo-
das Info Café.
Erhältlich bei mehre- Mit Parkausweisen nat. Es gibt Ausweise
ren Verkaufsstellen kann man das Auto für ganz Rotterdam
in Rotterdam, z.B. auf der Straße abstel- oder für einzelne Teil- Öffnungszeiten: Mo bis Sa 9 - 17.30 h / So 10-17 h. Stationsplein 45,
beim VVV Rotterdam. len. Sie sind in den gebiete. Ab € 1,60 (1
tel 0900 403 40 65 (€ 0,35/Min.)
Prepaid-Chipknip- Stadswinkel-Läden Stunde). (Stadswinkel
Karten gibt es im Wert erhältlich und gelten Centrum finden Sie
von € 5, € 10, € 20 eine oder zwei Stun- im Stadhuis, Coolsin- I-SERVICEPUNKTE
und € 50. den, einen Tag, eine gel 40.)
In Rotterdam und Umgebung gibt es eine Reihe von i-Servicepunk-
ten, wo Sie verschiedene touristische VVV-Broschüren mitnehmen
können: Börsengebäude Beurs/WTC, Buchhandlung Selexyz Don-
VVV ROTTERDAM (TOURISMUSBÜRO) ner, Infoschalter am Rotterdam Airport, Einkaufszentrum Zuidplein,
Wohnwarenhaus Alexandrium, Infozentrum Wilhelminapier, Gast-
ROTTERDAM.INFO stätte De Vier Seizoenen (Overschie), Kulturinformationspunkt Ca-
Das Tourismusbüro Rotterdam.info ist das Hauptinformationszent- pelle (CIC) und Bibliothek Bergschenhoek.
rum der Stadt Rotterdam. Hier erhalten Sie Informationen und Tipps
über Rotterdam, von Sehenswürdigkeiten über Ausgehmöglichkei- BEIM VVV ERHÄLTLICH
ten bis hin zu Themen wie Architektur und Wohnen. Die Mitarbeiter BROSCHÜREN • Beim VVV Rotterdam erhalten Sie diverse kosten-
beraten Sie gerne. Sie können sich aber auch selbst am breit gefä- lose Broschüren, mit deren Hilfe Sie die Stadt noch besser entdecken
cherten Angebot orientieren. Im thematisch eingerichteten Infozen- und kennenlernen können. Sie sind beim Rotterdam.info, im VVV Rot-
trum steht Ihnen eine Menge Infomaterial zur Verfügung. Und im terdam Info Café und an den i-Servicepunkten erhältlich. Außerdem
angrenzenden Shop finden Sie attraktive Geschenke und Souvenirs. können sie über www.rotterdam.info heruntergeladen werden.
Am Schalter sind zudem Geschenkgutscheine, Eintrittskarten für
Veranstaltungen, Fahrkarten und Parkscheine erhältlich. • C ity Map - Stadtplan mit Standorten und Adressen. Eine gute Er-
gänzung des RZine.
Öffnungszeiten: Mo bis Do 9.30 - 18 h / Fr 9.30 - 21 h / Sa 9.30 - 18 h / So 10 • Rondje Rotterdam - Zweistündige Wanderung entlang den Höhe-
- 17 h. Coolsingel 197, tel 0900 403 40 65 (€ 0,35 p/M). info@rotterdam.info punkten der Stadt.
// www.rotterdam.info. Bitte beachten: VVV Rotterdam befindet sich bis • Groen Rotterdam – Radtour an Parkanlagen und Stadtgräben entlang.
März 2010 an der Coolsingel 5 (neben dem Hilton-Hotel). • A rchitectuur in Rotterdam - Alle Rotterdamer Wahrzeichen und an-
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dere architektonische Höhepunkte.

• Rotterdam Art City - Informationen über Museen, Galerien und
öffentliche Kunstwerke in Rotterdam im Rahmen der Holland Art
Cities.

ROTTERDAM WELCOME CARD • Die Rotterdam Welcome Card

bietet mindestens 25 % Rabatt für 50 Sehenswürdigkeiten, Museen,
Restaurants und verschiedene Ausgehmöglichkeiten. Sie erhalten
zusätzlich eine Wegwerfkarte für öffentliche Verkehrsmittel (die OV-
chipkaart), mit der Sie einen Tag bzw. zwei oder drei Tage unein-
geschränkt mit Metros, Straßenbahnen und Bussen des Rotterdamer
Transportbetriebs RET fahren können. Preise ab € 9 für Erwachsene
und ab € 6 für Kinder und Senioren ab 65. Die Karte bekommen Sie
auch über www.vvvshoprotterdam.nl.

SONSTIGE PRODUKTE
• E intrittskarten (auch Last-Minute-Angebote)*
• Geschenkgutscheine wie VVV Irischeque
• S ouvenirs und Geschenke*
• Wegwerfkarte für öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
• P repaid Chipknip
(* nur beim Rotterdam.info, nicht im Info Café)

NOTRUF
Notrufnummer landesweit (Rettungsdienst, Feuerwehr, Polizei): 112
Polizei (kein Notfall) - 0900 8844

Tip Möchten Sie gerne in Rotterdam auf dem Laufenden bleiben? Melden
Sie sich dann für den digitalen Newsletter an (Niederländisch oder
Englisch). Dann erhalten Sie die besten Ausgehtipps, Angebote und Preis-
fragen. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.rotterdam.info.

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ROTTERDAM Surface 319,35 km2 / 587.161

WORLD PORT habitants / 173 nationalités
1250 naissance / 1340 charte
WORLD CITY d’affranchissement 1622 sta-
tue d’Érasme (plus ancienne
BIENVENUE A
statue des Pays-Bas) / 1872
ROTTERDAM
canal la reliant à la mer
(Nieuwe Waterweg) / 1898
Witte Huis, premier gratte-
ciel d’Europe / 14. Mai 1940
un bombardement détruit
Rotterdam est une métropole dynamique au le centre / 1953 Lijnbaan
bord de l’eau, il y a toujours quelque chose à
faire. L’un des plus grands ports du monde,
première rue commerçante
la ville s’est acquis une réputation internatio- piétonnière d’Europe 1960
nale. L’eau et le port ont joué de tout temps un Euromast / 1962 Rotterdam
rôle essentiel à Rotterdam, dont témoignent les
nombreux anciens ports intérieurs, ses larges
plus grand port du monde
quais et docks monumentaux. Si Rotterdam a 1996 pont Érasme / 2005
maintenant plus de 650 ans, la ville incarne Montevideo plus haute tour
toujours l’élan de la jeunesse. C’est une ville en
mouvement qui se redessine perpétuellement,
d’habitation des Pays-Bas
c’est aussi la ville dite la plus moderne des / 2007 Rotterdam Ville de
Pays-Bas. Rotterdam, ville de l’architecture, l’Architecture / 2009 Maas-
du design, de l’art et de la culture offre aussi
un éventail varié de magasins, attractions, fes-
toren plus haute tour de
tivals, restaurants et parcs. Rotterdam est une bureaux des Pays-Bas/ 2010
ville qui chaque fois reste à découvrir. Grand Départ Tour de France
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ROTTERDAM
CENTRAAL DISTRICT
Ici, Rotterdam et l’Europe se rejoignent. Littéralement.
Porte d’entrée de Rotterdam, depuis Centraal District, trams, bus,
métro ou bicyclette vous emmènent dans la minute qui suit vers tou-
tes les destinations possibles et imaginables.
À quelques minutes à pied, la vie culturelle et nocturne animée du
centre-ville vous attend. Ici, Rotterdam et l’Europe se rejoignent.
Littéralement. Le train à grande vitesse et RandstadRail relient
la ville au reste des Pays-Bas, à l’aéroport de Rotterdam et au port
voisin. Depuis toujours le centre d’affaires de Rotterdam Centraal
District est aussi un quartier d’habitation et de travail qui fourmille
d’activités. Nombre de sociétés internationales et de multinationa-
les sont installées sur la Weena, dont l’architecture marquante dé-
termine l’image du centre. Les environs de la gare centrale sont en
plein développement. Un futur terminal sera relié par un boulevard
piétonnier au centre-ville.
CHINA TOWN
Le creuset multiculturel de Rotterdam.
Le secteur de Rotterdam baptisé China Town doit son nom aux nom-
breux commerces chinois qui caractérisent l’entrée de la rue com-
merçante sur le Kruisplein. Mais China Town n’est pas seulement la
somme de restaurants, supermarchés ou magasins chinois. C’est le
creuset multiculturel de Rotterdam. Les meilleures adresses de pro-
duits exotiques sont ici. Les restaurants et magasins de spécialités du
West-Kruiskade forment une palette de la diversité culturelle. Des ba-
zars orientaux aux boucheries et boulangeries musulmanes, on trouve
ici ce qu’on ne trouve pas ailleurs. Comme le premier club vert du
monde, le WATT situé dans la rue commerçante. Le chemin des sculp-
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tures (Beeldenroute Westersingel) emprunte le Westersingel, qui relie
China Town au quartier des musées. La promenade au long de ce canal
bordé d’imposantes demeures est ponctuée d’œuvres d’art, pièces de la
collection internationale de sculptures de Rotterdam.
LIJNBAANKWARTIER
Quartier commercial incontesté de Rotterdam.
Quartier commercial incontesté de Rotterdam, les magasins du Lijn-
baankwartier sont ouverts 7 jours sur 7. Du Monoprix hollandais
Hema à Hugo Boss, on y trouve de tout. Mais le Lijnbaankwartier n’est
pas seulement l’endroit où faire du shopping, c’est aussi un endroit où
sortir dans les cafés et restaurants sympathiques ou clubs et théâtres
du quartier. Dance, jazz, classique, moderne ou top 40, vous trou-
verez au Lijnbaankwartier ce qu’il vous plaît.
SHOPPING • Le Lijnbaan est la rue commerciale la plus connue de Rot-
terdam. Dès la fin de la guerre, la ville est impatiente de se reconstruire.
Lumière, horizon et espace sont le crédo. Le Lijnbaan, première rue
commerçante piétonnière en Europe, est inaugurée en 1954. Lijnbaan,
Beursplein et Beurstraverse rassemblent aujourd’hui les plus grandes
chaînes de magasins. Mais à quelques pas seulement de ce paradis com-
mercial, se trouvent aussi quelques rues caractéristiques aux magasins
plus chics. Comme la Van Oldenbarneveltstraat, Karel Doormanstraat
ou Kruiskade, où sont situés différents magasins de marques étrangères
de qualité. Les belles demeures anciennes du nostalgique Oude Binnen-
weg abritent également d’élégants magasins.
SORTIR • Le Lijnbaankwartier offre une foule de possibilités de sor-
tie. Les plus grandes salles de concert se trouvent dans le quartier. Le
centre de musique De Doelen propose des concerts de musique clas-
sique, de jazz ou de musiques du monde, comme le Festival Gergiev
de premier plan. Outre un répertoire contemporain de compagnies
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rotterdamoises comme RO Theater ou Scapino Ballet pour la danse,
le Rotterdamse Schouwburg présente également opéras et ballets.
Qui préfère un amusement plus prosaïque aura l’embarras du choix
parmi les cafés de la Stadhuisplein où c’est tous les soirs fête. Et pour
les amateurs de clubs, il y a l’Off_Corso ou le Baja Beach Club.
LAURENSKWARTIER
Un quartier où il fait bon vagabonder.
Laurenskwartier est aussi ancien que Rotterdam. Le quartier consti-
tuait en fait la ville. La Hoogstraat, où se situait jusqu’en 1920 l’hôtel
de ville, formait le cœur de Rotterdam. La place Grotekerkplein date
de la même époque. La Grotekerk, aussi appelée Laurenskerk carac-
térise le quartier. L’église est l’un des derniers points d’orientation
anciens de la ville moderne. Lourdement endommagée dans les bom-
bardements de 1940, les travaux de restauration de l’église, datant du
gothique tardif, entrepris en 1952 se sont terminés en 1968.
VAGABONDER • À l’écart du commercial Lijnbaankwartier toujours
passant, Laurenskwartier est un quartier où il fait bon vagabonder.
Il se caractérise par des îlots commerçants, chacun avec ses peti-
tes perles. Si l’on trouve sur le Beursplein et dans la Hoogstraat les
grandes marques, le quartier est surtout prisé des inconditionnels du
shopping pour ses petites boutiques et magasins originaux des rues
avoisinantes Korte Hoogstraat et Oppert. Le grand marché du Bin-
nenrotte est aussi un paradis où fouiner. Chaque mardi et samedi, on
se presse autour des 450 éventaires.
BRANCHÉ • Le périmètre dessiné par le Nieuwe Markt et la Pan-
nkoekstraat est un village en soi. Ce coin caractéristique de Rotter-
dam fourmille de petites boutiques, bars à cocktails branchés, cafés
et endroits sympathiques où manger un morceau. Pour les amateurs
de vêtements hors du commun et de boutiques d’intérieurs origina-
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les, c’est l’endroit où aller. L’effervescent Meent, qui vous conduira
de la Pannekoekstraat au Coolsingel, est en plein développement.
Que l’on aime les tenues recherchées ou un look streetwise, c’est
là qu’il faut aller. Il y en aussi pour tous les goûts en matière de
restauration.
WATERFRONT & NOORDEREILAND
Partez à la découverte des racines maritimes de la ville.
Ville portuaire, Rotterdam, grâce à la Meuse et la Nieuwe Water-
weg, est l’un des plus grands ports du monde. Mais l’eau tient aussi
une place importante au centre de la ville. Waterfront est connu
pour ses nombreux ports intérieurs, dont Haringvliet, Wijnhaven et
Leuvehaven. Le Leuvehaven, où sont situés le Musée maritime et le
Musée du port (Havenmuseum), est avec ses immenses grues et son
patrimoine industriel un véritable hommage aux racines maritimes
de la ville.
OUDE HAVEN • Depuis plus de vingt-cinq ans, le Oude Haven est
l’endroit par excellence où boire un verre ou dîner, installé à une
terrasse avec vue sur les navires historiques. Outre cafés et res-
taurants, le Oude Haven offre deux points forts de l’architecture
caractéristique de Rotterdam : la tour Witte Huis et les maisons-
cubes. En son temps, la tour Witte Huis de dix étages de l’architecte
Molenbroek était réputée pour être le premier gratte-ciel d’Europe.
Les étonnantes maisons-cubes sur pilotis de Piet Blom sont la carte
de visite de Rotterdam. Toujours habitées, elles peuvent toutefois
être visitées.
NOORDEREILAND • La promenade Boompjeskade longe la Meuse
depuis 1615. Elle doit son nom, promenade des arbres, à la verdure
luxuriante et la double rangée de tilleuls qui à l’époque, agrémen-
taient la rive. Depuis la promenade, on voit l’île Noordereiland, qui
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est reliée au reste de Rotterdam par les ponts Willemsbrug et Konin-
ginnebrug. Classée quartier protégé depuis 2005, Noordereiland doit
son statut au plus bel ouvrage de la ville selon les Rotterdamois : De
Hef. Cet ancien pont de chemin de fer a été conservé en souvenir de
l’endroit où les trains sortaient autrefois de la ville.
KOP VAN ZUID & KATENDRECHT
Modernité conjuguée à une riche histoire.
Kop van Zuid et Katendrecht, deux exemples prestigieux du dévelop-
pement urbain de Rotterdam, ont une riche histoire. Autrefois un
quartier portuaire animé, le réaménagement des terrains et bâti-
ments désaffectés du quartier Kop van Zuid entrepris dans les an-
nées quatre-vingt-dix l’ont transformé en un quartier bouillonnant
d’activités d’allure internationale. Katendrecht, surnommé Le Cap,
était avant la guerre le plus grand quartier chinois d’Europe. Jus-
qu’aux années quatre-vingts, le quartier avec ses logements ouvriers,
cafés de marins, prostituées et remises désertes avaient une réputa-
tion douteuse.
KOP VAN ZUID • Dockers et émigrants ont laissé la place aux
théâtres, restaurants et cafés. Installé dans les bureaux de la Ligne
Hollande-Amérique, l’Hôtel New York a ouvert ses portes sur le Wil-
helminakade en 1993. L’ouverture du pont Érasme en 1996 a insufflé
une vie nouvelle au quartier. Les bâtiments anciens ont trouvé une
nouvelle vocation, et le quartier doit à son architecture moderne. Les
monuments historiques Las Palmas, Entrepôt et Cruise Terminal cô-
toient le théâtre ultramoderne Luxor, les tours Montevideo et Maas-
toren, qui du haut de ses 165 mètres domine les Pays-Bas.
KATENDRECHT • Situé entre les ports Maashaven et Rijnhaven,
le quartier métamorphosé est aujourd’hui recherché. Le Cap, pres-
qu’île aussi nommée le plus bel embarcadère de Rotterdam, offre une
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vue magnifique sur le Kop van Zuid. Le quartier a retrouvé avec ses
maisons typiques et son atmosphère de port l’image aventureuse qui
était la sienne. Un nouveau point de repère s’est ancré à Katendrecht
dans la silhouette de la ville : Le Rotterdam, paquebot de ligne et de
croisière aux longues années de service. Après une restauration mi-
nutieuse, il devrait être ouvert au public en 2010.
SCHEEPVAARTKWARTIER
Là où se croisaient les chemins du monde.
Un coin romantique de Rotterdam, et quartier historique protégé, le
Scheepvaartkwartier avec ses avenues ombragées, ses larges quais
et le Veerhaven où sont ancrés des navires historiques vous dévoi-
lent le glorieux passé de la ville. Là où se croisaient les chemins du
monde, venez découvrir l’impressionnante collection d’objets issus
de cultures du monde entier du Musée des Cultures du Monde. Havre
de verdure au cœur du quartier maritime, Het Park est le cadre de
festivals et manifestations variés. C’est aussi en été le lieu favori des
Rotterdamois pour une bonne grillade au barbecue. À la lisière du
parc s’élève à quelque 185 mètres de haut le site sans doute le plus
connu de Rotterdam : L’Euromast. Scheepvaartkwartier s’est fait un
nom dans la gastronomie, entre autre par la création du site Westelijk
Handelsterrein. Galeries étonnantes, restaurants très courus, clubs
sympathiques et boutiques originales sont abrités sous le même toit
de cet entrepôt rénové.
MUSEUMKWARTIER
Haut lieu de l’art dans toute sa diversité.
Le quartier des musées rassemble dans une zone compacte boutiques
de mode tendance, magasins de musique et design, pépinières artisti-
ques. L’offre très diverse de musées et galeries tous à deux pas donne
une extraordinaire dynamique à ce quartier, l’endroit par excellence
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où profiter de la richesse artistique qu’offre Rotterdam. Le Kunsthal,
réalisé par le célèbre architecte rotterdamois Rem Koolhaas, et le
Musée d’histoire naturelle sont reliés par le Museumpark au Musée
Boijmans Van Beuningen, l’Institut néerlandais d’architecture et le
musée Chabot.
WITTE DE WITHSTRAAT • Culture et innovation marquent in-
déniablement la Witte de Withstraat et ses petites rues. C’est là
qu’est situé le centre d’art contemporain Witte de With, haut lieu
de rencontre international d’artistes, universitaires et critiques.
Les nombreuses galeries vous invitent à la découverte de créati-
ons les plus étonnantes. Ici, art et culture et boutiques intrigantes
se côtoient, comme celle de la créatrice de lingerie Marlies Dek-
kers. Il y a toujours quelque chose à faire ou à voir à la Witte de
Withstraat. Art, culture, design, cafés, restaurants, les ingrédients
d’une journée parfaite.
NIEUWE BINNENWEG • Une animation cosmopolite caractérise
la rue Nieuwe Binnenweg. Un passage obligé pour qui veut goûter
l’air du temps. Les DJ de renommée (inter)nationale ont trouvé de-
puis longtemps le chemin de la Nieuwe Binnenweg qui fourmille de
magasins de disques exclusifs. Mais l’amateur d’art et de design trou-
vera ici aussi son bonheur dans une foule de magasins de meubles et
design ou le Centre des Arts plastiques. Il y a toujours quelque chose à
faire à la dynamique Nieuwe Binnenweg. Des bistrots typiques, cafés,
restaurants aux scènes underground comme le Rotown, l’ambiance
bat son plein jusqu’aux petites heures de la nuit.
LLOYDKWARTIER
Docks et architecture moderne, un mariage réussi.
Le Lloydkwartier d’où partaient les paquebots pour l’Orient est au-
jourd’hui un quartier d’habitation et d’activités professionnelles.
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Les tours ultramodernes et les bâtiments portuaires rénovés of-
frent une vue spectaculaire sur l’eau, en faisant l’un des endroits
les plus futuristes de la ville. Le robuste caractère de l’ancien port
a été conservé. Le dock monumental Jobsveem par exemple, est
aujourd’hui un complexe d’appartements et de bureaux. Le Lloyd-
kwartier est le centre de l’industrie de l’audiovisuel, du cinéma et
de l’informatique, avec pour foyer la Schiecentrale. Dans cette an-
cienne centrale électrique datant de 1904, artistes et entrepreneurs
travaillent côte-à-côte et ensemble. Un quartier bouillonnant de
créativité où l’on trouve aussi un théâtre, une authentique cave de
jazz, cafés et restaurants et le Lloyd Multiplein, un immense terrain
de sports et d’événements qui accueille entre autres chaque année
le Pleinbioscoop, ou Place du cinéma.
QUARTIER HISTORIQUE DE DELFSHAVEN
Pittoresque et histoire.
Un coin de Rotterdam pittoresque où il fait bon se perdre. Cet an-
cien port autrefois rattaché à Delft témoigne d’un passé ambitieux.
Port d’embarquement des Pères pèlerins, Delfshaven est connu dans
le monde entier. Fuyant l’Angleterre, ces protestants, appelés Puri-
tains, partirent d’ici pour l’Amérique du Nord, où ils fondèrent les
premières colonies formant la Nouvelle Angleterre. L’Église des
Pèlerins (Pelgrimvaderskerk) construite en 1761 sur le Voorhaven
rappelle leur passage. Avec ses chantiers navals et l’entrepôt de
la Chambre de Delft, Delfshaven était pour la Compagnie des In-
des orientales une plaque tournante. Un imposant bâtiment de la
Compagnie sur l’Achterhaven abrite aujourd’hui WORM, véritable
laboratoire de musique et d’art acoustique expérimental. Canaux
et squares entourés de maisons anciennes font tout le charme nos-
talgique de Delfshaven. Trouver votre bonheur dans une foule de
boutiques et d’ateliers, découvrir une bière dans un de ces petits
cafés, tout un programme vous attend.
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AILLEURS À ROTTERDAM
À Rotterdam il y a toujours quelque chose à faire. Où que vous soyez.
En dehors du centre, Rotterdam offre également divers points
d’intérêt, parcs, bâtiments, centres commerciaux et quartiers qui
valent le détour. Comme Rotterdam Zuid, le plus jeune quartier
de Rotterdam dont 70 % des habitants ont moins de 18 ans. On y
trouve le centre commercial Zuidplein, le complexe événementiel
Ahoy, le marché haut en couleur de l’Afrikaanderplein et bien sûr, le
stade De Kuip, domicile du club de foot Feyenoord. Les rues d’Oude
Noorden bordées de logements ouvriers débordent d’animation, où
les boutiques branchées sont de plus en plus nombreuses à venir
s’installer. Enfants et parents se régalent des journées entières au
zoo Blijdorp et au Plaswijckpark. Ceux qui ont envie de nature et
de tranquillité trouveront le calme aux bois Kralingse Bos, Hoge
et Lage Bergse bos ou à l’arborétum Trompenburg et ses superbes
jardins botaniques. Envie de shopping ou envie de culture, ou de
vert et de tranquillité, à Rotterdam il y a toujours quelque chose à
faire. Où que vous soyez.
HOLLANDE-MÉRIDIONALE
Chaque coin a son caractère propre.
Rotterdam est située au cœur de la province de la Hollande-Méridi-
onale, Zuid-Holland en néerlandais. C’est une région variée qui vit
au fil de l’eau, ponctuée de nombreux espaces verts, bordée d’un lit-
toral étendu. À quelques kilomètres de Rotterdam, le parc national
De Biesbosch est l’un des plus vastes et plus riches espaces naturels
des Pays-Bas. Tout au long de la côte et sur les îles de la Hollande-
Méridionale vous attendent plages, dunes, et bien sûr la mer. Dans
les petites villes typiques du bord mer comme Katwijk, Noordwijk
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et Hoek van Holland vous trouverez de sympathiques restaurants
de plage où boire un verre, déjeuner ou dîner. Chaque coin de la
Hollande-Méridionale a un caractère qui lui est propre. Villes mar-
quantes, villages pittoresques et centres d’intérêt forment une offre
compacte riche en diversité. Trésors de l’histoire, les vieilles villes
fortifiées alternent avec les villes modernes à l’architecture novatri-
ce, bondées de lieux de culture, de cafés et restaurants et d’espaces
récréatifs. Bref, les environs de Rotterdam offrent une foule de pos-
sibilités d’excursion étonnante.
ACCESSIBILITÉ
Avion
Les vols, assurés entre autre par Transavia, entre les grandes villes
des pays voisins et Rotterdam Airport sont très fréquents. Le centre
de Rotterdam est à un jet de pierre.
• Voiture/taxi - 10 minutes. Une agence Sixt de location de voitures
est située à l’aéroport.
• RandstadRail - 12 minutes.
• Navettes 33 et 12 (ligne de nuit) - 20 à 25 minutes
Pour plus d’informations : Service des renseignements Rotterdam Air-
port / +31 (0)10 - 446 34 44 / www.rotterdam-airport.nl. Sixt location
de voitures / +31 (0)10 - 462 72 21 / www.sixt.nl.
Bateau
La compagnie Stena Line assure la ligne Harwich - Hoek van Hol-
land, où les passagers seront en une demi-heure à la gare centrale de
Rotterdam. P&O Ferries assure la ligne Hull - Rotterdam Europoort,
où un autocar de la compagnie De Jong Tours assurant la liaison di-
recte avec Rotterdam attend les passagers.
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Pour plus d’informations : Stena Line Hoek van Holland - Harwich

/ 0900 8123 (0,10 € mn) / www.stenaline.nl. P&O Ferries Rotterdam
Europoort - Hull / +31 (0)20 - 200 83 33 / www.poferries.nl.

Train
Rotterdam est extrêmement bien desservie par le train. Le TGV
comme tous les trains rapides interurbains des Pays-Bas s’arrêtent
à la gare centrale, Rotterdam Centraal Station.

THALYS • En Thalys, Rotterdam est à peine à 30 minutes d’Anvers,

à 1 heure 11 de Bruxelles et à 2 heures 36 de Paris. Actuellement, il
y a sept Thalys par jour. Il devrait y en avoir pas moins de 10 par jour
au cours de 2010.
Les visiteurs arrivant du Royaume-Uni peuvent aller avec l’Eurostar
jusqu’à Bruxelles-Midi et prendre là le Thalys.
metro
FYRA • Fyra est le train le plus rapide entre Amsterdam, Schiphol et
Rotterdam. Le trajet Amsterdam - Rotterdam prend 43 minutes. De
Schiphol, vous serez à Rotterdam en 26 minutes à peine.

Voiture
Bien sûr, Rotterdam peut être aussi rejointe en voiture. Vous trouve-
rez à autre page un plan d’accès du périphérique. Il y diverses possi-
bilités de stationnement en ville (page 173).

Métro et RandstadRail
Le réseau de métro couvre Rotterdam et la région. Les cinq lignes
sont chacune d’une couleur différente et désignées par une lettre
et le nom du terminus. Rien n’est plus facile que de se déplacer en
métro à Rotterdam. Il suffit de retenir la couleur ou la lettre et le
terminus de la ligne à prendre. Pour aller au centre depuis la gare
Rotterdam Centraal Station, prenez la ligne bleue (D) et descendez
à la station Beurs.
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La ligne de rail léger RandstadRail est intégrée au réseau de métro. Bateau-taxi

Elle dessert les centres de La Haye (Den Haag), de Rotterdam et de
Zoetermeer. Gare de départ/terminus : Rotterdam Hofplein ; à partir
du printemps 2010 : Rotterdam Centraal Station.
Horaires : lundi-samedi 5h. 30 - 00h. 15 / dimanche 7h.30 - 00h. 15 (les
horaires varient en fonction du trajet). Tarifs et moyens de paiement :
voir l’encadré.
Watertaxi Rotterdam propose deux services de transport à Rotterdam
même et dans la région.
Les bateaux-taxis classiques HNY assurent la navette entre Hôtel
New York et les ports Leuvehaven et Veerhaven. Inutile de réserver,
vous n’aurez à attendre que dix minutes au plus. Ils peuvent prendre
une à huit personnes.

Tramway Horaires : lundi-dimanche 9 - 24h. Tarifs : aller-retour à partir de 2,90

Les lignes 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23 et 25 passent par le centre. Tous les trams € pour un adulte (dépendant du nombre de personnes et du point de dé-
s’arrêtent à la gare centrale, qui est donc le point le plus pratique pour part Veerhaven ou Leuvehaven). Paiement : argent comptant (à bord),
prendre un tram. carte bancaire (uniquement à l’appontement HNY). www.watertaxi
rotterdam.nl.
Horaires : lundi au samedi 5 - 00h. 30 / dimanche 7 - 00h. 30 (les ho-
raires varient en fonction de la ligne). Tarifs et moyens de paiement :
voir l’encadré. Tip Achetez une Rotterdam Welcome Card avec carte RET 1, 2 ou 3 jours
comprise (à partir de 9 €, valable pour un adulte). Voir page 176 pour
plus d’informations.
Waterbus
Le ferry rapide Waterbus est une bonne idée pour une excursion dans
TARIFS TRANSPORTS PUBLICS
la région de Rotterdam. Il relie Rotterdam (Willemskade) aux villes
Pour prendre le métro ou le tram à Rotterdam, vous devrez vous munir d’une
de la région de Dordrecht. Il est possible de prendre une bicyclette carte de transport à puce appelée « OV-chipkaart ».
avec soi sans frais supplémentaires. Points de vente • Rotterdam.info (syn- en métro 4,90 €
•g uichets automati- dicat d’initiative) et • R ET déplacement
Horaires : lundi-vendredi 7 - 19h. 30 / samedi 9h. 30 - 19h. 30 / di- ques de vente et char- VVV Rotterdam Info illimité, valable 2
gement de crédit dans Café (carte à usage heures 3,50 €
manche 11h. 30 - 18h. 30 (les horaires varient en fonction du trajet). les stations de métro unique)
Tarifs : en fonction de la longueur du trajet. Un billet pour la journée • points informations •w  ww.ov-chipkaart. Modes de paiement :
coûte 11 € ou 6,75 € (tarif réduit). Paiement : au comptant (à bord). aux stations de mé- nl/webwinkel (vente • c arte bancaire ou de
tro Beurs et Centraal en ligne). crédit, porte-mon-
www.waterbus.nl. Station naie électronique.
• R ET-Servicewinkel Tarifs carte à
(Coolsingel 75) usage unique Pour plus d’informa-
• bureaux de poste, • c arte RET 1-2-3 jours tions, consultez www.
Tip Pour plus de renseignement sur les horaires d’arrivée et de départ
magasins Primera et à partir de 6 € ov-chipkaart.nl ou
des transports publics, appelez le 0900 9292 (0,70 € mn), ou consultez
Tabac&Gifts •R  ET 2 déplacements www.ret.nl.
www.9292ov.nl.
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Les Maastaxis ultrapides assurent un service entre divers points
d’embarquement à Rotterdam et dans la région.
Ils peuvent être appelés ou réservés au +31 (0)10 - 403 03 03. Ils peu-
vent prendre une à six personnes.
Horaires : lundi-jeudi 7 - 24h. / vendredi 7 - 1h. / samedi 9 - 1h.
/ dimanche 9 - 24h. Tarifs : aller simple à partir de 6,70 € pour un
adulte (dépendant du nombre de personnes et de la longueur du tra-
jet). Paiement  : argent comptant (à bord), carte bancaire (unique-
ment à l’appontement HNY). Vous trouverez plus d’informations sur
www.watertaxirotterdam.nl.
Taxi
Les taxis sont à votre disposition 24 heures sur 24, sept jours sur sept.
Vous pourrez choisir de vous faire transporter en voiture, mais aussi
en tuk-tuk ou en vélotaxi.
• Rotterdamse Taxi Centrale (RTC) / +31 (0)10 - 462 60 60
• St. Job Taxi / +31 (0)10 - 425 70 00
• Rotterdam Airport Taxi / +31 (0)10 - 262 04 06
• Tuk Tuk Company Rotterdam / 0900 99 333 99 (0,55 € mn)
• Velotaxi (tricycle couvert) / +31 (0)6 - 15 29 59 01 (avril à septembre,
de 10 à 17h.)
Vélo
Rotterdam se prête à être découverte à vélo. Un réseau de pistes
cyclables étendu sillonne la ville. Rotterdam figure aussi dans les
itinéraires à vélo conçus pour découvrir la ville et ses environs
(www.fietseninregiorotterdam.nl). Il y a un service de location de
vélos à la gare centrale, à partir de 6,50 € par jour (+31 (0)10 - 412
62 20). Au centre, vous pourrez garer votre vélo gratuitement au
Binnenrotte et au Meent.
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PARKINGS P+R (GRATUITS)
Le plus simple, et le plus économique, est de laisser sa voiture à l’un
des parkings Park+Ride à la périphérie de la ville. Au nombre de cinq,
ils sont situés à hauteur des stations de métro Capelsebrug, Hoogvliet,
Kralingse Zoom, Noorderhelling et Slinge (voir le plan du métro page
xx). Vous pourrez vous garer gratuitement sur ces parkings surveillés
si vous poursuivez votre visite par transports publics. Tous les par-
kings P+R ont un accès direct aux lignes des transports publics vers le
centre. Vous y serez en 20 minutes, sans problème de stationnement.
PARKINGS COUVERTS (PAYANTS)
Il y a de nombreux parkings couverts à proximité du centre et au
centre même. Ils sont généralement moins chers que le stationne-
ment dans les rues. Le système de signalisation vous dirigera vers le
parking le plus proche ayant une place libre.
Les tarifs varient selon les parkings, leur situation et la durée de sta-
tionnement. En règle générale, plus le parking est au centre, plus il
sera cher. Un exemple : au parking Schouwburgplein, le tarif d’entrée
est 2 € (51 minutes), puis 1 € par 26 minutes.
Modes de paiement : carte bancaire, carte de crédit, carte prépayée ou
argent comptant.
STATIONNEMENT DANS LES RUES (PAYANT)
Au centre-ville et dans les quartiers fréquentés, le stationnement payant
est généralement la règle, dans certains endroits 24 heures sur 24. Les
tarifs ne sont pas toutefois toujours les mêmes. Les tarifs horaires sont
toujours indiqués sur les parcmètres. Les pièces ne sont pas acceptées.
Modes de paiement : carte prépayée, carte de crédit (centre et attrac-
tions touristiques), carte de stationnement.
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PERSONNES HANDICAPÉES Jusqu’au mois de mars 2010, l’adresse du VVV Rotterdam est Coolsingel 5
Un certain nombre de places de stationnement dans le centre de Rot- (à côté de l’Hilton).
terdam sont réservées aux personnes handicapées. Seules les per-
sonnes munies d’une carte les y autorisant peuvent se garer à ces VVV ROTTERDAM INFO CAFÉ
emplacements. Des toilettes accessibles aux personnes à mobilité Situé à proximité de la gare centrale, le VVV Rotterdam Info Café
réduite sont aménagées à différents endroits dans le centre et princi- est conçu pour trouver facilement son chemin dans la ville. Entre le
pales attractions touristiques. Vous trouverez toutes les informations guichet d’information, les nombreuses brochures de l’office du tou-
sur ces places de stationnement et l’accessibilité des bâtiments sur risme et les ordinateurs à votre disposition, vous repérerez très vite
www.toegankelijk.rotterdam.nl. les endroits où aller. Suivez les panneaux i Tourist Information qui
vous conduiront au Grand Café Engels, où est abrité l’Info Café.
Modes de paiement
Carte prépayée Carte de station- heures, une journée, une Heures d’ouverture : lundi - samedi 9 – 17h. 30 / dimanche 10 - 17 h.
Disponible dans nement semaine ou un mois, Stationsplein 45, 0900 403 40 65 (0,35 € mn).
divers points de vente Permet de stationner dans tout Rotterdam ou
à Rotterdam, dont le dans la rue. Disponible un quartier déterminé.
syndicat d’initiative auprès d’un bureau À partir de 1,60 € (1 POINTS INFOS i-Service
(VVV Rotterdam) ; municipal (Stadswin- heure). (Stadswinkel Plusieurs points d’informations (i-Service) à travers la ville et les en-
5 €, 10 €, 20 € et 50 €. kel), valable 1 ou 2 Centrum, Coolsingel 40)
virons offrent gratuitement divers dépliants de l’office du tourisme :
Bourse/WTC, Selexyz Donner, guichet d’information Rotterdam Air-
VVV ROTTERDAM (L’OFFICE DU TOURISME) port, centre commercial Zuidplein, Woonmall Alexandrium, Centre
d’information Wilhelminapier, De Vier Seizoenen (Overschie), point
ROTTERDAM.INFO infos culturelles Cultureel Informatiepunt Capelle et la bibilothèque
L’office du tourisme Rotterdam.info offre une mine d’informations. At- Bibliotheek Bergschenhoek.
tractions touristiques, où sortir, architecture, logement, vous y trouverez
tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur Rotterdam. Le personnel sera heureux de vous DISPONIBLES AU VVV
renseigner, mais vous pourrez aussi découvrir par vous-même tout ce que DÉPLIANTS ET BROCHURES • L’office du tourisme VVV Rotter-
Rotterdam a à offrir. La présentation thématique d’une foule de brochures dam propose diverses brochures gratuites pour découvrir la ville
vous permettra de vous orienter très vite. Vous trouverez dans la boutique autrement. Vous les trouverez aux Rotterdam.info et VVV Rotterdam
cadeaux et souvenirs. Chèques-cadeaux, billetterie, titres de transport et Info Café, et aux points d’informations i-Service. Ou sur www.rot-
cartes de stationnement sont également disponibles. terdam.info où vous pourrez les télécharger.

Heures d’ouverture : lundi - jeudi 9h. 30 – 18 h. / vendredi 9h. 30 - 21 h. / • C ity Map - Plan de la ville avec les bonnes adresses. Un complément
samedi 9h. 30 - 18 h. / dimanche 10 - 17 h. Coolsingel 197, tel 0900 403 40 utile du RZine.
65 (0,35 € mn). info@rotterdam.info // www.rotterdam.info. Attention ! • Rondje Rotterdam - Itinéraire de deux heures à la découverte des
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hauts lieux de Rotterdam.

• Groen Rotterdam - Balade à vélo le long des canaux et des parcs.
• A rchitectuur in Rotterdam - Tous les ouvrages qui composent
l’architecture spectaculaire de Rotterdam réunis dans un dépliant.
• Rotterdam Art City - Renseignements sur les musées, les galeries et
l’art dans les rues de Rotterdam, dans le cadre de la manifestation
Holland Art Cities.

ROTTERDAM WELCOME CARD • La Rotterdam Welcome Card

permet de bénéficier de 25% de réduction ou plus dans 50 attractions
touristiques, musées, restaurants et clubs. Elle comprend une carte
de transport illimitée (OV-chipkaart) valable un, deux ou trois jours
sur le réseau RET de métro, tramway et bus. Adultes à partir de € 9 ;
enfants et 65+ à partir de € 6. La carte est également disponible sur
www.vvvshoprotterdam.nl.

AUTRES SERVICES
•B  illets (aussi les promotions dernière minute)*
• Chèque-cadeaux
•S  ouvenirs et cadeaux*
•C  arte de transport ‘OV-chipkaart’ à usage unique
•C  arte de paiement prépayée
(* uniquement à l’office du tourisme Rotterdam.info, pas à l’Info Café)

NUMÉROS D’URGENCE
Numéro d’urgence national (ambulance, pompiers, police) - 112
Police (appel non urgent) - 0900 8844

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Inscrivez-vous pour recevoir la lettre d’information, avec les meilleures
adresses où sortir, des promotions et concours (Néerlandais ou Anglais).
Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur www.rotterdam.info.

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