Rotterdam

How to Get to Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located in the center of the Netherlands and is easy to get to via train from Amsterdam.

Rotterdam has an airport – Rotterdam The Hague International Airport – but often prices and routes are better via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, which is only 25 minutes away via train.

The main train station is Rotterdam Centraal and which brings you right into the city.

What to Do in Rotterdam

Rotterdam is known for its seafaring history and is also one of the most modern cities in the Netherlands.

Most of Rotterdam was destroyed during World War II, so the whole city had to be rebuilt and now boasts new & unique architecture around the city. Take an architectural tour around the city and learn more about the unique buildings! Get your tickets here.

Experience Rotterdam via bike like a true local! Bike around the city on this amazing food tour combined with the city sights. This is a favorite and fills up fast, so reserve your spot here!

Not into biking? Take a food walking tour around Rotterdam and sample the best Dutch foods! Get your tickets here.

Want to learn more about the maritime history of Rotterdam? Visit the Maritime Museum! Get your tickets here.

Soak in the atmosphere of Rotterdam’s old harbor – Oudehaven! It is an enchanting place for dinner, drinks, or to take a beautiful stroll along the water.

Go shopping along Lijnbaan! This pedestrian street has all the shopping and eateries your heart could desire, and is a lot of fun to explore!

Visit the 17th-century Delfshaven neighborhood – home to canal side shopping and the Pilgrim Fathers Church – where the Pilgrims worshiped before sailing to America in 1620.

Get a bite to eat in the amazing indoor food market – Markthal!

Take a walk across the famous Erasmus Bridge! This unique modern-style bridge is a landmark in the city of Rotterdam.

Enjoy an afternoon at the park! Take a boat ride, do a high ropes course, go swimming, take a horseback ride, play on the playground, feed the ducks, or just relax!

Spend a day at the Rotterdam Zoo! This zoo features Asian, African, & Arctic wildlife and is a perfect place for families to enjoy an afternoon. Get your tickets here.

Are you a big-time cruiser? Holland America Line’s old premier vessel – the S.S. Rotterdam – is now a hotel that you can stay at or just stop by for drinks or dinner!

Take in the unique architecture of Rotterdam Blaak!

Take a private tour to the Keukenhof Tulip Fields & Flowers! Experience ‘the garden of Europe’ – fields filled with millions of tulips, hyacinths, and other spring flower bulbs and beautiful trees. This is a once in a lifetime experience! Book your tickets here.

Take a private tour wherever you want around the Netherlands! Create your Dutch experience exactly the way you want! Book your private car & driver here.

I’ve compiled a list of other recommended activities & tours you can do in Rotterdam – here.

Want to see more of the Netherlands? Take a day trip to Leiden, Gouda, Delft, Utrecht, or Amsterdam!

Where to Eat in Rotterdam

Have dinner in Oudehaven – the old harbor in Rotterdam and an enchanting place for dinner or drinks!

Or get a bite to eat in the amazing indoor food market – Markthal!

Restaurant Bazar is a Middle Eastern restaurant and is one of the favorites in the city!

Another highly rated restaurant is Umami by Han Rotterdam serving delicious Asian Fusion.

Looking for Vegan or Vegetarian options in Rotterdam? Try Vegan Junk Food Bar! This fun place serves all your favorite junk food vegan.

Leaf Vegetarian is another highly rated vegan restaurant in Rotterdam!

Baker & Moore is the best breakfast place in Rotterdam! Stop by for a delicious start to your day!

These restaurants have been rated the Best Restaurants in Rotterdam according to google reviews.

If you are looking for the top Michelin star rated restaurants in Rotterdam, look no further than here.

Where to Stay in Rotterdam

There are so many great hotel options in and around Rotterdam! I suggest trying to stay in the city center if you are looking to walk everywhere.

If you are looking for luxury hotel recommendations, I recommend –

All are fabulous places to stay!

For more great hotel options, check out the recommendations further down the page. Prices and availability vary depending on the season.

Weather in Rotterdam

The weather here varies depending on what time of year it is and the current weather patterns.

The warm season lasts from June to September, with an average daily temperature above 66°F. The hottest month of the year in Rotterdam is July, with an average high of 71°F and low of 56°F.

The cool season lasts from November to March, with an average daily temperature below 48°F. The coldest month of the year in Rotterdam is January, with an average low of 34°F and high of 43°F.

Teddy's Tips for Kids in Rotterdam

Traveling with kids? Teddy Traveler has compiled a list of his favorite activities for you and your kids to do while here! Here are some of his favorites –

Enjoy an afternoon at the park! Take a boat ride, do a high ropes course, go swimming, take a horseback ride, play on the playground, feed the ducks, or just relax!

Spend a day at the Rotterdam Zoo! This zoo features Asian, African, & Arctic wildlife and is a perfect place for families to enjoy an afternoon. Get your tickets here.

Take your kids to see the Keukenhof Tulip Fields & Flowers! They will love to run through the tulip fields! This is a once in a lifetime experience! Book your tickets here.

Take a family day out and explore as many of the Dutch towns as you want! Book a private car and have your guide take you wherever you want! Visit Leiden, Gouda, Delft, Utrecht, & Amsterdam! This is the best way to see it all in your own way! Book your family’s perfect adventure here!

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