Places to Visit in Rotterdam

The second most populous city in Netherlands, Rotterdam has risen like a phoenix after the WWII mass destruction it witnessed. Today it is know for its amazing reconstruction through innovative urban designs, beautiful inter-city canals, charming bridges, Dutch delicacies, a great café culture and a buzzing nightlife.

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Things To See & Do

Rotterdam Zoo

Rotterdam Zoo

A Glimpse of Wildlife
Located in the northwestern region of the city, the zoo was shifted to its present location after the original one was damaged in the WWII bombing. The zoo is also known as the Diergaarde Blijdorp.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

The Cube Houses

The Cube Houses

Creative Residential Architecture
Located on Overblaak Street, this set of unique and innovatively designed cube-shaped houses were built in the early 1980s by Dutch architect Piet Blom, to optimise the house space and achieve a better distribution of the rooms.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

Euromast

Euromast

Netherland's Highest Watchtower
Built between 1958 and 1960 on the occasion of 1960 Floriade, an international exhibition and garden festival, this observation tower was originally 100 metres high. It became 180 metres high when a space tower was added in 1970.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

Reservoir of Dutch Art
Located at the picturesque Museumpark in the Rotterdam Centrum district, this art museum launched in 1849 houses exquisite collections of many Dutch art collectors and businessmen, ranging from medieval to contemporary genres.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

Maritime Museum Rotterdam

Maritime Museum Rotterdam

Tracing Maritime History
Located in Leuvehaven area, this museum combined with the open-air Maritime Museum Harbour containing historic cranes and vessels in a working condition, was founded by Prince Henry of the Netherlands in the year 1874.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

Het Nieuwe Instituut

Het Nieuwe Instituut

An Off-beat Museum
Located inside the Museum Park, this museum of architecture, design and digital culture conceptualised and designed by Jo Coenen, was completed in the year 1993. The institute here, however, was created in January 2013.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Market Hall

Market Hall

Rotterdam's Sistine Chapel
Built atop a 14th century buried village in the Polder of Westnieuwland, this residential and office complex including a giant market hall underneath it also houses the largest 4-storey parking garage in the centre of Rotterdam.

2 hours

Suggested Time

Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk

Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk

Rotterdam's First All-stone Building
Located in the Grotekerkplein 15 area, this ancient Protestant church was built between 1449 and 1525, renovated in parts during the first half of the 17th century, damaged in a large percentage during WWII and rebuilt again.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Rotterdam

A year round destination

  • MAR-AUG

    Peak Season

  • SEP-NOV

    Moderate Season

  • DEC-FEB

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Moderately cool days during March-May and comfortably warm days during June-August.
  • Things You'll Love:Cruise tours, national park visits, café hopping and walking on the bridges.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

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ABN World Tennis TournamentFebruary

Art Rotterdam WeekFebruary

International Queer & Migrant Film FestivalDecember

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Best Places to Visit in Rotterdam

If you're craving for a great vacation, you should plan a trip to Rotterdam, where most of the travellers go in the months of March, April, May, June, July and August. Rotterdam has a great many things to do or places to visit and you can plan your perfect vacation around exploring Rotterdam Zoo, The Cube Houses and Euromast. Scheduling your trip around the moderate season in the months of September, October and November, you will cherish chilly months with intermittent week-long rain and snowfall. If you wish to have a grasp of their culture and practices closely, travel around these months: February, February, December and January/February. You will be able to witness their grand festivals: ABN World Tennis Tournament, Art Rotterdam Week, International Queer & Migrant Film Festival and International Film Festival Rotterdam. Take a break from your mundane routine and unwind in Rotterdam to make some lovely memories!


Tourist Places in Rotterdam

Euromast, Market Hall, Maritime Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam Zoo, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

Country

Netherlands

Best Time to Visit in Rotterdam

March to August

Things to Do in Rotterdam

Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Het Nieuwe Instituut, The Cube Houses, Explore Rotterdams Architecture, De Kuip (Stadion Feijenoord)

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Rotterdam

How is the weather of Rotterdam in peak season?

The weather of Rotterdam in peak season is moderately cool days during March-May and comfortably warm days during June-August. It means you can easily plan a trip to Rotterdam in the months of ​​​​​​​​March, April, May, June, July and August to enjoy your trip to the fullest.

Which are the best heritage places to explore in Rotterdam?

The best heritage places in Rotterdam are Van Nelle Fabriek, Kinderdijk and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen. You will have an amazing time exploring these heritage places in Rotterdam and will definitely come back home with a bag full of lovely memories.

What is the best time to visit Rotterdam?

Ideally the best time to visit any place is considered when the weather conditions are delightful. For Rotterdam, you can choose to go in March, April, May, June, July and August which is the peak season and September, October and November which is the moderate season. Both will serve you well to unwind from your tedious routine.

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