Roaming Rotterdam brochure

rOAMING
Rotterdam
Walking / bicycle route through
imposing architecture
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Visit Museum Boijmans
Van Beuningen and
embark on an
adventure through art
from the Middle Ages to
the twenty-first century.
Discover the museum’s
unique collection of
masterpieces by Bosch,
Rembrandt, Van Gogh
and Dalí. Add to this the
sensational temporary
exhibitions of art and
design from different
eras and the restaurant
with its outlook on the
statue garden, and you
are guaranteed hours
of enjoyment in the
museum.
www.boijmans.nl
Maurizio Cattelan, Untitled, 2001. Copyright Maurizio Cattelan,
courtesy Marian Goodman Gallery, New York. Photo: Attilio Maranzano
Rotterdam Info Coolsingel
City promotion centre Rotterdam Info
‘Coolsingel’ inspires and informs you
about what’s on offer to tourists and
how to spend your free time in Rotterdam. You can go in to get a map of the
city or a walking route, tips about going
out or information about architec­
ture. Also on offer are the Rotterdam
Welcome Card, gifts, gift vouchers,
souvenirs, Feyenoord merchandise,
and tickets for entertainment and
transport. Temporary exhibitions and
a large model of the city centre give
an idea of the latest (architectural)
developments in Rotterdam.
Rotterdam Welcome Card
The Rotterdam Welcome Card offers
discounts of 25% and more at 50
attractions, museums, restaurants
and places of entertainment in
Rotterdam and 1, 2 or 3 days of
unlimited travel with RET metro,
tram and bus. Available at Rotterdam
Info ‘Coolsingel’ and Rotterdam Info
‘Central Station’ or order it via
www.rotterdamwelcome­card.com.
See more, pay less!
ROAMING
THROUGH ROTTERDAM
Welcome to Rotterdam, the city that enjoys growing inter­
national acclaim as a popular destination for city trips. Why?
You’ll find out for yourself as you roam through Rotterdam.
The walking route brings you past iconic architecture and
shows the eclectic mix of old and new that has made Rotter­
dam so famous – from the Late Gothic architecture of the
Laurenskerk to the futuristic Markthal. From the Cube Hou­
ses on Blaak to the gleaming high-rise buildings on the Kop
van Zuid peninsula. The route also takes you through resi­
dential neighbourhoods, parks and shopping streets and
along sidewalk cafés, museums and the waterfront. From
Erasmus Bridge you’ll enjoy the view of the Maas River and
the water taxis and ships sailing by. You’re looking out at
one of the world’s biggest ports – not to mention that
spectacular skyline that Rotterdam is famous for.
Walking the entire Roaming Rotterdam route (approx. 10 km)
takes about half a day. It takes about two hours by bicycle
(you can rent a bicycle at various locations). You’re naturally
also free to opt for a shorter section of the route (see page
23) or take public transport for part of the way.
Have lots of fun exploring Rotterdam!
Rotterdam Info ‘Coolsingel’
Coolsingel 195 – 197
Rotterdam Info ‘Centraal Station’
Stationsplein 20
T +31(0)10 790 01 85
www.rotterdam.info
/rotterdaminfo
@rotterdaminfo
Which way?
You can start your tour at any
number you like. There are three
ways to navigate through the city:
> the map on page 25,
> the Roaming Rotterdam street
signs ‘Rondje Rotterdam’,
> the Rotterdam City Guide app
(download it from the App Store
or Google Play now).
Tips about the route are provided
in the margins. Some signs may
not be easy to see at the busier
inter­sections.
Rondje Rotterdam
here the bicycle route
W
deviates from the walking
route, a note has been added
in the margin. The alternative
route is shown on the map as
a dotted line, but there are no
street signs marking it.
ROTTERDAM
IN CONSTANT
MOTION
‘Rotterdam is a
must visit city’
(Rough Guides travel
guide)
“Rotterdam is bursting
with modern, post-modern
and contemporary
construction and offers
a veritable array of art,
top-class restaurants and
atmospheric nightlife,
making it one of Lonely
Planet’s must-see
destinations for 2016”
(Lonely Planet)
Rotterdam is an authentic melting pot. The city is home to
176 different nationalities, and that international mix is
reflected in the city’s many exotic restaurants and shops,
famous festivals like the Summer Carnival and North Sea Jazz,
but above all in the wide-ranging diversity of the people who
live here. The atmosphere is open and cosmopolitan, offering
fun options that cater to every taste. Many new hotels, restau­
rants, coffee bars and clubs have opened in recent years,
often at exciting locations.
Rotterdam’s dynamic, cosmopolitan character is most pal­­
pable on the waterfront. The ships you see in the port come
from all over the world, and the architecture around the Maas
River is internationally acclaimed. The soaring high-rise struc­
tures designed by famous architects like Álvaro Siza Vieira and
Rem Koolhaas are along the river, not to mention the famous
Erasmus Bridge designed by UNStudio. The juxtaposition of
old and new architecture – high and low, long-standing and
still under construction – is a familiar sight for Rotterdam
locals. It’s an intrinsic aspect of the cityscape in a metropolis
that never stands still and never fails to fascinate its visitors.
Rotterdam, then and now
Rotterdam formed around the Binnenrotte,
where the little Rotte River once flowed. A
dam was built here around 1270, becoming
the centre of a small fishing village. Trade
and shipping flourished and ‘Rotterdam’
grew rapidly. The Nieuwe Waterweg channel
was excavated between 1866 and 1872,
giving Rotterdam a better connection to the
sea and allowing it to grow into a truly worldclass city. On 14 May 1940, during World War
II, almost the entire city centre was destroyed
by bombardments. The ‘fire boundary’ is still
marked today by small lights in the shape of
red flames embedded in the pavement.
Maastoren
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The people of Rotterdam were pro-active and
hands-on; reconstruction efforts started just
two weeks after the war ended. The city had
the courage to make a radical break with the
past, opting for spacious design and modern
architecture. Light, air and space were the
watchwords. In the decades that followed,
Rotterdam continued its commitment to
ground-breaking architecture, creating the
contemporary image the city has today.
That drive for innovation is still characteristic
of Rotterdam’s own. The skyline is interna­
tionally acclaimed as an ‘ode to modern
architecture’, and there’s so much more
to discover here. Rotterdam: a definite
must-­see? Absolutely!
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The signposting
begins on Rotter­
dam Central
Station square.
The first signpost
is located under­
neath the tip of
the station’s
v-shaped roof.
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1. Rotterdam Central Station
Team CS* (2014), M. Struijs (2014)
Nearly 110,000 travellers pass this spot every
day to take the bus, tram, metro or train. The
roof over the tracks is partly covered in solar
panels and transitions smoothly into the roof
over the station hall. Its tip points towards
the city centre. A number of historic elements
from the former station building (1957)
designed by Sybold van Ravesteyn have been
retained, such as the original clock on the
façade, the letters spelling out Central Station
(now in LED lights) and the ‘speculaas cook­
ies’, two granite sculptures on track 1. The
underground metro station and bicycle park­
ing facility were designed by Maarten Struijs.
The low tower is 93 metres high, while the
highest section soars to 151 metres. The
building has 28 lifts.
4. Calypso
Alsop Architects (2012)
The façade of Calypso is designed so the
building appears to be floating. Its 22 floors
contain 407 luxury apartments as well as
shops, offices, cafés and restaurants, and a
car park. At the far right, you’ll see the reno­
vated Pauluskerk (rust brown), where assis­
tance to the city’s homeless and addicts.
5. Schouwburgplein
A. Geuze (1992-1997)
Acclaimed and denounced in equal measure
by architecture critics all over the world, the
square was built on the roof of a parking ga­
rage. Various materials were used in its con­
struction, including an epoxy floor, steel and
natural stone plates, and wooden flooring.
The bent red lamp posts are evocative ech­
oes of dockside cranes. The square is lined
in sidewalk cafés, restaurants and theatres.
* Benthem Crouwel Architects, Meyer & Van Schooten
Architects and West 8.
Lebkov
This coffee bar
offers an extensive
selection of
coffees, as well
as delicious sand­
wiches, soup and
sweet treats.
Savour them at
your leisure or take
your order to go.
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2. Groot Handelsgebouw
H.A. Maaskant and W. van Tijen (1953)
This national monument is a typical symbol of
post-war reconstruction in the early 1950s.
The huge structure, 220 by 84 metres in size,
was built in the early 1950s to accommodate
businessmen who had lost their premises
during the bombardment. It was and is the
biggest trade centre in the Netherlands.
There are offices and shops distributed
across various levels, with a 1.5 kilometre
‘road’ through them. With over 170 tenants,
the building is a small town in itself and is a
leading meeting place for national and inter­
national entrepreneurs in Rotterdam. Bar
Brasserie Engels is located on the Central
Station Square side of the building.
3. Delftse Poort
A. Bonnema (1991)
Until 2005, the Delftse Poort and its mirrored
façade was the highest building in the Neth­
erlands. Although higher buildings have risen
in Rotterdam since its construction, this one
is still one of the city’s prominent landmarks.
6. De Doelen
E.H. and H.M. Kraaijvanger with R.H.
Fledderus (1966) / J. Hoogstad (2000)
De Doelen Concert Hall and Conference
Centre hosts many concerts every year,
encompassing every genre, from classical to
world music and jazz. The acoustics of its
concert halls are widely praised. De Doelen
is also home base for the Rotterdam Philhar­
monic Orchestra. The building was expanded
in 2000 to include additional con­ference
facilities and the HMD School of Music
and Dance.
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7. Pathé Schouwburgplein
K.J. van Velsen (1996)
When a number of older cinemas had to close
down, this multiplex with seven cinemas was
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Café Floor
Floor is in the
cultural heart
of Rotterdam,
adjacent to the
Schouwburg mu­
nicipal theatre. The
menu features local
and organic prod­
ucts prepared in
modern ways.
When the weather
is fine, head
through to the
courtyard garden:
an oasis of calm in
the busy city.
Schouwburgplein
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Follow the route
outside the pedes­
trian zone and pick
up the route again
at number 15.
Café Beurs
Once a cinema,
this is now a popu­
lar café and restau­
rant. Café Beurs is
a pleasant place to
stop while walking
or shopping, or at
the end of your day.
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built. An ultralight structure was needed due
to the car park located under the complex.
A light steel construction was used with
cladding made from transparent corrugated
plates. Insulating felt was used in the walls of
the cinemas to prevent noise from leaking out
between the cinemas or to the outside.
8. Rotterdamse Schouwburg
W.G. Quist (1988)
The municipal theatre presents many theatre,
dance and music performances every year.
The Schouwburg is also a popular festival
location. The floor plan is almost symmetrical:
stately staircases sweep from the entrance
(right below the theatre tower) and along the
main theatre to the foyer at the back. Scenery
pieces are brought in and taken out again
using an ingenious freight lift on the right
of the building.
9. Lijnbaan
J.H. van den Broek and J.B. Bakema (1953)
Lijnbaan is one of the most frequented
national monuments in Rotterdam. In the
1950s, when it was the first car-free shop­
ping promenade in Europe, it was seen as a
revolutionary design and copied all over the
world. Lijnbaan is still a shopping valhalla.
The shops here are open seven days a week.
10. City Hall
H. Evers (1920)
City Hall was one of the few buildings to
survive the bombardment in 1940. Queen
Wilhelmina laid the first stone in 1915.
The listed building in Beaux Art style with
Byzantine, Roman and Art Deco in­fluences
is symmetrically structured around an inner
courtyard which can be reached via the
street that ‘intersects’ City Hall. The richly
deco­rated façade features various sculptures.
The mayor’s office is on the first floor of the
right corner pavilion.
The route contin­
ues up top, along
the Beurstraverse.
Staal
Popular with con­
ference attendees,
businesspeople
and shoppers, at
the foot of BeursWTC. The outdoor
seating area offers
a great view of
Coolsingel and the
lively ‘Koopgoot’.
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11. Beurstraverse
The Jerde Partnership,
P. de Bruijn (de Architekten Cie) (1996)
The sunken shopping passage, referred to
locally as the ‘Koopgoot’ (‘shopping gutter’),
crosses under Coolsingel. The traverse links
two important shopping streets, Lijnbaan and
Hoogstraat, via the Beursplein underground
metro station. The interior of the traverse was
designed by Jon Jerde, the American guru of
fun-shopping.
12. De Bijenkorf
M. Breuer, A. Elzas (1957)
The façade of this luxury department store
is partly clad in hexagonal travertine panels
that reference its beehive logo. The architect
wanted to place an artwork in front of the
entrance so he wouldn’t have to adapt his
design to the urban development plan that
required an extension on the front of the
buil­ding. The store sells exclusive fashion
and cosmetic brands, but also interior
accessories, bonbons, books and toys.
13. Zonder Titel / Untitled
N. Gabo (1957)
26.2 metres high and weighing 40 tonnes,
this steel artwork known as ‘Untitled’ stands
outside the entrance to the Bijenkorf as an
‘ideological contribution to constructivism’,
as Gabo himself put it. Despite its massive
bulk, the sculpture creates an impression
of weightlessness.
14. Beurs-WTC
J.F. Staal (1940), R. van Erk (1987)
The lower building of the stock exchange was
the first building in Rotterdam to be restored
to its former glory following the 1940 bom­
bardment. The World Trade Center, the office
building in the form of a flattened ellipse, was
built on top of the exchange hall in 1987.
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15. De Meent
In recent years, De Meent has blossomed into
the most glamorous street in the city. A better
class of fashion and shoe stores is supple­
mented by a number of good restaurants,
lunchrooms, bars, cocktail lounges and a
famous ice cream salon.
19. Erasmus
H. de Keyser (1622)
The statue of Desiderius Erasmus is the old­
est public statue in the Netherlands. As one
of the most important humanist philosophers,
Erasmus is world-famous. He was born in
Rotterdam around 1468 and has come to
symbolise the city of his birth.
16. Post Rotterdam
G.C. Bremer (1923)
Like City Hall, the former post office survived
the bombardment of 1940. The exterior
seems fairly sober and solid. The interior, in
contrast, is light and high and still retains
many historic details. The sculpture by Joop
van Lunteren on the façade still provides a
symbolic reference to the building’s former
function: post office, telegraph office and
telephone services. Redevelopment of the
building into a hotel, wellness centre and
shopping area will commence in 2016.
Dudok
This city brasserie
is bustling all day
long. No matter
what time of day,
the menu offers a
wide range of
options: breakfast,
lunch, afternoon
tea, drinks or din­
ner. Or enjoy a
cup of coffee with
Dudok’s famous
apple pie.
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17. Timmerhuis
R. Koolhaas (OMA) (2015)
The Timmerhuis city office is located behind
City Hall and Post Rotterdam. The building’s
reno­vated section and new addition mesh
seamlessly. This architectural masterpiece of
glass and steel houses both municipal offices
and apartments, shops, cafés, restaurants,
the Rotterdam Museum and a car park.
20. Laurenskerk
Unknown (between 1449-1525)
The Late Gothic church is the only building
still remaining from the medieval city centre.
The church received its current shape around
1525, but took heavy damage during the
bombardment in May 1940. It now stands in
striking contrast to the new architecture that
surrounds it. Besides its regular church
services, the building now also hosts tours,
concerts, exhibitions, lectures and events.
It also houses a permanent exhibition entitled
‘A monument full of stories’.
Take the alternate
route on market
days, or get off
your bicycle and
take a short walk.
18. Café Brasserie Dudok
W.M. Dudok (1953), H. Kossmann and
J. Dijkman (1991)
Once an insurance firm, it is now a lively
meeting point named after the building’s
architect. Traces of the original structure
of the glass-walled offices can still be seen
in the large open space, as well as many
authentic details. Maisonette apartments
are situated above the café.
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21. Binnenrotte
Around 1270, a dam was built in the small
Rotte River, with the Maas on one side and
land on the other. Here, on this ‘Binnenrotte’,
a settlement arose that grew to become
Rotterdam. In 1871, the Binnenrotte was
filled in to allow for the construction of a rail
line to Dordrecht. De Hef – the rail bridge
across the Nieuwe Maas River – was part
of this line. However, the underground
Willemsspoor Tunnel was opened in 1993. One
of the country’s biggest outdoor markets is
held on the large square created at that time.
22. Erasmus University College
D.B. Logemann, N. Lansdorp and J. Poot
(1923), E. van Egeraat (2014)
The international programme of Erasmus
University Rotterdam has been housed in this
building since 2014. The Central Municipal
Library was located here in the early 20th
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century. The building was spared during the
bombardment in 1940 and offered shelter
during the war to the Advisory Bureau for the
City Plan of Rotterdam (ASRO), which set up
operations on the top floor to work on the
new city plan.
Urban Espresso
Bar
A coffee bar avant
la lettre. Cosy and
nearly always
packed. You’ll sit
amongst creative
locals who are
there to work, meet
or exchange ideas.
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23. Central Library
Van den Broek & Bakema (1983)
The Central Library has approximately
400,000 books distributed cross six floors.
The yellow pipes provide a flow of fresh air
into the library. A quote by Erasmus, accom­
panied by his signature, graces the façade:
‘The whole world is my homeland’.
24. Markthal
MVRDV (2014)
Covered market halls are found in various
cities around the world, but the way this mar­
ket is com­bined with housing is unique. The
apartments are draped over the daily market
in a horseshoe shape. The main hall houses
the market itself, as well as shops and various
restaurants, with a supermarket and a fourstorey car park situated below. As you wander
along the market stands, look up to see Arno
Coenen’s and Iris Roskam’s ‘Horn of Plenty’.
25. Blaak Station
H.C.H. Reijnders (1993)
Between 1987 and 1993, the rail viaduct and
rail bridge were replaced by the Willemsspoor
Tunnel. From that point on, train traffic
through this area was underground. Blaak
Station is part of this sub­­terranean line. Only
the station’s tram stops can be seen from
street level. The metro tracks are at -1, and
the rail tunnel for national and inter­national
trains from Rotterdam to the south and vice
versa is situated another level down. A frag­
ment of Rotterdam’s fourteenth-century city
wall is on display in the station.
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At the first Cube
House, take the
steps on the left
and head up. Walk
between the hous­
es and take the
stairs on the right
down to the water.
Walk along Oude
Haven to the left to
get the best view.
Follow the alterna­
tive route; cycle
under the Cube
Houses along the
right side of the
road, then take the
red cycle path to
the right Koestraat)
50 metres later.
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26. Tribute to Marten Toonder
De Artoonisten (2002)
Over six metres high, this statue is a tribute
to Rotterdam’s famous comic book writer,
Marten Toonder, known for such titles as
Olivier B. Bommel. It was erected in honour
of his ninetieth birthday.
27. Cube Houses
P. Blom (1978-1984)
Architect Piet Blom was commissioned to
build an unusual bridge over the busy arterial
road between Blaak and Oude Haven. The fa­
mous result is the Cube Houses, also known
as the ‘Blaakse Bos forest’. The Kijk-Kubus
at number 70 is a fully decorated museum
house that shows what it’s like to live be­
tween slanted walls. The Stayokay hostel
in one of the Cube Houses is also worth
checking out if you’d like to stay overnight
for a first-hand experience.
28. Oude Haven
Historic ships contrast beautifully with the
modern backdrop of the inner harbour of
Oude Haven. In warm weather, the sidewalk
cafés are packed all evening. Even when the
season is brisk, many locals find their way to
Oude Haven to dine, drink and dance. Tradi­
tionally, this area also includes popular stu­
dent hangouts. The inner harbour has a direct
link to open seas via the Nieuwe Maas, so ebb
and flood tides have a visible effect here.
The red Willemsbrug can be seen in the back­
ground.
29. Witte Huis
W. Molenbroek (1898)
In 1898, this office building rising 45 metres
high was the first skyscraper in Europe.
Rather than a steel construction, which would
have been con­sidered modern at the time, the
architect used thick load-bearing walls made
of brick. The façade is clad in white-glazed
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brick decorated with mosaics and Art
Nouveau images.
Mooii
The cuisine served
in this stylish
restaurant has a
French base with
influences from all
over the world.
Mooii also serves
lunch on weekdays.
The terrace offers a
lovely view of the
Oude Haven inner
harbour in summer.
Oost-Wijnstraat
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Follow the bicycle
route to the end
of Wijnhaven.
At the end of Wijn­
haven, take the
Kraneschipbrug
across the water to
Schiedamsedijk.
Walk right beside
the quay (there are
stairs at the end)
or along Schiedam­
sedijk.
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30. The Red Apple
KCAP Architects & Planners (2009)
The apple market was historically held at this
location. An old apple tree along the water­
front still stands as a reminder. The name of
the residential high-rise and office building
recalls that piece of history and offers a play­
ful reference to the Big Apple, New York City.
The bright red lines in the 127-metre tower
narrow as they rise up the façade, emphasis­
ing the building’s sleek shape.
Cycle across via
the right side of
Erasmus Bridge.
Turn right at
the end.
Walk across via
the left side of
Erasmus Bridge.
Turn right at
the end.
31. Verwoeste stad (The Destroyed City)
O. Zadkine (1951)
This bronze artwork is the city’s main war
monument. The sculpture represents a human
figure without a heart, symbolising how
Rotterdam was cut to the heart by the
German bombardment in World War II.
32. Water taxi
The ultimate way to travel from A to B and
savour the authentic flavour of maritime
Rotterdam is the water taxi. These fast boats
offer passenger transport seven days a week
from various boarding points. You can opt for
a shorter walking route by catching the water
taxi from the Kraneschipbrug dock to Hotel
New York and continuing the route from there.
33. Maritime Museum Rotterdam
W.G. Quist (1986)
The oldest shipping museum in the Nether­
lands curates a collection comprising half
a million maritime objects. Its diverse exhibi­
tions include MainPort Live, an impressive
multimedia presentation about the dynamic
port city of Rotterdam. Outside, on the
Leuvehaven quay, you can admire ships, dock
cranes and other port-related exhibits dating
back to the period between 1850 and 1970.
Prachtig
When the weather
is fine, the lounge
sofas on the out­
door waterfront
terrace are lovely.
Even indoors, you’ll
have a great view
of the river and the
ships sailing past.
Prachtig is located
at the foot of Eras­
mus Bridge.
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34. Erasmus Bridge
UNStudio (1996)
The Erasmus Bridge is the definitive icon of
Rotterdam. The 800-metre bridge spans the
Maas River and links the north and south of
Rotterdam. The 139-metre steel pylon, which
earned the bridge its nickname of ‘The Swan’,
is secured with 40 suspension cables.
35. De Hef (Koningshaven Bridge)
P. Joosting (1927)
The railway drawbridge was originally part of
the rail line between Rotterdam and
Dordrecht. De Hef was no longer needed once
the underground rail tunnel was completed,
but this national monument is still a defining
element in the city skyline.
36. De Brug
JHK Architects (2005)
The transparent office building that houses
Unilever Netherlands is 133 metres long and
‘floats’ 25 metres above the old factory com­
plex, supported by a minimal construction.
The entire steel construction was assembled
beside the location and then rolled over to its
final location.
37. Maas Tower
Dam & Partners Architects (2009)
At over 164 metres (including rooftop struc­
ture), the Maas Tower is currently the highest
building in the Netherlands and has 44 floors.
Sustainability was a major focus in its con­
struction. An innovative heating and cooling
storage system was installed that utilises the
temperature of the river water. 22 different
shades of grey were used to create the transi­
tion from dark to light across the façade.
38. De Wilhelminahof
R. Ligtvoet (Kraaijvanger Urbis) and
C. Dam (1997)
Situated at the foot of Erasmus Bridge,
44, 43, 46, 40, 49
Wilhelminapier
nhow Rotterdam
Bar and restaurant
nhow has a terrace
that literally places
you in the heart of
the skyline. Take
the lift to the 7th
floor and look out
across the city as
you enjoy your
lunch, cocktails
or dinner.
Wilhelminakade
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this complex of three buildings was designed
by two architecture firms. The natural grey
stone building at the front accommodates
courtrooms and a detention complex oper­
ated by the judiciary (Ligtvoet). The large
complex in red brick (Dam & Ligtvoet) is
located immediately behind it and houses
the offices of the court, the tax authorities
and the customs authorities. The high-rise
building on the left (Dam) is occupied by
various companies. The Galleria connects the
buildings. The courtyard behind them was
designed by West 8. This building-free zone
is immediately above the metro tunnel.
41. Cruise Terminal
Brinkman & Van den Broek & Bakema
(1938 and 1949)
Between 1873 and 1970, thousands of
passengers headed off for America from this
spot. The halls were largely destroyed during
the war. The former departures hall (1938)
and arrivals hall (1949) of the Holland Ameri­
ca Line were fully restored, however, and are
now considered industrial cultural heritage
sites. Since 1997, the arrivals hall has been
redubbed Cruise Terminal and used as an
events venue. Many cruise ship passengers
still enter the city via this terminal every year.
39. Toren op Zuid
R. Piano (2000)
The Italian architect allowed the surface of
this office tower to lean forward as an echo
of the suspension cables of Erasmus Bridge.
The giant light installation on the façade
consists of 900 tiled flat lamps, together
forming a screen that displays various images
and texts. Fun detail: the slope is nearly 6 de­
grees, identical to the leaning Tower of Pisa.
42. Las Palmas
Van den Broek & Bakema (1953),
Benthem Crouwel Architects (2007)
The building that once housed the industrial
workshops of the Holland-America Line from
1953 stands in the middle of the Wilhelmi­
napier. Built in 1953, the historic building was
redeveloped in 2005 and now houses several
institutions, including the Nederlands Foto­
museum with its varying exhibitions of his­
toric and contemporary photos from the
Netherlands and abroad. During the redevel­
opment, a penthouse office was added on
the roof.
40. De Rotterdam
R. Koolhaas (OMA) (2013)
Together, the three linked towers soar to
nearly 150 metres high and form a ‘vertical
city’ of high-class flats, a 4-star hotel, offices,
shops, restaurants, fitness and parking. The
building stands on a plot of land the size of a
football field and was constructed according
to stringent standards of sustainability. The
name refers to the ss Rotterdam steamboat,
which once took regular trips to New York and
incorporated many luxurious amenities to
ensure the comfort of its passengers.
Hotel New York
Rotterdam locals,
businesspeople
and tourists all
know how to find
HNY. They come
here to enjoy
breakfast, lunch
and dinner, or an
exten­sive high tea
or friendly drinks.
At this historic
location with its
spacious water­
front terrace, it
all tastes equally
delicious.
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43. World Port Center
Sir N. Foster & Partners (2000)
The World Port Center was the first high-rise
on the Wilhelminapier. The Port Coordination
Centre at the top of the building coordinates
all shipping in the port of Rotterdam.
44. Hotel New York
J. Muller, C.M. Droogleever Fortuyn and
C.B. van der Tak (1901-1919)
One of the most beautiful historic buildings
in the city, Hotel New York is a Jugendstil
structure. The former headquarters of the
Holland-America Line looks out towards sea
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48. ss Rotterdam
(1959)
The steamship ss Rotterdam is the former
flagship of the Holland-America Line and
boasts a wealth of history. The ship (228
metres long, 28 metres wide and 61 metres
high) was built in Rotterdam, retur­ning to its
home port in 2008 after many pere­grinations
and nautical miles. Since then, it has been
moored alongside Katendrecht and used as
a hotel, restaurant and events venue. The
terrace on deck offers a unique view of the
city. An audio tour guides visitors through the
authentic details in the restored lounges and
decks and offers a peek at the engine rooms.
and is now a hotel and restaurant. The au­
thentic details in the building are reminis­
cent of the early twentieth century and recall
its ties to the maritime world. Firmly ground­
ed in history, HNY offers the height of modern
luxury.
There is a dock
beside HNY. Extend
the route by taking
the water taxi to
the ss Rotterdam,
or take an extra
fifteen-minute walk
across the Rijn­
havenbrug. If you’d
rather shorten the
route, take the
water taxi to
Veerhaven
(number 53).
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45. Lost Luggage Depot
J. Wall (2001)
The cast-iron monument filled with suitcases
and bags from various eras references this
location’s history as a departure terminal for
America. The monument with its lost luggage
symbolises how people cut their ties to their
homelands and sailed off, saying their fare­
wells here.
49. New Orleans
A. Siza Vieira (2010)
The lower two floors of New Orleans are home
to LantarenVenster, the definitive theatre for a
better class of films, concerts, jazz music and
festivals. Apartments, a health club and a car
park are located in the tower. The natural
stone façade gives the building a warm feel.
46. Montevideo
Mecanoo Architects (2005)
Work, home and leisure in a single spot. That
was the guiding principle behind the develop­
ment of this tower: a city within a city. Luxury
apartments are located in both towers. The
middle section is reserved for offices and a
health club. Various cafés, restaurants and
catering options are on the ground floor.
47. Katendrecht
The Katendrecht peninsula, known locally as
the Cape, was once a notorious dockside area
and red light district with a sailor’s pub on
every corner. This area has been extensively
redeveloped and is now very hip and happening.
The Fenix Food Factory is a fresh produce
market and culinary hotspot where you can
buy and taste locally produced and sourced
delicacies. There is a diverse range of
restaurants and outdoor cafés on Deliplein
square. Katendrecht is easy to walk to from
Wilheminapier across the Rijnhavenbrug.
Walk back via the
left side of the
bridge. Right be­
fore the end, take
the stairs down to
continue the route.
Cycle back via the
right side of the
bridge and follow
the road signs
and map.
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50. Nieuwe Luxor Theater
Bolles & Wilson (2001)
The Nieuwe Luxor Theater stages large-scale
productions, ranging from musicals and
shows to cabaret, theatre concerts and
dance performances. The hall seats approxi­
mately 1500. The light, spacious foyers over­
look the Rijnhaven or Erasmus Bridge. There
is a separate ramp outside for lorries bringing
scenery in and out.
51. Spido
The name Spido was introduced in 1919 for a
ferry service that linked different parts of the
port. The Spido was first used for tourism in
1931, but also delivered post to sailors and
transported employees of port-based busi­
nesses to and from their work. The focus of
Spido’s activities has solidly shifted to tourist
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tours of the port these days. The city’s archi­
tecture, its skyline and the port activities are
seen to their best advantage from the water
itself. Spido also offers tours to the new
Maasvlakte 2 seaport.
52. Wereldmuseum
A.N. Godefroy (1851)
The building was decorated by the Royal
Yacht Club, established in 1846 by Prince
Hendrik. Since 1885, the Wereldmuseum has
occupied the premises. This prominent eth­
nographic museum has 2000 top pieces from
all over the world in its permanent collection.
It also hosts a range of high-profile, tempo­
rary theme exhibitions. The museum’s restau­
rant holds a Michelin star.
Loos
Café and restau­
rant Loos is a
charming meeting
point over­looking
the romantic
Veerhaven and
Scheepvaartkwartier. The
interior exudes a
Parisian atmos­
phere, with open­
ing hours to match:
Loos is open from
early in the morn­
ing till late at night.
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53. Het Scheepvaartkwartier
This romantic corner of Rotterdam is a protect­
ed urban landscape. The city’s rich maritime
history lives on here in stately town houses
lining beautiful lanes, not to mention Het Park
and broad waterfront quays. The Veerhaven
harbour is currently home port and stop-off
point for historic ships that still sail the seas.
At the end of
Scheepstimmer­
manslaan, first
cross the West­
zeedijk. Then
turn left to follow
Westzeedijk.
Turn right just be­
fore Kunsthal and
cycle underneath
it. Then turn right.
Cycle between the
Kunsthal and Het
Natuur­historisch
Museum into
Museumpark.
Follow the alterna­
tive route in
the park.
54. Het Park
J.D. Zocher jr. and L.P. Zocher (1862)
A green oasis in the heart of the city. Het
Park is a beloved spot for relaxation and
barbecues in summer. All sorts of festivals
and events are held here.
55. Euromast
H.A. Maaskant (1960)
The Euromast was designed for the Floriade
world flower show in 1960 and is the highest
observation tower in the Netherlands. The
observation deck at 100 metres offers a
restaurant with a 360-degree panorama of
the city. Take it to the next level and board
the rotating Euroscoop lift to go all the way
up to 185 metres.
From the dyke, take
the passageway
that leads directly
through the
Kunsthal to
Museumpark.
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56. Westelijk Handelsterrein
T.L. Kanters (1894) / renovations:
H. Klunder, J. van der Weerd (2001)
The stately façades of this late 19th-century
listed building conceal a complex of 36
warehouses distributed over two levels, now
largely occupied by restaurants and cafés.
The glass roof over the warehouses creates
a spacious covered courtyard, where the
restaurants have created cosy sidewalk cafés.
57. Kunsthal Rotterdam
R. Koolhaas and F. Hoshino (OMA) (1992)
The Kunsthal is not a museum with a perma­
nent collection, but a venue for ever-changing
temporary exhibitions: from ancient art and
traditional culture to modern design, fashion
and photography. The building itself is on the
list of the world’s 1000 most-discussed of
the 1990s. The way that it abuts the West­
zeedijk, it resembles a modern version of a
traditional Dutch dyke house. The six-metre
gradient is bridged by a system of sloping
ramps. The sculpture on the roof is ‘The Camel
and his Driver’ by Henk Visch.
58. Het Natuurhistorisch Museum
J.F. Metzelaar (1852) / E. van Egeraat (1995)
On this former Hoboken estate, the Hoboken
family lived in Villa Dijkzigt from 1856 on. Af­
ter renovations, Rotterdam’s natural history
museum moved into the neo-classicist na­
tional monument in 1987. In 1995, a modern
glass pavilion was added to the villa, which is
used as an exhibition hall and library.
59. Erasmus MC
A. Viergever, B.M. den Hollander (1961).
Medical faculty: OD 205, J. Prouvé (1968).
New complex: EGM Architects (2009-2018)
The old section of the hospital was built to
replace the Coolsingel Hospital, demolished
in the war. It was expanded in 1968 to add
a medical faculty for education facilities,
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63. Chabot Museum
G.W. Baas & L. Stokla (1939)
The museum in the white corner villa – a
monument to Dutch modernist architecture
in its own right – displays paintings, draw­
ings, sculptures and graphic works by famous
Rotterdam-based artist Henk Chabot. Works
by his contemporaries and kindred expres­
sionists from the Netherlands and abroad are
also on display.
research labs and a car park. The complex is
outdated by now. Between now and 2018, it
will be transformed into an entirely new Eras­
mus Medical Centre, covering over 300,000 m2.
60. Museumpark + car park
R. Koolhaas, Y. Brunier (1993, 2011) /
P. de Ruiter (2010)
The Museumpark is divided into four zones:
a paved zone on the Kunsthal side, a romantic
zone with trees and a pedestrian bridge,
an asphalted city zone for events, and a
well-tended orchard. The car park (De Ruiter)
underneath the Museumpark uses split
levels and lots of glass for a light, spacious
and transparent look. A water reservoir
prevents downtown flooding in the event
of heavy rainfall.
Het Nieuwe Café
Surrounded by the
dynamic city, this
café offers a quiet
spot for coffee,
sandwiches or
drinks. It has an
outdoor terrace
with wonderfully
com­for­table
benches in sum­
mer, overlook­ing
Museumpark.
The seasonal menu
is organic where
possible.
‘The Netherlands’
best museum café
in 2015’.
Museumpark 25
(in Het Nieuwe
Instituut)
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61. The New Institute
J. Coenen (1993, modifications in 2010)
The striking building houses a museum of
archi­­tecture, fashion, design and e-culture.
Besides its archives and library, it also
includes a bookshop and a cosy museum
café on the waterfront.
62. Sonneveld House
J.A. Brinkman & L.C. van der Vlugt (1933)
The Sonneveld house is one of the bestpreserved examples of Dutch modernist
architecture. The use of new materials and a
steel skeleton express the modernist princi­
ples of light, air and space in very spacious
living areas with large ribbon windows and
a roof terrace. As part of the New Institute,
the Sonneveld house is a museum home
open to the public.
NRC
A diverse assort­
ment of guests
come and go all
day long. The room
is large and light,
varying in height.
The menu is exten­
sive all day long.
Witte de Withstraat
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Cross Westblaak
and turn left. Cycle
past the skate park
Turn right on
Eendrachtsplein.
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64. Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
A. van der Steur (1935) / A. Bodon (1972) /
Daem & Robbrecht (2003)
This is one of the oldest museums in the
Netherlands. In 1849, prominent lawyer
Boijmans left his art collection to the city.
When the collection amassed by Van Beuningen
was added in 1958, the museum’s name was
lengthened to accommodate the change.
The collection of Dutch and European masterpieces offers an overview from the Early
Middle Ages to the 21st century. Van Bosch,
Rembrandt and Van Gogh to Dalí and Dutch
Design. The museum also regularly hosts
temporary exhibitions on diverse topics.
65. Sylvette
P. Picasso (1970)
Sandblasted in concrete, this portrait of
20-year-old Sylvette, the girl Picasso met
in the spring of 1954 who became his muse,
is a collaboration with Norwegian artist
Carl Nesjar.
66. Witte de Withstraat
The ultimate arts and culture street in Rotter­
dam is known for its artistic, multicultural and
lively character. Referred to as the city’s ‘Axis
of Art’, it runs from Museumpark to the Mari­
tiem Museum and is lined in galleries, avantgarde fashion bou­tiques, restaurants and
(art) cafés.
SHORT ROUTES
No time to take the whole walk? Or are you simply interes­
ted in a specific aspect of downtown Rotterdam? Opt for
a shorter route and combine it with public transport from
Central Station. Purchase a public transport chipcard
(or top up your current card) at Central Station or one of
the metro stations.
Westersingel
67. Oude and Nieuwe Binnenweg
Oude Binnenweg, and Nieuwe Binnenweg
leading on from it, form one long trail filled
with surprising shops and entertainment
venues. Pubs, cafés, night bars and restau­
rants line the roads. Art & design aficionados
will also enjoy the area’s various furniture and
design shops.
Skyline
This part of the route features the most
beautiful views in Rotterdam: the skyline, the
port, the architecture of the Wilhelminapier.
Regardless of which Maas riverbank you’re
on, you will enjoy the stunning panoramas
of the varied décor.
Route: From Central Station, take tram
20 (towards Lombardijen), 23 (towards
Bever­waard) or 25 (towards Carnisselande). Get out at Leuvehaven. Start the
route at number 34.
Shorten the route further by catching
the water taxi from Hotel New York to
Veerhaven and continuing the route
from number 53.
68. Santa Claus
P. McCarthy (2001)
Controversial and conspicuous, the Santa
Claus sculpture – known colloquially as the
‘Buttplug Gnome’ – is the bronze symbol of
Western con­sumerism. It stands on Een­
drachtsplein in plain view of local shoppers.
69. Westersingel sculpture route
W.N. Rose, J.D. Zocher (1859) /
M. Struijs (2000)
The Westersingel canal was installed in 1859
as part of a water project that was intended
to improve water management and public hy­
giene in the old city. The sculpture route has
been on the waterfront since 2000. The route
runs from Kruiskade to West­zeedijk and fea­
tures work by such major sculptors as Rodin,
Carel Visser and Joel Shapiro.
Sijf
Enjoy a bit to eat
or have a drink at
the bar; both are
possible at Sijf.
The atmosphere
is cosy, and the
interior with its
Art Deco details is
well worth seeing.
Oude Binnenweg
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Arts & Culture
Love arts and culture? Curious to explore
Rotterdam’s museums and public art?
Make sure don’t miss this part of the route,
which takes you past Museum Boijmans
Van Beuningen, Kunsthal Rotterdam and
the Westersingel sculpture route.
Route: From Central Station, take tram 7
(towards Willemsplein). Get out at Westplein and start the route at number 52.
70. De Unie
C. Weeber (1986) inspired by
J.J.P. Oud (1925)
De Unie has an eye-catching façade. De Stijl
colours, rectangular advertising signs, a
billboard and square windows create an
exceptional com­­position. This is not the
original façade designed by J.J.P. Oud, but
a replica. The original building on Coolsingel
was destroyed in the 1940 bombardment.
In 1986, the façade was reconstructed by
Carel Weeber at a new, comparable location
between 19th-century buildings.
Maritime roots
Visit the historic inner harbours, like Oude
Haven and Leuvehaven, and walk along the
quay to the Nieuwe Maas: experience historic
and modern life in Rotterdam along the water.
Route: From Central Station, take tram
24 or 21 (towards De Esch). Get out at
Blaak Station. Start the route at number
25. This route continues until number 34.
Do not cross Erasmus Bridge. Instead,
continue the route from number 51.
25
In Veerhaven (number 53), you can
take the water taxi to ss Rotterdam
or catch tram 7 (towards Woudestein)
to Central Station.
Heart of downtown
If you mainly want to explore the dynamic city
centre, with all its shops, restaurants and ca­
fés, then limit your walking route to down­
town Rotterdam. You’ll stroll down fun, lively
boulevards and shopping streets and end up
on the Binnenrotte, the site of Rotterdam’s
earliest origins.
Route: Follow the marked route from
Central Station to number 25. When
you reach Blaak Station, take tram 21
(towards Woudhoek) or 24 (towards
Holy) back to Central Station.
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