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rotterdam
in your pocket
Architecture
Attractions
Art & Culture
Festivals
Shopping
Food & Drinks
Entertainment
Accommodations
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WELCOME TO ROTTERDAM
WELCOME TO
ROTTERDAM
ROTTERDAM
WORLD PORT
WORLD CITY
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Rotterdam is a dynamic international city on
the waterfront, always offering something to
see or do. The metropolis is famous all across
the globe as one of the world’s biggest ports.
Water and the port have always played an important role in Rotterdam, as is clear from the
countless old inner city harbours, broad quays
and historical warehouses. Despite Rotterdam’s 650 years of history, the city feels young
and vibrant. It keeps reinventing itself at a rapid pace and is known as the most modern city in
the Netherlands. Rotterdam is simply bursting
with architecture, design, art and culture, but
also boasts a wide and varied range of shops,
attractions, festivals, restaurants and parks.
That’s why Rotterdam is a city that you can rediscover time and again.
Area 319.35 km2 / population 603.425 / 173 nationalities / 1250 settlement
1340 city charter / 1622
statue of Erasmus / 1872
link to sea (Nieuwe Waterweg) / 1898 Witte Huis is
Europe’s first skyscraper
14 May 1940 bombardment
destroys city centre /
1953 Lijnbaan is Europe’s
first pedestrian-only shopping district / 1960 Euromast / 1962 Rotterdam is
the world’s biggest port /
1996 Erasmus Bridge /
2001 Cultural City / 2007
Rotterdam City of Architecture / 2009 Maas Tower
is highest office building
in NL / 2010 Grand Départ
of the Tour de France /
2010 New Orleans highest
residential tower in NL
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This is a publication of
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Photography
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CONTENTS
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AREAS AND LOCATIONS
• Central District
• China Town
• Lijnbaankwartier
• Laurenskwartier
• Waterfront & Noordereiland
• Kop van Zuid & Katendrecht
• Scheepvaartkwartier
• Museumkwartier
• Lloydkwartier
• Historic Delfshaven
• The rest of Rotterdam
• The greater Rotterdam area
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GENERAL INFORMATION
• Accessibility
• Parking
• VVV Rotterdam (Tourist Information)
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Events Calender
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
• Attractions
• Museums & Art Centres
• Lunchrooms & Restaurants
• Theatres
• Eateries, Cinemas & Casino
• Clubs, Venues & Dance Cafés
• Accommodations
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ÜBERSICHT DEUTSCH
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RÉSUMÉ EN FRANÇAIS
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MAP CITY CENTRE
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Tip
Rotterdam
Welcome Card
Locations with this icon offer 25% discount
or more with the Rotterdam Welcome Card.
Also included is a public transport card (ÒVchipkaart’) for 1, 2 or 3 consecutive days of unlimited travel with RET metro, tram and bus.
Price: € 9 / € 12 / € 15. Available at promotion
centre Rotterdam.info, VVV Rotterdam Info
Café and online via www.rotterdam.info.
Green Key
Locations that display this icon hold a
Green Key. This international eco-label
shows that the holder has fulfilled a list of
environmental requirements, including
efficient water and energy use and separated waste disposal. See the website at
w w w.greenkey.nl for more details.
Rotterdam App
Explore Rotterdam on the
go with the free Rotterdam
application on your mobile
phone. This mobile city
guide highlights the very
best that Rotterdam has
to offer, from attractions
and museums to clubs and
shops. Includes an offline
city map and a dynamic
events calendar to discover
what you can see & do.
Go to m.rotterdam.info/
download on your mobile
phone or download the
App from the Apple
AppStore, iTunes or the
Android Market. The
app works on almost any
mobile platform and does
not require an internet
connection to work,
except to update the events
calendar.
See the City
Map for a detailed overview
of Rotterdam.
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A - Central District
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Rotterdam and
Europe meet
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The Central District is the gateway to Rotterdam. Tram, bus, metro or bicycle whisk you
off towards any destination you could desire.
What’s more, it is only a few minutes’ walk to
the city centre, where the vibrant culture and
entertainment of Rotterdam are just waiting
to be discovered. This is where Rotterdam
and Europe meet. The high-speed trains and
RandstadRail link Rotterdam to the rest of
the Netherlands, as well as Rotterdam The
Hague Airport and the nearby port. The Central District is a residential neighbourhood
with many shops and local businesses and is
traditionally known as the business heart of
the city. Weena, for example, is a street lined
with international businesses and multinationals. Its modern high-rise buildings and
striking architecture define the face of the
city centre. The area around Rotterdam Central Station is in dramatic development. In
future, a dynamic public transport terminal
will rise here, linked to the city centre by a
broad pedestrian boulevard.
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ARCHITECTURE
1. Groothandelsgebouw
Stationsplein 45
The Groothandelsgebouw,
located next to Central Station, is a monument that
has a rich history. Modern
facilities and original architecture create an imposing industrial building.
ATTRACTIONS
2. Delftse Poort /
Nationale Nederlanden
Weena 505
Delftse Poort, designed by
architect Abe Bonnema,
was the highest building
in the Netherlands until
2005. The two towers with
their striking mirrored
facades house the main
office of the Nationale
Nederlanden insurance
company.
3. Railz Miniworld
Weena 745
The biggest indoor model
railway in the Netherlands 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 everything runs.
FOOD & DRINKS
4. Engels
Groothandelsgebouw
Stationsplein 45
Grandcafé Engels is very
well-known in Rotterdam.
Situated next to Central
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Station, it has been a
meeting point in the monumental Groothandelsgebouw 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.
ENTERTAINMENT
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7. Hollywood Music Hall
Delftsestraat 15
The Hollywood Music
Hall is famous for its excellent 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.
ACCOMMODATIONS
8. 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.
9. Best Western
Crown Hotel
Schiekade 658
A fully renovated 4 star
hotel known for its pleasant atmosphere and personal service. Includes a
restaurant and cosy bar.
6. Holland Casino
Rotterdam
Weena 624
Holland Casino Rotterdam has had a complete
makeover. With 58 gaming
tables, 750 slot machines,
cocktail bar, wine lounge,
two restaurants and the
new Ultralounge Purple,
the casino ensures an
exciting and stylish night
out.
VARIOUS
10. VVV Rotterdam
Info Café
Stationsplein 45
Start your Rotterdam day
in VVV Rotterdam Info
Café at Central Station
(see page 97).
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The part of Rotterdam known locally as Chinatown gets its name from the many Chinese
businesses that line the beginning of the
shopping street by the Kruisplein. But Chinatown is more than Chinese restaurants, supermarkets and specialty shops. This multicultural 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.
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. Along the Westersingel canal, which runs between Chinatown
and the Museumkwartier, the Westersingel
Sculpture Route displays various works of
art from Rotterdam’s International Sculpture
Collection.
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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.
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 competing for the Miss Universe
title, you’ll always find the
perfect outfit here.
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.
2. Wah Nam Hong
Supermarket
West-Kruiskade 4-6
Well-stocked, spacious
supermarket, mainly
selling Chinese products,
with a good produce
section and reasonable
prices. A popular shop,
Wah Nam Hong is always
hectic and busy.
3. Kotomisi Shop
West-Kruiskade 56
A sitting-room for Surinamese cultures, starting
from the Afro-Surinamese
subculture. This shop
sells a broad selection
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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 suggestions reveal excellent
culinary surprises.
7. Sumo
Westersingel 1a
Sumo is a Japanese restaurant with an all-you-caneat concept. All the sushi
and Japanese grill you can
eat, for a set price. Max.
three hours per table.
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8. De Lange Muur
West-Kruiskade 1
De Lange Muur Restaurant
serves authentic and
traditional Chinese cuisine.
Specialties include Dim
Sum and various fresh
seafood prepared in
diverse styles.
9. Kiem Foei
West-Kruiskade 29a
Authentic Surinamese
cuisine in a simple setting. 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.
10. White Elephant
West-Kruiskade 73b
White Elephant is a great
place for a chat with
friends or co-workers.
Enjoy the Mediterranean
cuisine and the cheerful
ambience.
Accommodations
11. Hotel One
Westersingel 1
Hotel One, situated in a
gorgeous listed building
on Westersingel, combines modern comfort
with artistic charm and
history.
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The Lijnbaankwartier is the shopping heart
of Rotterdam, where shops are open every
day. This conveniently compact area offers a
hugely diverse range of stores, from Hema to
Hugo Boss. Not just the place to shop seven
days a week, the Lijnbaankwartier is a great
entertainment district. Cosy restaurants and
cafés are scattered invitingly between the
clubs and theatres. Whether you prefer dance,
jazz, classical, modern or Top 40s, you’ll find
it in the Lijnbaankwartier.
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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
a reality. Lijnbaan, Beursplein and Beurstraverse, the subterranean shopping concourse,
now proudly present all the major department
stores side by side. Just outside the core of the
shopping district, several nearby streets also
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Beurstraverse
have intriguing shops. The area around the
Van Oldenbarneveltstraat, Karel Doormanstraat and Kruiskade has various shops offering 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
Tip
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night at Off_Corso.
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Nightlife and entertainment in the Lijnbaankwartier are varied and versatile. The district is
home to the major concert halls of Rotterdam.
Classical music, jazz and world music are performed in De Doelen, e.g. in the prominent
Gergiev Festival. The Rotterdamse Schouwburg offers contemporary theatre productions
as well as opera and dance, including performances by such Rotterdam-based companies
as the RO Theater and Scapino Ballet. For lighter pursuits, 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 Catwalk.
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ARCHITECTURE
1. Schouwburgplein
The Schouwburgplein was
designed by Rotterdamborn 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 Coolsingel 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.
versial, ‘Santa Claus’ by
American artist Paul McCarthy is known locally as
the ‘Buttplug Gnome’. This
statue is part of the Westersingel Sculpture Route.
SHOPPING
6. 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.
Tip
3. 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. Santa Claus
Eendrachtsplein
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Van Oldenbarneveltstraat 93
Women’s fashions, shoes,
bags and coats featuring
Scandinavian and Italian
labels, from jeans and casual to silk evening dresses
and business suits. Décor
and brands would be perfect for a major metropolis
like New York.
10. VanDijk
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.
ART & CULTURE
4. 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.
department store always
has new products and
international brands in
fashion, cosmetics, accessories, home decoration,
media and travel.
perience, with delicacies,
accessories and books on
tea, coffee and chocolate.
Theemaas is also a gallery of modern ceramics.
13. Selexyz Donner
Lijnbaan 150
Selexyz Donner is one of
the biggest bookshops in
the country. Besides its
250,000 book titles, Donner also has a theatre,
exhibitions, games,
second-hand books and
rare editions, and a range
of CDs and sheet music.
14. Sissy Boy
Oude Binnenweg 32
Sissy Boy is a shop for
the entire family and for
every occasion. Besides
very wearable Special
Basics attire, Sissy Boy
also sells various interior
decoration and personal
care products.
7. Studio Hergebruik
Coolsingel 53
Shop, studio and exhibition space displaying
work by artists and
designers who focus
on reusing or recycling
materials, images and/or
concepts.
11. Lava
Karel Doormanstraat 344
Lava is luxurious materials, 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.
15. ANSH 46
Mauritsweg 51
ANSH (ANother SHop)
46 is a women’s fashion
boutique selling diverse
products at an equally
diverse range of prices.
Exclusive and trend-setting brands like Vilsbol de
Arce, Complex Geometries, Carin Wester and
Butterflysoulfire.
8. De Bijenkorf
Coolsingel 105
As busy as the beehive it’s
named after, this trendy
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16. Clone Records
Mauritsweg 60
Clone Records is a record
label and has its own
shop. Specialises in underground electronic dance
music.
FOOD & DRINKS
17. Luciano Sicilia in
Bocca
Coolsingel 123
La Sicilia in Bocca, centrally located in a pavilion
on Coolsingel, is the ideal
pit stop during or after a
day of shopping. Besides
its pizzas, the restaurant
also serves traditional
Sicilian specialties.
18. Satébar
Great spot for a quick Indonesian meal. Enjoy grilled
satay chicken with delicious
spicy peanut sauce, or try
one of the other tasty meat,
vegetable or rice dishes.
19. Floor
Schouwburgplein 28
Centrally located near
the Rotterdamse Schouwburg, 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.
20. Mangiare
Pure seasonal Italian
food, prepared fresh from
excellent ingredients: that
is Mangiare. For lunch,
dinner or a glass of good
wine accompanied by Italian antipasti.
21. Rotterdamse
Schouwburg
Schouwburgplein 25
The Rotterdamse
Schouwburg theatre
puts on theatre, dance
and opera performances by all the major
Dutch companies.
Shows by Rotterdambased companies such
as Ro Theater, Scapino
Ballet Rotterdam and
Dance Works Rotterdam generally open
here. The Rotterdamse
Schouwburg is one
of the few municipal
theatres in the Netherlands that consistently
presents international
performances, for
example during The
International Choice
of the Rotterdamse
Schouwburg.
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22. Melief Bender
Oude Binnenweg 134
An authentic pub in the
heart of the city, this
Rotterdam establishment
has a rich history dating
back over 125 years. The
large historic photos of
the city on the walls add
charm to the friendly
eatery.
26. Bootleg DJ Café
Mauritsweg 33
A haven for producers
and DJs, this café is a
hotbed of new talent
with a relaxed and open
minded atmosphere. Music reigns supreme here,
from Detroit techno,
drum’n’bass, electro and
Chicago house to disco.
30. Hilton Rotterdam
Weena 10
Hilton Hotels are famous
all over the world. Excellent service, a central
location and the Hilton’s
renowned full breakfast
make the hotels a good
choice for business travellers and tourists.
ENTERTAINMENT
27. Pathé
Schouwburgplein
Schouwburgplein 101
This megaplex cinema has
seven theatres showing the
better blockbusters. You
can’t miss the huge square
building on the Schouwburgplein. Sneak previews
on Tuesdays.
31. Skatepark Westblaak
Skaters from all over
hang out in and around
the skate park, as well as
across the road at Left
Skateboard shop. The
whole vibe of the skate
park makes it worth a
visit, even for non-skaters.
23. Catwalk
Weena-Zuid 33
This unusual dance club
was built in a former
pedestrian tunnel and is
popular amongst house,
minimal and techno
lovers. Intimate and
extraordinary, Catwalk
manages to book even the
most famous DJs.
24. Off_Corso
Kruiskade 22
Off_Corso, once a cinema
and now a dance club,
has surprising parties
and popular recurring
club nights every week.
Off_Corso bridges the gap
between nightlife, art and
culture.
25. Saint Tropez
Coolsingel 63
Eat, drink and dance the
night away like you’re on
holiday! The décor at Saint
Tropez is absolutely stunning, evoking the luxury
of the French Riviera in
golden walls, velvet lounges and warm lighting.
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28. Exit
Mauritsstraat 173
From young, up-and-coming bands and record label
nights to Drum’n’Bass parties, the Exit is always a
great place for an evening
on the town, weekdays and
weekends.
ACCOMMODATIONS
29. NH Atlanta Hotel
Coolsingel / Aert van
Nesstraat 4
NH Atlanta Rotterdam is
authentic and imposing
with its beautiful marble
floors, Art Deco details
and grand chandeliers.
The historical building
is literally at the heart of
Rotterdam’s shopping and
business district.
32. Rotterdam.info
(Tourist Information)
Coolsingel 197
Rotterdam.info is the best
place to find information
on Rotterdam, including
tickets, gifts and souvenirs.
(See page 97).
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The Laurenskwartier, which lies in the sheltered area behind the hustle and bustle of the
Lijnbaankwartier shops, is a lovely place for
wandering. The area offers an assortment of
separate little shopping areas, each with its
own highlights. Although there are various
large, well-known chain stores on Beursplein and Hoogstraat, the area is primarily
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The Laurenskwartier has been around since
the city’s earliest days; in fact, it was once the
entire city. The Hoogstraat, where the City
Hall stood until 1920, was once the very heart
of Rotterdam. The Grote- or Laurenskerk at
the Grotekerkplein is one of the main features in this area, one of the last remaining
classical landmarks in modern Rotterdam.
Although the church was badly damaged
during the 1940 bombardment, restoration
work started in 1952. The Late Gothic cathedral reopened its doors in 1968.
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popular with passionate shoppers thanks to
the exceptional shops and boutiques in the
surrounding streets, including Korte Hoogstraat 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.
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Contemporary
The Urban Espressobar
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Rotterdam lunchrooms.
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The area around the Nieuwe Markt and Pannekoekstraat feels like a village. This characteristic 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 Coolsingel, is youthful and lively, exhibiting all sorts
of development. You’ll find a colourful combination of chique clothing shops and contemporary 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 NeoRenaissance 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
Beursplein 37
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 (Discovery
Corner) is a big workshop
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. Museum Rotterdam
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
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the city’s history, there are
also regular exhibitions on
various topics.
5. Urban Photos
Pannekoekstraat 8a
The Urban Photos Gallery
prints and sells photos in
any size, with access to
various Dutch and international photo archives,
including ANP, several
local newspapers and
various city archives.
6. Central Library
Hoogstraat 110
The Rotterdam Central
Library is a huge information 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.
selects neutral earth tones
without losing sight of catwalk trends. The salvage
timber interior of this
stylish shop showcases
the crème de la crème in
clothing and accessories.
9. Shoe Club
Meent 98
The trendiest shoe store
in Rotterdam has the
biggest collection of UGG
Australia, among other
brands. Shoe Club offers a
large and varied range of
fashionable, good-quality
shoes for women, men and
children.
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8. Fleur
Rodezand 21
Fashion store Fleur
12. LokalHeroz
Oppert 294
Everything a man needs.
With this sophisticated
mix of clothing, art and
coffee combined with interior design, cycling and
other nice stuff, why shop
anywhere else?
13. Gorilli Concept Store
Oppert 296-298
Clothing, shoes, toys,
gadgets, perfumes, sneakers and more, all designed
to make your trend-loving
heart skip a beat. From
affordable to exclusive,
from popular to passionately loved.
SHOPPING
7. Prego
Meent 118
Looking for a new outfit or
a complete new wardrobe?
Prego has women’s and
men’s clothing to suit any
occasion, from labels like
Flippa K and Marc O’Polo,
as well as various sumptuous accessories including
jewellery, scarves, belts,
bags and even shoes.
11. Beau Jolie
Oppert 290
Affordable and accessible
glitter & glamour: every
trendy woman is sure to
strike gold in this fashion
hotspot. The collection includes killer stilettos, sexy
jeans, sweet babydolls and
more, and accessories to
match.
10. Christian Ouwens
Oppert 2
Gallery featuring paintings, photos and design
by artists like Rob Scholte,
Jan Cremer, Armando,
Frans Jansen, Paul Huf and
famous designers like Piet
Hein Eek, Maarten Baas,
Hella Jongerius and Marcel
Wanders.
14. TweeTwintig
Botersloot 40a-42a
Lighting, furniture and
accessories designed and
sold by interior architects
with a wealth of experience. Their own 220 label
primarily produces 3D
objects.
15. Ginza
Pannekoekstraat 6a
With its upper-class
brands, cutting-edge
Japanese streetwear and
exclusive sneakers, Ginza
is a welcome addition to
the city. Also known as
the country’s “#1 female
sneaker store”.
16. 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.
FOOD & DRINKS
17. Jansen & Van Dijk
Wine Bar
Westewagenstraat 58
A nice spot for lunch in
typical Parisian style:
brown wood interior with French chairs,
indirect lighting and
chandeliers. Jansen &
Van Dijk always have
three white wines and
three red wines open.
18. Dudok
Meent 88
Café Brasserie Dudok
is in a listed building,
the monumental former
insurance office ‘De Nederlanden van 1845’, which
was designed by Dudok.
The imposing space is
lively and bustling all
day long.
19. Grote- or
St. Laurenskerk /
Standbeeld Erasmus
Grotekerkplein 15
The St Laurence
Church is open to the
public and offers guided 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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21. Amarone
Meent 72a
Dining at Amarone focuses 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-controlled environment.
22. 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 natural ingredients, the ice
cream is prepared fresh
every day.
23. Café Pol
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.
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24. Humphrey’s
Binnenrotte 101-103
Following the restaurant
on Kop van Zuid, a new
Humphrey’s has opened
on Binnenrotte, serving a
3-course daily menu for a
fixed price, with meat, fish
and vegetarian options.
Humphrey’s has a new
menu every month.
25. 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 surrounding countries, enhanced by
a French cuisine.
26. Urban Espressobar
Botersloot 44a
This trendy, minimalist
little espresso bar makes
excellent coffee and delicious soup, sandwiches
and fresh juice. Perfect for
lunch or a quiet moment
in a busy day.
27. Level
Pannekoekstraat 76a
Delicious cocktails and
fine dining in a friendly
setting. The designer interior and fusion cuisine at
Level guarantee a warm
and stylish evening out.
28. Restaurant Mimosa
Pannekoekstraat 77-79
Stylish, modern restaurant 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.
29. Picknick Rotterdam
Mariniersweg 259
Great breakfast, lunch
trays and of course delicious 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.
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 apartments for travellers. Home
away from home, these
lofts are a great place
to sleep, but also offer a
delightful place to spend
the day.
Dudok
20. Patisserie Dudok
Westewagenstraat 52
The best apple pie in Rotterdam has found a new
home near Grandcafé Dudok. Besides the renowned
Dudok Original apple pie,
this patisserie also has
brownies, chocolate chip
cookies, Lily’s Cupcakes,
great sandwiches and
fresh coffee.
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BEURS
WTC
SHOPS
ROTTERDAM
Shop in style
around
Beurs -World Trade
Center!
Laurenskerk presents multi-media exhibition
Rotterdam offers you, yet another, firstrate tourist attraction! After long time
preparations, the permanent exhibition
‘The Laurenskerk, a monument full
of stories’ is open to the public. The
mediaeval Grote- of Sint Laurenskerk
is traditionally the main church of
Rotterdam. The rich and turbulent history
of this church comes alive through
multimedia presentations in 20 themes.
Take a tour and enjoy the audio guide
full of stories and music of this impressive
monument during pre- and post-war
Rotterdam.
BEUR S - W O R L D T R A D E C E N T E R
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Rotterdam is a port city and continues to
be one of the world’s most important ports,
thanks to the Maas River and the Nieuwe
Waterweg with its direct connection to the
sea. Water also plays an important role in the
city centre. The Waterfront district is known
for its many inner-city harbours, including
Haringvliet, Wijnhaven and Leuvehaven.
With its historic cranes, the Maritime Museum and Havenmuseum, the Leuvehaven is
industrial heritage that testifies to the city’s
maritime origins.
Oude Haven
The Waterfront district includes the Oude
Haven, the best place in Rotterdam to sit at
a sidewalk café for a drink or meal and enjoy an excellent view of the many historic
ships. Besides its cafés and restaurants, the
Oude Haven also offers two highlights of
Rotterdam architecture: the Witte Huis and
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Wijnhaven - Red Apple
the Witte Huis (White House) designed by
Molenbroek was once the first skyscraper in
Europe. The remarkable, tilted cube houses by architect Piet Blom are one of Rotterdam’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.
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Sit back and relax at
one of the sidewalk cafés
along the waterfront of
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Noordereiland
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 Rotterdam by the Willemsbrug and Koninginnebrug bridges. The Noordereiland has been
a protected cityscape since 2005, thanks to
what many Rotterdam residents consider the
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 Wijnhaveneiland, 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
The 1898 design by W.
Molenbroek was the first
skyscraper in Europe. The
architect was inspired by
American high-rise architecture, which resulted in
an American Art Nouveau
style. Grandcafé Het Witte
Huis is on the ground
floor.
ATTRACTIONS
3. Vlaggenparade
All year long, 230 flags
wave invitingly along the
Boompjes, from the Erasmus Bridge through to the
extended Willemsbrug.
The flags represent the
different nationalities
in Rotterdam.
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4. Splashtours
Leuvehaven 1, Maritime
Museum (starting point) /
Coolsingel 197, Rotterdam.
info (point of sale)
Discover the city in a
hypermodern amphibious
bus. After a tour through
the most beautiful parts of
Rotterdam, the spectacular
SPLASH in the Maas takes
you sailing on past the
magnificent skyline.
engines and ship motors
bring bygone days to life.
ART & CULTURE
9. De Kleine Ondeugd
Oostzeedijk 348
This narrow restaurant has
only 12 tables. The set menu
of Thai dishes consists of
an appetiser and four small
dishes of beef, pork, chicken
and fish, served with aromatic white rice; the menu
changes daily.
5. VIVID Gallery
Scheepmakershaven 17
Recently relocated to
the ‘Red Apple’ building,
VIVID Gallery is a physical and virtual centre for
art and design. VIVID
effectively demonstrates
why Dutch Design is so
renowned world-wide.
6. Maritime Museum
Leuvehaven 1
Presenting a varied
range of exhibitions, the
Maritime Museum in Rotterdam 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 Havenmuseum clearly shows
the port of Rotterdam
between 1850 and 1970.
Fully refitted historic
transport ships, steam
8. The Destroyed City
Plein 1940
For many Rotterdam
residents, the 1953 monument by Zadkine still
symbolises the destruction of the city centre and
the unstoppable drive to
rebuild Rotterdam.
FOOD & DRINKS
10. Bierlokaal Locus
Publicus
Oostzeedijk 364
A characteristic café in a
fantastic working-class district of Rotterdam. In this
authentic beer hall, where
locals chat by the fireside
during the chilly Dutch
winters, you can sample
over 200 different beers.
11. Mooii
Oost-Wijnstraat 8-16
Mooii stands for DutchFrench cuisine with tapas
influences and a nod to
Asian cooking. For everyone who loves to linger at
the table after enjoying a
good meal.
12. Popocatepetl
Spaanse Poort 71
A visit to ‘Popo’ means a
night of lively and exuberant Mexico. Cheerful
servers, classic cocktails,
authentic dishes and
Latino music in a colourful cantina ensure a
fun evening.
13. 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, fish
specialist from Rotterdam.
15. Plan C
Slepersvest 1
Theatercafé Plan C is a
well-known and respected
Rotterdam Venue, known
for its many live performances and the weekend
disco nights, with Top 100,
house, rock and pop.
ACCOMMODATIONS
16. Inntel Hotels Rotterdam Centre
Leuvehaven 80
Inntel Hotels Rotterdam
Centre is prominently
situated on the water, at
the foot of the Erasmus
Bridge. The excellent location offers a gorgeous view
of the Maas River and the
Rotterdam skyline.
17. H2Otel
Wijnhaven 20a
Floating hotel H20tel is
situated at a great location in a characteristic
inner city harbour. Besides the usual facilities,
H2Otel has picnic boats
available for guests to
enjoy the area.
ENTERTAINMENT
14. Club Vie / Vie Café
Maasboulevard 300
Rotterdam’s club sensation now includes VIE
Café, serving American
cuisine, cocktails, special
beers and an extensive
range of Nespresso coffees
until 11:15pm.
18. B&B Cherrycake
& Chocolate
Maaskade 88
In a renovated house dating back to 1886, Cherrycake & Chocolate offers
pure romance with a
view of the Maas. This
charming B&B is on
Noordereiland, across
from the Rotterdam
city centre.
19. 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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KIJKKUBUS MUSEUM HOUSE
How does one live in a cube-house,
this oddly tilted cube on a pole?
One of these remarkable dwellings
is open to the public, the so-called
Kijk-Kubus (Show- Cube).
This museumhouse is fully furnished
with an especially designed and
handmade custom built interior.
A small exhibition gives the visitor
extra information.
OPENING HOURS
daily 11 am - 5 pm
HOW TO GET THERE
tram 21 stop Blaak / metro Blaak /
NS station Blaak
A PLEASANT STAY IN THE STRIKING CUBE HOUSES
STAYOKAY ROTTERDAM
Rates from € 25,- p.p. (breakfast included)
Call +31 (0)10 436 57 63 or check www.stayokay.com/rotterdam
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OVERBLAAK 70 / T +31 10 414 22 85
WWW.KUBUSWONING.NL
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MARITIME MUSEUM ROTTERDAM
Situated in the bustling heart of Rotterdam, the Rotterdam
Maritime Museum is one of the world’s top maritime
museums. Founded in 1874 it’s the oldest maritime
museum in the Netherlands. In addition to high-profile
exhibitions it offers an extensive events programme for a
wide audience.
IMPRESSIONS OF DUTCH MARITIME HISTORY
Discover how the maritime history of the Netherlands
unfolded in this exhibition that can be read like a history
book. The expo is richly illustrated by the gems from the
museum’s centuries-old collection.
With ‘MainPort Live’ the museum brings the world class
port back to the heart of Rotterdam. Light, sound and
action creates an experience of the world’s largest port in
miniature. The Maritime Museum is the proud owner of
the museum ship ‘Buffel’ (1868) which offers visitors an
on board experience.
The maritime museum offers an excellent Rotterdam
cultural experience.
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LEUVEHAVEN 1
ROTTERDAM-CENTRE
010 413 26 80
WWW.MARITIEMMUSEUM.NL
GUIDED TOURS AVAILABLE
IN ENGLISH, FRENCH AND
GERMAN.
Get the
real taste
of Rotterdam
Hotel New York embraces present, past and future. Thousands of
emigrants departed from this place in search of a better future.
Now you can do business, celebrate, drink, dine, and sleep in a
nostalgic 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.
See also page 125 of this brochure.
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Two characteristic examples of Rotterdam’s
urban development, Kop van Zuid and Katendrecht have had a rich and colourful history.
Once a bustling port area that fell into disuse, the Kop van Zuid was redeveloped in the
early 1990s to become a metropolitan centre
with international allure. Katendrecht, also
known as the Cape, was home to one of Europe’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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Where dockworkers once laboured away
and emigrants bid their homeland farewell,
a modern entertainment district now offers
cafés, restaurants and a theatre. Hotel New
York, situated in the former offices off the
Holland-America Line on Wilhelminakade,
opened its doors in 1993. The area truly came
to life in 1996 with the completion of the
Erasmus Bridge. Old buildings were rede-
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signed for new uses; modern architecture gave
the Kop van Zuid its international feeling. Besides historic buildings like Las Palmas, the
Entrepot building and the Cruise Terminal,
the area also boasts such imposing structures
as Montevideo, New Orleans, 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
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Katendrecht
The area between the Maashaven and Rijnhaven harbours was completely transformed
into an appealing residential district. The
view of the Kop van Zuid, the characteristic
homes and the atmosphere of the harbours
has restored its exceptional and adventurous
image. At the tip, a new landmark has been
added to the Rotterdam skyline: the De Rotterdam. This steam-powered vessel was a
chartered vessel and cruise ship for many
years. After extensive renovations, the ship
opened to the public again 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 Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam, which housed the
arrival and departure
halls. Cruise ships have
recently started to dock
here again.
ART & CULTURE
3. 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.
4. Theater Walhalla
Sumatraweg 9-11
Theater Walhalla is small
and intimate, presenting
refreshing performances
that offer excellent
cultural quality and
organising fun festivals
in the area.
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5. LPII
Wilhelminakade 326
LP II is a cultural venue in
the renovated Las Palmas
building. The former
industrial hall hosts
temporary exhibitions,
festivals, concerts, shows
and other cultural events.
LPII shares Las Palmas
with the SKVR BeeldFabriek and the Nederlands
Fotomuseum.
6. LantarenVenster
Otto Reuchlinweg 996
From 1949 to 2010, this
cinema and theatre
complex was in Gouvernestraat. Its new location
opened recently on
Wilhelminapier, with its
own café and restaurant.
LantarenVenster continues to present quality films
and jazz.
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Fotomuseum
Wilhelminakade 332
Photography paradise:
the museum shows the
many facets of photography in its temporary exhibitions and an extensive
programme of activities.
In addition, the museum
curates over 130 archives
of Dutch photographers
and has a photo restoration studio.
8. Villa Zebra
Stieltjesstraat 21
Villa Zebra is an art lab
for children aged four to
twelve years with exhibitions, workshops, multimedia projects, festivities
and guided tours.
FOOD & DRINKS
9. Restaurant Allure
Cargadoorskade 107
Enjoy the view of the Binnenhaven f rom 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 f ried monkf ish.
10. Café Rotterdam
Wilhelminakade 699
Cruise Terminal Rotterdam offers an excellent
view of the skyline and
the Erasmus Bridge.
Café Rotterdam serves
European cuisine, perfect
for a business lunch, delicious Sunday brunch or
romantic dinner.
cious cuisine cooked by
Jim de Jong. The changing
menu is inspired by the
latest market finds and
seasonal ingredients. The
organic wines are particularly nice.
ENTERTAINMENT
11. Las Palmas
Wilhelminakade 330
Authentic bouillabaisse or
oysters on the half-shell
in Herman den Blijker’s
seafood restaurant. The
extensive menu also
includes fresh fish, lobster,
crab and a nice wine
selection.
12. Obba
Korte Hillestraat 2
Obba is a stylish lounge
restaurant that creates a
fabulous Near East illusion. This waterfront restaurant on the Rijnhaven
has a phenomenal view.
The varied, tasty mezzes
are similar to tapas.
13. De Jonge de Jong
Delistraat 52
With seating for 40, this
small restaurant serves
mouthwateringly deli-
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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
15. 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 restaurant on the ground floor is
open early and closes late,
and includes an extensive
oyster bar.
16. 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.
17. De Rotterdam /
Cruise Hotel
3e Katendrechtsehoofd 25
Once the most prestigious 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 Excursions organises various
tours on board the
good ship De Rotterdam. The ship also
has various bars and
restaurants and the
Cruise Hotel. The
hotel rooms meet
four-star standards
and showcase 1950s
design; various
original elements
have been preserved
intact.
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of Rotterdam that has been designated a protected cityscape. Experience the city’s rich
maritime history in this tree-lined area with
its gorgeous broad lanes, spacious quays, and
the Veerhaven harbour with its historic ships.
Where all the world once came together, you
can now find the World Museum with its impressive collection of art and artefacts from
cultures all over the world. At the heart of the
Scheepvaartkwartier lies Het Park, a green
oasis where all sorts of festivals and events
are held. Het Park is a favourite barbeque
spot for the city’s residents, especially in
summer. At the edge of Het Park stands what
may well be the city’s most famous landmark:
the Euromast, which soars 185 metres high.
The Scheepvaartkwartier is known as a restaurant district, in part due to the Westelijk
Handelsterrein. This fully renovated warehouse offers surprising galleries, trendy
restaurants, intimate clubs and exceptional
shops, all under the same roof.
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ATTRACTIONS
1. Spido
Willemsplein 85
Boat tours let you see the
city in a whole new light.
An audiovisual presentation tells you all about the
sights as the boat cruises
through Rotterdam.
Spido also operates a ferry
service to the completely
renovated cruise ship De
Rotterdam.
2. Pannenkoekenboot
Parkhaven (across from
the Euromast)
The Pancake Boat serves
a pancake buffet as it
sails through the Rotterdam waterways.
All-you-can-eat Dutch
pancakes are the perfect
compliment to the imposing skyline and charming
harbours.
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tures all over the world.
Besides the free permanent
collection on display, the
museum holds two thematic exhibitions every
year. Includes theatre,
gallery, shop, restaurant
and more.
4. 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.
5. Van Oosterom
Concept Store
A cutting-edge store with
a unique interior concept.
This pilot store offers
patrons the chance to
see all the products from
design labels Moooi and
Piet Boon in one spot.
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6. Restaurant Smaak
One of the renovated warehouses in the Westelijk
Handelsterrein includes
an excellent restaurant.
Affordable and friendly,
Smaak caters to every
taste, ensuring a fun
evening out.
7. Restaurant Karakter
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Willemskade 27
Food this good is hard to
find outside Turkey. The
evening always commences with a variety of cold
mezzes, followed by a hot
dish of fish and meat, ending with baklava or fresh
fruit for dessert.
11. Parkheuvel
Heuvellaan 21
The ver y best in excellent
quality and creative
cooking comes f rom the
kitchen of master chef
Erik van Loo. Parkheuvel has two Michelin
stars.
SHOPPING
FOOD & DRINKS
3. World Museum
Willemskade 25
An impressive collection of
art and artefacts from cul-
Fresh, pure ingredients prepared with passion, virtuosity and creativity. Locally
grown organic food reflects
the changing weather and
climate, and the menu
changes in response.
8. Kip
Situated in a stately
town house with a lovely
garden, this à la carte restaurant is affiliated with
EuroToques, a community
of 2500 European chefs
committed to promoting
regional culinary traditions and locally grown
produce.
9. Loos
Westplein 1
One of the most popular
grand cafés in Rotterdam.
The interior and décor are
timelessly classic with a
Parisian air. A nice place
to have dinner with
friends, with good food
and quick service.
12. The Harbour Club
Kievitslaan 25
The old villa in a unique
location in the Park by
the Euromast is nearly
100 years old. The contemporar y industrial
interior is complemented
by two quiet outdoor
terraces with an excellent view.
13. Restaurant
Spiesenboot
Parkhaven 9
Choose from a menu of
various skewers of marinated meat or fish roasted
on an open fire. The hustle
and bustle on and around
the water of the Maas
River, the Parkhaven
harbour and the sluice
gates offer a stunning
backdrop.
ACCOMMODATIONS
14. Maritime Hotel
Willemskade 13
The rich history of
this hotel appeals to a
broader public than just
its maritime patrons. The
Maritime Hotel has an
unusual construction; it
was built over the local
listed building of the
Zeemanshuis.
15. Tulip Inn Rotterdam
Willemsplein 1
Situated beside the Maas
River at the foot of the
Erasmus Bridge, most of
the hotel rooms offer a
view of the ever-changing
river and the Rotterdam
skyline.
16. Hostel ROOM
Sleep in Rotterdam’s
poshest neighbourhood
for a great price. The Art
Deco building dates back
to 1923 and has 16 theme
rooms, each of which has
a link to Rotterdam and
the Netherlands. Won the
best hostel title in 2009.
VARIOUS
17. Park Schoonoord
Kievitslaan
A rare oasis of peace and
quiet, Schoonoord is a
national park that has
been opened to the public.
Paths wind through ancient trees and a kidneyshaped pond completes
the picture.
18. Euromast
Parkhaven 20
Built in 1960 for the
Floriade flower show,
the Euromast is the
highest look-out
tower in the Netherlands. At 100 metres,
you have a 360-degree
panoramic view of
the city. For a higher
perspective, the
rotating Euroscoop
lift takes visitors to
the 185-metre top. The
Euromast brasserie
serves coffee and
pastries, sandwiches,
exotic snacks, high
tea or a full dinner.
Book a night at 100
metres in the Euromast Heaven & Stars,
the two luxury suite,
and have the highest
balcony in Rotterdam
all to yourself that
evening.
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MARITIME HOTEL
ROTTERDAM
HigHligHt of
your visit
A three-star hotel at a five-star location!
Discover a wonderful place to spend the night in the heart of Rotterdam at the Maritime
Hotel, situated on the Nieuwe Maas River. The hotel is a spectacular feat of architectural achievement, built atop the Zeemanshuis city monument. Spido, the Waterbus Fast
Ferry, Watertaxi and Aqualiner all stop right outside the door, offering excellent options
for exploring Rotterdam by water. The hotel has a cosy restaurant with a maritime décor
and menu, with pool and billiards in the bar. In addition to the standard facilities, such as
internet access, each room has a flat screen TV with free in-house movie channels. The
Maritime Hotel: the perfect place to stay for a weekend in Rotterdam!
ExpEriEncE and discovEr
The Maritime Hotel is easily accessible from Rotterdam Central Station by tram 7.
The Leuvehaven metro station is within walking distance.
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Euromast
Parkhaven 20
3016 GM Rotterdam
www.euromast.nl
info@euromast.nl
Tel: +31 (0)10 2411 788
MARITIME HOTEL ROTTERDAM / Willemskade 13 / 3016 DK Rotterdam
T: +31 (0)10 - 20 10 900 / info@maritimehotel.nl
WWW.MARITIMEHOTEL.NL
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Sailing buffet on
the berenboot
The Collection
Enjoy the 2.5-hour sailing tour
while you eat your fill at the
extensive BerenBuffet, serving a
tantalising array of hot and cold
dishes, including a dessert!
The Wereldmuseum offers the finest
pieces of art from Asia, America, Africa
and Oceania. They highlight the spiritual
vision of fascinating cultures. The art and
its authentic account make a lasting
impression on each visitor.
Restaurant
Parkhaven / euromaSt | for reServationS, call: +31(0)10 - 436 19 11
The Restaurant, facing the historic Veer
harbour, offers a gentle and peaceful
environment. The exquisite dishes,
inspired on Mediterranean cuisine, a
selection of superb wines, accompanied
by warm hospitality all contribute to a
singular experience.
www.berenboot.nl
Hall rental
The Wereldmuseum, housed in the former
Royal Yacht club, is a beautiful building of
graceful classicist architecture at the old
picturesque harbor ‘Veerhaven’ . The museum offers a stylish location for private
and company events in five halls, each with
its own character and elegant ambiance.
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Unlimited pancakes on
the pannenkoekenboot
Sail... and enjoy all the
pancakes you can eat! The
buffet offers various pancakes
which you can decorate
with delicious and authentic
toppings, including cheese,
ham, fruit, syrup, powdered
sugar and more!
Parkhaven / Euromast | For reservations, call: +31(0)10 - 436 72 95
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The Museum Shop is a place for discovery
and temptation. It features a variety of
authentic objects of art, jewelry, clothing,
books and an additional assortment of
surprising items.
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There is a palpable air of culture and innovative creativity in the Witte de Withstraat and
the small streets that intersect it. The Witte
de With centre for contemporary art is an
international meeting point for artists, academics and critics. The many galleries in the
area present a diverse and provocative range
of artistic expressions. Besides culture and
the arts, the street also has striking shops,
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The Museumkwartier is a compact and lively
area filled with trendy fashion boutiques,
music shops, design stores and hotbeds of
creativity. The many museums and galleries
within easy walking distance give the area
an unparalleled dynamic as the perfect place
to enjoy Rotterdam’s many artistic offerings.
The Kunsthal, designed by renowned Rotterdam-based architect Rem Koolhaas, and
the Natural History Museum of Rotterdam
are just across the lush green Museum Park
from Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, the
Netherlands Architecture Institute and the
Chabot Museum.
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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.
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Dizzy feels relaxed and
jazzy all afternoon and
evening.
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Nieuwe Binnenweg
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 everything their hearts desire in the many exceptional furniture and design shops, not to
mention the CBK Centre for the Visual Arts.
The Nieuwe Binnenweg is a dynamic street
that never seems to sleep. From traditional
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 permanent collection of more
than 25,000 items, from
dried plants to mammoth
fossils, as well as temporary exhibitions.
3. NAi & Huis
Sonneveld
Museumpark 25
The Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAI)
is an archive, museum,
library and platform for
architecture. Due to a
planned renovation, the
NAI will be closed until 1
June 2011. The Sonneveld
House will still be open to
the public; this museum
home, designed by Brinkman & Van der V lugt, is
a secondary location of
the NAI.
4. Chabot Museum
Museumpark 11
Paintings, sculptures,
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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. Theater Bonheur
Eendrachtsstraat 81
Bonheur creates theatrical productions based
on a fiery passion for
language. Books by
famous and unknown
authors are adapted into
poetic, intimate stage
performances with a
poignant clarity.
6. WORM
Witte de Withstraat 63
WORM has courage,
conviction and musical
talent. WORM schedules
concerts, film screenings, workshops, master
classes, festivals and other
events. Its new venue,
shop and production
space will open in Witte de
Withstraat in mid-2011;
until then WORM is based
at Achterhaven 148.
7. TENT.
TENT. showcases contemporary art: Rotterdambased, international, current, daring and dynamic.
Various exhibitions every
year; free TENT. Events
held regularly on Thursday evenings.
8. Witte de With
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.
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9. MAMA
Witte de Withstraat 29-31
This showroom for Media
And Moving Art is a platform for visual culture on
the cutting edge of visual
arts and popular culture.
MAMA is a home base
for the latest generation
of image producers and
artists.
SHOPPING
10. Marlies Dekkers
Rotterdam’s own Marlies
Dekkers is a famous
designer, known internationally for her trendsetting lingerie. Her
designs are seductive
and no-nonsense at the
same time. Their exciting appeal comes f rom
the strong ensemble of
lines, layers and subtle
cut-outs.
14. Knetter
Nieuwe Binnenweg 88a Knetter has a wide and
varied range of party
attire and accessories for
ladies and gentlemen.
The unique mix of new
and vintage clothing
makes shopping at
Knetter a real treat.
11. Margreeth
Olsthoorn
Witte de Withstraat 5a
Margreeth Olsthoorn
works as a stylist in her
own shop, which sells
clothing from the betterknown designer labels
as well as new designers
spotted by the shop.
15. Hartman Binnenhuisadviseurs
Nieuwe Binnenweg 190
One of the city’s most
famous interior decorating shops, Hartman
offers timeless design
from major brands.
Dealer for Vitra, Pastoe,
Fritz Hansen, Artemide,
Ingo Maurer, Flos, Dutch
Originals, Art of Living
and more.
12. Nieuwe
Ontwerpers.nl
William Boothlaan 13a
The talent shop where
young designers present
and sell their own collections to consumers
without making major
investments. The shop
regularly hosts fashionrelated exhibitions.
13. Demonfuzz Records
Nieuwe Binnenweg 86
Over 160,000 titles in
stock, representing all
musical genres from jazz,
pop, rock, metal and
reggae to techno, disco,
funk, soul and hip-hop.
Mostly second-hand
albums, but the shop also
carries a modest selection of new vinyl.
FOOD & DRINKS
16. Bazar
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.
17. De Witte Aap
Recently chosen as the
best bar in the world.
Filled with art-lovers and
shoppers by day, then
18. Museum Boijmans
Van Beuningen
Museumpark 18-20
Museum Boijmans Van
Beuningen exhibits
world-class art from the
Early Middle Ages to the
21st century. Besides its
permanent collection,
the museum hosts 25
temporary exhibitions
each year and arranges
many activities that
are open to the public.
Various guided tours
are available, as well as
a multimedia tour of the
highlights from the new
permanent arrangement of The Collection
II. The multimedia tour
focuses on 30 artworks
through stories, music,
photos and videos. The
museum shop sells designer gifts for all ages,
gorgeous catalogues
and fun trinkets. Free
admission to the entire
museum every Wednesday.
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most other venues on
weekend nights. Famous
DJs and live bands regularly raise the roof.
19. Toko 94
Multicultural food includes Caribbean, Surinamese, Cape Verdean
and Asian cuisine. The
dishes are created by combining traditional Creole
homestyle cooking with
modern Western cooking
techniques.
23. Wester Paviljoen
Grand café with a reading
table and a spacious terrace with summer sunshine
until late in the day. Locals
and visitors come to the
Wester Paviljoen for coffee,
drinks, lunch or dinner.
20. De Eendracht
Eendrachtsweg 31a
The centre of the restaurant is a compact kitchen
with a wood oven at its
heart. Watch the chef
work and feel f ree to
ask questions; he loves
to talk about his food.
The menu varies ever y
day depending on what
inspires the cook.
21. Belgisch Biercafé
Boudewijn
Nieuwe Binnenweg 53
An authentic Belgian pub
guarantees hospitality,
good food and an impressive assortment of exceptional beers. Choose one
of the eight different beers
on tap, or try one of the 35
other bottled brews.
22. Le Vagebond
Nieuwe Binnenweg 99
A friendly and bohemian
music café open well past
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24. Lux
‘s Gravendijkwal 133
Heavily influenced by
Sicilian cuisine, this Italian restaurant has been
a welcome establishment
in Rotterdam for over
20 years. Enjoy tasty
antipasti, good wine and
an extensive menu in a
timeless modern setting.
performances by diverse,
quality bands, including
many big names.
27. 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
28. A Small Hotel
Witte De Withstraat 94c The height of luxury, A
Small Hotel is in a classic
building in the cultural
heart of Rotterdam.
25. Club Vibes
Westersingel 50a
Club Vibes is known as a
small, intimate discotheque
with a cheerful, relaxed feel.
Dance till dawn to music
from yesterday and today.
29. Bilderberg Parkhotel
Westersingel 70
The ‘Grande Dame’ of
Rotterdam has recently
been restored to its former glor y. The 4 star
hotel is just around the
corner f rom Museum
Boijmans Van Beuningen. The comfortable
Garden and Villa rooms
are spacious, and some
have a garden-facing
balcony.
26. Rotown
Nieuwe Binnenweg 19
On the sunny side of
the Nieuwe Binnenweg,
Rotown 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
30. Hotel van Walsum
Mathenesserlaan 199-201
In 1936, the Widow
Walsum started a boarding house here to make
a living. The small,
characteristic family hotel
occupies several town
houses, which date back
to 1895.
ENTERTAINMENT
Tiki’s
afternoon drinks as the
day progresses, quickly
followed by the vibrant
nightlife.
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www.hotelbazar.nl
Bezoek Museum Boijmans Van
Beuningen en maak een reis door
de kunst van de Middeleeuwen tot
nu. Ontdek de bijzondere museum
collectie, met meesterwerken van
Bosch, Rembrandt,Van Gogh en
Dalí. Sta versteld van de wisselende
tentoonstellingen, van ontroerende
schilderijen tot hippe hedendaagse
installaties. En niet te vergeten de
strakke espressobar en de museum
winkel vol design. Tot snel!
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Visit Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
and take a trip through art from the
Middle Ages right up to the present
day. Discover the extraordinary museum
collection, with masterpieces by Bosch,
Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Dali. Be
amazed by the changing exhibitions,
from heart-stopping paintings to
cutting-edge contemporary installations. Not forgetting the cool espresso
bar and the fabulous museum shop
full of superb design. See you soon!
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Where ships once departed for the East, the
Lloydkwartier now has homes and businesses with impressive waterfront vistas.
Modern high-rise buildings mix with renovated wharves and warehouses in one of the
city’s most contemporary spots. The redevelopment retained as much as possible of the
robust port character. The Lloydkwartier is
the heart of Rotterdam’s audiovisual, film
and ICT industry, and the Schiecentrale is
the heart of all that creative energy. Entrepreneurs 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 theatre, an authentic jazz cellar, various cafés
and restaurants, and the Lloyd Multiplein,
a large sport complex and event venue. The
Pleinbioscoop open-air cinema event is held
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ARCHITECTURE
1. Schiecentrale complex
Lloydstraat
The former power plant
now houses agencies handling film, ICT, design and
advertising. The studios are
used to record TV shows,
but they are also available
for parties and events.
2. Shipping and
Transport College
Lloydstraat 300
The building in the shape
of a 1 is a prominent landmark on the quay. The
location and the building
simply breathe transport,
harbour and shipping.
FOOD & DRINKS
3. De Machinist
Willem Buytewechstraat 45
An artistic meeting spot
with studios, a grand
café, restaurant, pub,
club, debate and exhibition hall, music room and
theatre. In this veritable
production line of knowledge, art and culture,
you can wine and dine all
day long.
4. Café Verhip
St. Jobsweg 21
Verhip, with its relaxed
atmosphere and delightful 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.
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5. Restaurant Ivy
Lloydstraat 294
Restaurant Ivy has one
Michelin star and is one
of the most exceptional
restaurants in the Netherlands. Everything is about
taste, smell and sensation
in your mouth, nose and
ears. Chef Geurds also uses
molecular cooking when it
improves the flavour.
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 Argentinean
tango to Indian raga. Local
and international talents
perform here regularly.
7. O.T. Theater
St. Jobsweg 3
Onafhankelijk Toneel presents theatre and dance in
the lovely O.T. Theater, and
opera with an orchestra in
the Rotterdamse Schouwburg. Actors, dancers and
singers from the Netherlands 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 perform regularly. Dixieland
and old school concerts
every Sunday.
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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Historic Delfshaven is a picturesque area
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 continuing
their journeys to North America, where they
were the first colonists in what would later
become New England. The Pelgrimvaderskerk 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 location for the Dutch East India Company, the
VOC. Nowadays it’s nostalgic and intimate,
laced with waterways and canals lined in
historic buildings and 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
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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. Museum Rotterdam
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.
and values vintage books
and children’s literature.
5. Delfshaven Maritime
Arts & Antiques
Voorhaven 33
The place to go for nautical
antiques, situated in the former Henkes distillery. Unrivalled collection of model
ships, nautical instruments,
ship’s bells, navigational
maps, original prints and
engravings, and sea charts.
FOOD & DRINKS
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SHOPPING
3. Stylez Shoes
Aelbrechtskolk 23 Looking for shoes for a
wedding or special occasion? Stylez Shoes has a
wide selection to choose
from, including 200 different models of bridal shoes
and exceptional footwear
to complement a beautiful
eveningwear look.
4. Tolle Lege
Aelbrechtskolk 49
Chartered antiquarian
bookshop with a vast collection of children’s books,
as well as books on history, shipping and the city
of Rotterdam. Also buys
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from the Netherlands and
Belgium. The intimate ambience and occasional live
music provide characteristic Dutch charm.
8. Café De Oude Sluis
Havenstraat 7
The gorgeous woodcarvings and chandeliers
of this café recreate a
nostalgic past. Students
rub shoulders with artists,
real Rotterdammers, shopkeepers and craftsmen.
9. Bla Bla
Piet Heynsplein 35
The Bla Bla restaurant
has not served meat or
fish in over 25 years. The
interior and the vegan
and vegetarian menu are
inspired by international cuisine from many
countries.
ACCOMMODATIONS
6. Stadsbrouwerij
De Pelgrim
Aelbrechtskolk 12
The only brewery in Rotterdam. Find out all about
beer and the brewing process, and taste a range of
beers and all the delicious
products made fresh with
their own brews.
7. Jeneverproeverij
De Ooievaar
Havenstraat 11
Rotterdam’s only gin-tasting venue, De Ooievaar
has dozens of ‘jenevers’
10. 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.
11. 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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PLAYGROUND. Romp at the large and versatile
KIDS PLAYGROUND or play like a monkey
at the challenging MONKEY PLAYGROUND.
Add to this an exciting WATER PLAYGROUND:
PLASWIJCKPARK has everything
for the best day out!
OPENING HOURS
PRICES
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For more information check out
www.plaswijckpark.nl
9 AM to 6 PM
2-64 years: € 9.30
65+:
€ 6.10
FAMILY PARK PLASWIJCKPARK
RINGDIJK 20
3053 KS ROTTERDAM
PHONE: (+31)10 - 418 18 36
E-MAIL: INFO@PLASWIJCKPARK.NL
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Outside the centre of Rotterdam, the city
also offers various attractions, parks, buildings, shopping centres and neighbourhoods
that are more than worth a visit. Rotterdam
Zuid, for example, is the youngest district in
Rotterdam, and its residents reflect that fact:
70% are under the age of 18. The Zuid district includes the Zuidplein shopping centre, the Ahoy arena and events centre, the
colourful market at Afrikaanderplein and
of course the De Kuip stadium, home base
to FC Feyenoord. The streets of the Oude
Noorden area with its old workers houses
are lively and interesting; more and more
trendy shops are opening here. Children and
parents can have fun all day long at the Rotterdam Zoo and Plaswijckpark. For peace,
quiet and nature, visit the Kralingse Bos, the
Hoge en Lage Bergse Bos or Trompenburg
Arboretum with its gorgeous botanical gardens. Whether you are here to shop, explore
culture or seek out quiet green spaces, there
is always something to do and see in Rotterdam - wherever you are.
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ARCHITECTURE
1. Van Nelle Factory
Van Nelleweg 1
Built between 1926 and
1930, the Van Nelle Factory is considered the
most striking example of
New Movement architecture. The complex that
once processed coffee, tea
and tobacco now houses
creative companies.
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ATTRACTIONS
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 African savannah to
watch the animals from a
life-sized baobab tree.
3. De Snerttram
Boezemstraat 188
See Rotterdam from a
touring tram while enjoying a cup of steaming
split-pea soup. An accordion player provides
authentic atmosphere.
Only on winter weekends.
4. Trompenburg
Tuinen & Arboretum
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.
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5. Plaswijckpark
Ringdijk 20
An active, hands-on family 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.
6. Feyenoord tours in
De Kuip Stadium
Van Zandvlietplein 1
De Kuip is an impressive
stadium that regularly
accommodates major
football matches or spectacular 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 Rotterdam 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, exhibitions and concerts. The
remarkable building
was designed by Gerrit
Rietveld’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 theatre 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 demonstrations.
13. Winkelcentrum
Alexandrium
Korte Poolsterstraat
Spend a whole day shopping at one of the biggest
shopping centres in the
country at 44,000m2. Extremely 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 fun day on the town. 155
shops offer a wide range
of top brands and diverse
food & drinks, all under
the same roof.
FOOD & DRINKS
15. Deliclassics Gastronomie
Zwaanshals 275
Embark on a voyage
through the world’s food
sensations and enjoy
authentically prepared
dishes made from pure,
natural ingredients. Classic Dutch regional cuisine
is also on the menu,
adapted to modern times.
16. De Tuin
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. Fred
Honingerdijk 263
Fred Mustert has been
a stellar name in Dutch
gastronomy for decades.
Ever y day, this master
chef employs all his
senses to express his
passion for food, which
earned him his f irst
Michelin star.
ENTERTAINMENT
18. Pathé de Kuip
Cor Kieboomplein 501
Check out the newest
blockbusters. Pathé cinema offers a wide range of
the latest films every week,
from action to romance,
from thrillers to SF.
ACCOMMODATIONS
19. Van der Valk Hotel
Rotterdam-Blijdorp
Energieweg 2
Near Blijdorp Rotterdam
Zoo, only 10 minutes from
the centre and situated
conveniently near several
motorways and Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
The hotel also has its own
international restaurant.
20. Stadscamping
Rotterdam
Kanaalweg 84
Camping in the city.
Enjoy the peace and simplicity of camping
with all the conveniences
of a major metropolis
within your reach.
21. Novotel Rotterdam
Brainpark
K.P. van der Mandelelaan 150
Recently renovated modern 4-star hotel of fers
f ree parking at the edge
of the city. Easily accessible by car or public
transport f rom the city
centre.
VARIOUS
22. Kralingse Bos & Plas
The Kralingse Bos is a
wooded park that surrounds 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 decades, but Ahoy also hosts
major sporting events and
trade fairs.
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VISIT DE KUIP
DISCOVER THE WORLD BEHIND FEYENOORD
Have you always wanted to take a peek behind the
scenes of football club Feyenoord and De Kuip?
Take a Feyenoord tour of De Kuip and spend some time
in the most beautiful stadium of the Netherlands. Let the
tour guides inspire you with their real Feyenoord stories.
During the tour, you will see unique parts of the stadium.
You will also visit the Feyenoord Museum and see the
trophies, highlights and movies about the history of
Feyenoord and De Kuip.
Tip: visit restaurant ‘De Kuip Eten en Drinken’,
www.dekuipetenendrinken.nl
For more information, starting times and reservations:
www.dekuip.nl
Get the Feyenoord feeling. Visit De Kuip!
Feyenoord Museum en Rondleidingen
3077 AA Rotterdam
T 010 – 292 68 22 (Tue till Fri, from 10 a.m. – 15 p.m.)
E rondleidingen@dekuip.nl
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The greater rotterdam area
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Rotterdam is centrally located in the province
of South Holland, a varied region rich in history, water and green spaces, with an expansive coastline. Hoek van Holland boasts sand,
sea and public-access dunes crisscrossed
with cycle paths and walking routes. Bask on
the beach, catch an ocean breeze or enjoy water sports, or have a tasty meals and a drink
at the many beach pavilions and restaurants.
Tucked away between the coasts of Zeeland
and Rotterdam’s world-class port, the nearby
islands are an oasis of calm amidst beaches,
dunes, forests and reclaimed polderland. Not
far from Rotterdam, the old fortified city of
Schiedam has 225 national monuments built
by prosperous gin distilleries, as well as museums, restaurants and cafés in exceptional
locations. Whether you are looking for peace
and quiet, culture or friendly gezelligheid,
there are many intriguing and enjoyable day
trips near Rotterdam.
ZUID-HOLLANDSE EILANDEN
THE GREATER
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enjoyable day
trips near
Rotterdam
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The greater rotterdam area
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
meal or drinks at the
many beach pavilions and
restaurants. The Nieuwe
Waterweg is a good
vantage point for watching the ships come and
go, and the public access
dunes offer many cycle
and walking paths.
Maeslantkering /
Het Keringhuis
Nieuw oranjekanaal 139
The Maeslant storm surge
barrier is a key part of the
Delta Works. If a storm
tide threatens to flood
the area, two huge white
gates close off the New
Waterway. The Keringhuis
information centre offers
a fun and instructive
exhibition.
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Het Fort
Stationsweg 82
Het Fort occupies the former coastal defence fort
in Hoek van Holland. The
armoured fort is over 100
years old and takes you
on a trip through history
in a series of rooms, such
as the soldiers’ quarters
(1890) and the room
where the Dutch Cabinet
meets (1940).
Jenevermuseum
Schiedam
Lange Haven 74-76
A beautiful museum offering 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.
Schiedam
Museummolen De
Nieuwe Palmboom
Noordvest 34
Since the restoration of
the Nieuwe Palmboom
windmill, it has housed
the Dutch Corn Mill
Museum. The museum
addresses the themes of
farmer, miller, baker and
roaster. At over 30 metres,
the windmill is the biggest
of its kind in the world.
Schiedam is a neighbouring city of Rotterdam. It
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 historical warehouses or an old windmill.
Stedelijk Museum
Schiedam
Hoogstraat 112-114
The Stedelijk Museum
Schiedam displays ‘experimental’ and ‘informal’ 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 artists as Jan Schoonhoven
and Peter Struyken, as
well as temporary exhibitions on modern art.
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
temple and an enchanting
hammam, Relax with a
massage or foot rub, or enjoy a beauty treatment.
Zuid-Hollandse
eilanden
The islands in the prov-
ince of Zuid-Holland
of fer water, beaches,
dunes, forests and
polderland, as well as
historic towns and authentic villages. Nestled
between the coasts of
Zeeland and the industr y
of Rotterdam’s worldclass port, the islands
are ideal for a short stay
or a longer holiday.
FutureLand,
Maasvlakte
Europaweg 902
Tiengemeten
The island of Tiengemeten
is a nature reserve in the
Haringvliet estuary. Once
used for farming, the
island has now largely
returned to its natural
state. On Tiengemeten,
you can cycle over the
island, go exploring outside the dikes, or even stay
overnight in a traditional
farmstead or visit the Rien
Poortvliet Museum.
accommodations
Carlton Oasis
Curieweg 1
Escape the stress and
hurry of everyday life at
the Carlton Oasis hotel,
perfectly situated to offer
the best of both worlds:
the lively metropolis of
Rotterdam and the rural
serenity of Zeeland.
FutureLand is an interactive 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 f rom the
air as it will be in 2033.
FutureLand is a glimpse
of f uture histor y.
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.
KINDERDIJK
The windmills of
Kinderdijk were
added to UNESCO’s
World Heritage List
in 1997. Kinderdijk
has 19 windmills surrounded by meadows,
willows and villages,
dikes and rivers,
historic farms and
fruit orchards. Celebrating this year’s
theme, “Long live the
windmills”, Kinderdijk offers a range of
activities, including
a theatre show and a
miniature version of
Kinderdijk itself. One
of the ways to reach
Kinderdijk is on the
Nehalennia passenger
cruiser that leaves
from Rotterdam.
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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 The Hague Airport from major
cities in neighbouring countries, operated by various airlines including transavia.com. Continuing your journey to Rotterdam Central is
quick and easy.
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ar/taxi - 10 minutes. Hire a car at Rotterdam The Hague Airport,
for example from Sixt car rentals.
•R
andstadRail (Meijersplein stop) + Airport Shuttle (bus 50) - 15 minutes
•A
irport Shuttle (bus 33 / bus 12 (at night)) – 20 to 25 minutes
For more information: Rotterdam The Hague Airport information desk /
+31 (0)10 - 446 34 44 / www.rotterdamthehagueairport.nl. Sixt car
rentals / +31 (0)10 - 462 72 21 / www.sixt.nl.
speed trains stop here, but intercity trains from all over the Netherlands 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 now runs ten times a day.
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. Fyra runs every
two hours, from early morning to late evening.
Car
Rotterdam is easily accessible by the A13, A15, A16 en A20 motorways (see map on the next page). Various parking options are available in the city (see page 95).
Metro and RandstadRail
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 Rotterdam Europoort, where a direct shuttle bus from De Jong Tours stands
ready to take passengers to Rotterdam.
The Rotterdam metro network covers the greater Rotterdam area. There
are five metro lines, each with its own colour, its own letter 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 Station to reach the centre of Rotterdam (Beurs station).
For more information: Stena Line: Hook of Holland - Harwich / 0900
8123 (€ 0.10 p/m) / www.stenaline.nl. P&O Ferries: Rotterdam Europoort - Hull / +31 (0)20 - 200 83 33 / www.poferries.nl.
Metro line E is part of the RandstadRails. This light rail connection runs between the city centres of The Hague, Rotterdam and
Zoetermeer. It starts from and ends at Rotterdam Central.
Train
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.
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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 am - 0:30 am / Sun 7 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.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT PRICES
Travel by metro, tram and bus in Rotterdam with the OV chip card.
metro
Points of sale
• Sale and top-up
machines at the metro
stations
• Sale and information
kiosks at the Beurs
metro station and at
Central Station
• The RET Service Shop
(Laan op Zuid 2)
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Primera shops and
Tabac&Gifts shops
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otterdam.info (tourist office) and the VVV
Rotterdam Info Café
(anonymous
chip card)
• www.ov-chipkaart.nl/
webwinkel.
Prices anonymous
chip card
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ET 1-2-3 day card
starts from € 6
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ET 2 metro
trips € 4.90
• R ET 2 hours of
travel € 3.50
• R ET bus & tram 1
hour travel pass
€ 2.50
Payment:
• B ank pass, Chipknip
smart card or credit
card.
Go to www.ov-chip
kaart.nl or www.ret.nl
for more information.
Waterbus
For a day trip in the area around Rotterdam, you might want to check
out the Waterbus. This fast ferry sails between Rotterdam (Willemskade) and the Drecht Cities (Dordrecht, Sliedrecht, Papendrecht and
Gorinchem). Passengers can bring along a bicycle free of charge.
Times: Mon-Fri 7 am - 8 pm / Sat 8 am - 8 pm / Sun 11 - 7 pm (times vary depending on the line). Price: depends on the length of the trip. Day tickets cost
€ 11 or € 7 (discount rate). Payment: cash (on board). www.waterbus.nl.
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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 98 for more information.
• Rotterdam Airport Taxi / +31 (0)10 - 262 04 06
• T uk Tuk Company Rotterdam / Flag it down on the street
• Velotaxi (a covered bicycle taxi) / +31 (0)6 - 15 29 59 01 (April until
September from 10 am to 5 pm)
Water taxi
The classic HNY water taxis shuttle back and forth between Hotel
New York and the Leuvehaven and the Veerhaven. No reservation required; no need to wait more than ten minutes. Each water taxi can
accommodate one to eight people.
Times: Mon-Sun 9 am - midnight. Prices: € 2.90 for a one-way trip to
Veerhaven / € 3.60 for a one-way trip to 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 am - midnight / Fri 7 am - 1 am / Sat 9 am 1 am / Sun 9 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.
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.
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otterdam Taxi Centre (RTC) / +31 (0)10 - 462 60 60
•S
t. Job Taxi / +31 (0)10 - 425 70 00
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Bicycle
Rotterdam is a great city to discover by bicycle. The extensive network of cycle paths are well maintained and the city is part of a network 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, Noorderhelling , Meijersplein and Slinge (see metro map on page 92).
Use the free (secure) parking facilities at these locations and take
public transport into the city. All the P+R lots offer direct public
transport connections to the city centre. You can be in the heart of
the city within 20 minutes, without any parking problems.
PARKING IN A CAR PARK (PAID)
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
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and how long you park. In general, the closer a car park is to the centre, 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.
Payment: bank pass, credit card, (prepaid) Chipknip smart card
or cash.
PARKING ALONG THE STREETS (PAID)
All of the city centre and various other busy areas have paid parking;
in some areas, paid parking is in effect 24 hours a day. However, parking fees may vary. All parking metres list the fees and the times that
apply. No parking metres accept cash.
Payment: (prepaid) Chipknip smart card, credit card (in the city centre and at tourist attractions), parking card.
VVV ROTTERDAM (TOURIST OFFICE)
ROTTERDAM.INFO
Rotterdam.info is your central source for Rotterdam information,
offering tips and information on what to see and do in Rotterdam.
Rotterdam.info also sells concert tickets, gift certificates and souvenirs. From attractions and nightlife to architecture and housing, the
thematic structure and diverse brochures will help you find your way
around. The enthusiastic staff provide personal assistance. Public
transport tickets and parking vouchers also sold here.
Open: Mon-Fri 10 am – 7 pm / Sat 9:30 am - 6 pm / Sun 10 am 5 pm. Coolsingel 197, tel 0900 403 40 65 (€ 0.35 p/m). info@rot
terdam.info // www.rotterdam.info.
VVV ROTTERDAM INFO CAFÉ
Payment PARKinG
Prepaid Chipknip
Available from
various shops in Rotterdam, including the
VVV tourist information office. Sold in
amounts of € 5, € 10,
€ 20 and € 50.
Parking card
For parking along the
streets. Buy a parking card in advance
from a Stadswinkel
shop, for one or two
hours, a full day, a
week or a month. You
can purchase a card
which is valid for
the entire city or just
one neighbourhood.
Prices start from
€ 1.60 (1 hour).
(The Stadswinkel
shop for the city centre
is located in City Hall,
Coolsingel 40.)
Located near Rotterdam Central Station, the V V V Rotterdam Info
Café has a service desk, a wide range of tourist information folders 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.
Open: Mon-Sat 9 am - 5:30 pm / Sun 10 am - 5 pm. Stationsplein 45.
I-SERVICE KIOSKS
INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY
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 attractions. For more
information about disabled-access parking, car parks and accessibility of
buildings in Rotterdam, visit the site at: www.toegankelijk.rotterdam.nl.
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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 The Hague
Airport Infodesk, Shopping Centre Zuidplein, Shopping Mall Alexandrium, Wilhelminapier Information Centre, De Vier Seizoenen
(Overschie), Cultural Information Point Capelle and the Bergschenhoek Library.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
AVAILABLE FROM VVV rotterdam
CITY TOURS
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 Rotterdam.info, VVV Rotterdam Info Café and the i-Service kiosks. Or
download them from www.rotterdam.info.
Rotterdam is a dynamic city with a rich history, fantastic architecture
and fascinating locations that invite discovery. Special group packages offer many exceptional ways to explore the city. Check out the
table on page 110 for a complete overview of Rotterdam city tours.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
•C
ity Map - Map of Rotterdam, including locations and addresses.
A good supplement to the RZine. Available together for € 1.
• R oaming Rotterdam - A two-hour walk past all the highlights of
Rotterdam.
• 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.
• National emergency assistance hotline (ambulance, fire department, police) - 112
• Police (for non-emergencies) - 0900 8844
Tip
Make sure you never miss a bit of what’s going on in Rotterdam by subscribing to the digital newsletter. Get the best nightlife tips, special offers
and contests in your inbox. See www.rotterdam.info.
ROTTERDAM WELCOME CARD • The Rotterdam Welcome Card
gives a 25% discount or more at 54 attractions, museums, restaurants and various entertainment venues. It includes a public transport pass that gives the bearer one, two or three days of unlimited
travel by RET metro, tram and bus in Rotterdam. Price: € 9 / € 12 /
€ 15. Sold at Rotterdam.info, VVV Rotterdam Info Café, Rotterdam
The Hague Airport and many hotels, or available to order online from
www.rotterdam.info.
OTHER PRODUCTS
•T
ickets
•G
ift certificates, such as the VVV gift certificate
•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)
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FEBRUARY
JANUARY
Edvard Munch
Kunsthal Rotterdam
thru 20/02
The first comprehensive overview in the
Netherlands shows over
150 works by Norwegian
painter Edvard Munch.
ANGRY
Nederlands Fotomuseum
22/01 - 12/06
ANGRY focuses on three interpretations of angry and
obstinate adolescents: by
the youth themselves, by
the media and by artists
and photographers.
Gabriel Lester Suspension of disbelief
Museum Boijmans Van
Beuningen
12/02 - 08/05
Displayed in two large
galleries, this solo show
deals with various aspects
of fate and fortune.
Worlds of Colour
Chabot Museum
27/02 - 05/06
An overview of 20th
century art history spanning eight decades: from
impressionism through
expressionism to abstract
art.
Art Rotterdam /
Object Rotterdam
Cruise Terminal / LP II
10/02 - 13/02
Visual art from 70
international galleries
on display with objects,
design and jewellery by 20
international artists.
Boat People
Maritiem Museum Rotterdam
22/01 - 04/09
A powerful exhibition on
the perilous sea crossings
attempted by African
and Vietnamese refugees,
with photos by Piet den
Blanken.
40th International Film
Festival Rotterdam
Various locations
26/01 - 06/02
IFFR is a 12-day festival
celebrating independent, innovative and
experimental films in 24
theatres.
march
april
Rotterdam
Museum Night
Various locations
05/03
Museums and galleries
open their doors for a surprising night filled with
special programmes.
Motel Mozaïque
Various locations
07/04 - 10/04
Festival with new
music, imaginative art,
impressive theatre and
inspiring film.
ABN-AMRO Marathon
Rotterdam
Coolsingel (start / finish)
10/04
For the 31st time, the fast
track and incredible athletes will attract hundreds
of thousands of spectators.
Rotterdam Opera Days
Various locations
20/05 - 29/05
Opera and musical theatre
in various venues and unexpected locations, on the
theme: The lost paradise.
De Parade
Museumpark
16/06 - 26/06
Theatre, music, literature,
dance, film, visual arts,
food and drinks: this travelling festival tantalises
all the senses.
Rotterdam Open
Rotterdam city centre
20/06 - 24/06
Shopping extravaganza
& tons of fun activities
continue all evening:
shops stay open until 11pm
on 24 June.
North Sea Round Town
Various locations
24/06 - 10/07
Rotterdam warms up
for the North Sea Jazz
Festival with jazz and
world music at locations
throughout the city.
Day of Architecture
Various locations
25/06
Imposing buildings are
open to the public, with
workshops for all ages,
presentations, tours and
bicycle excursions.
North Sea Jazz Festival
Ahoy Rotterdam
08/07 - 10/07
The world’s biggest indoor
jazz festival with traditional jazz, soul, blues,
hip-hop, R&B, world beat,
Latin and more.
Camping Rotterdam
Sidelingepark, Overschie
14/07 - 17/07
Camping in the city in authentic Dutch style, with
a fun-filled programme of
entertainment and theatre
for all ages.
EuroGames 2011
Various locations
20/07 - 24/07
The biggest LGBT
(lesbian, gay, bisexual &
transgender) sports and
culture event ever held in
Rotterdam.
Summer Carnival
29/07 - 30/07
The biggest tropical
festival in the Netherlands
boasts a spectacular carnival parade and various
performance venues.
Dates may be subject to change
ABN AMRO World
Tennis Tournament
Ahoy Rotterdam
07/02 - 13/02
One of the world’s main
tennis tournaments
featuring world-class
athletes, various activities
and theme days.
MAY
JUNE
Dunya Festival
Park bij de Euromast
29/05
Performance and art festival showcases provocative
artists, musicians, storytellers and poets from all
over the world.
Poetry International
Festival
Rotterdamse Schouwburg
14/06 - 19/06
A week of diverse programmes, lectures, interviews and debates from,
with and between Dutch
and international poets.
JULY
Zorro
New Luxor Theater
28/06 - 10/07
Musical of passion, stunts,
adventure, humour and
emotion, framed in authentic Spanish flamenco
and music by the Gypsy
Kings.
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Metropolis Festival
Zuiderpark
03/07
Music festival with rising
local and international
stars. Bands like Interpol
and The Strokes launched
their careers here.
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57th Netherlands
Military Tattoo
AUGUST
Pleinbioscoop
Lloyd Multiplein,
Schiehaven
17/08 - 28/08
Open-air cinema shows
diverse selection of Hollywood blockbusters, art
house successes and highlights of world cinema.
Bavaria City Racing
21/08
Formula 1 race car drivers and other big names
from automotive sports
give demonstrations
through the streets
of Rotterdam.
OVG Veerhavenconcert
Veerhaven
27/08 - 28/08
Open-air classical concert
in a charming harbour
with performances by the
Rotterdam Philharmonic
Orchestra and more.
Ahoy Rotterdam
SEPTEMBER
Gergiev Festival
De Doelen and
other locations
08/09 - 18/09
Festival of the Rotterdam
Philharmonic Orchestra
with opera, symphonic
compositions, chamber
music and more.
The World of Witte
de With
Witte de Withstraat
09/09 - 11/09
Unconventional festival
with three days of cuttingedge art, theatre, fashion,
music and film at its most
provocative.
De Internationale Keuze
van de Rotterdamse
Schouwburg
15/09 - 02/10
The theatrical season
opens with surprising theatre from Europe, the US,
Africa and Rotterdam.
Eugene Atget
24/09 - 21/12
French photographer
Eugène Atget compiled an
archive of 10,000 photos
he took of ‘Old Paris’ from
1897-1927.
Marijke van Warmerdam
Museum Boijmans
Van Beuningen
24/09 - 15/01
A major retrospective of
Marijke van Warmerdam
with films, videos, sound
installations, photos, sculptures and `painted’ film stills.
OCTOBER
DECEMBER
Mummies
Kunsthal Rotterdam
01/10 - 29/01
Exhibition on mummies
and burial rituals from
Ancient Egypt shows over
225 items from the collection of the Dutch National
Museum of Antiquities.
Ahoy Christmas Circus
Ahoy Rotterdam
16/12 - 27/12
Magical outing as the
year draws to a close, with
a spectacular programme
from the world’s best
circus acts.
Netherlands Military
Tattoo
Ahoy Rotterdam
29/09 - 02/10
Musical show featuring
military and civilian
orchestras from the Netherlands and abroad, with
a Street Parade on Friday.
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World Harbour Days
Around the Maas River
02/09 - 04/09
Demonstrations, excursions and presentations
show how international,
innovative and sustainable
the port of Rotterdam is.
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Central District
D
Laurenskwartier
G
Scheepvaartkwartier
J
Delfshaven
B
China Town
E
Waterfront & Noordereiland
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Museumkwartier
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The rest of Rotterdam
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Lijnbaankwartier
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Kop van Zuid & Katendrecht
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Lloydkwartier
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AROUND ROTTERDAM
ATTRACTIONS
No Name + Address + Tel
description
Price
Price Rotterdam
Welcome Card
Open
Closed
Accessibility
A
3
Railz Miniworld
Weena 745
T (010) 240 05 01
Model railway
€9.25
€6.75 (3-12)
€4.60
€3.35 (3-12)
Wed + Thu 12-5pm / Fri – Sun 10am-5pm
School holidays Mon-Sun 10am-5pm
1 jan, 25 dec
D
3
De Ontdekhoek (Discovery Corner)
Pannekoekstraat 55
T (010) 414 31 03
Children’s workshop
€7
€9 (4-14)
€5.25
€6.75 (4-14)
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Sun 11am-5pm
1 jan, 24, 25 + 30 Metro Blaak
apr, 2, 12 + 13
jun, 25 + 26 dec
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Grote of St. Laurenskerk
Grotekerkplein 15
T (010) 413 14 94
Church viewing
€6
free (12 & under)
€3
free (12 &
under)
Tue-Sat 11am-5pm
with events,
1 jan, 30 APR,
2 JUN, 25 DEC
Tram 21 (Blaak stop) / Metro Beurs
or Blaak
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Kijk Kubus (show home)
Overblaak 70
T (010) 414 22 85
Cube house
€2.50
€1.50 (4-12)
€1.50
€0.50 (4-12)
Mon-Sun 11am-5pm
1 jan, 25 dec
Tram 21 (Blaak stop) / Metro Blaak
4
Splashtours
Leuvehaven 1 (departure)
T (010) 436 94 91
amphibious
tour
€19.50
€14.50
(12 & under)
€14.50
€10.85 (12 & under)
jul + aug: tue-sun, apr-jun, sep + oct:
wed-sun, mar, nov + dec: sat + sun at 11am,
12:30pm, 2, 3:30, 5, 6:30 + 8pm
Jan + feb
Tram 8, 20, 21, 23, 25 (Beurs stop) /
Metro Beurs
Tapasboot
Haringvliet across nr. 100
T (010) 412 64 82
Floating restaurant €38.50
€32.50 (4-12)
✘
Thu-Sun 6-9pm
25 dec
Tram 7 (Oostplein stop) / Metro
Oostplein
Vlaggenparade
De Boompjes
T (010) 452 80 98
Walking route
free
✘
Mon-Sun
✘
Tram 8, 23, 25 (Leuvehaven stop) /
Metro Leuvehaven
Walk of Fame
Schiedamsedijk
walking route
free
✘
Mon-Sun
✘
Metro Leuvehaven
From €10
€6 (12 & under)
‘uitwaaien & zwaaien’ tour
€9.50
€5.50 (12 & under)
Mon-Sun
✘
Metro Rijnhaven, then Bus 77
Katendrecht / Watertaxi (Katendrechtsehoofd)
E
3
F
17
G
18
De Rotterdam / de rotterdam excursions Historic steamship
3e Katendrechtsehoofd 25
(010) 741 09 00
Berenboot
Parkhaven t/o Euromast
T (010) 436 19 11
floating restaurant 2,5 hrs
€27.50
€19.50 (12 & under)
✘
Wed + thu 6:30pm / fri 5pm + 8pm / sat + sun
1pm, 5pm + 8pm
✘
Tram 8 (Euromast stop) / Metro
Dijkzigt / Watertaxi (Parkhaven)
EUROMAST / EUROSCOOP
Parkhaven 20
T (010) 436 48 11
Lookout tower
€6.40
€4.20 (4-11)
Apr-Sept: Mon-Sun 9:30am-11pm
Oct-Mar: Mon-Sun 10am-11pm / platforms till
10pm / last ride on Euroscoop at 9:45pm
✘
The locations are open all year round unless stated otherwise.
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Within walking distance of Rotterdam CS
€8.90
€5.70 (4-11)
Tip: Ask about possible discounts when you arrive at the attraction (group, 65+, Museum Card,
RotterdamPas, etc.)
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ATTRACTIONS
Price Rotterdam
Welcome Card
Open
Closed
Accessibility
City tour
€5
€3.50 (12 & under)
✘
Jul-aug: tue-sun departure at 10:30, 11:30am,
12:30, 1:30, 2:30 + 3:30pm
sep-jun
Metro Leuvehaven
Lasergame Rotterdam
Parkhaven across from Euromast
T (010) 436 21 33
Laser gaming
€9 1st game
€7 2nd game
✘
Tue 4-10pm / Wed 1-10pm / Thu 4-10pm / Fri 3pm1am / Sat 11am-1am / Sun 11am-10pm
✘
Midget golf Parkhaven
Parkhaven 22
T (010) 476 56 16
Midget golf
€ 6.50 (4 & under)
✘
1 mar until 23 OcT: Tue-Sun 11am-6pm
holidays: Mon-Sun 10am-6pm
26 Oct-26 Feb
2
Pannenkoekenboot
T (010) 436 72 95
Sailing pancake
restaurant
€15 /
€10 (3-12)
€11.25
€7.50 (3-12)
Wed, Fri, Sat + Sun 4:30pm + 6pm
school holidays Tue-Sun 4:30pm + 6pm
✘
1
Spido
Willemsplein 85
T (010) 275 99 88
Harbour boat tour
From 75 min:
€9.75
€6 (4-11)
€7.30
€4.50 (4-11)
Mon-Sun (MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY, DEPENDING on
time of the year)
1 jan, 25 dec
Tram 7 (Willemsplein stop) / Tram
23, 25, 8 (Leuvehaven stop) / Metro
Leuvehaven
De Delft Shipyard
Schiehaven 15
T (010) 276 01 15
Restoration of 18th
century ship
€6
€3 (4-12)
€3
€1.50 (4-12)
Tue-Fri 10am-4pm /
Sat, Sun + holidays 11am-5pm
25 dec
Tram 8 (Oostkousdijk stop) / Metro
Coolhaven / Watertaxi (Schiemond)
1
De Distilleerketel windmill
Voorhaven 210
T (010) 477 91 81
Working grain mill
€1
€0.50 (t/m 12)
free
Wed 1-5pm / Sat 10am-4pm
25 dec
Tram 8 (Spanjaardstraat stop) /
Metro Delfshaven (10 min walk)
2
Diergaarde Blijdorp
Blijdorplaan 8
T (010) 443 14 95
Rotterdam Zoo
€19.50
€16.50 (3-9)
€14.65
€14.85 (3-9)
Mon-Sun from 9am (closing time depending on
the season)
✘
Bus 40, 44, 49 (Rivièrazijde entrance)
/ Bus 33 (Oceaniumzijde entrance) /
Central Station (12 min walk)
6
Feijenoord Stadium Tours
T (010) 292 68 22
Tour of De Kuip
€11.50 / €8.50 (12 €7.50
& under) (reservations required)
Wed 12:30pm + 2:30pm / Thu-Sat 10:30am,
12.30pm + 2:30pm (except on days of matches
and events)
see
www.dekuip.nl
Tram 23 (Stadion Feijenoord stop)
Golf Centre Rotterdam
Kleiweg 480
T (010) 418 88 48
GOLFING
From €18.50
✘
Mon 5pm-22pm / Tue-Fri 8am-10pm / Sat + Sun
8am-8pm
24-31 dec
Tram 8 (Kleiweg stop) / Tram 25 (Sint
Franciscus stop) / Metro Melanchtonweg
Plaswijckpark
Ringdijk 20
T (010) 418 18 36
Family park
Nov-Mar €5.50
Apr-Oct €9.30
free (0-1)
Nov-mar €5.50
apr-oct €6.95
free (0-1)
Nov-Mar: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10am-5pm /
Apr-Oct: Mon-Sun 9am-6pm / school holidays:
Mon-Sun 10am/5pm
✘
Tram 25 (Meidoornweide stop)
RIB Experience (Rotterdam Roots)
by Admiraliteitskade 85
T (010) 411 37 27
Speed kick on the
Maas
€30 (children only €22
permitted with
adults)
Mar-Dec: Fri + Sat
(call for exact times)
✘
Tram 7 (Boezemweg stop) / Tram 21
(Oostplein stop) / Metro Oostzeedijk
Snerttram (starts from Brazzo)
Boezemstraat 188
T (010) 414 80 79
Tram tour with
soup
€15 (1.5 hrs,
including soup)
✘
Oct-May: Sat 2:30pm + 4:30pm, Sun 4:30pm
Jun-sep
Tram 7 (Boezemweg stop) / Metro
Oostplein
Trompenburg tuinen & arboretum
Honingerdijk 86
T (010) 233 01 66
Botanical gardens
€5.50
free (12 & under)
✘
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm / Sat + Sun 10am-4pm (NovMar: Sun 12-4pm) / holidays 10am-4pm
21 Dec-10 Jan
Tram 21 (Woudestein stop)
J
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Historic Tram Line 10
Departs from Willemsplein (at Spido)
T 06 5351 3630
G
k
description
RotterdamPas, etc.)
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ATTRACTIONS
L
description
Price Rotterdam
Welcome Card
Open
Closed
Accessibility
FutureLand
Europaweg 902, Maasvlakte
T (010) 252 252 0
Maasvlakte 2
Experience
free
✘
APR-OCT: TUE-FRI 10AM-5PM / SUN 11AM-5PM
NOV-MAR: TUE-FRI 10AM-4PM / SUN 11AM-4PM
1 jan, 24 + 30
apr, 12 june,
25, 26 + 31 dec
Car / Fast Ferry (via Hoek van
Holland)
Het Fort
Stationsweg 82, Hoek van Holland
T (0174) 382 898
coastal defence
fort
€5.50
€3.50 (4-12)
✘
First weekend of the month and by
appointment
1 JAN, 24, 30 APR,
4, 5 may, 2, 12 JUN,
25, 26 DEC, 31 DEC
Car / Train Hoek van Holland Strand
(+ 5 min walk)
free
✘
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm / Sat, Sun + holidays
11am-5pm
1 jan, 25 +
31 dec
Car / Train Hoek van Holland Haven +
bicycle or taxi
€11.50
€8.50 (4-12)
2 apr-9 oct: Tue-Sun 10:45am + 2:15pm
10 Oct-1 Apr
Metro Leuvehaven
Mon-Sun 9am-11.30pm / 31 DEC until 6pm
1 jan
Tram 21, 23 (Prinses Beatrixlaan
stop)
Het Keringhuis / Maeslantkering
Storm surge
Nieuwe Oranjekanaal 139, Hoek van barrier visitors’
Holland / T (0174) 511 222
centre
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Price
Kinderdijk - Rebus Varende Evenementen
departure from Boompjeskade 28
T (010) 218 31 31
Excursion to World €14
Heritage site
€11.50 (4-12)
Thermen Holiday
Beatrixlaan 10, Schiedam
T 0900 93 55
Saunas and
massages
Entree sauna’s
€22.10 (whole day)
€29.50 (whole day)
€19.95 (half a day)
RotterdamPas, etc.)
CITY TOURS (ONLY FOR GROUPS)
Naam + Adres + Tel
DESCRIPTION
WEBSITE
Rotterdam Archiguides
Schiekade 205
T (010) 433 22 31
Architecture excursions
www.rotterdam-archiguides.nl
discover Rotterdam’s daily life www.citysafari.nl
Rotterdam Bycycle
Schiekade 205
T (010) 433 22 31
Guided tours by bicycle
www.rotterdambycycle.nl
Dolphin Maritime
Rijksboom 90
T (0187) 499 341
RIB-Adventures
www.dolphin-ribs.com
Rotterdam Events Company
Slepersvest 5-7
T (010) 214 05 99
teambuilding programmes,
arrangements and party
concepts
www.rotterdamevents.nl
Industrieel Toerisme
T (010) 218 91 94
Excursions to the port of
Rotterdam
www.industrieeltoerisme.com
Rotterdam Roots City Tours
T (010) 411 37 27
Including city games, GPS
tours and kickbike tours
www.rotterdamroots.nl
Mister Rotterdam
Admiraliteitsstraat 7A
T (010) 414 54 65
City Events
www.misterrotterdam.nl
Around Town City Events
Overblaak 104
T (010) 477 64 77
Including kickbike tours, bike
tours and walking tours
City Safari
Saftlevenstraat 4A
T (010) 436 35 67
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www.aroundtown.nl
Reservations required; prices may vary by tour. Contact the organisation for more information.
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19
Grote oR St. Laurenskerk
Grotekerkplein 15
T (010) 413 14 94
4
description
Open
Closed
Accessibility
€3
free (12 &
under)
tue-sat 11am-17pm
with events, 1
JAN, 30 APR, 2
JUN, 25 DEC
tram 21 (Blaak STOP) / Metro Blaak
Museum Rotterdam Het Schielandshuis Rotterdam then
Korte Hoogstraat 31
and now
T (010) 217 67 67
€5
free (17 & under)
€2.50
free (17 &
under)
Tue-Sun 11am-5pm
1 jan, 30 apr,
25 dec
Tram 8, 21, 23, 25 (Beurs stop) /
Metro Beurs
Onderwijsmuseum
Nieuwemarkt 1A
T (010) 217 03 70
museum about
former education
€5
free (12 & under)
✘
tue-sat 10am-17pm / sun 11am-5pm
1 JAN, 30 APR,
25 DEC
Tram 21 (Blaak STOP) / Metro Blaak
Het Havenmuseum
Leuvehaven 50
T (010) 404 80 72
History of the port
of Rotterdam
free
✘
Tue-Fri 10am-5pm / Sat + Sun 11am-5pm
1 jan, 30 apr,
25 dec
Metro Beurs
Mariniersmuseum
Wijnhaven 7-13
T (010) 412 96 00
history of the
marine corps
€4
€2 (4-12)
€2
€1 (4-12)
tue-fri 10am-17pm / sat + sun 11am-5pm
1 JAN, 24 + 30
APR, 5 MAY, 2 +
12 JUN, 25 DEC
Tram 21 (Blaak STOP) / Metro Blaak
6
Maritiem Museum
Leuvehaven 1
T (010) 413 26 80
Maritime history
€7.50
€4 (4-16)
€6
€3 (4-16)
Tue-Sat 10am-5pm / Sun 11am-5pm
1 jan, 30 apr,
25 dec
Tram 8, 23, 25 (Churchillplein stop) /
Metro Beurs
5
LP ll
Wilhelminakade 326
T (010) 203 04 44
space for urban
culture
depending on
program
✘
depending on program
depending on
program
Tram 20, 23 ,25 (Wilheminaplein
STOP) Metro Wilhelminaplein
7
Wilhelminakade 332
T (010) 203 04 05
Photography
centre
€7
free (12 & under)
€3.50
free (12 &
under)
Tue-Fri 10am-5pm / Sat + Sun 11am-5pm
1 jan, 30 apr,
25 dec
Tram 20, 23, 25 (Wilhelminaplein
stop) / Metro Wilhelminaplein
8
Villa Zebra
Stieltjesstraat 21
T (010) 241 17 17
Children’s art lab
€6.50
€4.50
Tue-Sun 11am-5pm
1 jan, 30 apr,
25 dec
STOP) / Metro Wilhelminaplein
3
World Museum
Willemskade 25
T (010) 270 71 72
Art and artefacts
from all over the
world
free (permanent),
€12 (themes) free
(12 & under)
✘
Tue-Sun 10am–10-pm (permanent collection
till 5pm)
1 jan, 30 apr,
25 dec
Tram 7 (Westplein stop) / Tram 23,
25, 8 (Leuvehaven stop) / Metro
Leuvehaven
Centrum Beeldende Kunst
Nieuwe Binnenweg 75
T (010) 209 21 42
Art lending library
and expo hall
Free
✘
Tue-Sun 12am-5pm
1 jan, 25 dec
Tram 4 (Bloemkwekersstraat stop) /
Metro Eendrachtsplein
4
Chabot Museum
Museumpark 11
T (010) 436 37 13
Expressionist art
€6.50
free (12 & under)
€4.50
free (12 &
under)
Tue-Fri 11am-4:30pm / Sat 11am-5pm / Sun
12-5pm
1 Jan, 30 Apr,
13 May, 25 +
26 Dec
Tram 7 (Museumpark stop) / Metro
Eendrachtsplein
1
Kunsthal Rotterdam
Westzeedijk 341
T (010) 440 03 00
From elitist to
popular
€10
free (5 & under)
€7.50
1 jan, 25 dec
Tram 8 (Kievitslaan stop) / Tram 20
(Vasteland stop) / Metro Eendrachtsplein or Leuvehaven
18
Nai / Huis Sonneveld
Museumpark 25
T (010) 440 12 00
Architectural institute and museum
€8
free (18 & under)
free
(Huis Sonneveld)
1 jan, 30 apr, 25 Tram 4, 7 (Eendrachtsplein stop) /
dec / NAi until 1 Metro Eendrachtsplein
june 2011
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Welcome Card
€6
free (12 & under)
7
history
Laurenskerk
Price
RotterdamPas, etc.).
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Price Rotterdam
Welcome Card
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Closed
Accessibility
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Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Museumpark 18-20
T (010) 441 94 00/75
Ancient & modern
art and design
€10 / Wed free
free (18 & under)
€ 7.50
free (18 &
under)
Tue-Sun 11am-5pm
1 jan, 30 apr,
25 dec
Tram 7, 20 (Museumpark stop) /
2
Natuurhistorisch Museum Rotterdam
Westzeedijk 345
T (010) 436 42 22
Nature and natural
history
€5
€2.50 (5-15)
€2.50
€1.25 (5-15)
1 jan, 30 apr,
25 dec
Tram 8, 20 (Vasteland stop) / Metro
Eendrachtsplein of Leuvehaven
7
Tent. Centrum Beeldende Kunst
T (010) 413 54 98
Modern art
€4
free (12 & under)
€3
free (12 &
under)
Tue-Sun 11am-6pm
1 jan, 25 dec
Tram 4 (Eendrachtsplein stop) /
Tram 7 (Museumpark stop) / Metro
Eendrachtsplein
8
Witte de With
T (010) 411 01 44
Modern art
€5
free (12 & under)
€ 2.5
free (12 &
under)
Tue-Sun 11am-6pm
1 jan, 30 apr,
25 dec
Tram 4 (Eendrachtsplein stop) / Tram
7 (Museumpark stop) /
OorlogsVerzetMuseum Rotterdam
Coolhaven 375
T (010) 484 89 31
war resistance
museum
€3
€1.50 (5-12)
€2.25
€1.10 (5-12)
tue-fri 10am-5pm / sun + holidays 12am-5pm
1 JAN, 30 APR,
25 DEC
Metro Coolhaven
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Museum Rotterdam Dubbelde Palmboom Rotterdam then
Voorhaven 12
and now
T (010) 476 15 33
€5
free (17 & under)
€2.50
free (17 &
under)
Tue-Sun 11am-5pm
1 jan, 30 apr,
25 dec
Tram 8 (Spanjaardstraat stop) /
Metro Delfshaven
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Het Gemaal
Pretorialaan 141
T (010) 290 76 05
EXPOSITIONS FOCUSED
ON ROTTERDAM ZUID
free
✘
Wed-Sun 11am-5pm
1 jan, 25 dec
Metro Maashaven
Het Jenevermuseum
Lange Haven 74-76, Schiedam
T (010) 246 96 76
All about gin and
jenever
€4.80
€4.20 (13-17)
✘
Tue-Fri 12-5pm / Sat + Sun 1-6pm
1 jan, 30 apr,
25 dec
Tram 21, 23 (Koemarkt stop)
Museummolen De Nieuwe Palmboom
Noordvest 34, Schiedam
T (010) 426 76 75
history and real€3.50
life demonstrations €2.50 (18 & under)
✘
tue-sat 11am-5pm / sun + holidays
12:30am-5pm
1 JAN, 30 APR,
5 MAY, 25 en
26 DEC
Tram 1 (Parkweg STOP) / Metro
Parkweg
Stedelijk Museum Schiedam
Hoogstraat 112-114, Schiedam
T (010) 246 36 66
Dutch art post-1945 €7.50
€3.75 (4-12)
✘
Tue-Sun 10am-5pm
1 jan, 25 dec
Tram 21, 23 (Broersvest or Koemarkt
stop)
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Lebkov & Sons
Stationsplein 50
T (010) 240 06 17
Sandwich specialist
20
Patisserie Dudok
Westewagenstraat 52
T (010) 433 31 02
cake / coffee / bread
Tram 20,21, 23 (Stadhuis STOP)
Metro Stadhuis
29
Picknick
Mariniersweg 259
T (010) 280 72 97
Organic
Tram 21 (Blaak STOP) / Metro
Blaak
A
Cuisine
Accessibility
Urban Espressobar
Botersloot 44a
T (010) 213 07 68
Sandwiches / cake
Blaak
e
Lunchroom Manhattan
Stieltjesstraat 40
T (010) 215 26 23
sandwiches
Tram 20, 23, 25 (Wilhelminaplein STOP) / Metro Wilhelminaplein
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Lof der Zoetheid
Noordplein 1
T (010) 265 00 70
sweet stuff
Tram 7, 8 (Noorderbrug STOP)
26
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The Lounge (Hilton Rotterdam)
Weena 10
T (010) 710 80 00
International
/ Tram 4, 7, 8, 21, 23 (Weena
STOP)
Zin
Lijnbaan 40-42
T (010) 281 09 10
International
Tram 4, 7, 8, 21, 23, 25 (Weena
STOP) / Metro Stadhuis
21
Amarone
Meent 72a
T (010) 414 84 87
French
(1 star)
Tram 7, 8 (Meent STOP)
30
Accessibility
5
A Proposito Trattoria
Weena 505
T (010) 213 23 34
Italian
4
Engels Grandcafé Restaurant /
Don Quijote
Stationsplein 45 / T (010) 411 95 50
French / Tapas
8
VIS (The Manhattan Hotel)
Weena 686
T (010) 413 10 01
Seafood
17
Wijnbar Janssen & Van Dijk
Westewagenstraat 58
T (010) 413 11 44
French / International
Tram 20, 21, 23 (Stadhuis STOP)
Metro Stadhuis
8
De Lange Muur
West-Kruiskade 1
T (010) 280 05 18
Chinese / Cantonese
Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25
(Kruisplein STOP)
18
Dudok
Meent 88
T (010) 233 09 55
Tram 20, 21, 23 (Stadhuis STOP)
Metro Stadhuis
5
Happy Sushi
Kruisplein 42
T (010) 433 47 30
Japanese
Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25
(Kruisplein stop)
24
Humphrey’s
Binnenrotte 101-103
T (010) 751 34 91
Blaak
9
Kiem Foei
West Kruiskade 29A
T (010) 413 99 83
surinamese / indonesian / antillean
Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25
(Kruisplein STOP)
27
Level
Pannekoekstraat 76a
T (010) 280 07 88
International
Blaak
7
Sumo
Westersingel 1a
T (010) 241 05 50
Japanese
Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25
(Kruisplein STOP)
25
Little Vie
Grotekerkplein 109
T (010) 413 11 91
Vietnamese
Blaak
6
Tai Wu
Mauritsweg 24-26
T (010) 433 08 18
chinese / cantonese
Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25
(Kruisplein STOP)
28
Mimosa
Pannekoekstraat 77-79
T (010) 414 10 45
French
Blaak
10
White Elephant
West Kruiskade 73 b
T (010) 411 18 84
Mediterranean
Tram 21, 23 (Tiendplein STOP)
Taberna Dushi
Pannekoekstraat 40a
T (010) 411 30 35
Caribbean / Mediterranean
Tram 7, 8 (Meent STOP) / Metro
Blaak
2
De Unie
Mauritsweg 35
T (010) 411 11 11
European
Central Station (5 min walk) /
Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 25 (Kruisplein
STOP)
16
Aan Het Water (Intell Rotterdam Centre)
Leuvehaven 80
T (010) 413 41 39
International
Tram 8, 23, 25 (Leuvehaven
STOP) / Metro Leuvehaven
19
Floor
Schouwburgplein 28
T (010) 404 52 88
European
Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25
(Kruisplein STOP)
14
Café Vie
Maasboulevard 300
010 - 280 02 38
american
Blaak
17
Luciano Sicilia in Bocca
Coolsingel 123
T (010) 414 41 45
Italian
Tram 21, 23 (Beurs STOP) /
Metro Beurs
13
Kaat Mossel
Admiraliteitskade 85
T (010) 404 86 00
French / Dutch
Tram 7, 21 (Oostplein STOP) /
Metro Oostplein
20
Mangiare
T (010) 414 08 78
Italian
Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25
(Kruisplein STOP)
9
Kleine Ondeugd
Oostzeedijk 348
T (010) 213 07 18
thai
Tram 7, 21 (Oostplein STOP) /
Metro Oostplein
18
Satébar
T (010) 213 45 43
Indonesian
Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25
(Kruisplein STOP)
11
Mooii
Oost-Wijnstraat 8-16
T (010) 411 22 95
French / Dutch
Blaak
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Parkheuvel
Heuvellaan 21
T (010) 436 05 30
French
(2 STARS)
Tram 8 (Euromast STOP)
Accessibility
e
12
Popocatepetl
Spaanse Poort 71
T (010) 412 03 64
Mexican
Blaak
6
Smaak
T (010) 436 22 94
French
Tram 8, 20 (Vasteland STOP)
Tram 7 (Westplein) / Metro
Leuvehaven
F
9
Allure
Cargadoorskade 107
T (010) 486 65 29
French
Tram 20, 23, 25 (Wilhelminaplein STOP) / Metro Wilhelminaplein / Watertaxi
13
Spiesenboot
Parkhaven 9
T (010) 241 77 25
Mediterranean
Tram 8 (Euromast STOP) /
Metro Dijkzigt
10
Café Rotterdam
Wilhelminakade 699
T (010) 290 84 42
European
12
The Harbour Club
Kievitslaan 25
T (010) 436 88 88
International /
Seafood
Tram 8 (Kievitslaan STOP)
17
Club Room (De Rotterdam)
3e Katendrechtse hoofd 25
T (010) 297 30 97
Metro Rijnhaven, THEN bus
77 Katendrecht / Watertaxi
(Katendrechtsehoofd)
3
Wereldmuseum Restaurant
Willemskade 25
T (010) 270 71 50
Modern Mediterranean
Tram 7 (Westplein STOP) / Tram
23, 25, 8 (Leuvehaven STOP) /
Metro Leuvehaven
13
De Jonge de Jong
Delistraat 52
T (010) 215 27 64
French / Dutch
Metro Rijnhaven (10 min walk)
Watertaxi (Provimi stop)
10
Zenne
Willemskade 27
T (010) 404 96 96
Turkish
Tram 8, 20 (Vasteland STOP) /
Tram 7 (Westplein STOP) /
Metro Leuvehaven
15
Hotel New York
Koninginnehoofd 1
T (010) 439 05 00
French
29
70, Restaurant (Bilderberg Parkhotel)
Westersingel 70
T (010) 436 36 11
French / Mediterranean
Tram 4, 7, 20 (Eendrachtsplein
STOP) / Metro Eendrachtsplein
Humphrey’s
T (010) 484 45 44
International
16
Bazar
T (010) 206 51 51
North African
Tram 7, 20 (Museumpark STOP) /
Tram 8, 23, 25 (beurs STOP) /
Metro Beurs
11
Las Palmas
Wilhelminakade 330
T (010) 234 51 22
Seafood
20
De Eendracht
Eendrachtsweg 31a
T (06)148 654 78
European
17
Lido (De Rotterdam)
3e Katendrechtse hoofd 25
T (010) 297 30 90
Metro Rijnhaven, then Bus 77
Watertaxi
24
Lux
‘s-Gravendijkwal 133-135
T (010) 476 22 06 Italian
Tram 4 (’s Gravendijkwal STOP)
Metro Dijkzigt
12
Obba
Hillelaan 2
T (010) 215 01 92
Ottoman
Metro Rijnhaven
Soit
’s Gravendijkwal 136B
T (010) 436 31 14
French
Tram 4 (’s Gravendijkwal STOP)
Metro Dijkzigt
18
Brasserie Euromast
Parkhaven 20
T (010) 436 48 11
International
Tram 8 (Euromast STOP) /
Metro Dijkzigt
19
Toko 94
Witte de Withstraat 94b
T (010) 240 04 79
Caribbean / Fusion
Tram 7, 20 (Museumpark STOP) /
7
Karakter
T (06) 282 265 00 Organic
Tram 8, 20 (Vasteland stop)
Tram 7 (Westplein stop) /
Metro Leuvehaven
3
De Machinist
Willem Buytewechstraat 45
T (010) 477 57 00
International
Tram 8 (Pieter de Hooghweg
STOP) / Metro Coolhaven
8
Kip
T (010) 436 99 23
French / Mediterranean
Tram 8, 20 (Vasteland stop)
Metro Leuvehaven
5
Ivy
Lloydstraat 294
T (010) 425 05 20
Fusion / Molecular
(1 STAR)
9
Loos
Westplein 1
T (010) 411 77 23
French
Tram 7 (Westplein STOP) /
Watertaxi (Veerhaven)
9
Stroom
Lloydstraat 1
T (010) 221 40 60
International
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jazz stage
Tram 20, 23, 25 (Wilhelminaplein stop) / Metro Wilhelminaplein
Tram 4, 8 (Delfshaven STOP) /
Metro Delfshaven
3
Nieuwe Luxor Theater
Posthumalaan 1
T (010) 484 33 33
From musical to
opera
International
Tram 8 (Zwaanshals stop)
4
Theater Walhalla
Sumatraweg 9-11
T (010) 215 21 34
Intimate theatre and
music
Metro Rijhaven (10 min walk) /
Watertaxi (Provimi)
De Kuip Eten & Drinken
T (010) 492 94 32
International
Tram 23 (stadion Feijenoord
stop)
3
Het Theater
Willemskade 25
T (010) 270 71 72
Part of the World
Museum
Metro Leuvehaven
16
De Tuin
Plaszoom 354
T (010) 452 77 43
International
Tram 7 (Voorschoterlaan
stop) / Metro Voorschoterlaan
Theater op het Water (De Ameland)
T 0900 235 33 37 (€ 0.20 P/M)
Dinner shows
Tram 8 (Euromast stop) /
Watertaxi Euromast
19
Europa (Van der Valk Hotel
Rotterdam-Blijdorp)
Energieweg 2 / T (010) 298 87 77
International
Bus 32 (Abraham van Stolkweg
stop) / Bus 33, 40
(Blijdorpplein)
Arminius
Museumpark 3
T (010) 436 38 00
Venue for art, culture and debate
stop) / Metro Eendrachtsplein
17
Fred
Honingerdijk 263-265
T (010) 212 01 10
French
(1 star)
5
Theater Bonheur
Eendrachtsstraat 81 T (010) 404 67 16
Literary theatre
group
Gonzales BBQ restaurant
Charloissehoofd 47
T 0900 – 4393554
BBQ / Grill
Metro Maashaven, then tram 2
(Pleinweg STOP)
7
O.T. Theater
St. Jobsweg 3
T (010) 478 02 81
Independent theatre
and opera
Tram 8 (Pieter de Hoochweg
stop) / Metro Coolhaven /
Watertaxi (Müllerpier)
Cabaretrestaurant Schellings
Voorhaven 51
T (010) 476 34 55
Dinner shows
Tram 4, 8 (Schiedamseweg
stop) / Metro Delfshaven
Prinses Theater
Schiedamseweg 19
T (010) 425 50 50
Dinner shows
Tram 4, 8 (Schiedamseweg
stop) / Metro Delfshaven
Hal 4.1
Watertorenweg 200
Dinner shows
Tram 21 (Lage Filterweg stop)
vegetarian
Tram 4, 8 (Delfshaven STOP) /
Metro Delfshaven
6
Stadsbrouwerij De Pelgrim
Aelbrechtskolk 12
T (010) 477 11 89
French
15
Deliclassics Gastronomie
Zwaanshals 275A
T (010) 265 71 05
6
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Lantaren Venster
T (010) 277 22 77
Bla Bla
Piet Heynsplein 35
T (010) 477 44 48
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De Doelen
Schouwburgplein 50
T (010) 217 17 17
Classical music,
world music and
more
Metro Stadhuis
3
Old Luxor Theatre
Kruiskade 10
T (010) 484 33 33
From cabaret to
children’s theatre
Tram 20, 21, 23 (Stadhuisplein
stop) / metro stadhuis
8
Jeugdtheater Hofplein
Benthemstraat 13
T (010) 243 50 55
Young actors
perform for all
audiences
Tram 4 (Hofplein stop) / Tram
25 (Schiekade stop) / Metro
Hofplein
21
Schouwburgplein 25
T (010) 411 81 10
Dutch and international dance and
theatre
Metro Stadhuis
9
Podium O950
Oostmaaslaan 950
T (010) 452 98 32
Concerts, films and
more
Raderstoomboot De Majesteit
Maasboulevard
T (010) 414 67 44
Dinner shows
Tram 21 (Oostplein stop) /
Metro Oostplein
10
Theater Zuidplein
Zuidplein 60
T (010) 20 30 203
Cultural and multicultural theatre
Metro Zuidplein
4
T (010) 212 17 19
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Sijf
Oude Binnenweg 115
T (010) 433 26 10
French / Dutch
22
Melief Bender
Oude Binnenweg 134 b
T (010) 414 54 56
Dutch
21
Boudewijn
Nieuwe Binnenweg 53A-B
T (010) 436 35 62
Belgium
Tram 4 (Bloemkwekerstraat
27
Dizzy
T (010) 477 30 14
Dutch
Tram 4 (’s Gravendijkwal stop)
Metro Dijkzigt
Stalles
Nieuwe Binnenweg 11a
T (010) 436 16 55
International
23
Wester Paviljoen
T (010) 436 26 45
4
Cafe Verhip
St. Jobsweg 21
T (010) 476 68 69
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Lounge Club at the
Casino
7
Hollywood Music Hall
Delftsestraat 15
T (010) 411 49 58
Huge discotheque
complex
HOT
Delftsestraat 21-23
T (010) 404 99 51
dance café in african
style
26
Bootleg DJ Café
Mauritsweg 33
T 06 213 941 34
Electronic Music
Café
Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25
(Kruisplein stop)
23
Catwalk
Weena-Zuid 33
T (010) 413 65 46
Techno, house & techhouse music
International
Tram 4 (Mathenesserlaan
stop) / Metro Dijkzigt
2
De Unie
Mauritsweg 35
T (010) 433 58 33
various
Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 25
(Kruisplein stop)
French / Dutch
28
Exit
Mauritsstraat 173
T (010) 213 58 36
Alternative pop
venue
24
Off_Corso
Kruiskade 22
T (010) 411 38 97
Creative platform
club
Tram 21, 23 (Stadhuis stop) /
Metro Stadhuis
The Thalia Lounge
Kruiskade 31
T (010) 214 25 47
Lounge Club
Metro Stadhuis
The VIP Room
Stadhuisplein 29
T (06) 558 087 44
Lounge Club
Tram 21, 23 (Stadhuisplein
stop) / Metro Stadhuis
f
Boudoir
Meent 65
T (010) 240 05 56
Lounge Club
Tram 7, 8 (Halte Meent)
Cinéma
Rodezand 36
T (010) 282 72 09
Lounge Club
Tram 8, 21, 23 (Stadhuis stop) /
Metro Stadhuis
Soho
Pannekoekstraat 53A
T (06) 419 764 07
Cocktail bar
Tram 21 (Blaak stop) / Metro
Blaak
Sorbonne
Rodezand 46
T (010) 282 91 48
Dance café
Tram 8, 21, 23 (Stadhuis stop)
Metro Stadhuis
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Holland Casino Rotterdam
Weena 624
T (010) 206 82 06
27
Pathé Schouwburgplein
Schouwburgplein 101
T 0900-1458 (€ 0,55 p/m)
Hollywood blockbusters
Metro Stadhuis (6 min walk)
6
Lantaren Venster
T (010) 277 22 77
arthouse cinema
Cinerama
Westblaak 18
(010) 411 53 00
Quality cinema
Metro Beurs or Eendrachtsplein
Pathé de Kuip
Cor Kieboomplein 501
T 0900-1458 (€ 0,55 p/m)
Hollywood blockbusters
Tram 23 (Stadion Feijenoord
stop)
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Casino
6
18
Accessibility
Holland Casino Ultralounge Purple
Weena 624
T (010) 206 82 06
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Hotels
N0 Name + Address + Tel
description
Accessibility
Club Vie
Maasboulevard 300
T (010) 280 02 38
Glamorous club
Blaak
Elit
Wijnhaven 3A
T (010) 213 17 66
cocktail bar
Blaak
15
Plan C
Slepersvest 1
T (010) 412 43 52
Dance café & live
music
Blaak
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14
Maassilo / Factory 010
Maashaven Zuidzijde 1–2
T (010) 476 24 52
Dance events, small
and large-scale
Metro Maashaven
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Club Vibes
Westersingel 50a
T (010) 436 16 55
Small, popular club
27
Dizzy
T (010) 477 30 14
Jazz café and live
music
Tram ’s Gravendijkwal / Metro
Dijkzigt
Gay Palace
Schiedamsesingel 139
T (010) 414 14 86
Gay club
22
Le Vagebond
Nieuwe Binnenweg 99
T (010) 436 52 93
Music café
Tram 4, 7, 20 (halte
Gouvernestraat) / Metro
Eendrachtsplein
26
Rotown
Nieuwe Binnenweg 17-19
T (010) 436 26 69
Alternative music
venue
6
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Achterhaven 148 until mid 2011
Experimental music
and sound arts
Tram 7, 20 (Museumpark stop)
8
C5 Jazz
Schiehaven 11
T (010) 476 02 12
Jazz cellar and club
Tram 8 (Oostkousdijk stop)
6
WMDC
T (010) 244 45 00
Live world music
Tram 8 (Pieter de Hoochweg
stop) / Metro Coolhaven
Baroeg
Spinozaweg 300
T (010) 432 57 35
loud and underground
Outland
Prins alexanderlaan 37
T (010) 258 09 99
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Schiekade 658
T (010) 466 33 44
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Hotel Bienvenue
Spoorsingel 24b
T (010) 466 93 94
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★★★★★
The Manhattan Hotel
Weena 686
T (010) 430 20 00
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★★★
Hotel Milano
‘s Gravendijkwal 7b
T (010) 477 45 29
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✘
Tram 21, 23 (1st Middellandstraat stop)
★★★★
Hotel One
Westersingel 1A
T (010) 436 30 80
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Tram 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23 (Kruisplein stop)
★★
Grand Hotel Central
Kruiskade 12
T (010) 414 07 44
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Metro Stadhuis
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Hilton Rotterdam
Weena 10
T (010) 710 80 00
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Tram 4, 7, 8, 21, 23 (Weena stop)
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NH Atlanta Hotel Rotterdam
Aert van Nesstraat 4
T (010) 206 78 00
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Metro Beurs
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Eden Savoy Hotel Rotterdam
Hoogstraat 81
T (010) 413 92 80
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Metro Oostplein
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Inntel Hotels Rotterdam Centre
Leuvehaven 80
T (010) 413 41 39
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17
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H2otel
Wijnhaven 20
T (010) 444 56 90
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Blaak
17
★★★★
Cruise Hotel (De Rotterdam)
3e Katendrechtse Hoofd 25 T (010) 297 30 90
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Metro Rijnhaven, then bus 77
(De Rotterdam stop) / watertaxi
Tram 2, 20 (Molenvliet stop)
15
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Hotel New York
Koninginnehoofd 1
T (010) 439 05 00
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✘
stop) / Metro Wilhelminaplein /
watertaxi (Hotel New York)
Metro Alexander /
Rotterdam Alexander train
station
16
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Suitehotel Pincoffs
Stieltjesstraat 34
T (010) 297 45 00
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Boutique Hotel Quartier du Port
Van Vollenhovenstraat 48-50
(010) 240 04 25
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Tram 7 (Westplein stop) / Metro
Leuvehaven
Euromast Heaven and stars
Parkhaven 20
T (010) 436 48 11
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Hotel Baan
Rochussenstraat 345A
T (010) 477 05 55
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Tram 4 (Ruilstraat stop) /
Metro Coolhaven
Twotel
Aelbrechtskolk 35b
T (010) 478 27 91
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✘
Tram 4, 8 (Schiedamseweg stop)
/ Metro Delfshaven
★★★★
Bastion Deluxe Terbregseplein
Hoofdweg 40
t (010) 420 34 39
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✔
Metro Alexander / Rotterdam
Alexander train station
★★
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Maritime Hotel
Willemskade 13
T (010) 411 92 60
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✔
Tram 7 (Willemsplein stop) /
Tram 8, 23, 25 (halte Leuvehaven) / Metro Leuvehaven
15
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Tulip Inn
Willemsplein 1
T (010) 413 47 90
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Tram 7 (Willemsplein stop) /
★★★★
Best Western Art hotel
Mijnsherenlaan 9
T (010) 279 41 11
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Metro Maashaven
A Small Hotel
Witte de Withstraat 94c
T (010) 414 03 03
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★★★
Campanile Rotterdam-Oost
Koningslaan 2
T (010) 220 20 44
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✔
Metro Alexander / Bus 36
(Duikerstraat stop)
★★★★
Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark
K.P. van der Mandelelaan 150
T (010) 253 25 32
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✘
Tram 7 (Erasmus University
stop) / Metro Kralingse Zoom
★★★★
Regardz Airport hotel
Vliegveldweg 59-61
T (010) 462 55 66
✔
✘
Bus 12, 33 (Vliegveldweg stop)
★★★★
Van der Valk Hotel RotterdamBlijdorp
Energieweg 2 / T (010) 713 90 00
✔
✘
Bus 32 (Abraham van Stolkweg
stop) / Bus 33, 40 (Blijdorpplein stop)
★★★
Bastion Hotel Barendrecht
V Der Waalsweg 27, Barendrecht
T (010) 479 22 04
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Car (check www.routenet.nl
for directions)
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Bazar
T (010) 206 51 51
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✘
Tram 8, 23, 25 (beurs stop) /
Metro Beurs
29
★★★★
Bilderberg Parkhotel
Westersingel 70
T (010) 436 36 11
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★★★
Eurohotel Centrum
Baan 14-20
T (010) 214 19 22
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✘
Tram 8, 23, 25 (beurs stop) /
Metro Leuvehaven or Beurs
★★★
Hotel Breitner
Breitnerstraat 23
T (010) 436 02 62
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Hotel Emma
Nieuwe Binnenweg 6
t (010) 436 55 33
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Bastion Hotel Brielle
Amer 1, Brielle
T (018) 141 65 88
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✔
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Home Hotel
Witte de Withstraat 81a
T (010) 411 21 21
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★★★
Bastion Hotel Rhoon
Driemanssteeweg 5, Rhoon
T (010) 410 10 00
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★★★
Hotel van Walsum
Mathenesserlaan 199-201
t (010) 436 32 75
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Tram 4 (Mathenesserlaan stop)
Metro Dijkzigt
★★★★
Carlton Oasis Hotel
Curieweg 1, Spijkenisse
T (0181) 62 52 22
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Metro Spijkenisse Centrum,
then bus 85, 87 (Kelvinweg
stop)
★★★
Port Hotel
T (010) 477 96 28
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stop) / Metro Coolhaven
★★★★
Delta Hotel
Maasboulevard 15, Vlaardingen
T (010) 4345477
✔
✔
Vlaardingen Centrum train station, then Bus 57 (Westerhoofd
stop) / Watertaxi
★★★★
Stroom
Lloydstraat 1
T (010) 221 40 60
✔
✔
stop) / Metro Coolhaven /
Watertaxi (Parkhaven)
★★★★
Van der Valk Hotel Ridderkerk
Krommeweg 1, Ridderkerk
T (0180) 64 69 00
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station, then Bus 92 (Het Melkhuisje stop)
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Sleep-In Mafkees
Schaatsbaan 41-45
T (010) 281 04 59
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MyCityLofts
Short stay apartT 06 4888 4774 (address follows ment (2x)
after reservation)
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Two locations; more
information available
upon request
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B&B Cherrycake & Chocolate
Maaskade 88
T 06 2183 7420
Bed & Breakfast
✘
✔
Bus 32 (Cornelis Trompstraat stop) / Watertaxi
(Maaskade)
19
Stayokay Rotterdam
Overblaak 85-87
T (010) 436 57 63
Hostel
✔
✘
Tram 21 (Blaak stop) /
Metro Blaak
16
Hostel Room
T (010) 282 72 77
Hostel
✘
✘
Tram 7 (Westerstraat
stop) / Tram 8 (Vasteland
Appartement De Dependance
Ochterveltstraat 39a
T (010) 436 39 83
Apartment
✘
✔
Tram 4 (’s Gravendijkwal
stop) / Metro Dijkzigt
B&B Delfshaven
Voorhaven 47B
T 06 2918 3888
Bed & Breakfast
✘
✔
Tram 4 (Delfshaven stop) /
Metro Delfshaven
B&B Doornroos
Liduinaplein 6
T (010) 418 29 63
Bed & Breakfast
✘
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Tram 4 (Liduinaplein stop)
Enjoy Holidays Rotterdam
Various address
www.enjoy-rotterdam.com
Apartments
(rental agency)
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✔
Various locations
Rotterdam Appartement
Adrien Mildersstraat 75
T (010) 477 11 05
Apartments
✘
✔
Tram 21, 23 (Vierambachtsstraat stop)
Short Stay Apartments
Various address
(088) 031 31 62
Apartments
(rental agency)
✘
✔
Various locations
Stadscamping Rotterdam
Kanaalweg 84
T (010) 415 97 72
Camping
✘
✘
Bus 33 (Blijdorpplein
stop)
Resort Citta Romana
Parkweg 1
T (0181) 33 44 44
Holiday park
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ROTTERDAM
WORLD PORT
WORLD CITY
Rotterdam ist eine junge, dynamische Weltstadt am Wasser, in der immer etwas los ist.
Die Stadt hat als eine der größten Hafenstädte 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 Lagerhäusern 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, Design, Kunst und Kultur, bietet zudem jedoch
auch ein vielseitiges Angebot an Geschäften,
Sehenswürdigkeiten, Festivals, Restaurants
und Parks. Rotterdam ist eine Stadt, die immer wieder aufs Neue entdeckt werden will.
Fläche 319,35 km2 / 587.161
Einwohner / 173 Nationalitäten / 1250 entstanden
/ 1340 Stadtrechte / 1622
Erasmusdenkmal (das älteste Denkmal der Niederlande) / 1872 offene Verbindung
zur See (Nieuwe Waterweg)
/ 1898 Witte Huis, erster
Wolkenkratzer Europas /
14. Mai 1940 Bombardierung
zerstört Zentrum / 1953
Lijnbaan erste FuSSgängerzone Europas / 1960 Euromast / 1962 Rotterdam
gröSSter Hafen der Welt /
1996 Erasmusbrücke / 2005
Montevideo höchstes Wohngebäude der Niederlande
/ 2007 Rotterdam Architekturstadt / 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 Startpunkt, 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 Rotterdam und Europa sprichwörtlich aufeinander. Der Hochgeschwindigkeitszug 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 wimmelt 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. Architektonisch besonders reizvoll gestaltet prägt dieses Hochhaus das
Gesicht der Innenstadt. Um den Hauptbahnhof herum tut sich derzeit 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 verdankt seinen Namen den vielen chinesischen Unternehmen, die
sich im vorderen Bereich der Einkaufsstraße am Kruisplein niedergelassen haben. Hier gibt es jedoch weit mehr als nur chinesische Restaurants, Supermärkte und Fachgeschäfte: Dieses Gebiet
ist der multikurelle Schmelztiegel Rotterdams. Sie suchen exotische Produkte? Hier werden Sie fündig. Die West-Kruiskade z.B.
bietet multikulturelle Spezialgeschäfte und Gastronomie. Im ori134
entalischen Basar oder beim muslimischen Metzger gibt es alles,
was anderswo nur schwer zu bekommen ist. Auf dem Westersingel, der China Town mit dem Museumkwartier verbindet, liegt
der Skulpturenweg Beeldenroute Westersingel. Hier kommen Sie
an mehreren Kunstwerken vorbei, die zur internationalen Skulpturensammlung der Stadt gehören.
LIJNBAANKWARTIER
Das Einkaufsherz Rotterdams.
Dieses Viertel ist das unumstrittene Einkaufsherz Rotterdams. Hier
kann man täglich „shoppen”. Auf angenehm kompakter Fläche erwartet Sie eine überwältigende und überaus abwechslungsreiche
Auswahl an Geschäften, von Hema bis Hugo Boss. Doch aus ausgehen können Sie im Lijnbaankwartier! Nette Restaurants und Kneipen, 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 Rotterdams. Gleich nach Kriegsende begann Rotterdam mit dem Wiederaufbau 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 Beursplein 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 Geschäfte, die hochwertige Kollektionen exklusiver ausländischer Marken
führen. Auch im Oude Binnenweg mit seinen schönen, nostalgischen
Gebäuden erwarten Sie elegante Läden.
AUSGEHEN • Die Ausgehmöglichkeiten des Lijnbaankwartier sind
ausgesprochen vielseitig. Hier finden Sie auch die großen Rotterda135
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mer Konzertsäle. Da wäre z.B. De Doelen, wo Klassik, Jazz und Weltmusik aufgeführt wird und das tonangebende Gergiev Festival stattfindet. Die Rotterdamse Schouwburg hat neben zeitgenössischem
Theater auch Oper und Tanz auf dem Programm, u.a. von Rotterdamer 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 Kosten, z.B. im Off_Corso oder im Catwalk.
MODERN • Das Gebiet um den Nieuwe Markt und die Pannekoekstraat 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 Einrichtungsläden ist dies ein Hotspot! Die Straße Meent (die Sie von der Pannekoekenstraat zum Coolsingel führt) besticht mit ihrem jungen, lebendigen 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.
LAURENSKWARTIER
Hier kann man herrlich schlendern.
WATERFRONT & NOORDEREILAND
Erleben Sie die maritimen Wurzeln der Stadt.
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 Grotekerkplein ist erhalten geblieben. Prägend für dieses Gebiet ist die
Grote- of Laurenskerk (Große- oder Lorenzkirche), einer der letzten
klassischen Orientierungspunkte im modernen Rotterdam. Sie wurde 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 abseits 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 herumstreunen. Dienstags und samstags herrscht hier bei den ca. 450
Ständen rege Geschäftigkeit.
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Rotterdam ist eine Hafenstadt. Dank der Maas und dem Nieuwe Waterweg 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 denkmalgeschützten Kränen und Industriedenkmalen - kann als eine Referenz
an die maritimen Wurzeln der Stadt bezeichnet werden.
OUDE HAVEN • Zum Waterfront-Gebiet gehört auch der Oude Haven. Seit über 25 Jahren kann man es sich hier in Straßencafés mit
Aussicht auf die vielen historischen Schiffe gut gehen lassen. Neben netten Lokalen hat der Oude Haven zwei architektonische Höhepunkte 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 ungewöhnlichen, würfel- bzw. kubusförmigen Pfahlhäuser des Architekten Piet
Blom gehören zu den prägnantesten Aushängeschildern der Stadt. Sie
sind zwar bewohnt, doch man kann sie auch besichtigen.
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NOORDEREILAND • Schon seit 1615 säumt eine Promenade mit
dem klingenden Namen Boompjeskade die Maas. Ihren Namen verdankt 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 verdankt 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 Rotterdams verließen.
KOP VAN ZUID & KATENDRECHT
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 erlebte eine wahre Metamorphose und ist nun ein attraktives Wohngebiet. Die Aussicht auf Kop van Zuid, die eigenwilligen Wohnungen
und die Hafenatmosphäre brachten das unvergleichliche, 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 nun 2010 besichtigt werden.
Modern mit einer reichen Geschichte.
SCHEEPVAARTKWARTIER
Kop van Zuid und Katendrecht, zwei Viertel mit bewegter Vergangenheit, sind schöne Beispiele für Rotterdamer Stadtentwicklung. Kop
van Zuid war einst ein lebendiges Hafengebiet. Anfang der 1990er
Jahre wurden die brachliegenden Hafengelände in ein großstädtisches Zentrumsgebiet mit internationalem Flair verwandelt. In Katendrecht (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 „berüchtigten“ Arbeiterviertels an.
KOP VAN ZUID • Wo sich früher Hafenarbeiter abplagten und
Auswanderer Abschied nahmen vom Vaterland, lockt heute ein modernes Amüsierviertel mit einem Theater, Cafés und Restaurants.
1993 öffnete das Hotel New York im alten Hauptquartier der Holland-Amerika-Linie an der Wilheminakade seine Pforten. Weitere
Impulse brachte die Fertigstellung der Erasmusbrug im Jahr 1996.
Alte Gebäude wurden umgenutzt, neue errichtet. Neben histori138
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 Wereldmuseum (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 Rande von Het Park steht das wohl berühmteste Wahrzeichen der Stadt:
der 185 m hohe Euromast. Das Scheepvaartkwartier hat sich als kulinarisches 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.
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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 Gehminuten bequem zu erreichen sind, verleihen dem Gebiet eine immense Dynamik. Wer das vielseitige Kunstangebot der Stadt ungefiltert
genießen will, ist hier goldrichtig. Die Kunsthal (entworfen vom berühmten Rotterdamer Architekten Rem Koolhaas) und das Natuurhistorisch Museum sind durch den Museumpark mit dem Museum
Boijmans Van Beuningen, dem Niederländischen Architekturmuseum und dem Chabot Museum verbunden.
WITTE DE WITHSTRAAT • Die Witte de Withstraat und ihre Seitenstraßen 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 gelungenen 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 exklusiven Plattenläden locken bereits seit Jahren renommierte DJs aus
dem In- und Ausland hierhin. Kunst- und Designliebhaber hingegen werden in den zahlreichen ungewöhnlichen Möbel- und Designläden und im Zentrum für bildende Kunst fündig. Der Nieuwe
Binnenweg ist eine dynamische Straße, in der immer etwas los ist.
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Mit „braunen Kneipen“, (Nacht-)Cafés, Restaurants und modernen
Popbühnen wie Rotown garantiert der Nieuwe Binnenweg viel Vergnügen bis in die Morgenstunden.
LLOYDKWARTIER
Denkmalgeschützte Magazine und moderne Architektur.
Einst fuhren hier die Schiffe gen Osten ab, heute ist das Viertel geprägt von Apartment- und Bürogebäuden mit einer eindrucksvollen
Aussicht auf das Wasser. Durch den modernen Hochbau und die renovierten 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 Schiecentrale, ein altes E-Werk aus dem Jahr 1904, in dem heute Betriebe und
Künstler einträchtig neben- und miteinander arbeiten. Neben kreativer Betriebsamkeit finden Sie hier ein Theater, einen urigen Jazzkeller, mehrere Lokale und den Lloyd Multiplein, ein großes Sport- und
Veranstaltungsgelände, auf dem jährlich u.a. das Kinofestival Pleinbioscoop 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,
aus England geflüchtete Puritaner, die ihm zu weltweiter Bekanntheit verhalfen. Von hier aus reisten sie nämlich nach Nordamerika weiter, wo sie als erste Siedler den Grundstein für Neuengland
legten. Die Pelgrimsvaderkerk (1761) am Voorhaven erinnert heute
noch an diese Ereignisse. Mit seinen Werften und dem Magazin der
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gebiete
Zimmer von Delft war Delfshaven ein wichtiger Standort der Niederländischen Ostindien-Kompanie, VOC. Anno 2011 ist Delfshaven ein
nostalgisches, intimes Stückchen Rotterdam mit viel Wasser, Grachten, und zauberhaften alten Gebäuden und Höfen. Hier kann man
nach Herzenslust in schmucken Lädchen und Ateliers shoppen oder
in einem der vielen Straßencafés eine Bierspezialität genießen.
Außerhalb des Zentrums
In Rotterdam gibt es immer was zu erleben. Wo Sie auch sind.
Auch außerhalb der Innenstadt von Rotterdam gibt es viele Sehenswürdigkeiten, Parks, Gebäude, Einkaufszentren und Viertel, deren
Besuch sich überaus lohnt. Rotterdam Zuid beispielsweise. Dies ist
der jüngste Stadtteil Rotterdams, und das sieht man: 70 % der Bewohner 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 hipper 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 Erholungsgebieten 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 erleben. Wo Sie auch sind.
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Die Umgebung von Rotterdam
Viele Möglichkeiten für wunderschöne Tagesausfüge.
Rotterdam liegt sehr zentral in der Provinz Südholland, in einem
abwechslungsreichen Gebiet mit viel Geschichte, Wasser, Grün und
einer langen Küstenlinie. In Hoek van Holland, dem Badeort der Rotterdamer, finden Sie Strand, Meer und ein kostenlos zugängliches
Dünengebiet mit Rad- und Spazierwegen. Hier können Sie entspannen, die frische Brise genießen oder Sport treiben. Außerdem laden
viele Strandpavillons und Restaurants zum Verweilen ein. Auch die
südholländischen Inseln, eingebettet zwischen den Küsten Seelands
und dem geschäftigen Welthafen Rotterdam, sind wahre Ruheoasen
mit viel Strand, Dünen, Wäldern und Poldern. Unweit von Rotterdam
liegt die alte Festungsstadt Schiedam mit 225 staatlich geschützten
Baudenkmälern, die einst von reichen Schnaps- und Branntweinbrennern errichtet wurden. So manches Museum, Restaurant oder
Lokal ist in einem solchen historischen Gebäude zu finden. Ob Sie
nun Ruhe, Kultur oder Idyllisches suchen: Die Umgebung von Rotterdam bietet genug Ideen für wunderschöne Tagesausfüge.
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Allgemeine Information
ANFAHRT
Flugzeug
Auf Rotterdam The Hague 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)
• RandstadRail (Haltestelle Meijersplein) + Airport Shuttle (Bus 50) - 15 Min.
• A irport Shuttle (Bus 33 / Bus 12 (Nachtbus)) - 20 bis 25 Minuten
Weitere Auskünfte: Rotterdam The Hague Airport Informationsschalter / +31 (0)10 - 446 34 44 / www.rotterdamthehagueairport.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 Rotterdam Europoort an, wo sie bereits ein Bus von De Jong Tours erwartet, 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 - Europoort/Hull / +31 (0)20 - 200 83 33 / www.poferries.nl.
Zug
Auch mit dem Zug ist Rotterdam optimal erreichbar. In Rotterdam
Centraal halten nicht nur Intercitys aus dem ganzen Land, sondern
auch der Hochgeschwindigkeitszug.
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THALYS • Besonders schnell erreichbar ist Rotterdam mit dem Thalys aus Antwerpen (30 Minuten), Brüssel (1 Stunde und 11 Minuten)
und Paris (2 Stunden und 36 Minuten). Der Thalys fährt mittlerweile
zehnmal täglich.
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.
Der Fyra fährt zweimal stündlich, von morgens früh bis abends spät.
AUTO
Rotterdam is über die Autobahnen A13, A15, A15 und A20 gut erreichbar (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 hinein in die umliegende Region. Es gibt fünf Metrolinien; jede ist an
einer eigenen Farbe, einem spezifischen Buchstaben und dem Namen
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 bringt Sie die blaue Linie (D) ins Stadtzentrum (Haltestelle Beurs).
Die Metrolinie E gehört zur RandstadRail, eine Stadtbahnverbindung
zwischen den Zentren von Den Haag, Rotterdam und Zoetermeer.
Startbahnhof und Endstation ist die Haltestelle Rotterdam Centraal.
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.
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ringautobahn rotterdam
StraSSenbahn
Durch die Innenstadt fahren die Straßenbahnen 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23
und 25. Alle Linien fahren zum Centraal Station. Der Hauptbahnhof 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 Zeiten) . 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 (Willemskade) und den so genannten Drechtsteden (u.a. Dordrecht,
Zwijndrecht, Papendrecht und Sliedrecht) hin- und her. Übrigens:
Fahrräder fahren kostenlos mit.
metro
Zeiten: Mo bis Fr 7 - 20.30 h / Sa 8 - 20 h / So 11 bis 19 h (für jede Linie
gelten andere Zeiten). Preise: Je nach der Länge der Strecke. Tagestickets kosten € 11 oder € 7 (reduzierter Tarif). Zahlungweise: 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,
dem Leuvehaven und dem Veerhaven hin und her. Reservieren ist
nicht erforderlich. Die Wartezeit beträgt höchstens zehn Minuten. An
Bord ist Platz für bis zu acht Personen.
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PREISE FÜR ÖFFENTLICHE NAHVERKEHRSMITTEL
In der Rotterdamer Metro, Bus und Straßenbahn zahlen Sie mit der OVChipkaart, einem aufladbaren elektronischen Ticket.
Verkaufsstellen
• Verkaufs- und Aufladeautomaten an den
Metrohaltestellen
• Verkaufs- und Informationsstellen an
den Metrohaltestellen
Beurs und Centraal
Station
• R ET-Service-Shop
(Laan op Zuid 2)
• Postämter, Primeraund Tabac&GiftsLäden
Tip
• Rotterdam.info und
das VVV Rotterdam
Info Café (Einweg-Chipkarte)
• www.ov-chipkaart.
nl/webwinkel
Preise EinwegChipkarte
• R ET-Ticket für 1, 2
oder 3 Tage ab € 6
• R ET-Ticket für 2 Metrofahrten € 4,60
• R ET-Ticket für eine
2-stündige Fahrt
€ 3,50
• R ET-Bus und
Straßenbahn, 1-stündige Fahrt € 2,50
Zahlungsweise:
• D ebitkarte, Chipknip
(elektronische
Geldbörse) oder
Kreditkarte.
Weitere Informationen
finden Sie unter www.
ov-chipkaart.nl oder
www.ret.nl.
Kaufen Sie sich eine Rotterdam Welcome Card inkl. RET-Ticket für 1, 2
oder 3 Tage (ab € 9 je Ticket für Erwachsene). Weitere Informationen
finden Sie auf Seite 153.
Zeiten: Mo bis So 9.00 - 24.00 h. Preise: € 2,90 je Einzelfahrt Veerhaven /
€ 3,60 je Einzelfahrt Leuvehaven. Zahlungsweise: bar (an Bord), Debitkarte (nur an der Anlegestelle HNY). www.watertaxirotterdam.nl.
Blitzschnelle Maastaxis pendeln zwischen mehreren Anlegestellen
in Rotterdam und Umgebung hin und her.
Unter +31 (0)10 - 403 03 03 können Sie Ihr Maastaxi bestellen oder
reservieren. An Bord ist Platz für bis zu acht Personen.
Zeiten: Mo bis Do 7 - 24 h / Fr 7 - 1 h / Sa 9 - 1 h / So 9 - 24 h. Preise: Ab
€ 6,70 je Einzelfahrt für Erwachsene (je nach der Personenzahl und der
Länge der Strecke). Zahlungsweise: bar (an Bord), Debitkarte (nur an
der Anlegestelle HNY). www.watertaxirotterdam.nl.
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Taxi
Selbstverständlich können Sie sich auch ein Taxi nehmen. Neben den
klassischen Taxis, die rund um die Uhr fahren, gibt es auch die Autorikscha (genannt Tuktuk) und das Velotaxi.
• Rotterdamse Taxi Centrale (RTC) / +31 (0)10 - 462 60 60
• St. Job Taxi / +31 (0)10 - 425 70 00
• T uk Tuk Company Rotterdam / auf der Straße anhalten
• Velotaxi (eine Art überdachtes Fahrrad)/ +31 (0)6 – 15 29 59 01 (April
bis September, 10 - 17 h)
Fahrrad
Rotterdam verfügt über ein weit verzweigtes Radwegenetz. Die Stadt gehört zum Radwegenetzwerk der Stadtregion Rotterdam (www.fietseninderegiorotterdam.nl). Am Rotterdam Centraal Station werden Räder
vermietet, ab ca. € 6,50 pro Tag (Fietspoint Rotterdam CS / T +31 (0)10
412 62 20). In der Innenstadt können Sie Ihr Fahrrad kostenlos auf den
Fahrradparkplätzen Binnenrotte und Meent abstellen.
PARKEN IN ROTTERDAM
P+R-GELÄNDE (GRATIS)
Wer preiswert und problemlos parken will, dem sei eines der bewachten Park+Ride-Gelände am Stadtrand empfohlen. Die finden Sie
bei den Metrohaltestellen Capelsebrug, Hoogvliet, Kralingse Zoom,
Noorderhelling, Meijersplein und Slinge (siehe die Karte des MetroNetzes auf S. 146). 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.
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Metro Maashaven
PARKEN IM PARKHAUS (GEBÜHRENPFLICHTIG)
Im Zentrum und in Zentrumsnähe finden Sie viele Parkhäuser. Meistens 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 allgemein 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 anderen 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 Parkscheinautomaten. Bitte beachten Sie, dass Sie nicht mit Münzgeld bezahlen können.
Zahlungsweise: (Prepaid) Chipknip, Kreditkarte (im Zentrum und bei
Sehenswürdigkeiten), Parkausweis.
INFORMATIONEN FÜR BEHINDERTE
In der Innenstadt von Rotterdam gibt es mehrere Behindertenparkplätze. Wenn Sie einen Behindertenparkausweis besitzen, dürfen
Sie hier parken. Außerdem gibt es an mehreren Stellen im Zentrum
und bei wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten Rollstuhltoiletten. Informationen über Parkplätze, Parkhäuser und die Barrierefreiheit von Gebäuden finden Sie auf der Site www.toegankelijk.rotterdam.nl.
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Zahlungsweise PARKEn
Prepaid chipknip
Erhältlich bei mehreren Verkaufsstellen
in Rotterdam, z.B.
beim VVV Rotterdam.
Prepaid-ChipknipKarten gibt es im Wert
von € 5, € 10, € 20
und € 50.
Parkausweis
Mit Parkausweisen
kann man das Auto
auf der Straße abstellen. Sie sind in den
Stadswinkel-Läden
erhältlich und gelten
eine oder zwei Stunden, einen Tag, eine
Woche oder einen Monat. Es gibt Ausweise
für ganz Rotterdam
oder für einzelne Teilgebiete. Ab € 1,60 (1
Stunde). (Stadswinkel
Centrum finden Sie
im Stadhuis, Coolsingel 40.)
VVV ROTTERDAM (TOURISMUSBÜRO)
was Sie suchen. Folgen Sie den Schildern „i Tourist Information“ zum
Grandcafé Restaurant Engels. Dort befindet sich das Info Café.
Öffnungszeiten: Mo bis Sa 9 - 17.30 h / So 10 - 17 h. Stationsplein 45.
I-SERVICEPUNKTE
In Rotterdam und Umgebung gibt es eine Reihe von i-Servicepunkten,
wo Sie verschiedene touristische VVV-Broschüren mitnehmen können: Börsengebäude Beurs/WTC, Buchhandlung Selexyz Donner, Infoschalter am Rotterdam The Hague Airport, Einkaufszentrum Zuidplein, Wohnwarenhaus Alexandrium, Infozentrum Wilhelminapier,
Gaststätte De Vier Seizoenen (Overschie), Kulturinformationspunkt
Capelle (CIC) und Bibliothek Bergschenhoek.
ROTTERDAM.INFO
Das Tourismusbüro Rotterdam.info ist das Hauptinformationszentrum der Stadt Rotterdam. Hier erhalten Sie Informationen und Tipps
über Rotterdam, von Sehenswürdigkeiten über Ausgehmöglichkeiten bis hin zu Themen wie Architektur und Wohnen. Die Mitarbeiter
beraten Sie gerne. Sie können sich aber auch selbst am breit gefächerten Angebot orientieren. Im thematisch eingerichteten Infozentrum steht Ihnen eine Menge Infomaterial zur Verfügung. Und im
angrenzenden Shop finden Sie attraktive Geschenke und Souvenirs.
Am Schalter sind zudem Geschenkgutscheine, Eintrittskarten für
Veranstaltungen, Fahrkarten und Parkscheine erhältlich.
Öffnungszeiten: Mo bis Fr 10 - 19 h / Sa 9.30 - 18 h / So 10 - 17 h.
Coolsingel 197, tel 0900 403 40 65 (€ 0,35 p/M). info@rotterdam.info
// www.rotterdam.info.
BEIM VVV ERHÄLTLICH
BROSCHÜREN • Beim VVV Rotterdam erhalten Sie diverse kostenlose Broschüren, mit deren Hilfe Sie die Stadt noch besser entdecken
und kennenlernen können. Sie sind beim Rotterdam.info, im VVV Rotterdam Info Café und an den i-Servicepunkten erhältlich. Außerdem
können sie über www.rotterdam.info heruntergeladen werden.
• C ity Map - Stadtplan mit Standorten und Adressen. Eine gute Ergänzung des RZine. Zusammen für € 1 erhältlich.
• Rondje Rotterdam - Zweistündige Wanderung entlang den Höhepunkten der Stadt.
• A rchitectuur in Rotterdam - Alle Rotterdamer Wahrzeichen und andere architektonische Höhepunkte.
• Rotterdam Art City - Informationen über Museen, Galerien und öffentliche Kunstwerke in Rotterdam.
Ganz in der Nähe des Rotterdamer Hauptbahnhofs befindet sich das
VVV Rotterdam Info Café. Am Serviceschalter, in der großen Auswahl
an (VVV-)Broschüren oder mithilfe eines Computers finden Sie schnell,
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ROTTERDAM WELCOME CARD • Die Rotterdam Welcome Card
bietet mindestens 25 % Rabatt für 54 Sehenswürdigkeiten, Museen,
Restaurants und verschiedene Ausgehmöglichkeiten. Sie erhalten
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Het Park at the Euromast
zusätzlich eine Chipkarte für öffentliche Verkehrsmittel (die OVchipkaart), mit der Sie einen Tag bzw. zwei oder drei aufeinanderfolgenden Tage uneingeschränkt mit Metros, Straßenbahnen und Bussen des Rotterdamer Transportbetriebs RET fahren können. Preis:
€ 9 / € 12 / € 15. Erhältlich bei Rotterdam.info, im VVV Rotterdam
Info Café, beim Rotterdam The Hague Airport und in vielen Hotels.
Kann auch online bestellt werden: www.rotterdam.info.
SONSTIGE PRODUKTE
•E
intrittskarten
• Geschenkgutscheine wie VVV-Geschenkgutschein
•S
ouvenirs und Geschenke*
•W
egwerfkarte für öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
•P
repaid Chipknip
(* nur beim Rotterdam.info, nicht im Info Café)
City Tours
Rotterdam ist eine pulsierende Stadt mit einer reichen Geschichte, einer
fantastischen Architektur und spannenden versteckten Fleckchen. Speziell für Gruppen gibt es verschiedene Arrangements, mit denen sich die
Stadt auf nicht-alltägliche Weise entdecken lässt. Eine vollständige Übersicht über Rotterdamer City Tours finden Sie auf der Tabelle auf S. 110.
NOTRUF
Notrufnummer landesweit (Rettungsdienst, Feuerwehr, Polizei): 112
Polizei (kein Notfall) - 0900 8844
Tip
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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 Preisfragen. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.rotterdam .info .
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BIENVENUE A ROTTERDAM
BIENVENUE A
ROTTERDAM
ROTTERDAM
WORLD PORT
WORLD CITY
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Rotterdam est une métropole dynamique au
bord de l’eau, il y a toujours quelque chose à
faire. L’un des plus grands ports du monde,
la ville s’est acquis une réputation internationale. L’eau et le port ont joué de tout temps un
rôle essentiel à Rotterdam, dont témoignent les
nombreux anciens ports intérieurs, ses larges
quais et docks monumentaux. Si Rotterdam a
maintenant plus de 650 ans, la ville incarne
toujours l’élan de la jeunesse. C’est une ville en
mouvement qui se redessine perpétuellement,
c’est aussi la ville dite la plus moderne des
Pays-Bas. Rotterdam, ville de l’architecture,
du design, de l’art et de la culture offre aussi
un éventail varié de magasins, attractions, festivals, restaurants et parcs. Rotterdam est une
ville qui chaque fois reste à découvrir.
Surface 319,35 km2 / 587.161
habitants / 173 nationalités
1250 naissance / 1340 charte
d’affranchissement / 1622
statue d’Érasme (plus ancienne statue des Pays-Bas) /
1872 canal la reliant à la
mer (Nieuwe Waterweg) /
1898 Witte Huis, premier gratte-ciel d’Europe / 14. Mai 1940
un bombardement détruit
le centre / 1953 Lijnbaan
première rue commerçante
piétonnière d’Europe / 1960
Euromast / 1962 Rotterdam
plus grand port du monde
1996 pont Érasme / 2005
Montevideo plus haute tour
d’habitation des Pays-Bas /
2007 Rotterdam Ville de
l’Architecture / 2009 Maastoren plus haute tour de
bureaux des Pays-Bas/ 2010
Grand Départ Tour de France
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quartiers
ROTTERDAM
CENTRAAL DISTRICT
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.
Ici, Rotterdam et l’Europe se rejoignent. Littéralement.
LIJNBAANKWARTIER
Porte d’entrée de Rotterdam, depuis Centraal District, trams, bus,
métro ou bicyclette vous emmènent dans la minute qui suit vers toutes 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 multinationales sont installées sur la Weena, dont l’architecture marquante détermine 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 nombreux commerces chinois qui caractérisent l’entrée de la rue commerçante 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 produits exotiques sont ici. Les restaurants et magasins de spécialités du
West-Kruiskade forment une palette de la diversité culturelle. Des bazars orientaux aux boucheries et boulangeries musulmanes, on trouve
ici ce qu’on ne trouve pas ailleurs. Le chemin des sculptures (Beeldenroute Westersingel) emprunte le Westersingel, qui relie China
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Quartier commercial incontesté de Rotterdam.
Quartier commercial incontesté de Rotterdam, les magasins du Lijnbaankwartier 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 trouverez au Lijnbaankwartier ce qu’il vous plaît.
SHOPPING • Le Lijnbaan est la rue commerciale la plus connue de Rotterdam. 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 commercial, 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 Binnenweg abritent également d’élégants magasins.
SORTIR • Le Lijnbaankwartier offre une foule de possibilités de sortie. Les plus grandes salles de concert se trouvent dans le quartier. Le
centre de musique De Doelen propose des concerts de musique classique, de jazz ou de musiques du monde, comme le Festival Gergiev
de premier plan. Outre un répertoire contemporain de compagnies
rotterdamoises comme RO Theater ou Scapino Ballet pour la danse,
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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 Catwalk.
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.
LAURENSKWARTIER
WATERFRONT & NOORDEREILAND
Un quartier où il fait bon vagabonder.
Partez à la découverte des racines maritimes de la ville.
Laurenskwartier est aussi ancien que Rotterdam. Le quartier constituait 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 caractérise le quartier. L’église est l’un des derniers points d’orientation
anciens de la ville moderne. Lourdement endommagée dans les bombardements de 1940, les travaux de restauration de l’église, datant du
gothique tardif, entrepris en 1952 se sont terminés en 1968.
Ville portuaire, Rotterdam, grâce à la Meuse et la Nieuwe Waterweg, 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.
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 petites 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 Binnenrotte est aussi un paradis où fouiner. Chaque mardi et samedi, on
se presse autour des 450 éventaires.
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 restaurants, le Oude Haven offre deux points forts de l’architecture
caractéristique de Rotterdam : la tour Witte Huis et les maisonscubes. 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.
BRANCHÉ • Le périmètre dessiné par le Nieuwe Markt et la Pannkoekstraat est un village en soi. Ce coin caractéristique de Rotterdam 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 originales, c’est l’endroit où aller. L’effervescent Meent, qui vous conduira
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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, agrémentaient la rive. Depuis la promenade, on voit l’île Noordereiland, qui
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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.
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, est maintenant ouvert au
public après une restauration minutieuse.
KOP VAN ZUID & KATENDRECHT
SCHEEPVAARTKWARTIER
Modernité conjuguée à une riche histoire.
Là où se croisaient les chemins du monde.
Kop van Zuid et Katendrecht, deux exemples prestigieux du développement urbain de Rotterdam, ont une riche histoire. Autrefois un
quartier portuaire animé, le réaménagement des terrains et bâtiments désaffectés du quartier Kop van Zuid entrepris dans les années 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. Jusqu’aux années quatre-vingts, le quartier avec ses logements ouvriers,
cafés de marins, prostituées et remises désertes avaient une réputation douteuse.
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 dévoilent 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.
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 Wilhelminakade 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 côtoient le théâtre ultramoderne Luxor, les tours Montevideo et Maastoren, 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 offre une
vue magnifique sur le Kop van Zuid. Le quartier a retrouvé avec ses
maisons typiques et son atmosphère de port l’image aventureuse qui
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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 artistiques. L’offre très diverse de musées et galeries tous à deux pas donne
une extraordinaire dynamique à ce quartier, l’endroit par excellence
où profiter de la richesse artistique qu’offre Rotterdam. Le Kunsthal,
réalisé par le célèbre architecte rotterdamois Rem Koolhaas, et le
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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 indéniablement 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 créations les plus étonnantes. Ici, art et culture et boutiques intrigantes
se côtoient, comme celle de la créatrice de lingerie Marlies Dekkers. 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 depuis longtemps le chemin de la Nieuwe Binnenweg qui fourmille de
magasins de disques exclusifs. Mais l’amateur d’art et de design trouvera 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.
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 Lloydkwartier est le centre de l’industrie de l’audiovisuel, du cinéma et
de l’informatique, avec pour foyer la Schiecentrale. Dans cette ancienne 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 ancien 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 Puritains, 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 Indes
orientales une plaque tournante. Canaux et squares entourés de
maisons anciennes font tout le charme nostalgique de Delfshaven.
Trouver votre bonheur dans une foule de boutiques et d’ateliers, découvrir une bière dans un de ces petits cafés, aujourd’hui tout un
programme vous attend.
Le Lloydkwartier d’où partaient les paquebots pour l’Orient est aujourd’hui un quartier d’habitation et d’activités professionnelles.
Les tours ultramodernes et les bâtiments portuaires rénovés offrent une vue spectaculaire sur l’eau, en faisant l’un des endroits
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AILLEURS À ROTTERDAM
et le port animé de Rotterdam, les îles de la Hollande-Méridionale
avec leurs plages, dunes, bois et polders sont un havre de tranquillité. Tout à côté de Rotterdam, l‘ancienne ville fortifiée de Schiedam
compte quelque 225 monuments classés construits par de riches distillateurs de genièvre, différents musées et divers restaurants et
cafés installés dans des lieux intrigants. Calme, culture ou convivialité, les environs de Rotterdam offrent une foule de possibilités
d‘excursion étonnantes.
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.
Les environs de Rotterdam
Une foule de possibilités d‘excursion étonnantes.
Rotterdam est située au centre de la province de Hollande-Méridionale, une région variée regorgeant d‘histoire, d‘eau, d‘espaces
verts, bordée par une longue côte. À Hoek van Holland, station balnéaire de Rotterdam, plage, mer et balades à pied ou à bicyclette
dans les dunes ouvertes aux promeneurs vous attendent. Outre paresser, prendre un bol d‘air ou faire du sport, vous pourrez y faire un
bon dîner ou prendre un verre dans l‘un des nombreux restaurants
sur la plage ou en ville. Encastrées entre les côtes de la Zélande
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ACCESSIBILITÉ
Avion
Les vols, assurés entre autre par Transavia, entre les grandes villes
des pays voisins et Rotterdam The Hague 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 (arrêt Meijersplein) + navette aéroport (bus 50) 15 minutes
• Navettes 33 et 12 (ligne de nuit) - 20 à 25 minutes
Pour plus d’informations : Service des renseignements Rotterdam The
Hague Airport / +31 (0)10 - 446 34 44 / www.rotterdamthehagueairport.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 Holland, 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 directe avec Rotterdam attend les passagers.
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PÉRIPHÉRIQUE
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. Le Thalys circule
maintenant dix fois par jour.
Les visiteurs arrivant du Royaume-Uni peuvent aller avec l’Eurostar
jusqu’à Bruxelles-Midi et prendre là le Thalys.
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. Fyra circule
deux fois par heure, tôt le matin au soir tard.
metro
Voiture
Bien sûr, Rotterdam peut être aussi rejointe en voiture. Vous trouverez à autre page un plan d’accès du périphérique. Il y diverses possibilités 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, prenez la ligne bleue (D) et descendez à la station Beurs.
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La ligne de métro E est intégrée au réseau RandstadRail. Elle dessert
les centres de La Haye (Den Haag), de Rotterdam et de Zoetermeer.
Gare de départ/terminus : Rotterdam Centraal.
Bateau-taxi
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.
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.
Watertaxi Rotterdam propose deux services de transport à Rotterdam
même et dans la région.
Tramway
Les lignes 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23 et 25 passent par le centre. Tous les trams
s’arrêtent à la gare centrale, qui est donc le point le plus pratique pour
prendre un tram.
Horaires : lundi au samedi 5 - 00h. 30 / dimanche 7 - 00h. 30 (les horaires varient en fonction de la ligne). Tarifs et moyens de paiement :
voir l’encadré.
Waterbus
Le ferry rapide Waterbus est une bonne idée pour une excursion dans
la région de Rotterdam. Il relie Rotterdam (Willemskade) aux villes
de la région de Dordrecht. Il est possible de prendre une bicyclette
avec soi sans frais supplémentaires.
Horaires : lundi-vendredi 7 - 20h. / samedi 8h. - 20h. / dimanche 11h. - 19h. 30 (les horaires varient en fonction du trajet). Tarifs : en fonction de la longueur du trajet. Un billet pour la journée
coûte 11 € ou 7 € (tarif réduit). Paiement : au comptant (à bord).
www.waterbus.nl.
Tip
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Pour plus de renseignement sur les horaires d’arrivée et de départ
des transports publics, appelez le 0900 9292 (0,70 € mn), ou consultez
www.9292ov.nl.
Horaires : lundi-dimanche 9 - 24h. Tarifs : aller simple 2,90 € pour un adulte du point de départ Veerhaven et 3,60 € pour un adulte du point de départ
Leuvehaven. Paiement : argent comptant (à bord), carte bancaire (uniquement à l’appontement HNY). www.watertaxirotterdam.nl.
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.
TARIFS TRANSPORTS PUBLICS
Pour prendre le métro, le bus ou le tram à Rotterdam, vous devrez vous munir d’une carte de transport à puce appelée « OV-chipkaart ».
Points de vente
•g
uichets automatiques de vente et chargement de crédit dans
les stations de métro
• points informations
aux stations de métro Beurs et Centraal
Station
• R ET-Servicewinkel
(Laan op Zuid 2)
• bureaux de poste,
magasins Primera et
Tabac&Gifts
• Rotterdam.info (syndicat d’initiative) et
VVV Rotterdam Info
Café (carte à usage
unique)
•w
ww.ov-chipkaart.
nl/webwinkel (vente
en ligne).
Tarifs carte à
usage unique
• c arte RET 1-2-3 jours
à partir de 6 €
•R
ET 2 déplacements
en métro 4,90 €
• R ET déplacement
illimité, valable 2
heures 3,50 €
• Bus & tramways RET
déplacement illimité,
valable 1 heure 2,50 €
Modes de paiement :
• c arte bancaire ou de
crédit, porte-monnaie électronique.
Pour plus d’informations, consultez www.
ov-chipkaart.nl ou
www.ret.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 peuvent prendre une à six personnes.
STATIONNEMENT À ROTTERDAM
PARKINGS P+R (GRATUITS)
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 trajet). Paiement : argent comptant (à bord), carte bancaire (uniquement à l’appontement HNY). Vous trouverez plus d’informations sur
www.watertaxirotterdam.nl.
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, Meijersplein, Noorderhelling et Slinge (voir le plan du
métro page 169). Vous pourrez vous garer gratuitement sur ces parkings
surveillés si vous poursuivez votre visite par transports publics. Tous les
parkings P+R ont un accès direct aux lignes des transports publics vers
le centre. Vous y serez en 20 minutes, sans problème de stationnement.
Taxi
PARKINGS COUVERTS (PAYANTS)
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.
Il y a de nombreux parkings couverts à proximité du centre et au
centre même. Ils sont généralement moins chers que le stationnement 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 stationnement. 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.
• Rotterdamse Taxi Centrale (RTC) / +31 (0)10 - 462 60 60
• St. Job Taxi / +31 (0)10 - 425 70 00
• Tuk Tuk Company Rotterdam / les arrêter dans la rue
• Velotaxi (tricycle couvert) / +31 (0)6 - 15 29 59 01 (avril à septembre,
de 10 à 17h.)
Modes de paiement : carte bancaire, carte de crédit, carte prépayée ou
argent comptant.
Vélo
Un réseau de pistes cyclables étendu sillonne Rotterdam. La ville figure 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 (Fietspoint
Rotterdam CS / T +31 (0)10 - 412 62 20). Au centre, vous pourrez garer
votre vélo gratuitement au Binnenrotte et au Meent.
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 attractions touristiques), carte de stationnement.
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PERSONNES HANDICAPÉES
Un certain nombre de places de stationnement dans le centre de Rotterdam sont réservées aux personnes handicapées. Seules les personnes munies d’une carte les y autorisant peuvent se garer à ces
emplacements. Des toilettes accessibles aux personnes à mobilité
réduite sont aménagées à différents endroits dans le centre et principales attractions touristiques. Vous trouverez toutes les informations
sur ces places de stationnement et l’accessibilité des bâtiments sur
www.toegankelijk.rotterdam.nl.
Situé à proximité de la gare centrale, le VVV Rotterdam Info Café
est conçu pour trouver facilement son chemin dans la ville. Entre le
guichet d’information, les nombreuses brochures de l’office du tourisme et les ordinateurs à votre disposition, vous repérerez très vite
les endroits où aller. Suivez les panneaux i Tourist Information qui
vous conduiront au Grand Café Engels, où est abrité l’Info Café.
Heures d’ouverture : lundi - samedi 9 – 17h. 30 / dimanche 10 - 17 h.
Stationsplein 45.
Modes de paiement
Carte prépayée
Disponible dans
divers points de vente
à Rotterdam, dont le
syndicat d’initiative
(VVV Rotterdam) ;
5 €, 10 €, 20 € et 50 €.
Carte de stationnement
Permet de stationner
dans la rue. Disponible
auprès d’un bureau
municipal (Stadswinkel), valable 1 ou 2
heures, une journée, une
semaine ou un mois,
dans tout Rotterdam ou
un quartier déterminé.
À partir de 1,60 € (1
heure). (Stadswinkel
Centrum, Coolsingel 40)
POINTS INFOS i-Service
VVV ROTTERDAM (L’OFFICE DU TOURISME)
Plusieurs points d’informations (i-Service) à travers la ville et les environs offrent gratuitement divers dépliants de l’office du tourisme :
Bourse/WTC, Selexyz Donner, guichet d’information Rotterdam The
Hague Airport, centre commercial Zuidplein, Woonmall Alexandrium, Centre d’information Wilhelminapier, De Vier Seizoenen (Overschie), point infos culturelles Cultureel Informatiepunt Capelle et la
bibilothèque Bibliotheek Bergschenhoek.
ROTTERDAM.INFO
DISPONIBLES AU VVV
L’office du tourisme Rotterdam.info offre une mine d’informations. Attractions touristiques, où sortir, architecture, logement, vous y trouverez
tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur Rotterdam. Le personnel sera heureux de vous
renseigner, mais vous pourrez aussi découvrir par vous-même tout ce que
Rotterdam a à offrir. La présentation thématique d’une foule de brochures
vous permettra de vous orienter très vite. Vous trouverez dans la boutique
cadeaux et souvenirs. Chèques-cadeaux, billetterie, titres de transport et
cartes de stationnement sont également disponibles.
DÉPLIANTS ET BROCHURES • L’office du tourisme VVV Rotterdam propose diverses brochures gratuites pour découvrir la ville autrement. Vous les trouverez aux Rotterdam.info et VVV Rotterdam
Info Café, et aux points d’informations i-Service. Ou sur www.rotterdam.info où vous pourrez les télécharger.
Heures d’ouverture : lundi - vendredi 10h. - 19h. / samedi 9h. 30 - 18 h. /
dimanche 10 - 17 h. Coolsingel 197, tel 0900 403 40 65 (0,35 € mn). info@
rotterdam.info // www.rotterdam.info.
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• C ity Map - Plan de la ville avec les bonnes adresses. Un complément
utile du RZine. Les deux 1 €.
• Rondje Rotterdam - Itinéraire de deux heures à la découverte des
hauts lieux de Rotterdam.
• A rchitectuur in Rotterdam - Tous les ouvrages qui composent
l’architecture spectaculaire de Rotterdam réunis dans un dépliant.
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De Hef
•R
otterdam Art City - Renseignements sur les musées, les galeries et
l’art dans les rues de Rotterdam.
ROTTERDAM WELCOME CARD • La Rotterdam Welcome Card permet de bénéficier de 25% de réduction ou plus dans 54 attractions touristiques, musées, restaurants et clubs. Prix : 9 € / 12 € / 15 €. En vente à Rotterdam.info, VVV Rotterdam Info Café, aéroport de Rotterdam et dans de
nombreux hôtels. Commande en ligne sur www.rotterdam.info.
AUTRES SERVICES
•B
illets
• Chèque-cadeaux VVV
•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)
Visites de la ville
Bouillonnante de vie, riche d’histoire et d’une architecture époustouflante, Rotterdam se découvre aussi par ses coins cachés. Diverses visites sont spécialement organisées pour les groupes pour découvrir la
ville par ses chemins de traverse. Vous trouverez une liste complète
des visites de la ville à la page 110.
NUMÉROS D’URGENCE
Numéro d’urgence national (ambulance, pompiers, police) - 112
Police (appel non urgent) - 0900 8844
Conseil
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Vous voulez vous tenir au courant de ce qu’il y a faire à Rotterdam ?
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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