Category: Places to go!

Kralingse Plas Locals love to hang out at the Kralingse Plas. This is the biggest open air recreation park in Rotterdam with a lake. Therefore perfect for a relaxing picnic or any water activity. Rent a sailboat where you might end up at the naked beach. Also have a walk along the lake and admire…

Fire Boundary In 1940 Rotterdam was target of a bombardment which actually was suspended. Due to a miscommunication the pilots had already taken off and the bombs hit the city for a short 15 minutes. However the damage was huge! Walk along the De Brandgrens (The Fire Boundary) in Rotterdam. You can start this tour…

Eiland van Brienenoord Fancy a bit of nature? This is a hidden gem in Rotterdam since the 19th century. Discover this tiny island by walking in 45 minutes or go jogging. The biggest eye catcher would be the Scottish Highlanders. They live here from May till December. They are harmless, but keep a distance of…

Oude Noorden A hip and trending part of Rotterdam is the Oude Noorden. Which literally stands for the Old North. This part of town is really upcoming for the last few years. Full with trendy and hip places. You can go here for food, drinks and lots more. Take a walk around the river the…

Cor Kieboomplein Looking for some fun with friends or family? We highly recommend the Cor Kieboomplein! Have coffee at Central Perk or play glowgolf at the Hollywood café. Treat yourself on a cold beer or cocktail at the Boulet Bites Bar. Enjoy an indoor BBQ at Ortam BBQ before going to the cinema Pathé de…

Dakpark The Dakpark in Rotterdam is one of the biggest public roof top parks in Europe! During summertime you can enjoy a BBQ with your friends. There is a playfield for the kids. When the park needs to be mowed they have special help for this: sheep! Join one of the boot camps to get…

The Old West The West-Kruiskade in Rotterdam is also popular as the China Town. Beside the Asian restaurants, there are many more worldly flavors around in the street. There is the famous Turkish baklava, delicious Surinamese kitchen and yet again the really good ramen noodles at Takumi. Treat yourself with a bubble tea from the Amazing…

Noordereiland Hard to believe? Have another look at it. Yes, Rotterdam has a small historic island, the Noordereiland. You can get here via the red bridge Willemsbrug. Walk around the island towards the Erasmus bridge and take a selfie here with the white swan behind you. From this spot you have an amazing view over…

Beijerlandselaan The Beijerlandselaan together with the Groene Hilledijk is the longest shopping street of The Netherlands. You can find warm Turkish bread, Moroccon delicacies, Surinamese streetfood and many beauty and bridal shops. That is to say that it is a multicultural area. Therefore it’s often compared to the famous neighbourhood Kreuzberg in Berlin for it’s…

Like a post card The Oude Haven (Old Harbor) in Rotterdam is a true hidden gem. With all the ships, the famous Cube Houses, the White House and the red Willems bridge it is like a post card image. Beside that there are plenty places where one can eat, drink and enjoy life. There is…