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Dutch weather

Dutch weather

Feb 4, 2025 |

Dutch weather  Rotterdam is beautiful all year round, but like any other city in the world, it has its peaks. “Peak season” runs from mid-April to mid-October. Most tourists plan their trip between July and August when the weather is at its finest. In general, extreme weather hardly ever occurs in any season, so if you favour travelling off-season, you’ll find the city every bit as attractive as during peak season. During off-season months, hotels and restaurants are cheaper and less crowded (with more relaxed and personalised service), and there are a few very appealing events (like the famous...

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Public holidays in the Netherlands 2025

Public holidays in the Netherlands 2025

Feb 4, 2025 |

Public holidays in the Netherlands Monday: 1 January New Year’s Day Friday: 29 March Good Friday Sunday: 31 Match Easter Sunday Monday:1 April Easter Moday Saturday: 27 April King’s Day Wednesday: 1 May Labour Day (not an official public holiday) Saturday:4 May National Remembrance Day (not an official public holiday) Sunday: 5 May Liberation Day (not an official public holiday) Thursday: 9 May Ascension Day Sunday: 19 May White Sunday Monday: 20 May White Monday Thursday: 5 December Sinterklaas (St. Nicolas, not an official public holiday Wednesday: 25 December Christmas Day Thursday: 26 December Boxing Day   Previous...

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Do’s & Don’ts in Rotterdam

Do’s & Don’ts in Rotterdam

Feb 3, 2025 |

Do’s & Don’ts in Rotterdam  Do’s • Keep the city clean and use the provided trash cans, as violators are prosecuted.• Ignore any beggars and drug dealers who may approach you, and keep your valuables close at all times. (This is not a very common occurrence, but it is good to be aware.)• Always carry photo identification with you, as being unable to ID yourself is against the law. You could get taken to the local police station and fined. Don’ts • Don’t accept any drug-related offers.• Don’t buy soft drugs from anywhere except at coffee shops.• Don’t cycle...

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Money matters

Money matters

Feb 3, 2025 |

Rotterdam Neighborhoods Musea & Galleries Eating & Drinking Shopping Going out Visitors info Money matters  Money mattersATMs are located at: Find with www.geldmaat.nl– Groenendaal (Google Maps,)– Hoogstraat 110 (Google maps),– Maria Heinekenplein – The Pijp/ Amsterdam South (Google Maps),– Dam (Google Maps),– Kinkerstraat (Google Maps). Currency exchange You will find a GWK Travelex branch at:*Rotterdam Central Station: Stationsplein 19c (Google Maps),*Rotterdam / The Hague Airport: Rotterdam Airportplein 60 (Google Maps),*Beijerlandselaan 7 (Google Maps). For opening times, see www.gwktravelex.nl Currency: The Euro. Most banks are open from Mon-Sat 9:00-16:00. Previous...

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The Pilgrim’s Forefathers Delfshaven

The Pilgrim’s Forefathers Delfshaven

Feb 2, 2025 |

Rotterdam Neighborhoods Musea & Galleries Eating & Drinking Shopping Going out Visitors info The Pilgrom Forfathers The Pilgrim’s Forefathers The Pilgrims were English Protestants who fled England to escape the oppressive regime of James I and the established Anglican Church. Travelling f irst to Amsterdam under the leadership of John Robinson (pastor of the “Pilgrim Fathers”), they encountered theological clashes with local Dutch Protestants. In Leiden they found a more liberal atmosphere, thanks to the university and some like-minded Calvinists who already lived in Leiden. They lived and worked in Leiden from 1609 to 1620. After nearly a decade,...

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