Top 12 highlights Rotterdam

1 . Erasmus Bridge

This is probably the most photographed landmark in Rotterdam. Also called “the Swan” by the people of Rotterdam, the Erasmus Bridge crosses the Nieuwe Maas river in the centre of Rotterdam. Completed in 1996, the 802-meter long cable-stayed bridge has a single 139 meter-long, asymmetrically bent steel pylon and it connects the Kop van Zuid area to the north side of the river.

2 . Cube houses (kubuswoningen)

The cube houses, built in the seventies are still one of the favorite places for foreign tourists. They are also called pole houses or tree houses due to the fact that they are shaped like a tilted cube on a pole.

3 . Hotel New York

As the former headquarters of the HollandAmerica Line, Hotel New York is the place where, at one point in history, thousands of emigrants left for North America in hope of a better life. It is now home to a popular restaurant and hotel in one of Rotterdam’s nicest areas.

4 . Markthal

A dazzling horseshoe-shaped building is located in the SoHo of Rotterdam, the place for trendy bars and boutiques. Underneath the futuristic arc covered with 3D photos of food, visitors can shop for fresh, organic produce at over 100 stalls, or eat at one of the dozens of restaurants.

5 . ss Rotterdam

Step aboard the former flagship ss Rotterdam and discover the rich history and unique stories from over 40 years of steamship history.

6 . Museum Boijmans van Beuningen

This well-known and distinctive visual art museum is one of the oldest and most highly rated in the Netherlands. The museum’s esteemed collection includes everything from medieval pitchers from the Golden Age to ‘Titus’ by Rembrandt. A visit to the museum is a true journey through the history of art, from the early

7 . Kunsthal Rotterdam

Kunsthal Rotterdam is one of the icons of modern architecture. The Kunsthal has over 3300 m2 of exhibition space and it always hosts several exhibitions at the same time – from elitist to popular culture.

8 . Spido

Get a spectacular and unique view from aboard one of Spido’s luxury vessels. Be a part of the traffic in Europe’s largest port.

9 . Oude Haven

The Oude Haven – as the name suggests – is the oldest harbor in Rotterdam, dating back to the 14th century. Many historic ships of the Maritime Museum Rotterdam are moored in the Oude Haven. One of the architectural highlights in the Oude Haven of Rotterdam is the beautiful Witte Huis (White House), the first skyscraper in Europe.

10 . Rotterdam Zoo (Diergaarde Blijdorp)

One of the best-known and oldest zoos in the Netherlands and one of the most-visited attractions in Rotterdam. Rotterdam Zoo offers several discovery tours, activities for young and old, as well as exciting ‘Blijdorp Happenings’.