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Party at Rotterdam Unlimited Summer Carnival
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A true Dutch party - King’s Day in Rotterdam
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Everything you want to know about Kinderdijk and its nineteen windmills
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Experience rainbow colours during Rotterdam Pride
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rotterdam best known for?

Rotterdam is a city with many faces: a tough port city, a trendy nightlife city, a sophisticated shopping city, and a hip artistic city. Mostly Rotterdam is known for its incredible modern architecture, which distinguishes the city from any other in the Netherlands.

Iconic Rotterdam architecture sights include the Cube Houses, the Erasmus Bridge, the Markthal and Rotterdam Central Station. Great ways to see the architecture of Rotterdam is with a tour of the city, a boat tour or the Hop-on Hop-off bus.

Aside from its incredible architecture, the city also has plenty of amazing attractions and museums to visit.

What are the must-do attractions in Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is home to several not-to-miss attractions in Rotterdam. For instance, the city's zoo Diergaarde Blijdorp, the tallest publicly accessible tower in the country Euromast, and of course a boat tour of the biggest sea port in Europe, or a super fun Splashtour where you splash bus-and-all into the river.

How many days do you need in Rotterdam?

We would recommend at least three days but if you have less time you can find your way through the city as well with our 24-hour and 48-hour city guides.