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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Rotterdam [2025]
Kijk-Kubus Museum-house
4.4
/5
191 reviews
6.3
Based on 2,000 reviews
Stadscentrum | 752m from downtown
Phone +31 10 414 2285
Address: Overblaak 70, 3011 MH Rotterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Unique cubic house design experience
Cube houses: abstract forest view
Saved by 134 users31% positive reviews
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this was very unique! loved visiting and it was something definitely worth going to
Special architecture, nice place to take pictures 😍 Spent only less than 30minutes
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Markthal
4.4
/5
40 reviews
5.8
Based on 7,996 reviews
Stadscentrum | 577m from downtown
Phone +31-30-2346464
Address: Dominee Jan Scharpstraat 298, 3011 GZ Rotterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Rotterdam's iconic 2014 landmark
U-shaped arcade market landmark
48% positive reviews
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【Markthal Arcade Market】 is located in Lawrence Square in the center of Rotterdam. It is special because it is the world's first building that combines a market and a residence, making it a new landmark in Rotterdam. Markthal is known as the modern version of the Sistine Chapel. The inner arch is printed with a large mural called "Harvest Corner", which is the largest artwork in the Netherlands. Under this arched structure, there are more than 80 shops selling fresh food. The arched roof can accommodate 228 apartments and even 1,200 parking spaces. Each apartment has a wide view. You can see the Maas River or Lawrence Church from the outside, and you can see the dynamics of the market through windows or glass floors from the inside, without being affected by market noise or smell.
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 10:00-20:00
Friday: 10:00-21:00 Saturday: 10:00-20:00
Sunday: 12:00-18:00
Address: Grotemarkt 98, 3011 PA Rotterdam, Netherlands
[Fun] Large gout set meal in Rotterdam's famous vegetable market - large plate of fried seafood + large beer. Be with excellent people and make excellence a habit.
[Value for money] Good, the average price is not very high and the food quality is very good.
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Euromast
4.3
/5
47 reviews
5.5
From AU$ 23.16
Based on 3,445 reviews
Stadscentrum | 2.3 km from downtown
Phone +31 10 436 4811
Address: Parkhaven 20, 3016 GM Rotterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic view of harbor & fields
185m tower view of Rotterdam
26% positive reviews
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During World War II, the German army's powerful bombing reduced most of the city center of Rotterdam to ruins. The Europa Tower, built after the war and standing in the city park, was a symbol of modernization and hope for the future for most people at the time. Its height, shape and location have great cultural and historical value, and it is the best location to overlook Rotterdam and Europe's largest port.
Rotterdam built a high tower on the site of the Horticultural Expo. The top has a large space, a special viewing platform and a unique restaurant. This landmark building is also an important part of the local tour. There are many fun things around the tower.
[Scenery] The scenery here is very good
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Old Harbour
4.2
/5
46 reviews
4.6
Based on 1,018 reviews
Stadscentrum | 796m from downtown
Address: Oudehaven, 3011 WB Rotterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Music festival & street art
River views & modern cube houses
30% positive reviews
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The old port is the Port of Rotterdam, which has hundreds of years of history. It is also a very important port city in the Netherlands. Although it is a port, the scenery is very good. It happened to be tonight, and the port under the sunset is particularly beautiful.
The old port of Rotterdam has a long history and was built in the 14th century. There are many historical buildings in the old port, as well as some emerging modern buildings. So the scenery here is also very unique. There is also a maritime museum here, where you can learn about ancient ships and navigation. We went there in the evening, when the nightlife had already begun. There were many bars here and it was very lively at night.
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5
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Maritime Museum
4.3
/5
61 reviews
4.4
From AU$ 41.64
Based on 800 reviews
Stadscentrum | 740m from downtown
Phone +31 10 413 2680
Address: Leuvehaven 1, 3011 EA Rotterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Interactive helicopter landing guide
850,000 naval history exhibits
25% positive reviews
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Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest port cities in the world. Rotterdam has a rich water network and a developed shipping industry, and scenery related to this feature of the city can be seen everywhere. Even many restaurants and bars are opened on ships moored by the river.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rotterdam is a port, so it is natural for a port city to have a maritime museum!
The museum displays many maritime-related items and introductions.
A more unique thing is that there are many large-scale equipment displayed outdoors outside the museum, which is quite interesting!
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Art Depot Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
5.0
/5
3 reviews
4.4
Stadscentrum | 1.4 km from downtown
Phone +31 10 441 9400
Address: Museumpark 24, 3015 CX Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Boijmans Van Beuningen is a versatile and idiosyncratic museum. The museum was founded by and for Rotterdam residents, and has been situated in the heart of Rotterdam since 1849. Just like the city itself, Boijmans stands for extraordinary experiences. The current collection consists of more than 151,000 objects, including masterpieces by artists ranging from Hieronymus Bosch, Pieter Bruegel, Jan van Eyck and Rembrandt to Dalí, Kees van Dongen, Edvard Munch and Charley Toorop. Boijmans also prominently features the installations of contemporary artists, such as Yayoi Kusama’s mirror room. The breadth of the collection originated in the passions of private collectors. The museum owes its name to two seminal collectors: Frans Boijmans and Daniël George van Beuningen. The museum has been closed since late May 2019 for a major renovation and renewal, for which Mecanoo architects were selected to produce the design
I just wanted to see the building shape. The exhibition hall inside was charged, so I didn't go to see it. There are enough museums and art galleries to visit in the Netherlands. There is nothing in this museum.
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Rotterdam Centraal Station
4.6
/5
9 reviews
4.3
Based on 4,408 reviews
Stadscentrum | 844m from downtown
Phone +31 900 2021163
Address: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Highlights:
Unique slanted roof landmark
Asymmetric roof by César Pelli
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Rotterdam Central Station is a European hub with a daily transportation volume of about 110,000 people. The Dutch architectural firm (Bentham Kluwer Architects) cleverly designed the original station into a brighter and more representative contemporary building.
The Central Railway Station is a very important building. This railway station is quite large and is a very important transportation hub. The railway station is also a very unique building. You can also see some very classical things here. Rotterdam’s Central Railway Station is also a very important place.
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8
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Erasmusbrug
4.2
/5
73 reviews
4.3
Based on 3,810 reviews
Stadscentrum | 1.7 km from downtown
Address: Erasmusbrug, 3011 BN Rotterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Rotterdam skyline & Maas River views
Unique architecture of Rotterdam landmark
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What a nice bridge. It offers us a beautiful scenery of Rotterdam and its surroundings
The Erasmus Bridge, also known as the Swan Bridge, was completed in 1996 by architect Ben van Berkel. It not only fulfills the function of the building, but also creates a work of art in the history of architecture. This cable-stayed bridge connects the south and north of Rotterdam. The asymmetrical towers of the bridge are like swans pointing their necks to the sky, and the huge steel cables on both sides are like the wings of a swan, with a very unique and beautiful shape.
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St. Lawrence Church
4.1
/5
36 reviews
4.2
Based on 358 reviews
Stadscentrum | 399m from downtown
Phone +31 10 413 1494
Address: Grotekerkplein 27, 3011 GC Rotterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Core architecture of Trogir
St. Lawrence statue in gold
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📍Located in the center of Rotterdam, about a few hundred meters away from Markthal and the Pencil House.
🌟It should be the only medieval church in Rotterdam, and the building is very old. No tickets are required, and it is free to visit. The exterior is quite good, and the interior is relatively simple and not crowded, so it doesn't take too much time to visit.
🌟When the sun is good, take pictures on the green lawn at the door, it's pretty good
Very impressive cathedral!
I went out for a walk near Blaak in Rotterdam on the weekend. The sky was very nice and blue. I saw this cathedral from afar.
It was closed on Sunday but I was deeply shocked when I saw it from the outside!
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10
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Rotterdam Zoo
4.8
/5
10 reviews
4.2
From AU$ 52.55
Noord | 2.6 km from downtown
Phone +31 10 443 1495
Address: Blijdorplaan 8, 3041 JG Rotterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Home to 5,000+ animals
Sharks, turtles & penguins underwater
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Rotterdam Zoo is the second largest zoo in Europe. It is a miracle to see so many species in such a beautiful environment. Each species has its own living space, which is very similar to the natural space, creating harmony between animals and the ecosystem. I really want to see how the zookeepers take care of the animals. 100[%] Recommended to everyone who wants to come to the zoo
You have to give a big compliment to the zoo here. It's amazing to finally see the legendary Huo Jiapi here! And then there's the super environment here.
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