What to do in Rotterdam - 7 tips!

7 tips for a day out in Rotterdam

Planning to explore the multifaceted city of Rotterdam? We agree with you! There is so much to see and do here. Don't know where to start? We have listed 7 beautiful, fun and special places in Rotterdam for you. Our holiday park, Parc de IJsselhoeve, is located only 18 km from Rotterdam, making it the ideal base to explore this vibrant city.

📍 Euromast

Whoever says Rotterdam, says the Euromast. Welcome to the top where you have the best view in the whole city. A unique sight, but actually much more than a sight. Have a culinary surprise in the brasserie or push your limits by abseiling from 100 metres up. Are you up for this adrenaline rush? As far as we are concerned, the Euromast is the #1 tip in Rotterdam!

🛥️ Delfshaven

A special place in Rotterdam where you can still taste the atmosphere of the pre-war city. The picturesque harbour, right in the centre, is one of the few bits of old city that survived the 1940 bombing. Discover, among other things, the Pilgrim Fathers Church and city brewery De Pelgrim. So you can taste history and beer at the same time. A unique combination, if you ask us.

🍔 Market hall

What to do in Rotterdam? Eat, eat and eat in the Market Hall. The range of restaurants and stalls there is huge and the atmosphere is always mega cozy! Vegetables, fruit, cheese, nuts, meat, fish, veg, sweets, cakes: there is something for everyone! On entering a treacle waffle, a bit further a delicious chicken wrap and then finish with a frozen yoghurt. Hmm, sounds delicious doesn't it?

🏠 Cube houses

One of the tips in Rotterdam are of course the cube houses, for which the city is so famous. An architectural phenomenon that amazes many people. You must be wondering: 'Can you really live there?' Yes, you certainly can! You can find the cube houses in Rotterdam near the Blaak and near the Oude Haven. Come admire them and don't forget to take a nice snapshot for the home front.

🌉 Erasmus Bridge

Surely the most famous bridge in the Netherlands is the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. The 800-metre-long, 139-metre-high bridge connects North and South Rotterdam. An extraordinary piece of engineering and also quite the figurehead of the city. In short: one of the must-see spots in Rotterdam. Tip: the bridge is especially photogenic in the evening!

🦒 Blijdorp Zoo

The all-time favourite: a day at the zoo! Go on a voyage of discovery through the most visited zoo in the Netherlands: Blijdorp Zoo in Rotterdam. Admire the elephants, giraffes, monkeys, birds, sharks and many more special and beautiful animals. We are sure this outing will be a favourite with your (grand)children, but secretly also with you. Because visiting a zoo remains fun for all ages!

🖌️ Street Art Routes

Combine art and culture with a stroll? In Rotterdam, you will find several Street Art Routes with the most beautiful murals. Rewriters offers tours through six districts in Rotterdam. During these walks, you will be amazed by the beautiful colours and shapes you will encounter on the walls along the way. This will help you get to know the city's public art. Highly recommended when you are wondering what to do in Rotterdam!

Staying at Parc de IJsselhoeve

The question 'what to do in Rotterdam' has now been answered. Plenty! So many beautiful, fun and special places in Rotterdam to discover and experience. It's handy to have a great base to discover all this beauty. Parc de IJsselhoeve is a holiday park about 18 km from Rotterdam. With a half an hour's drive you are already in the vibrant city. The great thing about our holiday park? It is located in picturesque Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, on the banks of the river IJssel to be precise. The hustle and bustle of the big city during the day, and the peace and quiet of our park in the evening. A fine combination! We offer luxury holiday homes for 2 to 6 people, also bookable with sauna and for the disabled.

Will you soon be exploring the beautiful city of Rotterdam?