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Things to see in Rotterdam (Netherlands): 200 places and when to go
Rotterdam is a major city in Netherlands with around 1,005,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 200 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (51), Nature (42), History (39). The best known are Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Van Nelle Factory and Erasmusbrug. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Netherlands · 51.9219, 4.478
- Population
- About 1,005,000
- Places
- 200 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (51) · Nature (42) · History (39) · Hiking (38) · Architecture (31) · Temples (25)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- RTM Rotterdam, 4.8 km as the crow flies
What to see in Rotterdam
The places in and around Rotterdam, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Museum Boijmans Van BeuningenArt museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands906 m
- Van Nelle FactoryIndustrial monument in Rotterdam, the Netherlands3.2 km
- ErasmusbrugBridge in Rotterdam, Netherlands1.5 km
- Kinderdijk windmillsGroup of windmills in Kinderdijk, Netherlands12 km
- EuromastObservation tower in Rotterdam, Netherlands2.0 km
- De Biesbosch National ParkNational park in the Netherlands26 km
- Mevlana Mosque, RotterdamMosque in Rotterdam, the Netherlands2.5 km
- KunsthalExhibition centre in Rotterdam, Netherlands1.3 km
- Diergaarde BlijdorpZoo in Rotterdam, Netherlands2.2 km
- Wereldmuseum RotterdamMuseum about historic and modern cultures in the Dutch city of Rotterdam1.6 km
- Grote Kerk, DordrechtChurch in Dordrecht, the Netherlands17 km
- Grote or Sint-LaurenskerkChurch in Rotterdam, the Netherlands514 m
- SS Rotterdam1959 cruise ship turned into museum and hotel2.7 km
- Witte HuisBuilding in Rotterdam, the Netherlands1.0 km
- St. LaurentiusCathedral in Rotterdam, the Netherlands1.6 km
- WillemsbrugBridge in Rotterdam, Netherlands1.4 km
- Dordrechts MuseumArt museum in Dordrecht, Netherlands18 km
- Natural History Museum RotterdamMuseum in Rotterdam, the Netherlands1.3 km
- Van Brienenoord BridgeBridge in Rotterdam, Netherlands4.9 km
- Essalam MosqueMosque in Rotterdam3.6 km
- Arboretum TrompenburgBotanical garden in Rotterdam, the Netherlands2.9 km
- Chabot MuseumDutch art museum in Rotterdam887 m
- De HefBridge in Rotterdam, Netherlands1.7 km
- Depot Museum Boijmans Van BeuningenArt storage of the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen1.0 km
And the other 176, by what you come to do:
- History: De Noord, Statue of Erasmus, Groothoofdspoort, Schielandshuis, De Blokker, Te Riviere Castle, Nederwaard Molen No.1, Poortgebouw, The Bow, De Hoge Molen, De Vrijheid, De Walvisch, Fort bij het Steurgat, Kleine of Lage Molen, Nederwaard Molen No.2, Oude stadhuis, Schiedam, Paradijskerk, 's-Gravenweg 168, Kralingen, 't Huis te Poort (Schiedam), Watertoren, De Bommelaer, Sabina Henrica Fort, Gereformeerde kerk, De Lelie, Landzigt / Landzicht, Old town hall of Willemstad, Dockyard V, Havendienst 20, Stadsgraanzuiger 19, Volharding 1
- Museums and art: Maritime Museum Rotterdam, Netherlands Photo Museum, Kunstinstituut Melly, Stoom Stichting Nederland, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, Binnenvaartmuseum, Harbour museum, Netherlands Marine Corps Museum, Museum 1940-1945, Museum Gouda, Het Nieuwe Instituut, Villa Zebra
- Architecture: De Distilleerketel, Koninginnebrug, De Nolet, Admiraliteitsbrug, Brug over de Noord, Babbersmolen, De Drie Koornbloemen, De Kameel, De Palmboom, De Speelman, Haringvlietbrug, Kyck over den Dyck, Vervoorne Molen
- Temples: Church of Saint John the Baptist, Singelkerk, Norwegian Seamen's Church, Pilgrim Fathers Church, Church of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Breepleinkerk, Grote of St. Janskerk, Reformed Church, Nieuw-Lekkerland, Scots International Church, St Mary's Church, Rotterdam, Arminiuskerk, Bergsingelkerk, Jeruzalemkapel, Julianakerk, Dordrecht, Maria Magdalenakerk, Maasland, St Hildegard's Church, Rotterdam, Wilhelminakerk, Dordrecht
- Nature: Donkse Laagten, Ackerdijkse Plassen, Crezéepolder, Buitengorzen, De Zaag, Eendenkooi Bakkerswaal, duck decoy Schipluiden, Hellegatsplaten, Klein Profijt, Strijensas Lichtopstand, Middelblok, Gaatkensbult, Ridderkerkse Griend, Sophiapolder, Aalkeetbuitenpolder, Bergvlietse Kade, Berkenwoudse Boezem, Berkenwoudse Driehoek, Biesbosch, Bilwijk, Boezems Kinderdijk, Buitenlanden Ammerstol, Buitenlanden Bergambacht, Commissarissenlanden, De Snakkert, Eendenkooi Het Aalkeetbuiten, Eendenkooi Roodnat, Groene Keijzer, Groot Koninkrijk, Hollands Diep, Hooge Boezem achter Haastrecht, Kleine Zaag, Korte Zand, Oeverlanden Hollands Diep, Oude Maas, Oudeland van Strijen, Polder de Nesse, Visschersplaat, Wolvenpolder, Zuidpolder van Delfgauw
- With kids: Plaswijckpark, De Tobbe, Miniworld Rotterdam, Spelen bij Beelen, Avonturenboerderij Molenwaard, Darwin's rhea, De Bokkesprong, Dierenhof, Dierenpark Landzicht, Dierenweide Goverwelle, Dierenweide Het Hof, Jeugdspeelpark, Kinderboerderij De Kraal, Kinderboerderij de Molenwei, Kinderboerderij De Plantage, Stadsboerderij De Kooi
- Hiking: Groene Hartpad, Biesboschpad, Biesboschpad, Biesboschpad, Biesboschpad, Biesboschpad, Biesboschpad - 12 - Variant, Floris V-pad, Floris V-pad, Floris V-pad, Floris V-pad, Floris V-pad, Floris V-pad, Floris V-pad, Floris V-pad, Floris V-pad, GR12 Amsterdam-Paris NL, Groene Hartpad, Groene Hartpad, Groene Hartpad, Grote Rivierenpad, Grote Rivierenpad, Grote Rivierenpad, Grote Rivierenpad, Grote Rivierenpad, Grote Rivierenpad, Grote Rivierenpad, Grote Rivierenpad, Grote Rivierenpad - 20 - Variant Erasmuspad, Grote Rivierenpad, Hike around Nederland, Pelgrimspad 1 - 04 en Romeinse Limespad 05 - Omleiding Broedseizoen en met hond, Pelgrimspad, Pelgrimspad, Waterliniepad, Waterliniepad, Zuiderwaterlinie etappe 3: Dinteloord - Willemstad, Zuiderwaterlinie etappe 4: Willemstad - Zevenbergen
- Beaches: RiF010
- Diving: 1st2dive / Lucky Divers, OSCD
- Food and drink: Bilderhof, Brouwerij Noordt, Cley Distillery, Gastrovino, Kaapse Brouwers, Stadsbrouwerij Dordrecht, Vanellus Brewery
When to go to Rotterdam
The best time to visit Rotterdam is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:02
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:26
- JunBest time16:27
- JulBest time16:02
- AugBest time14:26
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:20
- NovPossible8:30
- DecPossible7:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33. In June, 200 of the 200 places are at their best.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rotterdam
The nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, Rotterdam), 4.8 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- The Hague172 places23 km
- Hellevoetsluis52 places26 km
- Alphen aan den Rijn84 places27 km
- Breda77 places42 km
- Leerdam74 places42 km
- Roosendaal40 places44 km
And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rotterdam?
The best known: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Van Nelle Factory, Erasmusbrug, Kinderdijk windmills, Euromast. In all, 200 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rotterdam?
April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33.
How do you get to Rotterdam?
The nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 4.8 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rotterdam as the destination and these 200 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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