10x the best seafood in Rotterdam
Rotterdam offers some amazing seafood. We selected 11 of the best places to get some fish, from stylish restaurants to low-key pop-up open-air bistros! Zeezout This exciting address near the Maas prepares dishes using fish varieties that are often over-looked. Like tempura haddock served on a stick and baked mackerel brushed with a cream made […]
Fashion and design in Museum Boijmans van Beuningen
Don’t miss Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen’s prized fashion and design collection. The museum hunts out new talent and is a treasurer of well-known designers—from the renowned Gispen tubular chairs to gowns from the fashion label Commes des Garçons. Director of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Sjarel Ex, is proud of all the fashion and design housed […]
A short history of Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a super-modern architectural feat; a city boasting the country’s tallest skyscrapers that tower over its evocative riverside setting. What happened to its centre though, and how is it that it lacks a historic heart? Let us explain… It’s hard to imagine so today, but less than 100 years ago Rotterdam was a city […]
Skipper Ahoy: 6 things to do on the water in Rotterdam
Rotterdam has an extensive transport system criss-crossing its mighty Maas river and there are many ways to enjoy yourself on the water. Water taxi The Watertaxi network has some 50 stops where you can jump on and off. One of the busiest routes runs between the historic Veerhaven and the former headquarters of the Holland […]
10 hotspots in Karel Doormanstraat
Located close to the main shopping district of Rotterdam and to the central station, Karel Doormanstraat is a vibrant street with many shops, cool cafés and restaurants. Inside Rotterdam shows you the best places. Theemaas This specialty shop sells over 180 teas and 45 different coffee varieties from all around the world. It also sells beautiful […]
12 hotspots in Van Oldenbarneveltstraat
Located just 5 minutes walking from the impressive Rotterdam Central Station, Van Oldenbarneveltstraat is a paradise for anyone who likes good food and shopping in small luxury boutiques. Inside Rotterdam lists 12 hotspots that are worth a visit! Mangiare You feel like you have landed in Italy when you step into Mangiare (Italian for eating). […]
Architecture report: No Rotterdam without Rem Koolhaas
It’s hard to imagine what the city would look like without the creative input of acclaimed architect, Rem Koolhaas, and his OMA bureau. Inside Rotterdam tells you more about this architecture icon! Who? Rem Koolhaas was born in 1944 in Rotterdam as a writer’s son. He studied architecture in London and New York. He achieved […]
Meet the locals: insider’s tips from the street
What are the best places to eat, drink, go out, sleep and more? The editorial team of Inside Rotterdam asked people on the streets for their favourites! Anika Rasenberg (26), hostess Het Nieuwe Kantoor (HNK) Loves Biking in the Karalingse Bos and along the Kralingse Plas. The combination of the green and the skyline. […]
10x shopping hotspots in Rotterdam
Feel like shopping? Our editorial team selected 10 of the best hotspots in town! Van den Assem (shoes) Everyone knows about this shoe paradise and hordes rush there for their sales. Van den Assem has a number of stores and offers a fantastic selection of latest designs in well-known brands for men and women. Their […]
Inside Rotterdam party time!
Inside Rotterdam party time! The launch of Inside Rotterdam magazine on Monday 29 May at Café Rotterdam, one of the city’s most stunning locations, was a total blast. At the celebration on the café’s terrace that lies directly on the New Maas – what a view! – with the city’s iconic buildings as backdrop, editor […]