ss Rotterdam
ss Rotterdam The steamship (ss) Rotterdam made her first journey to New York on 3 September 1959. Nowadays she is permanently moored as a hotel and restaurant. But the ‘good old times’ of the great cruises live on, especially in the Ocean Bar, which is built in the shape of a wave. Apple Pie Mojito, […]
Hotel New York
Hotel New York One of the most cosmopolitan hotel bars on the architecturally stunning Kop van Zuid. The enormous bar in the world-famous Hotel New York buzzes with activity and is a central meeting point for locals and visitors alike. Order a bar snack or a meal from a selection of brasserie classics while enjoying […]
Nhow
Nhow Hotel’s BAR on the 7th floor of the iconic De Rotterdam building has the greatest of views. Scanning the skyline from its terrace overlooking the Maas you can see the Euromast, the historic Scheepvaartkwartier, and the Erasmus Bridge. Nhow is the first hotel to be completely designed inside and out by Rem Koolhaas (OMA […]
Future Flux Festival
Future Flux Festival The curious will love this ‘creative technology’ festival, running from 9-11 June. At an exciting location where submarines were once launched from, you can learn about new technological developments, art, and innovation. Ever danced with a robot or steered a drone with your body? You can give it a go here, or […]
De Harmonie
De Harmonie Design a meal to your liking from a number of delicious 15 euro options. This restaurant oozes nature with its huge garden, wooden floors, and charming bunches of flowers on the tables. Only the black and white blown-up photos of harbour scenes give away the fact that you are in the middle of […]
Mini Golf
Mini Golf There’s a popular mini golfcourse in the leafy park next to the Euromast. The whole family will be kept busy for a good hour putting their way round the crazy 18-hole obstacle course. Afterwards take the family to the restaurant to tuck into a meal of real Dutch pancakes. Parkhaven 22, midgetgolfparkhaven.nl
Blijdorp Zoo
Blijdorp Zoo Karuna the baby rhinoceros is a heart stealer. She is Blijdorp Zoo’s favourite attraction for visitors of all ages. At the zoo you are immersed in plants and animals from all around the world. Close to the city and easily accessed by bus or metro. Blijdorplaan 8, diergaardeblijdorp.nl
Museum Rotterdam
Vrouwen van Rotterdam (Women from Rotterdam) – until 1 October Many women got stuck in and helped with the rebuild of the city in the years following WWII. Vrouwen van Rotterdam is an ode to all those staunch women who did their bit. Who were they? Museum Rotterdam – Rodezand 26
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Gek van Surrealisme (Crazy from Surrealism) – until 28 May Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, Max Ernst, Joan Miro … famous surrealist artists brought together in a wonderful fantasy-world exhibition called Gek van Surrealisme. A unique display with hundreds of the craziest best works sourced from private collections and the museum’s treasure vault. From Dali’s fire-red […]
Robert Mapplethorpe
Robert Mapplethorpe The seminally talented photographer from New York’s roaring eighties American photographer and artist Robert Mapplethorpe (1946-1989) would have felt right at home in Rotterdam today. A city with edge, just like his work. See it at the Kunsthal… EVELIEN BAKS Robert Mapplethorpe was quite a guy. Gaining prominence during the exciting 70s and […]
