MediaMarkt becomes Tech Village Rotterdam

Mediamarkt Tech Village Rotterdam

This autumn MediaMarkt at the Binnenwegplein will be completely revamped into Tech Village Rotterdam. The focus of the completely renovated shop will be on the latest technology and the experience of it. After Milan Rotterdam is the second European city where MediaMarkt is launching this concept. For MediaMarkt, the physical shop is and will remain […]

Love The Look presents Mattia Cielo

Love the Look

Love The Look originally started as the first Haute Parfumerie-boutique in the Netherlands. You can find the most unique perfumes in the world at Weena-Zuid. Nowadays LTL also offers exclusive bags, sunglasses, bijoux, hats, gloves and luxury shawls. The jewellery of Mattia Cielo, an awarded high-end jewellery house from Italy, is the latest addition. The […]

Schaatsbaan Rotterdam opens Saturday 27 November

Schaatsbaan Rotterdam

Last year Schaatsbaan Rotterdam had to close after 16 days  due to Covid-19, and thus found itself in financial distress. Fortunately, the municipality of Rotterdam, ensured the existence of the skating rink. November 27 the ice rink will open its doors for the 9th season in a row. From that date, the most colourful skating […]

Glashard shows gigantic artworks in Schiedam

Glashard

Just across the border with Schiedam, you’ll find an immense terrain that will be the location of a spacious art event. At the former location of a glass factory, some 25 artists are invited to create gigantic artworks during Glashard.  Opperclaes (designers Linda van der Vleuten and Bruce Tsai-Meu-Chong) oversees the expo and has selected […]

De Zalmhaven reaches the top

Diederik Dam in Zalmhaventoren

After almost three years of construction, the highest point of the Zalmhaven is reached. The high-rise tower is now at its definitive 215 meters. October 14 and 15 there’s a big celebration for everyone tot see. Inside Rotterdam already had the privilege to visit the top for a spectacular photo shoot with the architect Diederik […]

Many Rotterdam contenders for the Entree Awards

Hotel âme is nominated for a Entree Award

The Entree Awards are highly regarded in the Dutch hospitality industry. The winners in the thirteen categories like best new restaurant, hotel and cocktail bar will be announced on Monday 29 November. Several local initiatives are nominated.  Hotel âme is nominated as Best New Hotel with under 50 rooms. In this category, the jury looks […]

Sneakerness Rotterdam is back at the Van Nelle Factory

Sneakerness Rotterdam

Launched 11 years ago in Switzerland by a group of sneaker enthusiasts, Sneakerness brings together shoe fanatics who celebrate their passion. It has visited several European cities, with each event uniting a diverse mix of people. In 2017 the Van Nelle Factory hosted the first Sneakerness Rotterdam. The next years it took place in the […]

De Grote Schijn illuminates Kralingse Bos

De Grote Schijn 2021

After a sold-out edition in 2019 with more than 30,000 visitors, this year there will be a completely new De Grote Schijn in the Kralingse Bos. You can stroll in the magical forest from 14 to 31 October.  Last year, De Grote Schijn could not take place due to corona measures. But fortunately, the event […]

Fair booking site Moonback is live in Rotterdam

Moonback

In May 2020 Niels Meijssen posted a LinkedIn message about a very well-known booking platform from the Netherlands. The platform applied for state aid but paid out millions to shareholders. He found it outrageous and made plans for a fair booking platform named Beterboeken. The software developer started a crowdfunding campaign and soon they raised […]

Groot Handelsgebouw presents Collision Project

Collision Project

On the occasion of 20th Dutch Design Week, the Groot Handelsgebouw is calling on 20 Dutch artists and designers, for a live event that is part of the international Collision Project. They are invited to paint 20 ping-pong tables on 18 October. From 19 October the works can be viewed free of charge at the […]