International students and expats are coming to Rotterdam again as they are not restrained by travel restrictions anymore. But where to live. Because of new rules by the municipality, sharing a house from now on is generally only possible by a maximum of two unrelated persons. As a result, there is a shortage of living …
Almost the whole month of June is architecture month in Rotterdam. But the weekend of 19 June means even more architecture! Get ready for architecture-packed tours through town. On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June you can enjoy a complete architecture tour through Rotterdam. Go on a journey through six districts in Rotterdam, from the …
Get started, Rotterdammers! That was the slogan (‘Aan den slag’) with which the people of Rotterdam were called upon to roll up their sleeves and rebuild the city after the Second World War. There was an illuminated advertisement on the Coolsingel since November ’45 with the words: Aan den slag – Rotterdammers weten van aanpakken. …
The Dakendagen (‘Rotterdam Rooftop days’) are back! Well… online, that is. The kennisdag (‘Knowledge Day’) of the Rotterdam Rooftop Days will take place on Friday the 4th of June and will be completely online. Embrace a three-part in-depth program around the theme ‘sustainable layered city’. Unfortunately, the intended program of Roof Walks on 5 and …
From an underground exhibition to stories about the city in audio tours. Seethe city like you never did before during the Rotterdam Architecture Month, which takes place from 2 to 27 June. Experience how designers work and think about the city of tomorrow through various activities. What to do and where to go? Check out …
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Due to corona, this year’s edition of Jazzschip (‘Jazz Ship’) won’t be held on one large ship. Instead several water taxis will take you to a number of special locations in the port of Rotterdam. First you’ll sail to the industrial RDM Rotterdam, a former shipyard. Then you’ll board the iconic ship SS Rotterdam for …
As the cold sets in, there are still plenty of family activities to do in Rotterdam. Test your balance on the ice rink or take a relaxing cruise down the Maas with a scenic river tour.Whatever your fancy, there’s something fun for everyone. Schaatsbaan A magical winter experience to enjoy with friends and family, …
Famously planting roots throughout the world, from America to Asia and Africa to South America, the Dutch empire had an extensive colonial reach. ‘Dossier Indië’ at the Wereldmuseum offers a unique glance into life in the Dutch-colonised East Indies through a comprehensive photo series. This unique series, compiled by guest curator Thom Hoffman, focusses on …
The chic Chabot villa-turned-museum will play host to Dutch and international expressionist painters Monet, Picasso, Munch, De Kooning, Van Dongen, Jawlensky and Appel, among others. ‘Art Means Everything’ is part of the Boijmans Next Door project, while the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is closed for renovations. Around 500 masterpieces from the Museum Boijmans collection have …
‘Rotterdam on the verge of a third Golden Age’ Even though he was appointed director of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Wim Pijbes didn’t pack up and move there. He’s very attached to Rotterdam – now more than ever as director of a philanthropic foundation that aims to boost the city’s cultural capital. Words: Ellen Scholtens …
