The iconic Holbeinhuis gets a transformation
The iconic Holbeinhuis at the Coolsingel gets a renovation. Dutch insurer Athora Netherlands bought the office building in 2013 and has ambitious plans. Erik Vester, Head of Real Estate & Alternative Fixed Income at Athora Netherlands: “The Holbeinhuis is situated at one of the most prominent locations in Rotterdam and deserves a renovation that will […]
Rotterdam Rooftop Walk allows the public a different experience of the city
The Rotterdam Rooftop Walk is now open to visitors until June 24. Every day those who aren’t afraid of height can cross the Coolsingel from 10 AM to 8 PM. The Rooftop Walk aims to give the public a new perspective on the city. The extensive programming should increase visitors’ awareness of the potential of […]
Daily at Donner sells groceries at famous bookstore
On the ground floor of Donner, the book mecca on the Coolsingel, you will find a mini-market with fresh products from local entrepreneurs. Daily at Donner offers pastry from Holtkamp, cheese from the Kaashoeve, and bread from Jordy’s Bakery. The coffee from Man Met Bril Koffie is available to go or per bag of beans. […]
Eurovision finalist S10 will be present at Roze Zaterdag
It was already announced Duncan Laurence, a former winner of the Eurovision Song Contest would play Roze Zaterdag (Pink Saturday) at the Coolsingel. But S10, the Dutch entry and current finalist of the Eurovision Song Contest, will take the stage. The free of entry Pink Saturday will take place on Saturday 18 June, during Rotterdam […]
Summer Carnival is back on the Coolsingel
The Summer Carnival is the highlight of Rotterdam Unlimited. After a number of years of restructuring, in 2022 the Coolsingel will once again be the heart of the 35th edition of Rotterdam Unlimited Summer Carnival. The famous Street Parade is to enjoy on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 July. The beautifully renovated Coolsingel will be […]
Portrait of a Sculpture focuses on Naum Gabo’s artwork
Naum Gabo is one of the pioneers of modern sculpture. His striking three-dimensional construction that has flanked De Bijenkorf department store on the Coolsingel since 1957 is now the subject of a new book: Gabo – Portrait Of A Sculpture. The history of this untitled sculpture by Gabo is interwoven with the history of the […]
Duncan Laurence opens Pink Saturday
This year, Pink Saturday will take place on 18 June in Rotterdam and is part of Pride Week. During the free event at the Coolsingel Duncan Laurence will kick off the festival with an opening concert. The Rotterdam Pride Foundation, the organisation behind the 2022 edition of Pink Saturday, is very pleased with Laurence’s commitment. […]
Rotterdam Pride presents Roze Zaterdag at the Coolsingel
Roze Zaterdag (Pink Saturday) is organized at the end of June since 1977. The event offers space for celebration, meeting, and visibility in favor of sexual and gender diversity. Rotterdam Pride usually takes place in September but in honor of Roze Zaterdag the event will be in June with Roze Zaterdag on June 18 at […]
Historic sculpture from Dudok’s Bijenkorf comes back to the Coolsingel
The famous architect Willem Marinus Dudok designed the first Bijenkorf in Rotterdam. It opened in 1930 and was the largest and most modern department store in Europe. In May 1940, the building was largely destroyed by the German bombings of Rotterdam. The department store was located near where the Maritime Museum is now. A sculpture […]
Rotterdam Rooftop Walk lets you see the center from above
MVRDV and Rotterdam Rooftop will erect spectacular air bridges between inner-city rooftops. From 26 May to 24 June 2022 Rotterdam Rooftop Walk will offer exciting sights and visitors can experience how rooftops can contribute to a better future for cities. An air bridge from the roof of De Bijenkorf to WTC will be the highlight […]
