Rotterdam has three Bike Repair Stations
Initiated by Kongsi three Bike Repair Stations have now been installed in the city. Cyclists can repair and maintain their bicycles for free on the pavement in front of social bike workshops Give A Bike on the Vierhavensstraat (M4H), Pluspunt Noord on the Noorderhavenkade (Blijdorp) and at the circular model city BlueCity. The stations are […]
Experience the fourth edition of the Waterfestival on the Rotte
The Rotte river runs from the city center through several neighborhoods like Oude Noorden and Crooswijk. On Saturday, August 27 the fourth Waterfestival on the Rotte takes place between Crooswijksebocht and the Zwaanhalskade between 11 AM to 5 PM. There are canoes, sloops, rowing boats, sailing boats and SUPs to use. The Dragon Boat Race […]
Keti Koti commemorates the abolition of slavery
Every year on 1 July, we celebrate the abolition of slavery in the Netherlands. Keti Koti takes place in Wijkpark Oude Westen and several other spots. A day before, June 30, there is a solemn memorial service at the Slavery Memorial at the Lloydstraat. On June 30, the commemoration starts at 6.30 PM. First, there […]
National Geographic presents Colors of the World on SS Rotterdam
A new beautiful photo exhibition on the SS Rotterdam allows visitors look at our planet in a new way. National Geographic Colors of the World shows the fascinating experience of colour in photography from July 1 to August 28. It shows how colors determine the character of photographs. This phenomenon is shown with beautiful photography. […]
The first global Solar Biënnale takes place in Rotterdam
Initiated by solar designers Marjan van Aubel and Pauline van Dongen, The first Solar Biennale at Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam critically reflects on the use of solar energy and the prevailing technological and economic perspectives surrounding its use. For six weeks, the biennial focuses on the human side: a solar-powered world goes beyond scientific […]
Little Indians opens a brandstore at Botersloot
The regarded children’s clothing brand Little Indians has opened a new store in its hometown. Vanessa Erasmus founded the label in 2014 as she was missing quirky collections for her two boys. Nowadays the clothing is available in more than 500 shops in 49 countries. There used to be a shop at the Goudsesingel for […]
Le Monde d’Hermès Kiosk comes to Rotterdam
Modeled after a Parisian newsstand, Le Monde d’Hermès kiosk arrives in the Scheepvaartkwartier from June 16 to June 19. It celebrates the French luxury brand’s magazine that is loaded with imagery and content revolving around the spring/summer S22 collection. The first kiosk opened in Prague in 2021, before landing in Barcelona in April of the […]
SHIN brings Izakaya and matcha to the Rodezand
An izakaya is a type of informal Japanese bar that serves a variety of small, typically inexpensive, dishes and alcoholic drinks. It’s an international fast-growing concept and SHIN brings it to Rotterdam. Izakaya are casual places for after-work drinking, similar to a British or Irish pub or a Spanish tapas bar. The word Izakaya originally […]
Wikkelboats officially presented during Rijnhaven Fest
Although the Wikkelboats already can be found at the Rijnhaven for over a year, there hasn’t been an official launch. On Sunday 19 June this will happen during the first edition of Rijnhaven Fest. In the Rijnhaven a floating park is in development. Ultimately all sections will be connected by footpaths, which will allow for […]
The Wijn Festijn serves wine and culinary dishes at Grotekerkplein
The small-scale park in front of the Laurenskerk will be transformed into a cozy wine festival. The Wijn Festijn takes place on June 24 and 25 and offers over 100 different wines and tasty treats. There is live music and visitors can play Boules. The traveling festival brings together wine lovers and bon vivants from […]