Holland America Line is back in the city of origin
Holland America Line has been exploring the world for 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to each destination. It originated in Rotterdam and from 2024 Rotterdam is once again a departure city. This was celebrated with many festivities. On April 18 Holland America Line‘s flagship Rotterdam VII arrived at the Port of Rotterdam, on […]
Baanhof is a new spot for art and events
An old electricity station for the public transport company RET is now a special and somewhat quirky location for meetings, events, and exhibitions. Baanhof is located near de Witte de Withstraat and offers space for all kinds of initiatives. For 30 years, this impressive piece of Rotterdam reconstruction architecture was out of use. It’s hidden […]
Neanderthal Krijn comes to Futureland
FutureLand shows the development of the newest port area of Rotterdam. Next to Maasvlakte 2 this visitors center will be the stage of a new exhibition. Doggerland opens on October 22 and shows the prehistoric landscape that is now under the North Sea. A striking item is the reconstructed face of Krijn. The first Neanderthal […]
Rotterdam VII retraces Holland America Line’s first cruise back in 1872
As Holland America Line prepares for its 150th Anniversary in 2023, the cruise line is kicking off a year of celebrations with a special transatlantic crossing. Saturday, October 15 the Rotterdam V11 departs Rotterdam and Holland America Line is organizing an official send-off moment on Wilhelminapier for the residents of Rotterdam. No city has such […]
More than 50 Rotterdam monuments can be visited
On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September over 50 monuments open their doors during the annual Open Monumentendag. The public can choose from a packed free program of tours, lectures, and concerts. This year’s theme is: ‘Transitions – sustainable lasts the longest’ Of course, classics such as The Schielandshuis, De Hef and the Koopmanshuis on […]
Zimmerwax brings jazz back on board the ss Rotterdam
Next to the already eventful history of the the ss Rotterdam as the former flagship of the Holland America Line. Jazz legends like Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan and Frank Sinatra all played on board. During the second edition of Zimmerwax those stories are depicted. Zimmerwax is an initiative of Erwin Zimmerman. He is […]
Chabot Museum shows the Roaring Twenties in Rotterdam
One hundred years ago, Rotterdam experienced an unparalleled period of prosperity, with ambition and zest for building. Guest curator Wim Pijbes made a selection from the collection of Kees Schortemeijer. To show how Rotterdam thrived in the Roaring Twenties. The First World War was over, the Spanish flu (which claimed thousands of Rotterdam residents in […]
The world is yours! shows how hiphop inspires Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a true hiphop city. From september 23 a new exhibition at the Wereldmuseum is totally dedicated to how hiphop has claimed Rotterdam. The world is yours! – hiphop maakt de stad is created in collaboration with Brand New Guys, Clan de Banlieue, Concrete Blossom and Notes. They give their vision on the role of […]
Legendary rapper Rakim celebrates 20 years of HipHopHuis
HipHopHuis is the breeding ground for a creative young community, involved in hip-hop, dance, poetry and street art. Local breakdancers opened the initiative on September 9, 2002. The twentieth anniversary will be celebrated with The God MC Rakim among others. Rakim was a central artist in the emergence of hip hop. Widely heralded as one […]
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 […]
