Wild Port of Europe opens Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam

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Wild Port of Europe is a nature film about the unexpected richness, resilience and dynamics of nature in the largest industrial area in Europe: the Port of Rotterdam. The movie will open the eighth edition of the Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam on October 4 2022 with a public premiere in Cinerama. Wild Port of Europe […]

De Grote Schijn highlights Kralingse Bos once again

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De Grote Schijn returns to the Kralingse Bos with an entirely new show. After two sold-out editions, it’s again possible to enjoy the power and beauty of nature during this special journey through the dark. From October 20 to November 6 whispering trees, fascinating light projections and sounds make for a magical spectacle. The forest […]

National Geographic presents Colors of the World on SS Rotterdam

National Geographic Colors of the World

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. […]

Verborgen Tuinen presents the most beautiful gardens of Rotterdam

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Some 60 owners of hidden gardens on the northern bank of the Maas will be opening their gardens to the public. Verborgen Tuinen (Hidden Gardens) is a unique annual event to discover the surprisingly green side of Rotterdam. On June 11 and 12 those interested can go on a voyage through the unknown world of […]

De Buurtcamping lands at the Dakpark

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Since 2013 local residents from all over the Netherlands meet each other at De Buurtcamping. For the first time, De Buurtcamping comes to Rotterdam. From July 8 to 10 the Dakpark will be the stage for the camping site. Locals build the campsite together, organize activities and get to know their neighbours during a relaxing […]

Trompenburg organises tantalising Cactus Festival

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Trompenburg is a beautifully designed botanic garden boasting a large collection of trees and plants. It also presents succulents, the collective name for succulents including cactus and related plants such as carnivorous plants. March 26 and 27 there is even a Cactus festival. During the festival there are various workshops, tours and lectures. These take […]

Kids can become member of a secret nature club at Trompenburg

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Trompenburg is a beautiful historical botanical garden in the district of Kralingen. To teach children more about all plants and animals they can now become part of the nature club Trompse Vossen. Maaike is the daughter of former owners of Trompenburg. Together with her friends, she founded a nature club: Trompse Vossen club. They explored […]

Natural History Museum shows the Rotterdam countryside

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In a new exhibition ‘Rotterdam de boer op!’ Natural History Museum takes the visitor to the surrounding countryside. It links the farmer’s land and our daily shopping. Visitors discover how richly diverse plants and animals are to be found around the city. It is shown how farmers around Rotterdam are working in ways of agriculture and […]

De Maaltuin serves a unique experience at Trompenburg

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De Maaltuin is a traveling restaurant that has been opening at special locations such as castles, palaces, museums or botanical gardens since 2016. From 7 April, the spring edition will be held at Trompenburg in Kralingen, Rotterdam. De Maaltuin introduces visitors to special locations in a unique way. Through a delicious dinner with fresh products […]

Flower heaven in Rotterdam

Tropenburg You don’t need to travel far to enjoy the silence and beauty of nature. Surprisingly, we do actually have some in Rotterdam! The Trompenburg gardens in Kralingen – Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum – are beautiful gardens that are ideal for a peaceful and inspiring walk. You can walk through the gardens at your own […]