The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Rotterdam, South Holland Province

July 15, 2021 Jeremy Dunfee

Holland's most modern city began as a fishing village in the 13th century. It was developing into an industrial and trading power when German bombers destroyed the city center and harbor in 1940. However, Rotterdam's unique architecture now brings many visitors to bike around this urbane, cosmopolitan city. Old Dutch-style houses can still be found in historic Delfshaven, from where the pilgrims set sail in 1620. Cultural offerings from summer's carnival to classical music give Amsterdam competition.
Restaurants in Rotterdam

1. Belevenisboerderij Schieveen

Oude Bovendijk 220, 3046 NL Rotterdam The Netherlands +31 6 12382020 [email protected] http://www.belevenisboerderij.nl
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Belevenisboerderij Schieveen

Op de Rotterdamse belevenisboerderij is het altijd feest, voor jong en oud! Er is van alles te beleven: geef lammetjes in het voorjaar de fles, ravot in Speelnatuur van OERRR, knuffel met boerderijdieren, ontdek bloemen, planten en groenten in de wilde bloemen- en moestuin of wandel dwars door de polders.

2. Erasmus Bridge

Erasmusbrug, 3072 Rotterdam The Netherlands http://www.rotterdam.nl
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4.5 based on 3,718 reviews

Erasmus Bridge

Considered an architectural work of art, Rotterdam's imposing bridge that is shaped like a harp soars over the largest harbor in Europe.

Reviewed By Hermes_NL - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The iconic Erasmus bridge, nicknamed “the Swan”, crosses the wide river Nieuwe Maas in Rotterdam. It offers a great opportunity to take a city walk and reach out from the industrious North shore to the bubbling “Kop van Zuid” and the gentrified Katendrecht peninsula.

3. Kop van Zuid

Rotterdam The Netherlands https://en.rotterdam.info/areas-rotterdam/kop-van-zuid/
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4.5 based on 250 reviews

Kop van Zuid

Reviewed By Hermes_NL - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Kop van Zuid is a superbly gentrified former docklands area very much in the center of Rotterdam- can be reached by foot easily via the iconic Erasmus bridge. The centerpiece is no doubt the monumental Holland America Lijn building, now hotel New York. It is surrounded by stunning highrise architecture such as De Rotterdam and the Montevideo buildings. A very nice and arty city park (featuring eg. the fabulous Lost Luggage Depot artwork) sits at the western waterfront. A must see in Rotterdam!

4. The Destroyed City

Plein 1940, 3011 Rotterdam The Netherlands
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4.5 based on 246 reviews

The Destroyed City

Reviewed By Robert937 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands

The reason why this 1953 statue and its sculptor Ossip Zadkine is so well appreciated by the people of Rotterdam is it captures exactly the feelings of the people after the Nazi bombing of the heart of the city in 1940. Powerlessness and desperation about the bombs and the devastation they caused. They took our heart away. The boy from Smolensk (Belarus) who became French citizen Zadkine never experienced bombings as he escaped to the USA in time in 1941, but still his strong sense of empathy helped him to create the sculpture. His style is clearly influenced by cubism and he may also have been inspired by Picasso's 1937 painting of Guernica, another testament to Nazi cruelty.

5. Huis Sonneveld

Jongkindstraat 12, 3015 CG Rotterdam The Netherlands +31 10 440 1200 [email protected] http://www.huissonneveld.nl
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4.5 based on 279 reviews

Huis Sonneveld

Reviewed By Carlvanloey - Edegem, Belgium

Amazing how every little detail is still well preserved. It gives an impressive view on how ‘modern architecture’ was those days To me an absolute highlight of our visit to Rotterdam MUST DO

6. Miniworld Rotterdam

Weena 745, 3013 AL Rotterdam The Netherlands +31 10 240 0501 [email protected] http://www.miniworldrotterdam.com/index.htm
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4.5 based on 380 reviews

Miniworld Rotterdam

Miniworld Rotterdam offers you a unique way to explore the city of Rotterdam, her stories, her history, her architecture and absorbing maritime tradition, all in a bird’s eye view. Rotterdam is the place to be. The story of this inspiring city, the 1940 bombardment and subsequent reconstruction, the drive to innovate, to shape their city, that locals still have today; all make Rotterdam a fascinating place to visit. Here everything seems possible. Over the past ten years Miniworld has received several public awards. Come visit and experience over 600 m2 of this large and breathtaking miniature world, close to Rotterdam Central Station. Not only can you explore the City of Rotterdam, you can also explore vast rural Dutch landscapes filled with windmills and typical Dutch villages. A Whole World Awaits You... In Miniworld Rotterdam a day lasts 24 minutes. When night falls, thousands of tiny lights sparkle in the dark.

Reviewed By robertrC5154UL - Skipton, United Kingdom

This place is amazing. The time, expense, effort and expertise that has gone into recreating much of Rotterdam and surrounding areas is unbelievable. Prices were reasonable and we spent over two hours looking at the displays. They are now building a miniature Great Britain, so you can see how much work goes into model making. Can't recommend highly enough.

7. Stadium Feijenoord (De Kuip)

Van Zandvlietplein 1, 3077 AA Rotterdam The Netherlands +31 10 492 9444 http://www.feyenoord.nl
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4.5 based on 511 reviews

Stadium Feijenoord (De Kuip)

Reviewed By mariaramirezcruz - Schiedam, The Netherlands

we are not fans but there are once a year free entrance and activities, the Feijenoord helicopter land in the middle of the soccer field, I find this really cool, a lot of inflatables for kids outside gratis. you can see this stadium and helicopter in mini world museum in Rotterdam

8. Wilhelminapier

Otto Reuchlinweg Kop Van Zuid, Rotterdam The Netherlands http://www.cruisereiziger.nl/aankomsten/aankomsten-nederland/aankomsten-rotterdam
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4.5 based on 203 reviews

Wilhelminapier

Reviewed By 474arv - Rotterdam, The Netherlands

The Wilhelmina pier was created in the 80th after many years of being neglected and has become a hotspot of Rotterdam. There is a big theatre Nieuwe Luxor, the foodhallen , a excellent art filmhouse, the photomuseum and in the back there is Hotel New York where you can have a meal or just a drink. This used to be a shipping office and from this point Dutch immigrants traveled to Amerika. In the summer the outside terrace from Hotel New York is lovely .There are many cruise ships during the year who enter the Wilhelminapier . Nice is to have a walk near the riverside. The pier you can also enter by watertaxi wich gives a little extra.. The Wilhelmina pier is connected by a little bridge wich gives you aces to Katendrecht wich has several good restaurants and the Fenixhallen,Not to be missed..From the bridge you have a spectacular view on the Wilhelmina pier In February there is Art Rotterdam in the Cruiseterminal, So lot's to see and to do . Not to missed.

9. Rotterdam Centraal Station

Stationssingel 10, 3013 HA Rotterdam The Netherlands +31 900 2021163 http://www.ns.nl/en/stations/rotterdam-centraal.html
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4.5 based on 4,324 reviews

Rotterdam Centraal Station

Reviewed By marcomC5864DZ

Apart from a great organization, an easy-to-move around lineup, I enjoyed the spectacular architecture. It is worth the visit just for it. As well lots of shops, restaurants, a central location and good connections with the city transport system, makes it a good location to arrive in town (and it's just 20' from Amsterdaam)

10. Veerhaven

Veerhaven, Rotterdam The Netherlands
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Veerhaven

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