Rotterdam is a young, dynamic city, continuously renewing itself at a rapid rate. Sparkling skyscrapers, an impressive port, trendy restaurants and food markets, renowned museums and awesome festivals are the direct result of the can-do mentality of the Rotterdammers. Add to that the many extraordinary attractions and city tours — by bike, bus, boat or on foot — and you understand why Rotterdam was voted Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016.
Facts
Population: |
Urban: 1.3 (2020) Metro: 2.4 million (2020) |
Currency: |
Euro |
Emergency numbers: |
112 |
Website: |
www.rotterdam.info |
Opening hours: |
Generally, shops in the city centre are open 7 days a week, from around 10 am until 7 pm. On Sunday shops open their doors at 12 am. On Friday shops are open until 9 pm.
Most attractions can be visited 7 days a week as well. The Markthal is open until 8 pm except for Friday (9 pm) and Sunday (6 pm). Rotterdam museums welcome their visitors from Tuesday until Sunday (thus closed on Monday).
National holidays include Christmas, New Years Day, Easter, Kings Day (27th of April) and Pentecost. |
Tourist information: |
Rotterdam Tourist Information Coolsingel 114 Opening hours: 9.30 am - 6 pm
Rotterdam Tourist Information Stationsplein 20 Opening hours: 9 am - 6 pm
Rotterdam Tourist Information Prins Hendrikstraat 281 Hoek van Holland Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm
+31 10 790 01 85 info@rotterdam.info |
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