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Spring in(to) Rotterdam

After a long winter of sitting at home, spring is finally around the corner! That means that we can go outside again with some sunlight in our faces and nice temperatures. Many things are of course still closed, but don’t worry: on this brand new spring page you will find inspiration for what can be experienced in Rotterdam at a safe distance from each other!

Rotterdam returns as Eurovision Song Contest Host City in 2021

The two semi-finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 will take place on 18 May and 20 May and the grand final on 22 May, 2021 in Rotterdam at the Ahoy Arena.

Read all about it

Rotterdam Verlicht (Light Festival)

14 places in Rotterdam will literally be put in the spotlight this winter.

See where these spots are

Art in public spaces

The public spaces in Rotterdam are filled with street art and sculptures. While you’re out for a walk, you could come across sculptures of Rodin, Henry Moore and Picasso. These are interspersed with contemporary art by national and international artists and street art

Here are the cool places!

Delfshaven

Delfshaven is a melting pot of cultures with a rich history. A picturesque medieval harbour is surrounded by lively shopping streets, trend-setting architecture and creative breeding grounds. Experience the dynamics of the water, the ships and the bridges, discover charming neighbourhood parks, cosy terraces and bizarre art … and meet 70,000 residents of 170 nationalities.

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Harbour, beach & nature

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Art & Culture

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Cycling

The best routes and tours and places to rent a bike

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Drinks & Dining

Lunchrooms, coffee lounges, cocktail bars, restaurants, markets and food events

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Nightlife

Glamorous cocktail bars, classic pubs, hip and happening dance clubs

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Sleep Tight

From trendy hostels to luxurious boutique hotels

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Time for Fact Friday ! ✨⁠ ⁠ Rotterdam not only has ports and architecture, but is also the greenest city in the Netherlands! 20.47% of the entire city surface is green area. In almost all parks in the city you can go on a walk, cycle, exercise, play, relax or enjoy a barbecue or picnic. Check out our website for the 10 most beautiful parks #linkinbio⁠ ⁠ 📷 @claireonline

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For those who can't come to Rotterdam, we are bringing Rotterdam to you! 🌈 We have arrived in the Eurostar departures lounge in London ✨💃🏼 Let's #SWINGALONG ! @eurostar @visitlondon

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Let's open a can of freedom ! 🕊 ⁠ ⁠ Celebrate May 5th with the Freedom Soup ❤️ In a time where social life is limited, we still do our best to make Liberation Day 2021 special. On the 5th of May we will eat the same meal all over Rotterdam. In this way we stay connected to each other and to our great city! 💚⁠ ⁠ 📷 @rotserdam x @vrijheidssoep010 ❤️🙏🏔️

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Congratulations to the big winner of Shoutout Monday @giantific 🌆🧡⁠ ⁠ Want to be featured too? Use #loverotterdam or tag us @rotterdam_info / #rotterdam_info for a chance to get featured!

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Rotterdam Architecture Award ✨🌆⁠ ⁠ Vote now for the building that deserves the Rotterdam Architecture Award 2021. From the 49 submissions the jury selected the 10 best projects. From the 28th of April to the 31st of May the public can vote which building will win this year! Which building will you vote for? 💚 #linkinbio ⁠ ⁠ 📷 @ossipvanduivenbode

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Time for Fact Friday ! ✨⁠ ⁠ Did you know that Rotterdam is known for its innovative mindset? Check out how the world’s biggest Eurovision fan from the UK ended up dancing in our #SWINGALONG music video, thanks to Rotterdam-based company REBLIKA 🌈🕺🏽💃🏼🎉 #linkinbio

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Join the Rotterdam #SWINGALONG dance challenge! 🌈💃🏼✨⁠ ⁠ A selection of the coolest, funniest, funkiest and seriously swinging videos will be projected in Rotterdam. Just imagine: a massive projection of you, dancing your ass off, on the World Port Center. If that wasn’t already on your bucket list, it needs to be! Rotterdam #SWINGALONG 💚🕺🏽🎉⁠#linkinbio ⁠ ⁠ Use #swingalong or tag us @rotterdam_info for a chance to win!

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After months of being closed, the terraces finally open their doors again ! ✨💃🏼🎉⁠ ⁠ In Rotterdam you’ll find inviting terraces everywhere: all over the heart of the city, tucked away among (and sometimes even on top of) the gleaming skyscrapers, on the riverside quays, in the rolling green parks and in the trendy neighbourhoods around the city centre 💚⁠ ⁠ Check out our website for an overview of the nicest places where the locals hang out this summer! #linkinbio ⁠ ⁠ 📷 @eyeristravels

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Congratulations to the big winner of Shoutout Monday! A beautiful picture of the Terraced Tower 💚⁠ ⁠ 📷 @peter_hooijmeijer

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For those who can't come to Rotterdam, we are bringing Rotterdam to you! 🌈 Curious how the city looks on you? Check out our filter and swing yourself to Rotterdam! 💚🎉 Who are you challenging to #SWINGALONG? 💃🏼⁠ #linkinbio ⁠ ⁠ Use #swingalong or tag us @rotterdam_info for a chance to get featured!

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Time for Fact Friday! ✨⁠ ⁠ Did you know that Santa Claus, better known as 'Kabouter Buttplug', turned 20 years old this year? 🎉 The iconic sculpture by the American artist Paul McCarthy is located on the Eendrachtsplein and is part of the sculpture route Westersingel. From here Santa Claus proudly shows off his Christmas tree, which many will recognize as something completely different... 🙊⁠ ⁠ 📷 @eyeristravels

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Happy Earth Day 🌎💚⁠ ⁠ On this important day @bluecity010 launches an online tour that allows visitors from far and wide to take a look behind the scenes in the 12,000 m2 circular exemplar city, situated in the heart of Rotterdam. The online tour is inteded for organizations and educational institutions to give them the possibility to immerse themselves in the circular economy, even in times of social distancing. Are you ready to take the plunge? 💙

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Today, @TymonDeLaat officially completed his mural...

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Today, @TymonDeLaat officially completed his mural 'Birth of a new age' in the presence of our Dutch Eurovision entry @Jeangu_Macrooy 🎨 Want to see this artwork in real life? It can be seen for at least a year on the Sallandweg in Rotterdam! Walk by and be amazed ✨ 📷 @rosaquistphotography

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Learn the moves 🕺🏽⁠ This is how we keep on dancing in Rotterdam. Now show us your moves - and swing yourself to Rotterdam 💚💃🏼🌈#SWINGALONG⁠ ⁠ #linkinbio #swingalong #openuptorotterdam #eurovision #rotterdammakeithappen

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Congratulations to the winner of Shoutout Monday! Enjoy the beautiful city by sunset ☀️💖 ⁠ ⁠ 📷 @vir.villagran

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Time for Fact Friday 🚴🏼‍♀️💚⁠ ⁠ As you might already know, in the Netherlands we all love to move around by bike 🚲. Due to the growing number of cyclists in Rotterdam, almost 75.000 bicycle parking spaces will be needed by 2040. The city center of Rotterdam will therefore start expanding this year. In total, there will be 1500 to 2000 additional spots to park your bike. Hooray 🎉⁠ ⁠ 📷 @ericfecken_fotografie

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For those who can’t come to Rotterdam, we are bringing Rotterdam to you! 🌈 Learn the moves and join the Rotterdam #SWINGALONG dance challenge! 💃🏼💚🕺🏽 ⁠ ⁠ #linkinbio #swingalong #openuptorotterdam #eurovision #rotterdammakeithappen ⁠

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