Summer in Rotterdam

Summer is here! Get inspired and experience the city the way Rotterdammers do: walk along the Maas and admire the view of the iconic skyline, stroll through the Oogstmarkt or along the Kruiskade and pick up the local snacks, and enjoy all the city has to offer. When you get tired, settle down for a picnic in one of our parks or relax at the beach in Hoek van Holland.

Summer in Rotterdam

Get inspired by the blooming city

The best local terraces

In Rotterdam you'll find inviting terraces everywhere.

The most beautiful parks

for a lovely picnic

To sleep or not to sleep:

5 special Rotterdam experiences

Summer walks

along architecture, art and nature

Discover the unique spots

The hidden gems of Rotterdam

Do it like Charlotte & Barend

Charlotte Damen, Owner of Lilith Coffee and Pele Surf Shack & Barend Lippens, Musician/Producer, will tell you more about the vibrant Hoek van Holland and their favorite hidden gems in Rotterdam.

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Do it like Berend

Wondering where you should go if you want to discover green spots in unusual places? Berend van Zanten, co-owner of campaign agency Groenemorgen for sustainable ideas, will tell you more about the green hidden gems in the city.

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Do it like Tim & Ozzy

Curious about all that Rotterdam Noord has to offer? Tim, owner of restaurant Holy Ravioli and his partner Ozzy will tell you all about it.

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Do it like Siobhan

Siobhan Burger, co-owner of Arttenders, will tell you more about her favourite hidden gems in Rotterdam Zuid!

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Do it like Ton

Always wanted to know where the director of the ss Rotterdam likes to have lunch? The man himself: Ton Wesselink, loves to tell you all about it.

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Hoek van Holland

Hoek van Holland has one of the widest beaches in the Netherlands. Hoek van Holland is a lovely place to spend time near the harbor, beach and sea. Here you can relax sunbathing and walking.

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