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At Rotterdam Tourist Information we like to tell you what’s going on in town. But rather, let others tell their story. Below you can read why our (inter) national bloggers love Rotterdam, what the favorite addresses of (known) ‘Rotterdammers’ are and where our employees like to come!

10 original takeaways in Rotterdam

In a crisis, you recognise the creative entrepreneur, and Rotterdam certainly has plenty! Our city is blessed with cuisines from many different countries, styles and stars. The businesses themselves may be closed, but the entrepreneurs behind them continue to work. They’re helping us – Rotterdam locals, visitors, enthusiasts – through this tedious time, by satisfying our literal and figurative hunger for good taste. The next time you’re out for a walk in Rotterdam, take a detour past these original takeaway addresses!

22 Feb 2021

Five new Rotterdam icons patiently await your admiration

Although time seems to stand still now that every day seems the same, there is no stopping either the time or the industriousness in Rotterdam, as evidenced by various new iconic buildings and initiatives. On the Floating Farm – the first floating farm in the world – the cows continue to produce their dai...

22 Jan 2021

Joycy visits Vegan Junk Food Bar and Kunsthal Rotterdam

When it comes to eating vegan, Rotterdam has seen some healthy transformations these last few years. There’s a multitude of excellent places, but the recent addition of Vegan Junk Food Bar has definitely been a game-changer in the city’s culinary scene.

20 Sep 2019 by Joycy

Visiting the floating Rotterdam farm

Floating Farm is the world’s first floating farm and can be found in Merwe-Vierhavens (M4H), in the middle of the port of Rotterdam. Gaylen Vink is a Leisure and Events Management graduate student at Floating Farm. In this blog, she tells you everything about Floating Farm.

21 Aug 2019 by Gaylen Vink

Rousing rhythms on the Maas

What do jazz and the party scene in the 90s have in common? Rob Noordhoek from Museum Rotterdam tells us about the rise of both music trends in this blog.

14 Jun 2019 by Rob Noordhoek

Weelde opens its doors with a weekend-long party

The Merwe-Vierhavens area (M4H) is better known as the Rotterdam Makers District, a place for the innovative manufacturing industry. But the area is also becoming increasingly popular as a residential location and a cultural hotspot. The newest cultural asset is Weelde, a place where music, theatre, art, perf...

20 May 2019 by Steffan Hofland

Spend the night in an architectonic object

In historical Delfshaven, you can stay overnight in one of Culture Campsite’s unique objects. One of the initiators, Laura Abbink, tells more about the small-scale sleeping phenomenon and the possibilities.

1 May 2019 by Laura Abbink

Look up more often! Esther Wienese tips 5 unique Rotterdam rooftops

Our guest blogger Esther Wienese is the author of the book Rotterdam Rooftops, taking resilience to a higher level. With the Rotterdam Rooftop Days festival and Rotterdam Architecture Month in the pipeline, she recommends 5 roofs that are accessible for most of the year where you can enjoy the view, eat good ...

23 Apr 2019 by Esther Wienese

Mesmerize Your Five Senses

Eating out in Rotterdam has always been about more than fries, cheese and herring, yet all too often people don’t know what to expect of the culinary scene in the City of Architecture. Rotterdam is a mosaic of people, cultures, food and architecture and the city’s rich diversity all comes together at Rest...

30 Jan 2019 by Joycy

5 Mexican Food Hotspots You Have to Try in Rotterdam

Rotterdam is a bustling cultural melting pot that will inspire all your senses. The city of architecture has an incredible food scene and there’s one particular cuisine you can’t miss when visiting: Mexican. From the recently opened Salsa Shop which combines the best of both fast food and casual dining to...

9 May 2018 by Jocelina