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Erasmusbrug
Rotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
2 km · about 5 min drive
South Holland, Netherlands · Europe
Rotterdam works well as a base: 5 minutes from Carnisse, 29km from Biesbosch National Park.
Rotterdam is a city located in South Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 868,135, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Rotterdam sits in Netherlands, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rotterdam to your route.
Rotterdam ( ROT-ər-dam, UK also ROT-ər-DAM; Dutch: [ˌrɔtərˈdɑm] ) is the second-largest city in the Netherlands by population and the largest by area (319.4 km2). It is in the province of South Holland, part of the North Sea mouth of the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta, via the New Meuse inland shipping channel, dug toRead more
connect to the Meuse at first and now to the Rhine.
Rotterdam's history goes back to 1270, when a dam was constructed in the Rotte. In 1340, Rotterdam was granted city rights by William IV, Count of Holland.
The Rotterdam–The Hague metropolitan area, with a population of approximately 2.7 million, is the 10th-largest in the European Union and the most populous in the country.
A major logistic and economic centre, Rotterdam is Europe's largest seaport. In 2022, Rotterdam had a population of 655,468 and is home to over 180 different nationalities.
Rotterdam is known for its university, riverside setting, lively cultural life, maritime heritage and modern architecture. The near-complete destruction of the city centre during the World War II German bombing has resulted in a varied architectural landscape, including skyscrapers designed by architects such as Rem Koolhaas, Piet Blom and Ben van Berkel.
The Rhine, Meuse and Scheldt give waterway access into the heart of Western Europe, including the highly industrialized Ruhr. The extensive distribution system including rail, roads, and waterways have earned Rotterdam the nicknames "Gateway to Europe" and "Gateway to the World".
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Rotterdam is located in South Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9225 latitude, 4.4792 longitude.
Rotterdam has a population of approximately 868,135 people, making it a city in Netherlands.
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bridge
Rotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
UNESCO World Heritage site featuring 19 iconic 18th-century windmills in a quintessential Dutch polder landscape.
12 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
The cobbled heart of Vermeer's Delft, framed by the New Church tower and Renaissance town hall above the famous blue pottery.
13 km · about 25 min drive
museum
World's oldest private car collection spanning from 1886 to modern day with over 275 rare and iconic automobiles.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A miniature Netherlands in 1:25 scale, with tiny canals, windmills and airports, on the edge of The Hague.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Movable storm surge barrier on the Nieuwe Waterweg near Hoek van Holland, with two swinging arms as long as the Eiffel Tower.
23 km · about 25 min drive
beach
The Hague's grand seaside resort with a long sandy strand, a historic pier and a Belle Epoque Kurhaus hotel.
25 km · about 30 min drive
national park
Freshwater tidal wetland of creeks and willow forest between Dordrecht and Werkendam, with visitor centres and car parks.
29 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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