The Basics
City Name: Rotterdam
Where is it located?: Rotterdam is near The Hague in the south-western part of the Netherlands.
Why do people go there?: Rotterdam serves as the Netherlands second-largest city, and boasts an impressive number of museums and interesting art attractions.
How do travelers get there?: Trains from Amsterdam are efficient and worthwhile.
Currency: Euro
City Code: 10
Population: 600,000
Languages: Dutch, although most speak English as well
Travel Information
Attractions: Europoort, Kijk-Kubus, Delfshaven
Accommodations: Rotterdam Hostels, Rotterdam Hotels
Tourist Office: Netherlands Board of Tourism, P.O. Box 458, 2260 MG Leidschendam, The Netherlands, Telephone: +31 70 3705 705, Fax: +31 70 3201 654, Email: info@nbt.nl, http://www.holland.com/
Off-the-beaten-path:The Dutch houses, Het pootlood, buildings,
Health Issues: No vaccination required for travelers.
Tips for Visiting
When to go: April to mid-May are the best months to see the infamous tulips. The summer months are the warmest and have the least amount of rain.
Common Phrases: Yes = Ja, No = Geen, Please = Alstublieft, Thank you = Dank u, Do you speak English? = Spreekt u het Engels?
City Specific Events: Rotterdam Marathon, International Film Festival Rotterdam, North Sea Jazz Festival
How to get around?: You can use the bus, tram or the train to explore the Rotterdam.
Good to know: Rotterdam is regarded as the city of architecture.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Rotterdam is the Rotterdam Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Rotterdam travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
