
Rotterdam Nutz and Bolts
The Basics
City Name: Rotterdam
Where is it located?: Rotterdam is near The Hague in the southwestern 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:
City Code: 10
Other phone tips:
Population: 602000
Languages: Dutch, although most speak English as well
Travel Information
Neighborhoods:
Attractions: Europoort, Kijk-Kubus, Delfshaven
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/eu/neth/rot/, http://www.cheaphotellinks.com/eu/neth/rott/
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/
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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?
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