rOAMING rOtterdAM - Rotterdam Partners

rOAMING
Rotterdam
Walking / bicycle route through
imposing architecture
EN
ROAMING
THROUGH ROTTERDAM
Welcome to Rotterdam, the city that enjoys growing inter­
national acclaim as a popular destination for city trips. Why?
You’ll find out for yourself as you roam through Rotterdam.
The walking route brings you past iconic architecture and
shows the eclectic mix of old and new that has made Rotter­
dam so famous – from the Late Gothic architecture of the
Laurenskerk to the futuristic Markthal, where the cement
has only just dried. From the Cube Houses on Blaak to the
gleaming high-rise buildings on the Kop van Zuid peninsula.
The route also takes you through residential neighbour­
hoods, parks and shopping streets and along sidewalk
cafés, museums and the waterfront. From Erasmus Bridge
you’ll enjoy the view of the Maas River and the water taxis
and ships sailing by. You’re looking out at one of the world’s
biggest ports – not to mention that spectacular skyline that
Rotterdam is famous for.
Walking the entire Roaming Rotterdam route (approx. 10 km)
takes about half a day. It takes about two hours by bicycle
(you can rent a bicycle at Central Station). You’re naturally
also free to opt for a shorter section of the route (see page
23) or take public transport for part of the way.
Rotterdam Info Coolsingel
City promotion centre Rotterdam Info
Coolsingel inspires and informs you
about what’s on offer to tourists and
how to spend your free time in
Rotterdam. You can go in to get a map
of the city or a walking route, tips about
going out or information about
architecture.
Also on offer are the Rotterdam
Welcome Card, gifts, gift vouchers,
souvenirs, Feyenoord merchandise,
and tickets for entertainment and
transport. Temporary exhibitions and a
large model of the city centre give an
idea of the latest (architectural)
developments in Rotterdam.
Rotterdam Welcome Card
The Rotterdam Welcome Card offers
discounts of 25% and more at 50
attractions, museums, restaurants and
places of entertainment in Rotterdam
and 1, 2 or 3 days of unlimited travel
with RET metro, tram and bus.
Available at Rotterdam Info Coolsingel
and Rotterdam Info Central Station or
order it via www.rotterdamwelcome­
card.com.
See more, pay less!
Have lots of fun exploring Rotterdam!
Which way?
You can start your tour at any
number you like. There are three
ways to navigate through the city:
> the map on page 25,
> the Roaming Rotterdam street signs
‘Rondje Rotterdam’,
> the Rotterdam City Guide app
(download it from the App Store
or Google Play now).
Tips about the route are provided
Rotterdam Info Coolsingel
Coolsingel 195 – 197
Rotterdam Info Central Station
Stationsplein 20
T +31(0)10 790 01 85
www.rotterdam.info
Rondje Rotterdam
Where the bicycle route deviates
in the margins. Some signs may not
from the walking route, a note has
be easy to see at the busier inter­
been added in the margin. The
sections.
alternative route is shown on the
map as a dotted line, but there are
no street signs marking it.
/rotterdaminfo
@rotterdaminfo
ROTTERDAM
IN CONSTANT
MOTION
‘Rotterdam is a
must visit city’
(Rough Guides travel guide)
‘First-class architecture
in the Netherlands’
second city’
(New York Times ranks
Rotterdam at number 10
on its list of 52 Places to Go)
Rotterdam is an authentic melting pot. The city is home to 176
different nationalities, and that international mix is reflected
in the city’s many exotic restaurants and shops, famous
festivals like the Summer Carnival and North Sea Jazz, but
above all in the wide-ranging diversity of the people who live
here. The atmosphere is open and cosmopolitan, offering fun
options that cater to every taste. Many new hotels, restau­
rants, coffee bars and clubs have opened in recent years,
often at exciting locations.
Rotterdam’s dynamic, cosmopolitan character is most pal­­
pable on the waterfront. The ships you see in the port come
from all over the world, and the architecture around the Maas
River is internationally acclaimed. The soaring high-rise struc­
tures designed by famous architects like Álvaro Siza Vieira and
Rem Koolhaas are along the river, not to mention the famous
Erasmus Bridge designed by UNStudio. The juxtaposition of
old and new architecture – high and low, long-standing and
still under construction – is a familiar sight for Rotterdam
locals. It’s an intrinsic aspect of the cityscape in a metropolis
that never stands still and never fails to fascinate its visitors.
Rotterdam, then and now
Rotterdam formed around the Binnenrotte, where
the little Rotte River once flowed. A dam was built
here around 1270, becoming the centre of a small
fishing village. Trade and shipping flourished and
‘Rotterdam’ grew rapidly. The Nieuwe Waterweg
channel was excavated between 1866 and 1872,
giving Rotterdam a better connection to the sea
and allowing it to grow into a truly world-class
city. On 14 May 1940, during World War II, almost
the entire city centre was destroyed by bombard­
ments. The ‘fire boundary’ is still marked today by
small lights in the shape of red flames embedded
in the pavement.
The people of Rotterdam were pro-active and
hands-on; reconstruction efforts started just two
weeks after the war ended. The city had the courage
to make a radical break with the past, opting for
spacious design and modern architecture. Light,
air and space were the watchwords. In the decades
that followed, Rotterdam continued its commitment
to ground-breaking architecture, creating the
contemporary image the city has today. That drive
for innovation is still characteristic of Rotterdam’s
own. The skyline is internationally acclaimed as an
‘ode to modern architecture’, and there’s so much
more to discover here. Rotterdam: a definite
must-­see? Absolutely!
Maastoren
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The signs along
the route start at
the intersection just
before number 4.
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1. Rotterdam Central Station
Team CS* (2014), M. Struijs (2014)
Nearly 110,000 travellers pass this spot every day
to take the bus, tram, metro or train. The roof over
the tracks is partly covered in solar panels and
transitions smoothly into the roof over the station
hall. Its tip points towards the city centre. A num­
ber of historic elements from the former station
building (1957) designed by Sybold van Ravesteyn
have been retained, such as the original clock on
the façade, the letters spelling out Central Station
(now in LED lights) and the ‘speculaas cookies’,
two granite sculptures on track 1. The underground
metro station and bicycle parking facility were
designed by Maarten Struijs.
Lebkov
* Benthem Crouwel Architects, Meyer & Van Schooten
This coffee bar offers
Architects and West 8.
151 metres. The building has 28 lifts.
4. Calypso
Alsop Architects (2012)
The façade of Calypso is designed so the building
appears to be floating. Its 22 floors contain 407
luxury apartments as well as shops, offices, cafés
and restaurants, and a car park. At the far right,
you’ll see the renovated Pauluskerk (rust brown),
which offers assistance to the city’s homeless and
addicts.
5. Schouwburgplein
A. Geuze (1992-1997)
Acclaimed and denounced in equal measure by
architecture critics all over the world, the square
was built on the roof of a parking garage. Various
materials were used in its construction, including
an epoxy floor, steel and natural stone plates, and
wooden flooring. The bent red lamp posts are
evocative echoes of dockside cranes. The square is
lined in sidewalk cafés, restaurants and theatres.
an extensive selection
of coffees, as well as
delicious sandwiches,
soup and sweet
treats. Savour them
at your leisure or take
your order to go.
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2. Groot Handelsgebouw
H.A. Maaskant and W. van Tijen (1953)
This national monument is a typical symbol of
post-war reconstruction in the early 1950s. The
huge structure, 220 by 84 metres in size, was built
in the early 1950s to accommodate businessmen
who had lost their premises during the bombard­
ment. It was and is the biggest trade centre in the
Netherlands. There are offices and shops distribu­
ted across three levels, with a 1.5 kilometre ‘road’
through them. The rooftop pavilion once housed
the Kriterion cinema, but is no longer used for film
screenings. The green roof garden of Grandcafé
Engels is situated there now, offering a gorgeous
view of the city.
3. Delftse Poort
A. Bonnema (1991)
Until 2005, the Delftse Poort and its mirrored
façade was the highest building in the Netherlands.
Although higher buildings have risen in Rotterdam
since its construction, this one is still one of the
city’s prominent landmarks. The low tower is 93
metres high, while the highest section soars to
6. De Doelen
E.H. and H.M. Kraaijvanger with R.H. Fledderus
(1966) / J. Hoogstad (2000)
De Doelen Concert Hall and Conference Centre
hosts many concerts every year, encompassing
every genre, from classical to world music and
jazz. The acoustics of its concert halls are widely
praised. De Doelen is also home base for the
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. The building
was expanded in 2000 to include additional
con­ference facilities and the HMD School of
Music and Dance.
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7. Pathé Schouwburgplein
K.J. van Velsen (1996)
When a number of older cinemas had to close
down, this multiplex with seven cinemas was built.
An ultralight structure was needed due to the car
park located under the complex. A light steel
Floor
Café Floor
Floor is in the cultural
heart of Rotterdam,
adjacent to the
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construction was used with cladding made from
transparent corrugated plates. Insulating felt was
used in the walls of the cinemas to prevent noise
from leaking out between the cinemas or to the
outside.
Schouwburg
mu­nicipal theatre.
The menu features
local and organic
products prepared in
modern ways. When
the weather is fine,
head through to the
courtyard garden:
an oasis of calm in
the busy city.
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Follow the route out­
side the pedestrian
zone and pick up
the route again at
number 15.
8. Rotterdamse Schouwburg
W.G. Quist (1988)
The municipal theatre presents many theatre, dance
and music performances every year. The Schouw­
burg is also a popular festival location. The floor
plan is almost symmetrical: stately staircases
sweep from the entrance (right below the theatre
tower) and along the main theatre to the foyer at
the back. Scenery pieces are brought in and taken
out again using an ingenious freight lift on the right
of the building.
9. Lijnbaan
J.H. van den Broek and J.B. Bakema (1953)
Lijnbaan is one of the most frequented national
monuments in Rotterdam. In the 1950s, when it
was the first car-free shopping promenade in
Europe, it was seen as a revolutionary design
and copied all over the world. Lijnbaan is still a
shopping valhalla. The shops here are open seven
days a week.
The route continues
up top, along the
Beurstraverse.
12. De Bijenkorf
M. Breuer, A. Elzas (1957)
The façade of this luxury department store is partly
clad in hexagonal travertine panels that reference
its beehive logo. The architect wanted to place an
artwork in front of the entrance so he wouldn’t have
to adapt his design to the urban development plan
that required an extension on the front of the
buil­ding. The store sells exclusive fashion and
cosmetic brands, but also interior accessories,
bonbons, books and toys.
Staal
Popular with con­
Café Beurs
Once a cinema,
this is now a popular
café and restaurant.
Café Beurs is a
pleasant place to
stop while walking
or shopping, or at the
end of your day.
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10. City Hall
H. Evers (1920)
City Hall was one of the few buildings to survive
the bombardment in 1940. Queen Wilhelmina laid
the first stone in 1915. The listed building in
Beaux Art style with Byzantine, Roman and Art
Deco in­fluences is symmetrically structured
around an inner courtyard which can be reached
via the street that ‘intersects’ City Hall. The richly
deco­rated façade features various sculptures.
The mayor’s office is on the first floor of the right
corner pavilion.
11. Beurstraverse
The Jerde Partnership,
P. de Bruijn (de Architekten Cie) (1996)
The sunken shopping passage, referred to locally
as the ‘Koopgoot’ (‘shopping gutter’), crosses
under Coolsingel. The traverse links two important
shopping streets, Lijnbaan and Hoogstraat, via the
Beursplein underground metro station. The interior
of the traverse was designed by Jon Jerde, the
American guru of fun-shopping.
ference attendees,
businesspeople and
shoppers, at the foot
13. Zonder Titel / Untitled
N. Gabo (1957)
26.2 metres high and weighing 40 tonnes, this
steel artwork known as ‘Untitled’ stands outside
the entrance to the Bijenkorf as an ‘ideological
contribution to constructivism’, as Gabo himself
put it. Despite its massive bulk, the sculpture
creates an impression of weightlessness.
of Beurs-WTC. The
outdoor seating area
offers a great view of
Coolsingel and the
lively ‘Koopgoot’.
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14. Beurs-WTC
J.F. Staal (1940), R. van Erk (1987)
The lower building of the stock exchange was
the first building in Rotterdam to be restored to its
former glory following the 1940 bombardment.
The World Trade Center, the office building in the
form of a flattened ellipse, was built on top of the
exchange hall in 1987.
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15. De Meent
In recent years, De Meent has blossomed into the
most glamorous street in the city. A better class
of fashion and shoe stores is supplemented by a
number of good restaurants, lunchrooms, bars,
cocktail lounges and a famous ice cream salon.
19. Erasmus
H. de Keyser (1622)
The statue of Desiderius Erasmus is the oldest
public statue in the Netherlands. As one of the
most important humanist philosophers, Erasmus
is world-famous. He was born in Rotterdam around
1468 and has come to symbolise the city of his
birth.
16. Post Rotterdam
G.C. Bremer (1923)
Like City Hall, the former post office survived the
bombardment of 1940. The exterior seems fairly
sober and solid. The interior, in contrast, is light
and high and still retains many historic details.
These days the building is used for exhibitions
and events that attract large crowds. The sculpture
by Joop van Lunteren on the façade still provides
a symbolic reference to the building’s former
function: post office, telegraph office and
telephone services.
Dudok
This city brasserie is
bustling all day long.
No matter what time
17. Timmerhuis
R. Koolhaas (OMA) (2015)
The Timmerhuis city office is rising steadily behind
City Hall and Post Rotterdam. The building’s reno­
vated section and new addition mesh seamlessly.
In addition to municipal offices, Timmerhuis will
also have apartments, shops, cafés and restaurants
and a car park. The complex is scheduled for
completion in autumn 2015.
20. Laurenskerk
Unknown (between 1449-1525)
The Late Gothic church is the only building still
remaining from the medieval city centre. The
church received its current shape around 1525,
but took heavy damage during the bombardment
in May 1940. It now stands in striking contrast to
the new architecture that surrounds it. Besides its
regular church services, the building now also hosts
tours, concerts, exhibitions, lectures and events.
It also houses a permanent exhibition entitled ‘A
monument full of stories’.
Take the alternate
route on market days.
of day, the menu
offers a wide range
of options: breakfast,
lunch, afternoon tea,
drinks or dinner. Or
enjoy a cup of coffee
with Dudok’s famous
apple pie.
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18. Café Brasserie Dudok
W.M. Dudok (1953), H. Kossmann and
J. Dijkman (1991)
Once an insurance firm, it is now a lively meeting
point named after the building’s architect. Traces
of the original structure of the glass-walled offices
can still be seen in the large open space, as well as
many authentic details. Maisonette apartments are
situated above the café.
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21. Binnenrotte
Around 1270, a dam was built in the small Rotte
River, with the Maas on one side and land on the
other. Here, on this ‘Binnenrotte’, a settlement
arose that grew to become Rotterdam. In 1871,
the Binnenrotte was filled in to allow for the
construction of a rail line to Dordrecht. De Hef
– the rail bridge across the Nieuwe Maas River –
was part of this line. However, the underground
Willemsspoor Tunnel was opened in 1993. One of
the country’s biggest outdoor markets is held on
the large square created at that time.
22. Erasmus University College
D.B. Logemann, N. Lansdorp and J. Poot (1923),
E. van Egeraat (2014)
The international programme of Erasmus University
Rotterdam has been housed in this building since
2014. The Central Municipal Library was located
here in the early 20th century. The building was
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Get off your bicycle
and walk on market
days.
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spared during the bombardment in 1940 and
offered shelter during the war to the Advisory
Bureau for the City Plan of Rotterdam (ASRO),
which set up operations on the top floor to work
on the new city plan.
At the first Cube
House, take the steps
on the left and head
Urban Espresso Bar
A coffee bar avant
la lettre. Cosy and
nearly always packed.
You’ll sit amongst
23. Central Library
Van den Broek & Bakema (1983)
The Central Library has approximately 400,000
books distributed cross six floors. The yellow pipes
provide a flow of fresh air into the library. A quote by
Erasmus, accompanied by his signature, graces the
façade: ‘The whole world is my homeland’.
up. Walk between
the houses and take
the stairs on the right
down to the water.
Walk along Oude
Haven to the left to
get the best view.
creative locals who
are there to work,
meet or exchange
ideas.
Botersloot 44a
24. Markthal
MVRDV (2014)
Covered market halls are found in various cities
around the world, but the way this market is com­
bined with housing is unique. The apartments are
draped over the daily market in a horseshoe shape.
The main hall houses the market itself, as well as
shops and food stands, with a supermarket and a
four-storey car park situated below. As you wander
along the market stands, look up to see Arno
Coenen’s ‘Horn of Plenty’. The Markthal has been
referred to as a Dutch version of the Sistine Chapel
thanks to this work of art.
Follow the alternative
27. Cube Houses
P. Blom (1978-1984)
Architect Piet Blom was commissioned to build an
unusual bridge over the busy arterial road between
Blaak and Oude Haven. The famous result is the
Cube Houses, also known as the ‘Blaakse Bos forest’.
The Kijk-Kubus at number 70 is a fully decorated
museum house that shows what it’s like to live
between slanted walls. The Stayokay hostel in
one of the Cube Houses is also worth checking
out if you’d like to stay overnight for a first-hand
experience.
route; cycle under the
Cube Houses along
the right side of the
road, then take the
red cycle path to
the right (Koestraat)
50 metres later.
25. Blaak Station
H.C.H. Reijnders (1993)
Between 1987 and 1993, the rail viaduct and rail
bridge were replaced by the Willemsspoor Tunnel.
From that point on, train traffic through this area
was underground. Blaak Station is part of this
sub­­terranean line. Only the station’s tram stops
can be seen from street level. The metro tracks
are at -1, and the rail tunnel for national and
inter­national trains from Rotterdam to the south
and vice versa is situated another level down. A
fragment of Rotterdam’s fourteenth-century city
wall is on display in the station.
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26. Tribute to Marten Toonder
De Artoonisten (2002)
Over six metres high, this statue is a tribute to
Rotterdam’s famous comic book writer, Marten
Toonder, known for such titles as Olivier B. Bommel.
It was erected in honour of his ninetieth birthday.
28. Oude Haven
Historic ships contrast beautifully with the modern
backdrop of the inner harbour of Oude Haven. In
warm weather, the sidewalk cafés are packed all
evening. Even when the season is brisk, many locals
find their way to Oude Haven to dine, drink and
dance. Traditionally, this area also includes popular
student hangouts. The inner harbour has a direct
link to open seas via the Nieuwe Maas, so ebb
and flood tides have a visible effect here. The red
Willemsbrug can be seen in the background.
29. Witte Huis
W. Molenbroek (1898)
In 1898, this office building rising 45 metres high
was the first skyscraper in Europe. Rather than a
steel construction, which would have been con­
sidered modern at the time, the architect used thick
load-bearing walls made of brick. The façade is clad
in white-glazed brick decorated with mosaics and
Art Nouveau images.
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Mooii
The cuisine served in
this stylish restaurant
has a French base
with influences from
all over the world.
Mooii also serves
lunch on weekdays.
The terrace offers
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30. The Red Apple
KCAP Architects & Planners (2009)
The apple market was historically held at this
location. An old apple tree along the waterfront
still stands as a reminder. The name of the resi­
dential high-rise and office building recalls that
piece of history and offers a playful reference to
the Big Apple, New York City. The bright red lines
in the 127-metre tower narrow as they rise up the
façade, emphasising the building’s sleek shape.
harbour in summer.
Oost-Wijnstraat 8-16
right side of Erasmus
Bridge. Turn right at
the end.
Walk across via the
left side of Erasmus
a lovely view of the
Oude Haven inner
Cycle across via the
31. Verwoeste stad (The Destroyed City)
O. Zadkine (1951)
This bronze artwork is the city’s main war monu­
ment. The sculpture represents a human figure
without a heart, symbolising how Rotterdam was
cut to the heart by the German bombardment in
World War II.
Bridge. Turn right at
the end.
Follow the bicycle
route to the end of
Wijnhaven.
At the end of
Wijnhaven, take the
Kraneschipbrug
across the water
32. Water taxi
The ultimate way to travel from A to B and savour
the authentic flavour of maritime Rotterdam is the
water taxi. These fast boats offer passenger
transport seven days a week from various boarding
points. You can opt for a shorter walking route by
catching the water taxi from the Kraneschipbrug
dock to Hotel New York and continuing the route
from there.
to Schiedamsedijk.
Walk right beside the
quay (there are stairs
at the end) or along
Schiedamsedijk.
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Prachtig
When the weather
is fine, the lounge
35. De Hef (Koningshaven Bridge)
P. Joosting (1927)
The railway drawbridge was originally part of the
rail line between Rotterdam and Dordrecht. De Hef
was no longer needed once the underground rail
tunnel was completed, but this national monument
is still a defining element in the city skyline.
36. De Brug
JHK Architects (2005)
The transparent office building that houses Unilever
Netherlands is 133 metres long and ‘floats’ 25 me­
tres above the old factory complex, supported by a
minimal construction. The entire steel construction
was assembled beside the location and then rolled
over to its final location.
sofas on the outdoor
waterfront terrace are
lovely. Even indoors,
you’ll have a great
33. Maritime Museum Rotterdam
W.G. Quist (1986)
The oldest shipping museum in the Netherlands
curates a collection comprising half a million
maritime objects. Its diverse exhibitions include
MainPort Live, an impressive multimedia presen­
tation about the dynamic port city of Rotterdam.
Outside, on the Leuvehaven quay, you can admire
ships, dock cranes and other port-related exhibits
dating back to the period between 1850 and 1970.
34. Erasmus Bridge
UNStudio (1996)
The Erasmus Bridge is the definitive icon of
Rotterdam. The 800-metre bridge spans the Maas
River and links the north and south of Rotterdam.
The 139-metre steel pylon, which earned the bridge
its nickname of ‘The Swan’, is secured with 40
suspension cables.
view of the river and
the ships sailing past.
Prachtig is located at
the foot of Erasmus
Bridge.
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37. Maas Tower
Dam & Partners Architects (2009)
At over 164 metres (including rooftop structure),
the Maas Tower is currently the highest building in
the Netherlands and has 44 floors. Sustainability
was a major focus in its construction. An innovative
heating and cooling storage system was installed
that utilises the temperature of the river water.
22 different shades of grey were used to create
the transition from dark to light across the façade.
38. De Wilhelminahof
R. Ligtvoet (Kraaijvanger Urbis) and C. Dam (1997)
Situated at the foot of Erasmus Bridge, this
complex of three buildings was designed by two
architecture firms. The natural grey stone building
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Wilhelminapier
at the front accommodates courtrooms and a
detention complex operated by the judiciary
(Ligtvoet). The large complex in red brick (Dam
& Ligtvoet) is located immediately behind it and
houses the offices of the court, the tax authorities
and the customs authorities. The high-rise building
on the left (Dam) is occupied by various companies.
The Galleria connects the buildings. The courtyard
behind them was designed by West 8. This buildingfree zone is immediately above the metro tunnel.
nhow Rotterdam
Bar and restaurant
nhow has a terrace
39. Toren op Zuid
R. Piano (2000)
The Italian architect allowed the surface of this
office tower to lean forward as an echo of the
suspension cables of Erasmus Bridge. The giant
light installation on the façade consists of 900 tiled
flat lamps, together forming a screen that displays
various images and texts. Fun detail: the slope is
nearly 6 degrees, identical to the leaning Tower of
Pisa.
that literally places
you in the heart of the
skyline. Take the lift
to the 7th floor and
look out across the
city as you enjoy your
lunch, cocktails or
dinner.
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the Holland America Line were fully restored,
however, and are now considered industrial
cultural heritage sites. Since 1997, the arrivals
hall has been redubbed Cruise Terminal and used
as an events venue. Many cruise ship passengers
still enter the city via this terminal every year.
Hotel New York
Rotterdam locals,
businesspeople and
tourists all know how
to find HNY. They
come here to enjoy
40. De Rotterdam
R. Koolhaas (OMA) (2013)
Together, the three linked towers soar to nearly 150
metres high and form a ‘vertical city’ of high-class
flats, a 4-star hotel, offices, shops, restaurants,
fitness and parking. The building stands on a plot of
land the size of a football field and was constructed
according to stringent standards of sustainability.
The name refers to the ss Rotterdam steamboat,
which once took regular trips to New York and
incorporated many luxurious amenities to ensure
the comfort of its passengers.
41. Cruise Terminal
Brinkman & Van den Broek & Bakema
(1938 and 1949)
Between 1873 and 1970, thousands of passengers
headed off for America from this spot. The halls
were largely destroyed during the war. The former
departures hall (1938) and arrivals hall (1949) of
42. Las Palmas
Van den Broek & Bakema (1953),
Benthem Crouwel Architects (2007)
The building that once housed the industrial
workshops of the Holland-America Line from 1953
stands in the middle of the Wilhelminapier. Built in
1953, the historic building was redeveloped in 2005
and now houses several institutions, including the
Nederlands Fotomuseum with its varying exhibitions
of historic and contemporary photos from the
Netherlands and abroad. During the redevelopment,
a penthouse office was added on the roof.
breakfast, lunch and
dinner, or an exten­sive
high tea or friendly
drinks. At this historic
43. World Port Center
Sir N. Foster & Partners (2000)
The World Port Center was the first high-rise on
the Wilhelminapier. The Port Coordination Centre
at the top of the building coordinates all shipping
in the port of Rotterdam.
location with its
spacious waterfront
terrace, it all tastes
equally delicious.
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44. Hotel New York
J. Muller, C.M. Droogleever Fortuyn and
C.B. van der Tak (1901-1919)
One of the most beautiful historic buildings in
the city, Hotel New York is a Jugendstil structure.
The former headquarters of the Holland-America
Line looks out towards sea and is now a hotel and
restaurant. The authentic details in the building are
reminiscent of the early twentieth century and recall
its ties to the maritime world. Firmly grounded in
history, HNY offers the height of modern luxury.
45. Lost Luggage Depot
J. Wall (2001)
The cast-iron monument filled with suitcases and
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bags from various eras references this location’s
history as a departure terminal for America. The
monument with its lost luggage symbolises how
people cut their ties to their homelands and sailed
off, saying their farewells here.
49. New Orleans
A. Siza Vieira (2010)
The lower two floors of New Orleans are home to
LantarenVenster, the definitive theatre for a better
class of films, concerts, jazz music and festivals.
Apartments, a health club and a car park are located
in the tower. The natural stone façade gives the
building a warm feel.
route by taking the
water taxi to the ss
Rotterdam, or take an
extra fifteen-minute
walk across the Rijn­
havenbrug. If you’d
rather shorten the
route, take the water
taxi to Veerhaven
(number 53).
46. Montevideo
Mecanoo Architects (2005)
Work, home and leisure in a single spot. That was
the guiding principle behind the development of
this tower: a city within a city. Luxury apartments
are located in both towers. The middle section is
reserved for offices and a health club. Various
cafés, restaurants and catering options are on
the ground floor.
Walk back via the
left side of the bridge.
Right before the end,
47. Katendrecht
The Katendrecht peninsula, known locally as the
Cape, was once a notorious dockside area and red
light district with a sailor’s pub on every corner.
These days, following sweeping renovations, the
area is hip and happening. With its restaurants
and sidewalk cafés, the Deliplein is the heart of
the neighbourhood. Katendrecht is easy to walk
to from Wilheminapier across the Rijnhavenbrug.
take the stairs down
to continue the route.
Cycle back via the
right side of the
bridge and follow
the road signs
48. ss Rotterdam
(1959)
The steamship ss Rotterdam is the former flagship
of the Holland-America Line and boasts a wealth
of history. The ship (228 metres long, 28 metres
wide and 61 metres high) was built in Rotterdam,
retur­ning to its home port in 2008 after many pere­
grinations and nautical miles. Since then, it has
been moored alongside Katendrecht and used as a
hotel, restaurant and events venue. The terrace on
deck offers a unique view of the city. An audio tour
guides visitors through the authentic details in the
restored lounges and decks and offers a peek at
the engine rooms.
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50. Nieuwe Luxor Theater
Bolles & Wilson (2001)
The Nieuwe Luxor Theater stages large-scale
productions, ranging from musicals and shows to
cabaret, theatre concerts and dance performances.
The hall seats approximately 1500. The light,
spacious foyers overlook the Rijnhaven or Erasmus
Bridge. There is a separate ramp outside for lorries
bringing scenery in and out.
51. Spido
The name Spido was introduced in 1919 for a ferry
service that linked different parts of the port. The
Spido was first used for tourism in 1931, but also
delivered post to sailors and transported employees
of port-based businesses to and from their work.
The focus of Spido’s activities has solidly shifted
to tourist tours of the port these days. The city’s
architecture, its skyline and the port activities are
seen to their best advantage from the water itself.
Spido also offers tours to the new Maasvlakte 2
seaport.
52. Wereldmuseum
A.N. Godefroy (1851)
The building was decorated by the Royal Yacht Club,
established in 1846 by Prince Hendrik. Since 1885,
the Wereldmuseum has occupied the premises.
This prominent ethnographic museum has 2000
top pieces from all over the world in its permanent
collection. It also hosts a range of high-profile,
temporary theme exhibitions. The museum’s
restaurant holds a Michelin star.
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Loos
Café and restaurant
Loos is a charming
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53. Het Scheepvaartkwartier
This romantic corner of Rotterdam is a protected
urban landscape. The city’s rich maritime history
lives on here in stately town houses lining beautiful
lanes, not to mention Het Park and broad waterfront
quays. The Veerhaven harbour is currently home
port and stop-off point for historic ships that still
sail the seas.
meeting point over­
looking the romantic
Veerhaven and
Scheepvaartkwartier.
The interior exudes a
Parisian atmosphere,
with opening hours
the morning till late
at night.
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At the end of
Scheepstimmer­
manslaan, first cross
the Westzeedijk.
Then turn left to
follow Westzeedijk.
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Kunsthal and cycle
underneath it. Then
turn right. Cycle
between the Kunsthal
and Het Natuur­
historisch Museum
54. Het Park
J.D. Zocher jr. and L.P. Zocher (1862)
A green oasis in the heart of the city. Het Park is
a beloved spot for relaxation and barbecues in
summer. All sorts of festivals and events are held
here.
into Museumpark.
Follow the alternative
route in het park.
From the dyke, take
to match: Loos is
open from early in
Turn right just before
culture to modern design, fashion and photography.
The building itself is on the list of the world’s 1000
most-discussed of the 1990s. The way that it abuts
the Westzeedijk, it resembles a modern version
of a traditional Dutch dyke house. The six-metre
gradient is bridged by a system of sloping ramps.
The sculpture on the roof is ‘The Camel and his
Driver’ by Henk Visch.
55. Euromast
H.A. Maaskant (1960)
The Euromast was designed for the Floriade world
flower show in 1960 and is the highest observation
tower in the Netherlands. The observation deck at
100 metres offers a restaurant with a 360-degree
panorama of the city. Take it to the next level and
board the rotating Euroscoop lift to go all the way
up to 185 metres.
the passageway that
leads directly through
the Kunsthal to
Museumpark.
56. Westelijk Handelsterrein
T.L. Kanters (1894) / renovations:
H. Klunder, J. van der Weerd (2001)
The stately façades of this late 19th-century listed
building conceal a complex of 36 warehouses
distributed over two levels, now largely occupied
by restaurants and cafés. The glass roof over the
warehouses creates a spacious covered courtyard,
where the restaurants have created cosy sidewalk
cafés.
57. Kunsthal Rotterdam
R. Koolhaas and F. Hoshino (OMA) (1992)
The Kunsthal is not a museum with a permanent
collection, but a venue for ever-changing tempo­
rary exhibitions: from ancient art and traditional
58. Het Natuurhistorisch Museum
J.F. Metzelaar (1852) / E. van Egeraat (1995)
On this former Hoboken estate, the Hoboken family
lived in Villa Dijkzigt from 1856 on. After renovations,
Rotterdam’s natural history museum moved into the
neo-classicist national monument in 1987. In 1995,
a modern glass pavilion was added to the villa,
which is used as an exhibition hall and library.
59. Erasmus MC
A. Viergever, B.M. den Hollander (1961).
Medical faculty: OD 205, J. Prouvé (1968).
New complex: EGM Architects (2009-2018)
The old section of the hospital was built to replace
the Coolsingel Hospital, demolished in the war. It
was expanded in 1968 to add a medical faculty for
education facilities, research labs and a car park.
The complex is outdated by now. Between now and
2018, it will be transformed into an entirely new
Erasmus Medical Centre, covering over 300,000 m2.
60. Museumpark + car park
R. Koolhaas, Y. Brunier (1993, 2011) /
P. de Ruiter (2010)
The Museumpark is divided into four zones: a paved
zone on the Kunsthal side, a romantic zone with
trees and a pedestrian bridge, an asphalted city
zone for events, and a well-tended orchard. The car
park (De Ruiter) underneath the Museumpark uses
split levels and lots of glass for a light, spacious
and transparent look. A water reservoir prevents
downtown flooding in the event of heavy rainfall.
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Het Nieuwe Café
Surrounded by
the dynamic city,
this café offers a
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61. The New Institute
J. Coenen (1993, modifications in 2010)
The striking building houses a museum of
archi­­tecture, fashion, design and e-culture.
Besides its archives and library, it also includes
a bookshop and a cosy museum café on the
waterfront.
quiet spot for coffee,
sandwiches or drinks.
It has an outdoor ter­
race with wonderfully
com­for­table benches
in summer, overlook­
ing Museumpark.
The seasonal menu
is organic where
possible.
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The museum also regularly hosts temporary
exhibitions on diverse topics.
NRC
A diverse assortment
of guests come
and go all day long.
The room is large
and light, varying in
62. Sonneveld House
J.A. Brinkman & L.C. van der Vlugt (1933)
The Sonneveld house is one of the best-preserved
examples of Dutch modernist architecture. The use
of new materials and a steel skeleton express the
modernist principles of light, air and space in very
spacious living areas with large ribbon windows
and a roof terrace. As part of the New Institute, the
Sonneveld house is a museum home open to the
public.
height. The menu is
extensive all day long.
Witte de Withstraat
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Cross Westblaak and
right on Eendrachts­
plein.
67. Oude and Nieuwe Binnenweg
Oude Binnenweg, and Nieuwe Binnenweg leading
on from it, form one long trail filled with surprising
shops and entertainment venues. Pubs, cafés, night
bars and restaurants line the roads. Art & design
aficionados will also enjoy the area’s various
furniture and design shops.
68. Santa Claus
P. McCarthy (2001)
Controversial and conspicuous, the Santa Claus
sculpture – known colloquially as the ‘Buttplug
Gnome’ – is the bronze symbol of Western con­
sumerism. It stands on Eendrachtsplein in plain
view of local shoppers.
64. Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
A. van der Steur (1935) / A. Bodon (1972) /
Daem & Robbrecht (2003)
This is one of the oldest museums in the Nether­
lands. In 1849, prominent lawyer Boijmans left
his art collection to the city. When the collection
amassed by Van Beuningen was added in 1958, the
museum’s name was lengthened to accommodate
the change. The collection of Dutch and European
masterpieces offers an overview from the Early
Middle Ages to the 21st century. Van Bosch,
Rembrandt and Van Gogh to Dalí and Dutch Design.
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66. Witte de Withstraat
The ultimate arts and culture street in Rotterdam
is known for its artistic, multicultural and lively
character. Referred to as the city’s ‘Axis of Art’,
it runs from Museumpark to the Maritiem Museum
and is lined in galleries, avant-garde fashion
bou­tiques, restaurants and (art) cafés.
turn left. Cycle past
the skate park Turn
63. Chabot Museum
G.W. Baas & L. Stokla (1939)
The museum in the white corner villa – a monument
to Dutch modernist architecture in its own right –
displays paintings, drawings, sculptures and
graphic works by famous Rotterdam-based artist
Henk Chabot. Works by his contemporaries and
kindred expressionists from the Netherlands and
abroad are also on display.
65. Sylvette
P. Picasso (1970)
Sandblasted in concrete, this portrait of 20-yearold Sylvette, the girl Picasso met in the spring of
1954 who became his muse, is a collaboration with
Norwegian artist Carl Nesjar.
69. Westersingel sculpture route
W.N. Rose, J.D. Zocher (1859) / M. Struijs (2000)
The Westersingel canal was installed in 1859 as
part of a water project that was intended to improve
water management and public hygiene in the old
city. The sculpture route has been on the waterfront
since 2000. The route runs from Kruiskade to West­
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SHORT ROUTES
No time to take the whole walk? Or are you simply inter­
ested in a specific aspect of downtown Rotterdam? Opt
for a shorter route and combine it with public transport
from Central Station. Purchase a public transport chipcard
(or top up your current card) at Central Station or one of
the metro stations.
Westersingel
zeedijk and features work by such major sculptors
as Rodin, Carel Visser and Joel Shapiro.
Sijf
Enjoy a bit to eat or
have a drink at the bar;
both are possible at
Sijf. The atmosphere
is cosy, and the inte­
rior with its Art Deco
details is well worth
seeing.
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Skyline
This part of the route features the most beautiful
views in Rotterdam: the skyline, the port, the
architecture of the Wilhelminapier. Regardless of
which Maas riverbank you’re on, you will enjoy the
stunning panoramas of the varied décor.
70. De Unie
C. Weeber (1986) inspired by J.J.P. Oud (1925)
De Unie has an eye-catching façade. De Stijl
colours, rectangular advertising signs, a billboard
and square windows create an exceptional com­­
position. This is not the original façade designed
by J.J.P. Oud, but a replica. The original building
on Coolsingel was destroyed in the 1940 bom­
bardment. In 1986, the façade was reconstructed
by Carel Weeber at a new, comparable location
between 19th-century buildings.
Route: From Central Station, take tram 20
(towards Lombardijen), 23 (towards Bever­
waard) or 25 (towards Carnisselande). Get out
at Leuvehaven. Start the route at number 34.
Shorten the route further by catching the
water taxi from Hotel New York to Veerhaven
and continuing the route from number 53.
Arts & Culture
Love arts and culture? Curious to explore
Rotterdam’s museums and public art? Make sure
don’t miss this part of the route, which takes you
past Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Kunsthal
Rotterdam and the Westersingel sculpture route.
Route: From Central Station, take tram 7
(towards Willemsplein). Get out at Westplein
and start the route at number 52.
Maritime roots
Visit the historic inner harbours, like Oude Haven
and Leuvehaven, and walk along the quay to the
Nieuwe Maas: experience historic and modern life
in Rotterdam along the water.
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Route: From Central Station, take tram 24
or 21 (towards De Esch). Get out at Blaak
Station. Start the route at number 25. This
route continues until number 34. Do not cross
Erasmus Bridge. Instead, continue the route
from number 51.
In Veerhaven (number 53), you can take the
water taxi to ss Rotterdam or catch tram 7
(towards Woudestein) to Central Station.
Heart of downtown
If you mainly want to explore the dynamic city centre,
with all its shops, restaurants and cafés, then limit
your walking route to downtown Rotterdam. You’ll
stroll down fun, lively boulevards and shopping
streets and end up on the Binnenrotte, the site of
Rotterdam’s earliest origins.
Route: Follow the marked route from Central
Station to number 25. When you reach Blaak
Station, take tram 21 (towards Woudhoek) or
24 (towards Holy) back to Central Station.
AlwAys somEThing
hAppEning hERE!
A visit to the Kunsthal is a fascinating journey along
modern masters, contemporary art, photography,
forgotten cultures and design. Experience different
continents and art movements in the spectacular
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