Discover Rotterdam Trip 2026

Designed by architect Piet Blom in the 1970s, these cube-shaped houses tilted at 45 degrees are among the most unusual residential buildings in the world, and one of them can be visited as a show cube to explore its surprisingly spacious interior.

The horseshoe-shaped market hall combines apartments with a food market on the ground floor and is spanned by one of the largest artworks in the Netherlands, a gigantic ceiling mural depicting flowers, fruit and insects in brilliant colors.

The 185-meter tower offers a sweeping panoramic view from its observation deck over the harbor and Rotterdam's modern skyline, and thrill-seekers can also experience an abseil descent or a zipline from the top.

The Port of Rotterdam is among the largest in the world and is best explored on a harbor tour, passing gigantic container terminals, shipyards and the historic ship SS Rotterdam.

Rotterdam The Hague Airport is located about 6 kilometers north of the city center and can be reached by bus in about 20 minutes. Direct trains also run from Amsterdam Schiphol, taking about 45 minutes to reach Rotterdam.

Designed by architect Piet Blom in the 1970s, these cube-shaped houses tilted at 45 degrees are among the most unusual residential buildings in the world, and one of them can be visited as a show cube to explore its surprisingly spacious interior.

The horseshoe-shaped market hall combines apartments with a food market on the ground floor and is spanned by one of the largest artworks in the Netherlands, a gigantic ceiling mural depicting flowers, fruit and insects in brilliant colors.

The 185-meter tower offers a sweeping panoramic view from its observation deck over the harbor and Rotterdam's modern skyline, and thrill-seekers can also experience an abseil descent or a zipline from the top.