city news Villa Thalia re-opens nightclub as digital production studio Although entertainment venues have been closed since March 2020, Villa Thalia has found a creative way to keep the entertainment…
city news EAT.PEASY introduces home delivery for its vegan meals Umami noodles with green asparagus, Sri Lankan curries and an oriental aubergine stew with lentil falafel. These are just a few…
events (calendar) ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament Rotterdam - information The annual ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament is the biggest tournament of its kind in the Netherlands. Past winners include tennis…
city news New logo for Eurovision Rotterdam 2021 revealed The new logo for the 2021 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam has been revealed. What do you think? As is…
facts & history Peper/Kruidnoot, Oliebol and Stroopwafel - Dutch icons Pepernoot/ Kruidnoot, Oliebol, and Stroopwafel - the winter trinity of deliciously Dutch baked goods you need to know! Some are…
events (calendar) Rotterdam Marathon - dates, registration and current records The Rotterdam Marathon is one of the largest sporting events in the Netherlands and has been ranked by Runner's World magazine as…
education Five great books about Rotterdam for adults and children Whenever holidays draw near, it's a good idea to check if you need to big up on books. Why not learn more about the city you live…
shopping Top 5 shops for books, comics & magazines in Rotterdam Books have been around for centuries and even though the medium has been called old-fashioned and obsolete, it keeps coming back…
city news GO Sharing electric scooters available in Rotterdam Shared electric scooters by GO Sharing are available in Rotterdam. Moving through the busy city traffic with an electric scooter…
facts & history The weird Dutch nicknames for iconic Rotterdam architecture Rotterdammers love their city, in all its architectural drama. So, when things get named top-down, Rotterdammers tend to name…
city news Ter Marsch & Co. wins prize for best burger in the Benelux The tastiest burger in all the Benelux is found at Ter Marsch & Co in Rotterdam. The burger known as 'The Gojira' took home the…
events (calendar) 'Rotterdam and Mei' architectural exhibition on view at OMI The architectural exhibition, 'Rotterdam and Mei,' is currently on view at OMI Rotterdam. 'Mei architects' is responsible for…
events (calendar) Joep Beving to play solo piano show at De Doelen Rotterdam Dutch pianist Joep Beving has been booked for a solo piano concert in the De Doelen's main concert hall. The event is planned for…
city news New Rotterdam dining concept roasts guests as well as food Looking for a special (read: bizarre) night out during which you are made fun of and insulted throughout? In that case Roasted by…
city news 5 awesome sustainability initiatives in Rotterdam Conscious of the environment and looking to enjoy the city sustainably? Check out this list of 5 sustainability initiatives in…
city news New junk food concept THE GOAT opens in Rotterdam New in Rotterdam: THE GOAT presents a junk food concept inspired by American cuisine. The menu features classics as well as…
city news How about living in Rotterdam's former Noordsingel prison? After completing a massive transformation, BAM Wonen delivers 57 homes in Rotterdam's former Noordsingel prison. Rotterdam, 9…
city news Xiaomi opens first Benelux physical store in Rotterdam Xiaomi, the producer of smartphones and IoT devices opened its first physical Mi Store in the Benelux. The store is located on…
city news Botanero Rotterdam voted best cocktail bar in Netherlands Mezcal and tequila fans, take note. Mexican-inspired Botanero has been voted the best new cocktail bar of 2020 in the Netherlands…
events (calendar) Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam (WFFR) - location, dates The Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam is the largest nature festival in the Netherlands. For five days, the festival aims to…
events (calendar) Temporary 'aquatecture' NOA underscores rising sea levels Rotterdam is metres below sea level, are we going to keep it dry? That's the reasoning behind Aquatecture NOA Pavilion, a…
city news SIXT share launches electric carsharing service in Rotterdam SIXT is known for its classical car rental services; you rent a car online or through the app, you go to the counter, get your…
activities & entertainment Fun Forest - outdoor activities in Rotterdam's Kralingse Bos Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? In dire need of a corona proof social activity with family, friends or…
city news Rotterdam bartender wins Bobby's National Cocktail prize On 21 September, Bobby's Dry Gin organized the second edition of Bobby's National Cocktail Competition. Ten of The Netherlands'…
city news Tip: End the summer with a brunch festival on Sunday Enjoy the last rays of sunshine on Sunday 27 September and end your summer well during the Brunch Festival of Meat Je Vrienden…
events (calendar) AAAFRESH123 present Everything in the Cloud at Dock Gallery Rotterdam-based art collective AAAFRESH123, present a series of paintings reflecting their ‘maniacism’ art movement. The…
city news Rotterdam Philharmonic and Feyenoord create video production Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and Feyenoord open cultural and football season with joint video production. The two 'teams'…
events (calendar) Rhye to present new album in Maassilo Rotterdam - date, info On April 21, 2021 the Canadian singer Rhye will bring his bedroom R&B to the Rotterdam Maassilo. The show is dedicated to his new…
events (calendar) Magical forest light show De Grote Schijn in Rotterdam After a sold out edition last year in Rotterdam with more than 30,000 visitors, De Grote Schijn returns to the Netherlands. This…
city news Depot Museum Boijmans van Beuningen wins Rooftop Award 2020 The roof forest of the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen was awarded the Rooftop Award 2020 on Friday 4 September during the Rooftop…
city news Fenix I in Rotterdam nominated for Dutch architecture award The Fenix I building in Rotterdam has been nominated for the prestigious BNA Building Of The Year Award 2020. Located in…
city news WFFR Preview Tour - Enjoy the film festival's films online WFFR is a multi-day nature film festival that takes place at the end of October in Rotterdam. This year, however, the films can…
events (calendar) AFFR Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam - dates, locations The AFFR is a must for all lovers of architecture and cinema. For over a decade, Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam has…
events (calendar) Camera Japan film & culture festival Rotterdam - information Camera Japan is the largest festival for Japanese film and culture in the Benelux. See films, enjoy performances, participate in…
events (calendar) Pride Week Rotterdam - 'Dare to love us! Drag Dinner Show On Saturday, 26 September, Club Villa Thalia is host to a spectacular Drag Queen Dinner Show titled 'Dare to love us!' The event…
events (calendar) Digital Port Day enlists talking drone-robots as tour guides Rotterdam, 27 August 2020 - On Saturday 5 September, World Port Days will showcase the inner workings of the Port of Rotterdam…
