Solo Female Travel in Rotterdam

With its modern architecture, world-class museums, and lively nightlife, Rotterdam is a great place to explore. The city is home to the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the largest port in Europe, and the iconic Cube Houses. Visitors can explore the city's many attractions, including the Maritime Museum, the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum, and the Euromast observation tower. There are plenty of restaurants, bars, and cafes to enjoy, as well as plenty of shopping opportunities. Rotterdam is also a great base for exploring the rest of the Netherlands, with easy access to Amsterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht.

Meet locals in Rotterdam

Iris

Iris

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Hi Iโ€™m Iris, 28 year old solo traveler from the Netherlands! Would love to meet up! :)

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Sunniva

Sunniva

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Iโ€™m Sunni, a Norwegian living in Rotterdam for the past 6 years. Love travelling, cooking, journalling, hanging out with friends and making art ๐ŸŒธ

Countries Iโ€™ve Visited

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland, ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom

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Erika

Erika

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About Me

Iโ€™m a Dutchie, originally from country side Drenthe (Province North of the Netherlands), but living in Rotterdam since 2016. In 2021 I was able to buy my own small apartment in a suburban area outside the center. 20 min by metro and youโ€™re downtown. Iโ€™ve done two internships in the US, lived in Brussels, Belgium for almost 7 years and traveled alone in South America for 4 months. Iโ€™m currently single and no kids or pets (cat/dog on photo are from friends of mine) I work as a meeting organizer for mostly pharmaceutical business and get to travel to nice destinations at times. I would not mind staying longer sometimes to check out the destination, so hope to make some contacts to make it more fun and get the most out of a visit. Iโ€™m also open to host, although I have no experience yet, but Iโ€™m super social and always like to show around my friends. Ask me anything!

Countries Iโ€™ve Visited

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฒ Bermuda, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ด Bolivia, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด Colombia, ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Croatia, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ Ecuador, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece, ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy, ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡น Malta, ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway, ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ช Peru, ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal, ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด Romania, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland, ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช United Arab Emirates, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Saudi Arabia

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Sammie

Sammie

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Hiii, my name is Sammie and I'll be interrailing through Austria, Slovenia, Italy and Croatia this summer! Love to meet up with locals and other travellers to discover these places together and learn about other cultures and languages ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒ… Always in for a beer or coffee, artsy activities or a nice hike in nature! ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒป

Countries Iโ€™ve Visited

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic, ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Croatia, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Estonia, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Israel, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy, ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Jamaica, ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Malaysia, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands, ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด Romania, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Slovakia, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden, ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom, ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ฆ Vatican City

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Sem

Sem

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About Me

I am honest , hardworker and carrier focus woman

Countries Iโ€™ve Visited

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China, ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Hong Kong, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy

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Gosia

Gosia

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Hi! My name is Gosia and Iโ€™m from Poland, currently studying in the Netherlands. Iโ€™ve also lived in Austria (my German is terrible though ๐Ÿฅฒ) and will be going to Tokyo, Japan on exchange soon! I love (solo) travel and all the new places and people I get to know through it โค๏ธ Outside of travel, Iโ€™m very much into cinema and art :) Iโ€™m also a big animal lover! ๐Ÿฑ

Countries Iโ€™ve Visited

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands, ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland, ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal, ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Austria, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium

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echo

echo

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Hello, I'm Echo, and I'm currently on a gap year adventure, exploring destinations all around the world alongside my friend, Fannie. We made the bold decision to leave our jobs behind to embark on this incredible journey. What sets us apart is that we host one of the most well-loved podcasts within the Chinese community. We share stories, insights, and experiences that resonate deeply with our audience. Both Fannie and I are passionate feminists, committed to understanding and embracing diverse lifestyles while uncovering countless possibilities during our travels. We're on a quest to engage with the world, experiencing its beauty and complexity firsthand. Our goal is to capture the wonder of our global adventures and our interactions with local communities. Through our storytelling, we aim to inspire and empower our female listeners, encouraging them to explore their own dreams and passions.

Countries Iโ€™ve Visited

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Austria, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany, ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary, ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan, ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Kenya, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain, ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan, ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ Tanzania, ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Vietnam

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Beatriฤฤ—

Beatriฤฤ—

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I am 20 years old photography student, I love climbing, hiking and discovering new places

Countries Iโ€™ve Visited

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Austria, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany, ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป Latvia, ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lithuania, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Slovakia, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Estonia, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands

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Kamile

Kamile

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My name is Kamile, I am Turkish and i live in Rotterdam. I am 26 years old. I am married and I studied International Relations.

Countries Iโ€™ve Visited

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ Bosnia and Herzegovina, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain, ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkey, ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Saudi Arabia

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Mary

Mary

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About Me

Hey!, I'm Mary and I'm interested in backpacking, books, nightlife, sightseeing and history

Countries Iโ€™ve Visited

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Austria, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain, ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช United Arab Emirates, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom, ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland

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Stay with locals in Rotterdam

Erika

Erika

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You can stay for:

2 days

About me

Iโ€™m a Dutchie, originally from country side Drenthe (Province North of the Netherlands), but living in Rotterdam since 2016. In 2021 I was able to buy my own small apartment in a suburban area outside the center. 20 min by metro and youโ€™re downtown. Iโ€™ve done two internships in the US, lived in Brussels, Belgium for almost 7 years and traveled alone in South America for 4 months. Iโ€™m currently single and no kids or pets (cat/dog on photo are from friends of mine) I work as a meeting organizer for mostly pharmaceutical business and get to travel to nice destinations at times. I would not mind staying longer sometimes to check out the destination, so hope to make some contacts to make it more fun and get the most out of a visit. Iโ€™m also open to host, although I have no experience yet, but Iโ€™m super social and always like to show around my friends. Ask me anything!

Countries Iโ€™ve Visited

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฒ Bermuda, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ด Bolivia, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด Colombia, ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Croatia, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ Ecuador, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece, ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy, ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡น Malta, ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway, ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ช Peru, ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal, ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด Romania, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland, ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช United Arab Emirates, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Saudi Arabia

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Sunniva

Sunniva

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You can stay for:

1 day

About me

Iโ€™m Sunni, a Norwegian living in Rotterdam for the past 6 years. Love travelling, cooking, journalling, hanging out with friends and making art ๐ŸŒธ

Countries Iโ€™ve Visited

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland, ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom

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Beatriฤฤ—

Beatriฤฤ—

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You can stay for:

1 day

About me

I am 20 years old photography student, I love climbing, hiking and discovering new places

Countries Iโ€™ve Visited

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Austria, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany, ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป Latvia, ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lithuania, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Slovakia, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Estonia, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands

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Upcoming visitors to Rotterdam

Daura

Daura

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About Me

Iโ€™m an artist based in Brazil, I love visiting galleries, cafรฉs, bookstores, finding the best vegetarian dishes, and taking photographs โœจ

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Experiences from Rotterdam

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 5 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

3.9/5

Safety

4.5/5

Food

4.5/5

Budget-friendly

3/5

Solo travel experience

I went to Rotterdam for a day trip and loved it. However, one day is definitely enough to see everything. They have cool bridges to see along with their observation tower (Euromast) and the cubic houses were interesting. Great food and great people.

Posted: May 4, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I went to Rotterdam for 4 nights last summer and had a lot of fun. There wasnโ€™t that much in terms of attractions per se but I met so lovely people in my hostel. I really enjoyed myself. I also took a day trip to see the big windmills in Kinderdijk which I highly recommend.

Posted: April 30, 2023
Things to do: 3/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Things to do: - Cubic Houses - Market Hall - Central Station - Willems Bridge - Erasmus Bridge - Euromast - Markthal Safety: No safety issue at all. Accommodation: I have stayed at the King Kong hostel. Great place with very nice people. Also very clean and great location. Recommendations: Water taxi rides are great fun and can give you a fantastic view of the city from the water.

Posted: August 7, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Frequently asked questions

Is Rotterdam safe for solo female travellers?

Yes, Rotterdam is generally safe for solo female travelers. As with any city, it is important to take the usual precautions such as avoiding dark alleys and being aware of your surroundings. The city is well-lit and has a good public transportation system, making it easy to get around. Additionally, the city has a low crime rate and is generally considered to be a safe place to visit.

Is Rotterdam good for solo travel?

Yes, Rotterdam is a great destination for solo travelers. The city is very safe and has a lot to offer, from its vibrant nightlife to its many cultural attractions. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy, and the city is very welcoming to visitors.

Is Rotterdam expensive for solo travellers?

Rotterdam is generally considered to be an affordable city for solo travellers. Accommodation, food, and transportation are all relatively inexpensive compared to other major cities in Europe. There are also plenty of budget-friendly activities to enjoy, such as visiting the city's many museums and galleries, exploring the city's parks and green spaces, and taking a boat tour of the city's iconic harbour.

What to do in Rotterdam solo?

Visit the Markthal

This iconic building is a must-see for any visitor to Rotterdam. Inside, you'll find a huge food hall with over 100 stalls selling fresh produce, international cuisine, and more.

Explore the Erasmus Bridge

This iconic bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Rotterdam. Take a stroll across the bridge and admire the views of the city.

Visit the Maritime Museum

This museum is dedicated to the history of Rotterdam's port and its role in the city's development. Learn about the city's maritime past and explore the many interactive exhibits.

Take a Boat Tour

Rotterdam is a great city to explore by boat. Take a tour of the city's canals and admire the architecture from the water.

Visit the Kunsthal

This modern art museum is home to a wide range of contemporary art from around the world. Explore the galleries and take in the works of some of the world's most renowned artists.

Shop at the Lijnbaan

This pedestrian shopping street is the perfect place to pick up some souvenirs or just browse the shops.

Visit the Euromast

This observation tower offers stunning views of the city and the surrounding area. Take the elevator to the top and admire the views from the observation deck.

Take a Bike Tour

Rotterdam is a great city to explore by bike. Take a guided tour of the city and explore the sights at your own pace.

Visit the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum

This museum is home to a wide range of art from the Middle Ages to the present day. Explore the galleries and take in the works of some of the world's most renowned artists.

Explore the Delfshaven

This historic district is home to some of the oldest buildings in Rotterdam. Take a stroll through the streets and admire the architecture.

Is Rotterdam safe to travel alone?

Yes, Rotterdam is generally considered to be a safe city to travel alone. However, as with any city, it is important to take precautions and be aware of your surroundings. Be sure to stay in well-lit and populated areas, avoid carrying large amounts of cash, and keep your valuables secure.

Is Rotterdam safe at night?

Yes, Rotterdam is generally considered to be a safe city at night. However, as with any city, it is always advisable to take sensible precautions when out and about after dark.

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