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Northern Europe Cruises - Rotterdam

Rotterdam

Starting your cruise holiday at the cruise terminal in Rotterdam is just about as comfortable as it gets. Rotterdam has become equally popular for its vibrant nightlife as for its many beautiful museums, stunning architecture and tourist attractions at sea. In addition, Rotterdam was an important cultural centre for ages.

Cruise holiday from Rotterdam

Almost completely destroyed by German air raids in 1940, Rotterdam's city centre was energetically rebuilt and redeveloped after the war with trendy shopping streets, residential areas and high-rise buildings, making it one of the most modern and architecturally interesting places to visit in Europe. Despite its modernity, the city dates back to the Middle Ages and was prosperous as early as the 13th century, when a dam was built to separate the Rotte river from the Nieuwe Maas (hence the city's name). Rotterdam was also an important cultural centre for a long time. Definitely worth exploring for its culture, architecture and nightlife, not to mention its seaside tourist attractions.

Departing from Rotterdam, You can book a cruise holiday to Northern Europe, a Mediterranean Sea cruise or a cruise to the Canary Islands.

Attractions during your cruise holiday from Rotterdam!

Northern Europe Cruises - Rotterdam - Maritime Museum

The Old Port

Rotterdam's Old Port, part of the city's revitalised Maritime District, is a boat basin full of restored historic boats, including houseboats inhabited by locals. Weather permitting, you can sit outside at one of the many cafés and restaurants and enjoy some people-watching or walk around and watch the boats being painted or repaired.

Northern Europe Cruises - Rotterdam - Maritime Museum

Northern Europe Cruises - Rotterdam - Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

Museum Boijmans-van Beuningen

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is one of the most important art centres in the Netherlands (and Europe) and is known for its magnificent collections of paintings, sculptures and applied and decorative arts from across the continent.

Northern Europe Cruises - Rotterdam - Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

Northern Europe Cruises - Rotterdam - Market hall

Market Hall

One of the most popular meeting places in Rotterdam is the impressive Market Hall; an architectural marvel with a dining hall covered by a high vaulted ceiling with gigantic murals of vegetables, fish and other produce.

Northern Europe Cruises - Rotterdam - Market hall

Northern Europe Cruises - Rotterdam - Kinderdijk Windmills

Kinderdijk windmills

Just 23 kilometres east of Rotterdam lies the delightful village of Kinderdijk. It owes its name to a famous legend about a baby cradle stranded here during the Sint-Elisabeth flood of 1421 and marks one of the most visited places in the Netherlands.

Northern Europe Cruises - Rotterdam - Kinderdijk Windmills

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