Rotterdam Travel Forum

Hi All,

Firstly, thank you for taking the time to read this, I have been driving myself mad trying to get information off the internet.

We will be travelling from Rotterdam Airport to Ridderkerk (the Van de Valk hotel) on the 2nd September and I am trying to find out how much it would cost to go by taxi. So far I have found everything from 45euros to 119euros -one way! - but I can't believe it costs that much, does it?

Other than those prices I can't find anywhere to prebook a transfer which I thought might be better than trying to find a taxi at the airport.

Also I read somewhere online that you need to pay a taxi by a pre-paid card, is this correct? Can we not pay in cash? Would we be better off going by bus? Is it easy?

I know I'm being cheeky here, but can I ask one more question, please? We were told we were going to Rotterdam (it was a competition win) is Ridderkerk a long way from Rotterdam shops etc? or the zoo?

Sorry about all that info and questions :o) Thanks again, Hope you all have a great weekend, x

We are going to be landing from a cruise ship in Rotterdam in the morning of June 24th, and would like to go to Kinderdijk on some kind of tour. I do not think I will have the energy on day 15 of an 18 day trip to be hopping on and off public transportation. We have to get off the ship and get to our hotel (the Golden Tulip and drop our luggage off before we take the tour, and we want to be back for the VT meeting at 7:30.

It looks like there are two possibilities for a boat tour

1. Canal Tour: 30-minutes which takes you along a row of windmills fully-narrated tour. The first tour is at 10:00 am, and the last one departs at 5:00 pm. This looks very flexible.

Does this leave from Kinderdijk?

2. Boat Excursion on the "Nehalennia" - this leaves at 10:45 am and 2:15pm. Refreshments are sold, but it only stays at the dock for 45 minutes before returning to Rotterdam. I'm told that 45 minutes is not sufficient for the Canal tour and to visit a windmill. Also I'm not sure whether I could get there by 10:45, and the 2:15 is too late.

Are there any other tours that go out there that would leave us enough time for the canal tour and to see the windmill?

What is best way to get to this Windmill Area from downtown Rotterdam? Can you give us "hints" regarding the visit?

Hi all,
I know this is long overdue. I was in Rotterdam in June 2007 to write the biography of Indian flute maestro Hariprasad Chaurasia who teaches at the conservatory there. Consequently the book has a 27-page chapter on Holland/Rotterdam. The book was launched on his 70th birthday at Mumbai India on 1 July 2008 by India’s biggest movie star, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. A photograph of the event is on my VT home page. Hariprasad Chaurasia has been made an OFFICIER in the Order of Oranje-Nassau by the Dutch Minister for Education and Culture on 12 November 2008. I believe it is a big honour. Can someone please tell me what this is all about?
I wish to say thank you to the beautiful and friendly people of Rotterdam who made my stay there very memorable. VT member ATLC went out of her way to show me around the city and drove me over the 3 bridges. There were some though – no names – who did not even respond to my mail, but that’s OK. Everyone these days is suspicious of people from so-called third world countries.
I hope to be back in Rotterdam someday. Loved the place!!
If any one of you is coming to my home town of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) please contact me. I will be more than happy to show you around the city.
Warmest regards to all you Rotterdamers
Surjit

Hey,
I'm traveling to Rotterdam in June and I can't find much info about europort. What is the easiest way to get to europort from Rotterdam without a car/taxi?

Also is it only the 'A' roads you can't cycle on?

Thanks for any replies.

I am planning on making my way to Holland in April either via France of England.
If I end up at Rotterdam airport, what would be the easiest way to go to Maassluis?
I know there is a bus from the airport to Schiedam, can I get a bus or a train at that station in Schiedam to Maassluis can I buy tickets at the station or on the bus ? Or am I better off taking the bus from Rotterdam airport to Rotterdam Central Train station and taking the train to Maassluis?
Thanks,
Bedankt

I am traveling to Rotterdam on April 4, 2009 which is Museum week! Never been to South Holland so I am looking forward to the trip. Since I arrive late on the 4th, I only have 1 day - Sunday April 5- for Museum week. Can someone recommend: If I can only see one museum on the 5th, which one should it be?

Thanks!

I will be visiting Rotterdam that is I guess 1 hr drive from Amsterdam for 3 weeks for a buisness purpose(around 7 march to 29 march)

I dont mind commuting all the way to Amsterdam and visiting all the nearby places.

If anyone intrested in sharing the experience may be visiting some places together as for me visiting alone is littile boring as compared to having a company. Please mail me at anoopmnnit@gmail.com

Kindly suggest me the cheapest option to reach Amsterdam.

Next month i want to travel between rotterdam and Charles de Gaulle Airport
would any one be kind to let me know what is the best cheap and fastest way to travel between these two points is there any direct train between these two points please let me know Thanks

Hey, can anyone recommend a good place to study Dutch in Rotterdam? prefer a place with nice teachers and sphere.

Hello all,

We arrive tomorrow morning between 9 and 10 (depending on train connections being late or not) to Rotterdam Centraal. We have to reach following address (the logistics did change since I asked last time...)

Seattleweg 17
3195 ND Rotterdam

What is the best way to do?

Thanks!

We are going soon to Ridderkerk and I am trying to find the best public transportation from Rotterdam Centraal station. We are way to cheap-skater to use a taxi.

Thanks!

Hi,
We need to catch a flight from rotterdam to Rome on saturday early morning, we are currently in amsterdam. Are there buses/ trains that run through out the night or should we look to stay in rotterdam on friday to do the same?
rgds,
Abi

Hi!

I need to organize an informal group meeting and therefor am looking for a not too expensive and nice restaurant/bar with not too lound music in the city center, near Erasmus University. Has anybody a suggestion?

Thanks!

What is the quickest way to come to Rotterdam from the Amsterdam airport?
Are there ways without going there wihout going through the city of Amsterdam?

Hey
Thanks ATLC for the fast+accurate responses, further I have a qustion does anyone know of a babysitting agency, a reliable one in reotterdam?
Thanks

Hey, does anyone know where is possible to make a BBQ in rotterdam (in a public park...), for example I saw a place in kralingen near the lake but I'm not sure it's possible there.

I'd like to find out how far is Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark Hotel from the Ahoy center and how to get there. thanx

How much does it cost to go into Rotterdam Zoo?

Hello friends,

the last week end of feb i'll be in rotterdam for 3day..I'm going to book a room in the good area in the center that I think could be a good choise the see the main spots in just one day..?any suggest?
Than we have to think about my stomach...!What kind of beer I HAVE to try..not too much choise couse I can drink just 4/5 lt in one night..lol..
Where is the zone with goods local for the evening,I mean tipical bar or something like that?,if they are not too small is better!
What can I have for dinner..any sugg, .where is a good place to eat?of course not killing my wallet!!
Otherwise,Is there something else tipical to taste?
Thanx a lot for your time
kisses from italy
Michi

I am a student and will be working in Rotterdam for the summer. I have know idea what I am getting myself into. How easy is it to get around without a car?

I live in the United States and would like to buy my daughter a gift card from Donners. She lives in Rotterdam. How do I purchase a gift card?

I would like any tips for any interesting places to visit that are no more than a 1 hour drive from the Rotterdam Europort. We will be going to Barendrecht first then after that we can do as we please.

We hope to arrive at Europort Thursday morning but as it's just a daytrip we have to be back on the ferry that evening. We are taking the car so that makes travelling easier :-)

Thanks for any information

P & J

Hi
My travelling companion and I shall be in Rotterdam On Nov 12 and 13 stopping at the Maritime hotel.What must we see!Karen is a vegeterian,any suggestions?
Steven

Can you take a tour of the stormvloedkering or the surrounding area. Does anyone have any additional information of a website?


Thank you.

Sorry, I wrote that question wrong! We're staying at Eden Savoy (Hoogstraat 81) and want to know if this is a safe area and if there are any pubs/restaurants within walking distance.

And also how to get back from Ahoy in the middle of the night.

Thanks

Hi. I'm going to Rotterdam on a short holiday and am staying at Eden Savoy within walking distance?

Also we will be going to a concert at Ahoy and coming back to the hotel in the middle of the night. WIll there be taxis available and are there pubs near Ahoy stadium?

Thank you

My son is planning to work an internship in Rotterdam and I have some questions. I don't think his health insurance plan in the U.S. covers him in Rotterdam. How does one go about getting insurance for a 6 months stay?
Approximately what does housing cost if he lives with a roommate? Is it hard to find a roommate since he doesn't know anyone there?
Thank you.

Hey,

Just wondered whether any of the strip clubs in Rotterdam require you to give your passport and mobile numbers at the door,and if so whether it is then made available to the stripers?

Thanks for your help in advance.

Londongal