Oude Haven (Old Harbor), Rotterdam
Old Harbor is one of Rotterdam's oldest harbors, and the first jetty was built around 1350. Unfortunately, World War II bombs heavily damaged the area, and only a few structures survived.
Today, Old Harbor is known as Rotterdam's entertainment center. Old Harbor is a bustling area with cafes and restaurants on the water. Most of the cafes feature outdoor terrace seating so guests can enjoy watching the harbor. Old Harbor is also a popular nightlife area.
The Old Harbor has several traditional sailing boats that remind visitors of this port city's history.
In addition, visitors will notice the 45-meter (148-feet) tall White House. When it was built, it was Europe's first and highest skyscraper. The White House is one of the few structures that survived World War II bombs.
Old Harbor is a beautiful place to stroll day or night and marvel at Rotterdam's ability to merge its long history with modern attractions.
Today, Old Harbor is known as Rotterdam's entertainment center. Old Harbor is a bustling area with cafes and restaurants on the water. Most of the cafes feature outdoor terrace seating so guests can enjoy watching the harbor. Old Harbor is also a popular nightlife area.
The Old Harbor has several traditional sailing boats that remind visitors of this port city's history.
In addition, visitors will notice the 45-meter (148-feet) tall White House. When it was built, it was Europe's first and highest skyscraper. The White House is one of the few structures that survived World War II bombs.
Old Harbor is a beautiful place to stroll day or night and marvel at Rotterdam's ability to merge its long history with modern attractions.
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Oude Haven (Old Harbor) on Map
Sight Name: Oude Haven (Old Harbor)
Sight Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (See walking tours in Rotterdam)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (See walking tours in Rotterdam)
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Walking Tours in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Create Your Own Walk in Rotterdam
Creating your own self-guided walk in Rotterdam is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Rotterdam Introduction Walking Tour
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands. It is located at the Nieuwe Mass channel's mouth, which leads to the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta and the North Sea.
Rotterdam boasts Europe's largest port and is known for its maritime history, culture, and modern architecture. Its waterway location has earned it the name "Gateway to the World."
Rotterdam's... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Rotterdam boasts Europe's largest port and is known for its maritime history, culture, and modern architecture. Its waterway location has earned it the name "Gateway to the World."
Rotterdam's... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Cheese Shops in Rotterdam
Although many countries claim cheese to be their unique product, Dutch cheeses are indeed an iconic, standalone thing. Amid a cornucopia of different cheeses made in The Netherlands, there are quite a few internationally-famed ones originated in Rotterdam.
It is therefore only natural to find a plethora of specialty shops in the city fit to warm the heart of any cheese lover, be it a finder, a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
It is therefore only natural to find a plethora of specialty shops in the city fit to warm the heart of any cheese lover, be it a finder, a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Delfshaven District Walking Tour
Part of the old city of Rotterdam, the borough of Delfshaven – situated on the right bank of the river Nieuwe Maas, is rich in history. Prior to 1886 it had been a separate municipality which grew around the port of the city of Delft.
Delft itself was not located on a major river, so in 1389 a Voorhaven (outer harbor) to the south, along with the Aelbrechtskolk waterpass, had to be created to... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Delft itself was not located on a major river, so in 1389 a Voorhaven (outer harbor) to the south, along with the Aelbrechtskolk waterpass, had to be created to... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
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Souvenirs Shopping: 16 Genuine Dutch Things to Buy in Rotterdam
Just as any other major Dutch destination, Rotterdam is associated with sea, excellent cheeses, marvelous beer, good food and, generally speaking, good taste. A set of gifts from Rotterdam will duly reflect any, if not all, of these qualities. Listed here are some of the items that might prove well...