Despite a history dating back to the 900s, Rotterdam looks like a completely modern city. That is because it suffered major destruction during World War II and after the war decided to start over, building a modern skyline. Rotterdam is also the largest port in not just The Netherlands, but all of Europe. This has made it the economic center of The Netherlands and a popular cruise destination for Northern European itineraries. Despite its modern look, Rotterdam still has a lot of culture to offer. For help planning a cruise to Rotterdam, contact one of our expert consultants.Featured below are a few of our favorite experiences for the cruise port of Rotterdam in The Netherlands:
- Musuem Boijmans Van Beuningen has art from famous Dutch Masters like Rembrandt and surrealists like Dali and Magritte.
- Visit a windmill. The De Ster and De Lelie are open for visitors and still grind ingredients for spices and snuff tobacco.
- Travel to Delfshaven, a borough of Rotterdam that was untouched in the war. Here you can uncover historical homes and buildings.
- Take a tour of a cube house, one of the modern building designs that make Rotterdam stand out amongst the more historical cities and towns of The Netherlands.