Rotterdam by Eurostar

Rotterdam  is located in the western part of Netherlands and is situated in South Holland. It is the second largest municipality of the country and has a population of over six hundred thousand people. The greater Rotterdam area has a population of almost two million people and is made up of the Rotterdam Rijnmond region.

Rotterdam port is the largest one in Europe and has been the busiest until it was passed by the Shanghai port. The city gets its name from a dam that covers the Rotte River. After 1150, several bad floods in the area stopped the development of the city. This flooding led to a system of dams and dikes being built that still exist today.  In the mid thirteen hundreds Holland granted the city its rights. A shipping channel was built to provide access to other cities which also allowed the city to grow as trade increased.

After many years, the historic port continued to grow and become one of the most important ports of the East India Company. During WWII the Germans took control of the Netherlands. Hitler had hoped to take the city in one day but things did not work out as expected. The city finally capitulated after a great deal of destruction to the city by bombing from Germany. Over the next few decades, the city was rebuilt. The city experimented with different types of architecture during this time.

The Netherlands is truly a melting pot of different ethnic backgrounds. The city is made up of people from Dutch, Turkey, Europe, Morocco, Chinese and more. More than half of the population is made up of people who are not of Dutch origins. The city is divided into two parts by the Nieuwe Maas River. Many parts of this historic city are below sea level but are habitable because of the many dikes. The port has been a strong economical influence on the city because of its access to the Rhine.

Travel to Rotterdam by Eurostar

The historic city of Rotterdam can be easily accessed with Eurostar London to Bruxelles Midi Train. The journey through Eurostar London Bruxelles Midi Train is very convenient and stress free. Eurostar train is the high-speed passenger train connecting people of London to Paris, Brussels, Lille and other top destinations in Europe. It is true that the Eurostar train journey is little bit more expensive than low budgeted flights and cheap ferry operators but the high-speed of 186mph, excellent on-board facilities and its punctuality make it the best mode of transport in Europe. It becomes easy to visit Rotterdam by Eurostar with one price as Eurostar has tied up with several train operating companies in UK.

You just need to take the Eurostar London Bruxelles Midi Train from London's St. Pancras International Station to Bruxelles Midi Train Station and then travel to Rotterdam by Eurostar partner Thalys train service. The travel time to Rotterdam is about four hours. The price to Rotterdam begins at £335.00 depending on the type of trip you choose.

Rotterdam's Attractions

Rotterdam has a great deal of culture that visitors can enjoy when visiting the city including a number of museums, parks, gardens, sports centres, shopping, and beaches.

Arboretum Trompenburg is a beautiful garden that has been around since the nineteenth century. It has been family owned and kept in perfect order. Over four thousand trees and bushes make up this country garden. The arboretum contains rose gardens, glasshouse of cacti and succulents, and an aviary. Many types of plants and flowers are part of the magnificent landscaped garden.

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen contains art works from the sixteenth and seventeenth century artists. Rembrandt, Hals, Steen, and Rubens are just a few of the artist works that can be found in this museum. Some of the rooms contain international works from around the world.

Tropicana is an amusement park that is water-based. You can enjoy a swimming pool, hot whirlpools, a sauna, a wave pool, water slides, swimmer's bar, and a wild-water strip.

Euromast and Space Adventure is a great place to view the city. The spectacular views are outstanding  and it is possible to see over nineteen miles. You can enjoy a restaurant and the thrilling Space Cabin ride that allows guest to experience what a rocket takeoff might feel like.

Diergaarde Blijdorp is the Rotterdam Zoo that encloses a plaza that has many elephants, amphibians, tropical plants, reptiles, crocodiles, and birds. You can view the bat cave, monkeys, and birds of an exotic nature. The zoo also features jellyfish, sharks, and other sea denizens.

Events in Rotterdam

Notion Motion is an exhibit of artist Olafur Eliasson's work. It takes place in late May through early October each year.

The Netherlands Military Tattoo happens each year in late September through early October. It is one of the biggest military celebrations that takes place in Europe. You can enjoy bagpipe playing, emotion, drums, and circus-style fun. Tattoo refers to precision band entertainment.

Art Rotterdam. No visit to this city would be complete without a visit to this annual event that takes place in February. More than seventy-five galleries from more than ten countries display works from exciting artists who dabble in the modern art era.

Nightlife in Rotterdam

Rotterdam has a varied and wide range of nightlife activities. The most popular appears to be dancing. The Performing Arts are important in Rotterdam and the Philharmonic Orchestra often plays at the concert hall. If you prefer music to dance too, you have many choices to consider as well.

Popular Nightclubs in Rotterdam

• De Blauwe Vis
• Baja Beach Club
• Maastheater
• Now and Wow Club
• Gay Palance
• Dizzy
• Ahoy
• Cafe De Oude Sluis
• Holland Casino Rotterdam

Hotels in Rotterdam

No matter what type of budget you have set for spending on your next trip to Rotterdam, you will find many options. Some of the rooms can be considered traditional, while other hotels are on the cutting edge. Luxury and economy often stand side by side in Rotterdam.

Popular Hotels in Rotterdam

• Bazar
• Bienvenue
• Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
• New York
• Westin Rotterdam

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