Happy Weekend. Rotterdam Weekend Guide – February 3 – 4 – 5
‘Rotterdam is a city you need to learn to love,’ is what you often hear. It’s strange but true… We’ve lost our heart to this city. How come? So, Meanwhile now loves Rotterdam. But we also have a taste for other things like interesting gadgets, peculiar discoveries we make on the web, and remarkable and funny observations during travels at home and abroad. Moreover, we like to look back once in a while and write about the history of the Netherlands and Rotterdam in particular. Meanwhile writes for those who don’t know Rotterdam or don’t know it well: visitors from abroad or those staying in town for a while or just a few days. That’s why I’ve included practical things like medical care, public transport etc, be it quick and dirty, in this blog. One blog: all the info. Meanwhile strolls through town, discovers and notices things.
Enjoy Your Stay
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – February – 3 – 4 – 5
Hot News
To be build soon
Cool Tower. 150 meters
In the heart of Rotterdam city centre, between Witte de Withstraat, Schiedamsedijk and Vasteland, lies the future site of The Cooltower. A striking white tower that will stretch to 150 metres – making it the tallest residential building in central Rotterdam.
http://thecooltower.nl/english
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – February – 3 – 4 – 5
Hot News
Collection building,
Rotterdam’s Treasure House.
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
On december 15, 2016, the Rotterdam City Council finally voted in with the building of the Collection building. The public depot for Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, designed by MVRDV, expected to open in 2019.
READ MORE:
http://collectiegebouw.boijmans.nl/en/
Introduction film
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Hotspots
Restaurant De Harmonie
The Interior of the restaurant is the perfect harmony between nature and the modern city, witch is a constant source of inspiration. Wood on the tables, flowers and impressive pictures of Rotterdam at the walls. Led by maître Bert Hall, he loves a challenge and combines professionalism with a healthy dose of humor. Beautiful dishes needs beautiful wines. The sommelier, Rianne Rodenburg has teamed up with maître Bert Hall a wine list comprised of more than one hundred wines, from the past until now.
Adress: Westersingel 95, 3015 LC Rotterdam. 010 436 36 10
Photo Credits: Restaurant De Harmonie
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Hotspots
Vicini
Italian Kitchen
Vicini (which translated from Italian means ‘ Neighbours ‘) is a meeting place for residents of Kralingen and surroundings. In a relaxed atmosphere you can enjoy home-made Italian food and drinks. You can enjoy a morning at Vicini cappuccino with a cake and a newspaper, afternoon for a nice lunch and in the evening for a drink or a bite to eat with friends or family. You can taste the real Italy at Vicini with simple, honest food.
Adress: Kortekade 63A, 3062 EK Rotterdam
Photo Credits: Restaurant Vicini
@vicinirotterdam
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Hotspots
Restaurant Hong Kong
Chinese kitchen
Very good authentic Chinese restaurant. Varied cuisine. Fine quality. Personal service. Peking duck, as a starter, is a must.
Right in the Centre of Rotterdam, close to the central station.
Adress: Westersingel 15, 3014 GN Rotterdam
Photo Credits: Restaurant Hong Kong
@hongkongrotterdam
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Hotspots
Little V (Little Vietnam)
Discover surprising Vietnam at Little V. Little V stands for “Little Vietnam.” But the ‘V’ also stands for ‘Surprise’. So you want to discover the amazing cuisine of Vietnam, then visit Vietnamese restaurant Little V.
Little V Rotterdam has been expanded with a Vietnamese courtyard. Round tables in the middle where you can eat with your friends and family. Lovely intimate corners on the side. We also expanded our terrace to enjoy the summer. For refreshment we added some new cocktails and smoothies to our menu.
Adress: Grotekerkplein 109. 3011 GC Rotterdam
Photo Credits: Little V
@LittleVrestaurants
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Hotspots
Nouveau. Bistro Laurentius
Breakfast – Lunch – Crepes – Diner Table de Hote
Nouveau. Bistro Laurentius. New kid on the block. A small Bistro in the Saftlevenstraat, around the corner from the lively Nieuwe Binnenweg. Cosy Interior, a fine waiter. Breakfast, croissant, coffee, tea, healthy salads, crêpes, hearty healthy lunch dishes (galettes). A bientôt
Adress: Saftlevenstraat 17B, 3015 BK Rotterdam. 010-7513291
Photo Credits: Laurentius
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Hotspots
Best Take Away
Toko Toorop
Asian Kitchen
Toko Toorop. Inspired by the memories from the cookingskills of grandma.Toorop-classics: rendang, spicy chicken, Indonesian pulled pork.
Adress: Abraham Kuyperlaan 112B, 3038 PP Rotterdam
Photo Credits: Toko Toorop
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Friday Afternoon Drink
Friday afternoon Drink
Jazz Cafe Dizzy
Rotterdam leading jazz café.
When you talk about Jazz, then you talk about DIZZY. This is the most famous Jazz Café of Rotterdam and far beyond. The oldest jazz stage of Netherlands, in a city that is connected for years with jazz music. Great jazz names like Chet Baker, George Coleman, Art Taylor, Teddy Edwards and Lee Konitz played here, sometimes unannounced, on the small stage in the cosy pub.
Adress: ‘s-Gravendijkwal 127, 3021 EK Rotterdam
Photo Credits: Jazz Cafe Dizzy
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Friday Afternoon Drink
Boudewijn
Belgian – Beer – Café – Restaurant
Boudewijn brings a little piece of Belgium to Rotterdam. Not only becouse of the Interior but also, of course, a wide variety of Belgian beers: more than 8 different beers on the tap . More then 100 on the bottle. At summertime you could enjoy lunch, dinner or a delicious refreshing beer at the delightful garden. Located at the Hotpot street Nieuwe Binnenweg
Adress: Nieuwe Binnenweg 53a-b, 3014 GD Rotterdam
Photo Credits: Boudewijn
@boudewijn.belgianbeercafe
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Things to Do
Things to Do
IFFR International Filmfestival
25 JAN – 5 FEB 2017
46th International Film Festival Rotterdam: 25 Jan – 5 Feb 2017. Twelve days of worldwide independent, innovative and experimental cinema and visual arts.
Credits and photo credits: IFFR
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Things to Do
Rotterdamse Oogst Markt
Location : Noordplein Rotterdam
Get a taste of Rotterdam Harvest Market.
Januari 27 – 28 – 29
Get a taste of Rotterdam at the Rotterdam Harvest Market. The most festive farmers market of Rotterdam with local produce from regional farmers and urban neighbours. Cheeses from Streefkerk, mustard from Goudswaard, beetroot ‘uit je eigen stad’, local sausages and urban honey.
Meet the locals at the Rotterdam Harvestmarket: a biweekly farmers market, alternately in Rotterdam West and North. Cosy, creative and local. With a nice terrace for an urban picknick, fresh music from local singer-songwriters and lots of other harvest pranks for both young and old.
Every 1st Saturday of the month
From 10h00-17h00
Googlemaps: Location : Noordplein Rotterdam
Every 3rd Saturday of the month
From 10h00-17h00
Googlemaps: Location: Heemraadsplein Rotterdam
Credits and Images Rotterdamse Oogst
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Things to Do
Ice skate Hall – Schaatsbaan Rotterdam
Enjoy up to 1 March 2017 every day on our ice skating rink. Skate all day, enjoy of the winter fun on the Cake & Zopie square! You don’t own no ice skates? No problem, you can of course also rent skates
Adress:
Toepad 95, 3063 NJ Rotterdam, Nederland
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Shopping Food
Shopping – Food
Koekela Bakery
Koekela is an American style Bakery specialized in homemade cakes & cookies located in the heart of Rotterdam. The smell of freshly baked cookies will greet you the moment you walk through the door.
Take a seat and forget about the rush of the day and treat yourself to a warm cappuccino with a slice of deliciousness. All Pproducts are made with quality ingredients and natural flavors as it should be.
Open 7 days a week.
Adress: Nieuwe Binnenweg 79 A, 3014 GE Rotterdam – 010-4364774
@Koekela
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Shopping Food
De Bonte Koe Chocolate
Traditional and with a lot of love made chocolate. The chocolate products are real works of art. Best in Town
Adress:
Delftsevaart 26, 3011 HL Rotterdam. 010 213 2993
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Shopping – Food – Cooking Essentials
Kookpunt. Home of Cooking
Kookpunt. Home of Cooking. Kookpunt is with nearly 4000 m ² the Cooking Shop in the Netherlands. With an extensive range of kitchen utensils, equipment, knives, stoves, espresso machines and sets, everything for the hobby or professional chef.
Open 7 days a week • 24 hour a day online • free delivery 6 days a week!
Adress:
Noordplein 29, 3035 EC Rotterdam. 010 443 1075
@kookpunt
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Shopping – Fashion
Fashion
Samsøe & Samsøe Fashion
A Scandinavian fashion brand for men and women, established in Copenhagen 1993
Today Samsøe & Samsøe creates beautifully tailored menswear and womenswear collections in luxury qualities such as silk, suede, cashmere and Japanese shirt fabrics. The design is based on core values that Samsøe & Samsøe share with classic Scandinavian design traditions: simplicity, sustainability and quality.
Samsøe & Samsøe finds inspiration in everyday life and the feel of a truly Scandinavian season. The approach is simple and honest; a celebration of dedication, craftsmanship and authenticity. Shapes are iconic, the silhouettes are based on clean cuts, details subtle while yarns and fabrics generate a quiet sense of luxury.
Adress: Meent 71. 3011JD Rotterdam. 010 230 77 38
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Museum – Concerts – Film
Museum – Concerts – Film
Museum Boijmans van Beuningen
A visit to Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is a journey through the history of art from the Middle Ages to the present day. Discover the museum’s world-class collection with masterpieces by Bosch, Bruegel, Van Eyck, Rubens, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Magritte and Dalí and be amazed by exquisite drawings and decorative arts including medieval pitchers and Golden Age glassware, furniture by Rietveld and contemporary design.
Gispen Specials
until Februari 26.
The exhibition ‘Gispen Specials – The Customer is Always Right’ focuses on the unknown Gispen.
Coming soon: Mad About Surrealism
– Dalí, Ernst, Magritte, Miró… from the Collections of Roland Penrose, Edward James, Gabrielle Keiller and Ulla and Heiner Pietzsch
Adress: Museumpark 18, 3015 CX Rotterdam. 010 441 9400
Photo Credits: Museum Boijmans
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Museum – Concerts – Film
Peter Lindbergh
A different vision on Fashion Photography
Untill Februari 12
Peter Lindbergh is considered one of the most influential fashion photographers. ‘ A Different Vision on Fashion Photography ‘ is a tribute to his versatile body of work from 1978 until now.
Our Tunnel
75TH Anniversary of the Maastunnel Rotterdam
JAN. 14, 2017 – APRIL 23, 2017
The Maastunnel in Rotterdam is having a birthday soon! On 14 February 2017, the Maastunnel will be exactly 75 years old. To coincide with the 75th anniversary of ‘Our Tunnel’, the Kunsthal Rotterdam, in collaboration with the Municipality of Rotterdam, is devoting an entire exhibition to the oldest tunnel in the Netherlands.
Bakelite
EVERYONE KNOWS IT
THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMSTERDAM BAKELITE COLLECTION
DEC. 17, 2016 – MARCH 5, 2017
Industrial design meets nostalgia in the exhibition ‘Bakelite, everyone knows it’. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Amsterdam Bakelite Collection, the Kunsthal Rotterdam presents a historical survey of objects made of Bakelite and related materials.
Read more;
http://www.kunsthal.nl/en/plan-your-visit/exhibitions/bakelite/
Kunsthal
Adress:
Kunsthal – Museumpark, Westzeedijk 341. Tel. +31(0)10 44 00 300
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Museum – Concerts – Film
Museum Rotterdam
Museum Rotterdam has set up shop in the Timmerhuis, the latest architectural marvel in Rotterdam. The museum presents the tale of its city in the most impressive space of the new multifunctional building, between the bustle of shops, offices and restaurants. You will discover Rotterdam as it was, is and will be. An eye-opening experience for tourists and a journey of recognition and discovery for the locals.
Adress:
Museum Rotterdam. Rodezand 26. (Behind the C
ity Hall)
3011 AN Rotterdam
Credits: images, Museum Rotterdam
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Museum – Concerts – Film
Kino Rotterdam Film Theater
AGENDA
https://kinorotterdam.nl/agenda/
KINO is the latest cinema of Rotterdam with four film rooms, a bar, restaurant and creative workplace.Quality is the core of KINO film, with a varying range of arthouse film to blockbusters, from shorts to classics. Kino is located at the Gouvernestraat, which is for over one hundred years a gathering place for music, theatre and film.
The bar and restaurant at KINO stand for no-nonsense quality. The kitchen is headed by chef Derk Jan (‘ DJ ‘) Wooldrik. The menu of KINO is inspired by the style of the contemporary bistros of Paris and the gastropubs in London. It combines an informal atmosphere with a recognizable quality. Fish, meat, game and poultry, seafood from local suppliers, charcuterie, home-made pickles. A small card with a monthly changing menu with seasonal dishes.
AGENDA
https://kinorotterdam.nl/agenda/
BAR EN RESTAURANT
https://kinorotterdam.nl/eten-drinken-in-kino/
Adress:
Gouvernestraat 129-133, 3014 PM Rotterdam. 010 268 1160
Photo Credits: Kino
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Clubbing & Nightlife
Clubbing & Nightlife
Annabel – Café & poppodium
Friday 3 February
Kraak en Smaak
This Leiden producers turns since her first album ‘ Boogie ‘ plenty of Fear in the national and international live scene and has become renowned international names. No gray, faceless laptop show but a full on live band with drums, bass, keyboards, dj and live vocals by Ivar Vermeulen and Berenice of leather.
https://www.facebook.com/events/223957871388653/
Saturday 4 February
George Michael Tribute
The best songs of George and Wham! Annabel live band and vocalist Jordan Roy (The Voice).
https://www.facebook.com/events/1439036566136820/
Adress: Schiestraat 20 Rotterdam – +31 6 28289491
@annabelnl
Photo Credits: Annabel
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Clubbing & Nightlife
Bird – Nightclub & Restaurant
Bird – Nightclub & Restauran. Inspired by trendy nightclubs and restaurants at London, Berlin and New York , BIRD is the jazz stage and restaurant of Rotterdam that music culture and food tradition has placed in a single concept. Jazz, soul, latin, funk, hip hop, afro-beat and electronics, are the starting point of the music programming. Located at a new upcoming hotspot, under an old railway emplacement.
Friday February 3
CLUB
360 Degrees.
Jeremy Underground
Disco – House
360 Degrees is an evening with house and base, but also where trips are made to obscure afrobeat, disco, boogie and electronics. Disco and soul connoisseur Jeremy Underground.
Saturday February 4
CLUB
OO’s Tribute
Disco – Funk – Hip Hop – House – Pop – R&B
Dream (and dance!) together with us on your favorite tunes by Pharrell Williams, Beyonce, Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake and Outkast. Of course we do this completely in BIRD-style with Visual DJ’s Off The Wall (VJ Mr. Marvel & Mike Mercy).
Bird
Adress:
Raampoortstraat 24, 3032 AH Rotterdam
Photo Credits: Bird
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Clubbing & Nightlife
Nightclub Toffler
In the heart of Rotterdam, a 5-minute walking distance from the Central Station, is located at the Weena the underground night club ‘ TOFFLER ‘. Until the early hours concerned international and national greats from the house and techno scene for ecstasy on the dance floor. Party until the sun comes up.
Friday Februari 3
Concrete Jungle – 1 Year Anniversary
It’s our birthday! Wicked! Wicked!
One year already. And what a year it’s been. We want to celebrate our birthday with you, our Concrete Jungle Tribe. This night is going to be one to remember (‘member?) with a sick line-up and as usual a great vibe. We will need you to make it another great night. And we will be giving away some cool stuff. So stay tuned!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1632108847094912/
Saturday – February 4
Benny Rodrigues (5 hour set)
The Rotterdam based Benny Rodrigues knows exactly how to entertain the audience and this time he’ll go do that again with a 5-hour s
https://www.facebook.com/events/251447085289944/
https://soundcloud.com/bennyrodrigues
Adress:
Weena Zuid 33, 3012NH Rotterdam
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Clubbing & Nightlife
Rotown Rotterdam
Rotown Rotterdam is a concertvenue, restaurant and bar in Rotterdam, NL.
Rotown promotes shows by upcoming (inter)national talent
Friday February 3
Rotown Friday’s
DJ’s frank & Mink
Rotown Fridays: the Friday night at Rotown means free entrance, good music like you’re used to.
Saturday February 4
Kiss All Hipsters
100% INDIE * ELECTRO * ECLECTIC POP APPROVED!
https://www.facebook.com/events/261692460916276/
Adress: Weena Zuid 33, 3012NH Rotterdam
@rotownrotterdam
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Coming Soon
Coming Soon
From 9 – 12 February 2017,
Art Rotterdam
The iconic Van Nellefabriek will be the set for
Art Rotterdam, the international art fair to discover upcoming artists
The 18th edition of Art Rotterdam will once again immerse you for four days into the newest developments in contemporary art. Its focus on young art, its variety of the different sections, the connection with the city Rotterdam and the historic location have given Art Rotterdam its unique identity. For an increasing number of art lovers, Art Rotterdam is the attractive alternative within the international field of art fairs and attracts more visitors, both domestic and international, every year.
Van Nellefabriek, Rotterdam
http://www.artrotterdam.com/users/128/content/home/EN-index.html
https://www.facebook.com/ArtRotterdam/
https://www.facebook.com/events/537477843119604/
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Coming Soon
Photo: Stephan Vanfleteren_Sean_from the series Angels of the Sea_2016_© Stephan Vanfleteren, Courtesy Kahmann Gallery
Haute Photographie – 8 – 12 February 2017
Haute Photographie takes a carefully selected, museum-like exhibition as its starting point, offering visitors a fascinating look at photography as a medium for fine art, officially launched at Art Rotterdam Week.
Location:
LP2 in Las Palmas
Wilhelminakade 326 Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Contact:
Tickets:
www.haute-photographie.com/tickets
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Coming Soon
‘De Geheime Winter Tuin’
Secret Winter Garden Event
Februari 9 – 26
Sentence a tropical winter? Good news! After two successful summer gardens, there is also this year the secret Winter Garden. Right in the Centre of Rotterdam, a new hidden city oasis. This time we bring the secret garden also inside. So you can enjoy a tropical winter both inside and outside. With music, tropical plants, a hidden cocktail bar and our famous hot tub you can warm up in a magical atmosphere. A place where you three weeks in February from Thursday to Sunday can enrich yourself with dance, performance art, live music, mapping, and more.
About the secret garden In Rotterdam is a very special secret long preserved. It is a an old garage with behind it a large courtyard in the middle of the historical city centre of Rotterdam. Let surprise you by exhibitions, music and workshops. All this while enjoying delicious snacks and drinks. It is a place where you can relax in the grass to escape the daily tumult of the city. Young and old; The secret garden for everyone a place to enjoy, to dance and to yourself.
Curious? Come to the secret garden between the Euromast park and the Veerhaven.
http://www.ontdekdegeheimetuin.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/241790552911392/
https://www.instagram.com/degeheimetuin/
https://twitter.com/degeheimetuin_
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Taxi
Taxi
(C) Roel Dijkstra Fotografie / Foto Fred Libochant
Rotterdam / SS Rotterdam
Watertaxi, full speed ahead
Fast water taxis for all of Rotterdam and the surrounding area. Take a watertaxi to Hotel New York, SS Rotterdam etc. A wonderful experience if you want to see Rotterdam from the river. Fast, economical and every time an experience. The Rotterdam water taxi. 16 fast taxis, 50 mooring places on the Nieuwe Maas and the ports. Fares starting from € 4.50. Telephone: +31 10 403 0303
Photo Credits: Watertaxi Rotterdam
Rotterdam Weekend Guide – 2017 – February 3 – 4 – 5
Taxi
Hotel Check In
SS Rotterdam – Hotel
ss Rotterdam. Since 2010 the SS Rotterdam is permanently moored as a hotel, museum, attraction, conference and event location in Rotterdam. Stay in one of the 254 authentic and comfortable hotel rooms. Enjoy the special restaurants and bars: the Club Room, the Lido, the Lido terrace, the Captains Lounge, the Ocean Bar. If you want to see more of the ship such as the bridge or the engine room, then book a guided tour.
https://vimeo.com/197380600
Adress:
3e Katendrechtsehoofd 25, 3072 AM Rotterdam, Nederland. +31(0)10 – 297 30 90
Happy Weekend. Rotterdam Weekend Guide – February 3 – 4 – 5
