What To Do In Rotterdam, The Netherlands | Eileen Aldis Travel Channel
What To Do In Rotterdam, The Netherlands
This video is a city guide and city tour of Rotterdam. You'll see my top 5 highlights of one of the most modern cities in Europe.
Above all, Rotterdam is a city with vision. It was very nearly completely destroyed during World War II and chose to see the devastating loss as an opportunity to innovate and build anew. The city was a blank slate for architects and artists. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes of war, this Dutch city has become a city of the future. Rotterdam is a centre for design, art, architecture, and sustainability. Locals joke that you should take a photo of the skyline today because it won't be the same tomorrow.
The Floating Forest is a great symbol of all that Rotterdam cultivates and inspires. It's an art installation of twenty live trees floating in the harbour. Rotterdam has the largest harbour in Europe and you can't talk about the city without reference to the water. The trees are recycled from the city's 'tree bank.' With all the new construction, trees are sometimes cut down in the march of progress. Now, instead of being chopped, they are moved to a tree bank for further use and enjoyment. The trees float in recycled sea buoys that are filled with fresh water to sustain the trees. The artist, Jorge Bakker, hopes the public art will get people talking about the relationship between the city dweller and nature. In this time of climate change and urbanization, this is relevant not only to Rotterdam but the entire world.
The Erasmus Bridge - Erasmusbrug, in Dutch - is the graceful link between northern and southern Rotterdam. Locals adore this steel-cabled suspension bridge and lovingly refer to it as 'the swan.'
Nearby the bridge, and across from the Fenix Food Factory, is Hotel New York. This is the former head office of the Holland America Line - the first shipping and passenger ship connecting the Netherlands and the United States. It was also the first connection between the two continents.
The newest architectural gem of Rotterdam is the Market Hall (Markthal). It's the first covered market in the Netherlands and is a masterful example of innovative multi-use space. Inside you'll find food vendors, shops, restaurants, parking for 1200 cars and over 200 residential apartments. The exterior is plain grey stone so as to draw attention to the interior which is dominated by the massive painting on the ceiling. Covering 11,000 square metres, it's the largest painting in the world and is known as the Sistine Chapel of Rotterdam.
Just across from the Markthal are the world-famous, iconic cube houses. Conceived and designed in the 1970s to solve the dilemma of housing above a pedestrian bridge, these atypical homes show, again, how Rotterdam answers limitation with innovation. The cube houses are meant to represent an abstract forest and are tilted at an angle that gives excellent views of the surrounding area. Ironically, however, because of the slanted walls and ceilings, only a quarter of the interior space is actually usable.
Looking around, it's easy to see why Rotterdam feels futuristic and is leading the way for green living and modern design. Have you visited Rotterdam? I'd love to hear your impressions so please leave a comment down below.
For more information about visiting Rotterdam, check out: rotterdampartners.nl/
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Nice...
Lovely!
Indonesia akamsi sehat tentarm
Odd, there hardcore 90’s music call “Rotterdam,” this means something..
I like Amsterdam🇳🇱❣️nice NLdron❗️
Eileen Aldis
2 maanden geleden
Thank you! We love Amsterdam too. Beautiful city! We made videos there too if you're interested: bit.ly/thenetherlandsplaylist :)
Love this...Like n subscribed !
Nice, 2018 ,I was in Rotterdam.yes inspiring ! Thanks
Quarantine brought me here, i miss this city so much
Eileen Aldis
4 maanden geleden
Hi! I hope you are doing well during quarantine. I can understand why you miss Rotterdam :) Best wishes for your good health!
COFFEESHOP GRASPRIET ❤👍🏾
Don't forget to visit Feyenoord ;)
I live near the floating forest
Eileen Aldis
5 maanden geleden
Hey Debby! That's really cool - I think it's such a neat idea :)
Thank for gaindes
Eileen Aldis
5 maanden geleden
Hey Vijay! Sorry, I don't understand.
The lady speaks so well about the city she loves. Rotterdam seems so alive, so open to all, despite the fact that it is beyond ugly. It may be inventive, creative and new, but it is ugly. Please take me back to Paris and Rome. It seems full of life and ideas, though
mambamba
5 maanden geleden
I have been to Paris and Rome, nice charming old. Rotterdam is uniquely beautiful in it's own renaissance of the present modern times. nldron.info/work/video/eIJnqK-to3aubIU
Such a great informative video, best video on Rotterdam i've seen!! Keep it up :)
Eileen Aldis
6 maanden geleden
Hey Angel! Thank you so much for the amazing compliment! That makes me really happy to hear and I appreciate it ❤️
I was born and grew up in Rotterdam and I am extremely proud of that ! I am glad you enjoyed the city !
Ke Ka
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I have heard housing prices are increasing in Netherlands Like Rotterdam and Amsterdam How much money do you earn per annum?
Eileen Aldis
6 maanden geleden
Hey Yvonna! That's wonderful! We did enjoy visiting a lot, as you can see ;) Thank you and best wishes to you!
well done nice video rgrds from Rotterdam
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I lived in Rotterdam. It was bit nostalgic for me. Cube houses are real.
Eileen Aldis
7 maanden geleden
@Aakar DeV Hello to you in Delhi! I don't have a blog at the moment but I also share content on Instagram (instagram.com/eileenaldis/), Facebook (facebook.com/eileenaldis), and Twitter (twitter.com/eileenaldis). Best wishes to you and hope you stay safe too!
Aakar DeV
7 maanden geleden
@Eileen Aldis hi Eileen I live in Delhi now. I have lived and studied in Rotterdam. It was over 10 years back. The city is post modern and inspiring for me. Never seen the Toronto cube houses. Do you have a blog. Plz do share here. Honestly, I have learnt a lot. It is a future metropolis and I think this city teaches us how to live with land, water and nature in sync with and sustainable manner. Keep it up. Stay safe. Stay happy!
Eileen Aldis
7 maanden geleden
I love the cube houses. So interesting. We have some in Toronto too. Whereabouts do you live now?
Great 'review' of the city! Never been there but the next time I'm in NL I'll try to visit the Markthal for sure!
No lo entiendo, la descripción esta al 100 por cien en español, pero todo el video en otro idioma? a qué juegas?
eduardo ortiz
7 maanden geleden
@Eileen Aldis Reina, me has enseñado algo que no sabia. Al leer tu frase "Es posible que no sea automático según su configuración" Me dije "¿Cómo? ¿Se puede acceder a un traductor configurando?" Eso nunca, absolutamente nunca lo he sabido, así que comencé a buscar y a buscar y efectivamente, hay una opción de traducción (no lo sabía ¡!) Ahora sí lo sé, gracias, ya pude ver tu video y pude entender lo que ibas diciendo, Muchas gracias Eileen.
Eileen Aldis
7 maanden geleden
@eduardo ortiz No sé por qué no puedes acceder a ellos, pero definitivamente hay subtítulos en español en este video. Es posible que no sea automático según su configuración. Lamento escuchar que tienes dificultades.
eduardo ortiz
7 maanden geleden
@Eileen Aldis Reina, no hay subtitulo, si los hubiera, no habría hecho ese comentario. No aparecen los subtitulos.
Eileen Aldis
7 maanden geleden
También hay subtítulos.
what to do? eating in the city hall and smokin weed the whole day,u can thank us germans rotterdam looks like that today ahahaha just kiddin cause it piss me off that dutch people hate me for something where i wasnt born
Rotterdam looks gorgeous 😍😍 I really hope I get to visit the Netherlands one day 🙏🏽🤞🏽
Love you Eileen....nice explanation
Eileen Aldis
9 maanden geleden
Thank you 💕
Looks too arty farty.. so over the top trying to be arty and modern
Amazing video! i love that rotterdam is a city that is not overcrowded :)
Eileen Aldis
9 maanden geleden
Thank you! :)
To me, The Swan in Erasmusburg always looked more like a mannequin leg to me.
There's nothing interesing i think eventhough she explains very well and make it interesting
Now i have an image in my head of people driving a boat screaming ' watch out for that tree!!!!!!!😱😂😂🤣🤣🤣🙈
Eileen Aldis
10 maanden geleden
haha I hope not! Not something you expect to find driving a boat 😂
Apart from this highlights, my favorite part of Rotterdam is Witte de Withstraat/-street and the Museumpark area.
Very Interesting 💢💫👌🇧🇷
i like Delfshaven beacuse of its contrast to what you just described
Pls Marry me 😭😂😂✌️well very beautiful city ♥️😍🙏
As a native Torontonian (M, 28) researching a move to Rotterdam, I'm excited to see the unique innovations of the city. (including the cube houses!) I would be curious to know; considering Toronto's young/urban attitude aimed towards innovation and essential/"back-to-basics" living (i.e. Witchwood Farmers Market, Trinity Bellwoods, etc.), do you feel that Rotterdam is able to blend the European way of life with a fair sense of familiarity, or do these artistic and architectural features add only a touch of memories from homes in an otherwise completely foreign place?
Thank you.
modern architecture is so ugly
#nederland!
Sadly never been there but would love to go just to gaze at the incredibly inventive architecture and the Markt Hall ceiling
Eileen Aldis
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That ceiling is a showstopper! And, yeah, I love how they've rebuilt the city with such imagination :)
Hi Eileen,love your videos and most of all,your frequent smiles and giggles and your enthusiasm. Seeing this video makes me wanna go to Rotterdam but i also would like to experience Warsaw and Krakow. As you guys have been to this 2 places,what would you suggest for a lone traveller? Thanks and happy trails!
chaper37
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@Eileen Aldis Of course i saw the Poland videos. Can't wait to try some pierogis! Thanks,Poland it is!! :)
Eileen Aldis
Jaar geleden
Hello! Thanks so much :) That's a tough call but if it's between Rotterdam or both Krakow and Warsaw I'd say the latter. Then you can experience the Old Town and history of Krakow and also see the modern way Warsaw has been rebuilt. Plus Polish food! Not sure if you've seen our Poland videos but maybe that will help you decide? They're here: bit.ly/PolandPlaylist But you can't go wrong whatever you choose! Hope you have an amazing trip :)
This video was lovely 💕 Keep doing what you're doing!
0:49 my new house I just moved is near there like in oppert. Rotterdam is a very modern and nice place and all within reach. One of like the best and most beautiful cities
The City of Rotterdam should give Lucky Larry Silverstein a call--he is the demolition expert.
Nicely done, great video with accurate and taste. I live in Rotterdam myself, really cool video 👍😃
CUIRAVENUE
Sometimes i hope can living at this city 🇲🇨
Vision... did you predict Eurovision Rotterdam 2020???
excellent video! thank you for doing my research for me :)
Eileen Aldis
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Thanks! Anytime 😉
2:20 kind of weird word choice, the Maas is what seperates north and south, the bridge connects them :)
So Good
Very nice outdoor market!🌹🌷🍏🧀
tne nicest of Rotterdam is, you can throw bamie from your window
Lovely. Thanks. :D
Eileen Aldis
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Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi! I wanna live in Holland but I don't speak the lenguage, I know that Amsterdam is "english friendly" but is possible find work in Rotterdam without speak dutch? Thanks
Visited Rotterdam last November on a day trip from Amsterdam. I was intrigued by its architecture from seeing NLdron videos. Definitely have to get back as I only spent about 4 hours here.
That biggest thing you can to in Rotterdam is to watch Eurovision there next year
Cette vidéo donne vraiment envie de découvrir Rotterdam, peut-être une des rares villes entièrement détruites puis entièrement réinventées au niveau architectural. Merci beaucoup.
Eileen Aldis
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Merci! Je suis content de l'entendre. C'est une bonne façon de le dire.
If we're being honest most of these buildings look ugly. But because it's European we're supposed to pretend its innovative, cool and unique. The bridge is really nice tho.
mambamba
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Mike Jones judging beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. The modernism in Rotterdam is unique.
Rotterdam has to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world! It is really a beacon of hope and prosperity for humankind :)
Eileen Aldis
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Beacon of hope is a good way to articulate how I feel about its rebuilding :)
Rotterdam has many amazing perks. My favorite actually is just the centre; Lijnbaan, Beurs, Blaak etc. Very much exciting things to see, places to eat and it's not as busy as Amsterdam.
Rotterdam's so awesome -- model for modernism done right! Rotterdam rocks!
While watching this, my brother in law called... he lives in Haarlem.
Eileen Aldis
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Oh funny! The universe was having a 'Netherlands moment' with you ;) Never been to Haarlem but it looks nice.
Rotterdam is a city with very low educated people. It is a boring city with no nightlife.
Eileen Aldis
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This is a gross generalization and untrue.
Seems a bit depressing architecture and weather tho...
Eileen Aldis
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Unfortunately the weather was TERRIBLE the day we filmed this but it's not always like that. All of northern Europe gets grey at that time of year though. To me, the architecture is the opposite of depressing, like I said in the video. It's full of hope and a belief in building for tomorrow.
Oh buoy thats alot of trees
princess bubblegum
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@Eileen Aldis 😃
Eileen Aldis
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As someone who appreciates puns, I applaud you 👏😁
i am from rotterdam, did not know this (coz i just moved recently)
mapping and stuff
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@Eileen Aldis well thank you, I am certainly enjoying it!
Eileen Aldis
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Hope you're enjoying your new city!
Interesting! Thank you Eileen 😊. If haven't seen anything on the Milwaukee Art Museum, do check it out. Created by Spanish Architect , Santiago Calatrava. It's really cool and couldn't help but think of it when watching this clip.
Im heading to Rotterdam in August can't wait
Eileen Aldis
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Wonderful! Have a great time :)
Very Good
Eileen Aldis
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Thank you! :)
Thank you for your beautiful words for my hometown❤️🇳🇱
Eileen Aldis
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I'm happy you enjoyed it! We loved your beautiful city 💕
why germans didnt bomb down amsterdam? Then they will have new buildings!
On Sunday I will be taking my first trip outside the UK since I was a child (over 23 years) I will be travelling to Brussels on Sunday and then onwards to Rotterdam on Monday for just under a week. I would say only 2 people inspired me to travel outside my home country and that is Anthony Bourdain and Eileen Aldis
Eileen Aldis
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This means a lot to hear and I'm thrilled you've been inspired to travel. Thank you for making my day by sharing this with me. I hope you have an absolutely wonderful time exploring!
I missed going to Rotterdam but wish i went for the market! I've just posted a video about my first week in The Netherlands, i'd love your feedback Eileen!
Eileen Aldis enjoyed the video, I had a relative who worked in the Hague for a while he didn't like Rotterdam saying it was rough! I went to Rotterdam loved it and it's allot better than many cities in the UK.
Lovely video. Visiting there soon
Eileen Aldis
2 jaar geleden
Thanks, Brian! Hope you have a wonderful visit :)
I love this Country
Climate change lolololol
I went to Rotterdam in 1977. It has changed a bit.
Eileen Aldis
2 jaar geleden
Indeed!
I love Rotterdam
H1SL0V3R
2 jaar geleden
Erasmus brug
Eileen Aldis
2 jaar geleden
What's your favourite part about it?
Oh my God 😳 can you speak!!! Beautiful words!!
Eileen Aldis
2 jaar geleden
Thank you so much ❤️
A life in Rotterdam so poeple hear this:hallo,ik Ben van Rotterdam
veri nics city
kanker rotterdam in de oorlog lag je plat b
ga naar de plek waar de eerste bom viel
Rotterdam de mooiste rot stad die er is
Rotterdam is so nice!
Great video !!
Eileen Aldis
2 jaar geleden
Glad you enjoyed it, Kevin!
There is way more to see!! Lilliana from Rotterdam
Eileen Aldis
2 jaar geleden
Hey Lilliana! Yes, for sure! Hopefully we can return and explore more :)
*I Like this video n You Eileen ;p*
If you are planning to study or work in the Netherlands Rotterdam or Eindhoven are the way to go. If you want to settle with your kids Eindhoven is the way to go👍. I do recommend Rotterdam as there are more international residents. Do not understimate the difficulty to make close friendship with the Dutch.
Reminds me of how Frankfurt was rebuilt. Beautiful city.
How much does it cost to live in Rotterdam, from accommodation, transportation and food?? I would like to visit for 2months
Rotterdam? You aan't seen nothing yet. Come back in 5 years and the skyline will be so beautiful even more
Seewhatis
2 jaar geleden
Eileen Aldis That would be great knowing that in the next 3 years 10 project will be completed with The Zalmhaventoren (toren=tower) as absolute highlight! nieuws.top010.nl/zalmhaventoren-rotterdam.htm Looking forward to your video bu then
Eileen Aldis
2 jaar geleden
I'd love to come back and see how the city has changed :)
beautiful video! Thanks a lot for the video. :D
Eileen Aldis
2 jaar geleden
Thanks, Leigh! Glad you enjoyed it :)
I'm going to live to Rotterdam in 6 months. Your video is great! Thank you!
Eileen Aldis
2 jaar geleden
Awesome! Have a great time :)
Love your videos 😍😍 Makes me want to travel next year... alone. 😀😀
Eileen Aldis
2 jaar geleden
That's so great you're inspired by our videos! :) Where would you like to travel?
God bless you Scandinavian Family, I know you understand Everything, I love you too, peace and love, Doug:)
Thanks nice video!
Eileen Aldis
2 jaar geleden
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it :)
I'm fascinated of your video about Rotterdam 👍👍👍
Euromast tower and SS Rotterdam ship are other touristic attractions. Also, Rotterdam has some pretty good museums those shall be mentioned.
Eileen Aldis
2 jaar geleden
Thanks for the suggestions! Which museums do you recommend?
this video is great. tysm!!
Eileen Aldis
2 jaar geleden
Thanks, Rachel! So glad to hear that!
Its so beautiful....😍
Eileen Aldis
2 jaar geleden
What's your favourite part?