Discover Rotterdam in spring

Take a Walking Tour

A walking tour is the ideal occasion to explore the city and enjoy spring. With tours from (almost) Free Walking Tour Rotterdam you get to see the city through the eyes of a local and experience it in a unique way through the combination of history and modern architecture. The tour is tip-based, so you can pay your guide whatever the tour was worth to you.

The walking tour covers everything you need to know about Rotterdam. From when it was founded as a small fisherman’s village 800 years ago to the devastating impact the city suffered through bombardments during World War II to how Rotterdam became the largest harbour in Europe and how the city’s modern and futuristic skyline was created.

Explore Rotterdam’s parks

As soon as the sun comes out, Rotterdammers are very likely to be found at one of the city’s many parks. Despite the modern architecture of the city, it is surprisingly green – around 20% of the city surface are green areas. Here you cannot only exercise, take walks and relax but also enjoy a picnic or barbeque.

One of the most popular parks in Rotterdam is Het Park. Conveniently located at the Euromast, this English landscape style-inspired park is the ideal location for a picnic on a sunny day. For a fascinating view over the city you can also go to Dakpark. This park is located at a height of 9 meters, so you will have a spectacular view over the harbours and futuristic architecture of Rotterdam.

Seek shelter in museums

Rotterdam’s many museums are the perfect way to escape a rainy and gloomy spring day. Whether you’re interested in history, modern art or Rotterdam’s maritime history, the city’s cultural scene is large and caters to every taste. Here you can read all about our favourite museums in the city.

Explore different cultures and take a fascinating trip around the world at the Wereldmuseum, marvel at various changing exhibitions at the Kunsthal Rotterdam or discover hundreds of objects telling the story of how Rotterdam became one of the biggest port cities in the world and all about its connection to the sea at the Maritime Museum.