Discover the dynamism, energy and striking modern architecture of Rotterdam, the largest and most important port in Europe. The town centre was bombed flat in World War 2 and since then the story has been one of renewal and regeneration – but always with respect for what stood before.
Netherlands Greeters welcome you
Netherlands Greeters are volunteers who are passionate about sharing their love for their city with visitors from around the world. A Greeter will welcome you and take you on a 2-4 hours walk in the city free-of-charge, showing you places, neighborhoods, and off-the-beaten-track spots. You will see the city through the eyes of a local while hearing personal stories, anecdotes, cultural aspects, and experience the city in its authenticity. Read more …
The Netherlands is a small flat country whose rather monotonous landscape is more than compensated for by its magnificent cultural heritage and internationally-oriented history. Names such as Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Vermeer stand out, as does the East India Company whose ships sailed the world in the 16th and 17th centuries and brought back many treasures and cultural influences (think Delft blue ) from foreign lands. Add in the stereotypical windmills, clogs, tulips, cheese and cyclists, round out with a friendly English-speaking population and you have a destination which has so much to offer.