NetherlandsRotterdam
Rotterdam ( ROT-ər-dam, UK also ROT-ər-DAM; Dutch: [ˌrɔtərˈdɑm] ) is the second-largest city in the Netherlands by population and the largest by area (319.4 km2). It is in the province of South Holland, part of the North Sea mouth of the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta, via the New Meuse inland shipping channel, dug to connect to the Meuse at first and now to the Rhine. Rotterdam's history goes back to 1270, when a dam was constructed in the Rotte. In 1340, Rotterdam was granted city rights by William IV, Count of Holland.
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Climate in Rotterdam
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Rotterdam
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Rotterdam; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripThe Hague
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21 km≈ 25 min
Day tripLeiden
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26 km≈ 30 min
Day tripBreda
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43 km≈ 50 min
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Hoofddorp
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45 km≈ 50 min
Day tripUtrecht
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48 km≈ 55 min
Day tripAmstelveen
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50 km≈ 1 h
Day tripHaarlem
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53 km≈ 1 h
Day tripAmsterdam
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57 km≈ 1 h 5 min
From Rotterdam you can reach The Hague (21 km), Leiden (26 km), Breda (43 km), Hoofddorp (45 km) and Utrecht (48 km) in about 25 min to 55 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Rotterdam
The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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You can fly into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.