10 days in Rotterdam Itinerary

Located in the South Holland province, Rotterdam is one of the Netherlands' most lively cities, as well as one of the largest trading ports in the world.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Kasteel de Haar and Old Harbour. Attractions like Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen and Walking tours make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Rotterdam's surroundings by going to Landgoed Clingendael (in The Hague), Museum Voorlinden (in Wassenaar) and Sint Janskerk (in Gouda). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Dutch Pinball Museum, explore the world behind art at Wereldmuseum, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and get in on the family fun at Theme Park Plaswijckpark.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Rotterdam journey planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Eindhoven Airport and Maastricht Aachen Airport. In May, daily temperatures in Rotterdam can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 47°F.