Blijdorp
Popular places to visit
Erasmus Bridge
This huge yet graceful bridge connects the north and south parts of Rotterdam and is one of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks.
Euromast
The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.
SS Rotterdam
You can find out about the history of Rotterdam when you stop by SS Rotterdam. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
See the largest collection of authentic windmills in the Netherlands as you cycle or hike through this picturesque World Heritage site.
Markthal Rotterdam
During your visit to Rotterdam, you can do some window-shopping at Markthal Rotterdam. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Maritime Museum
As one of the largest and oldest port cities in Europe, it’s fitting that Rotterdam boasts one of the continent’s most impressive nautical museums.
Things to do
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
Gouda: Museum Gouda Entry Ticket
Rotterdam: Highlights & Art Walking Tour
Highlights Rotterdam Wandeltour
Rotterdam: Waterbus Ticket to Dordrecht and/or Kinderdijk
Blijdorp Hotel Deals
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Other neighborhoods around Blijdorp
Noord
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Noord. You might consider a stop by Blijdorp Zoo while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Chinatown
While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like De Doelen and Holland Casino Rotterdam.
Oude Westen
While there might not be top attractions in Oude Westen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rotterdam City Theatre and De Doelen.
Centrum
Travelers come to Centrum for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Rotterdam City Theatre and Witte de Withstraat while you're in town.
Stadsdriehoek
If you're spending some time in Stadsdriehoek, Markthal Rotterdam and Binnenrotte Market Square are top sights worth seeing.
Zestienhoven
The restaurants and parks are just a few features travelers like about Zestienhoven. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Blijdorp Zoo and Plaswijckpark are a few top places to visit.
- Blijdorp Zoo
- Scheveningen Beach
- Duinrell
- Ahoy Rotterdam
- Scheveningen Pier
- Port of Rotterdam
- Kijkduin Beach
- Erasmus Bridge
- Katwijk Aan Zee Beach
- Biesbosch National Park
- Madurodam
- Euromast
- Westfield Mall of the Netherlands
- Hoek van Holland Ferry Terminal
- Mauritshuis
- AyersRock
- Holland Casino Scheveningen
- Leiden University
- SS Rotterdam
- Erasmus MC
- Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
- Peace Palace
- Markthal Rotterdam
- Corpus
- Erasmus University
- Delft University of Technology
- AFAS Circustheater
- Binnenhof
- Huis ten Bosch Palace
- Witte de Withstraat
- Maritime Museum
- World Forum Convention Centre