rotterdam

Hello, rotterdam

Rotterdam is a young, dynamic city, continually renewing itself at a rapid rate. Sparkling skyscrapers, an impressive port, trendy restaurants and food markets, renowned museums and fun festivals are the direct result of the can-do mentality of the Rotterdammers. Add to that the many extraordinary attractions and city tours — by bike, bus, boat or on foot. Now is the perfect time to explore the Netherlands' second-largest city!

Shopping

The Shopping to Visit

Bijenkorf Rotterdam

Bijenkorf Rotterdam

While London has Harrod’s, Rotterdam is blessed with De Bijenkorf, the most luxurious chain of department stores in the country. The great thing about shopping here is that you’ll find exclusive brands like Burberry, Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Marc by Marc Jacobs all assembled on the same floor. Stroll right on through to the shoes, leather goods, jewellery and cosmetics, and you’ll have a complete outfit all ready to go.

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Kop van Zuid/ Fenix Food Factory

Fenix Food Factory

This small-scale food hub is located in the Fenixloods, a former warehouse, at the Katendrecht peninsula. Here you can enjoy artisanal food and products from among others the Kaapse Brouwers brewery, Booij Kaasmakers cheese, Jordy’s Bakery and Rechtstreex fruit and vegetables. The Kaapse Kitchen serves affordable dishes from different Rotterdam chefs that vary weekly. The terrace on the adjacent quay offers a great view of the Rotterdam skyline.

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mushrooms on sale

De Groene Passage

Human, animal and environmentally friendly shopping is the aim of this shopping centre. To keep your energy up, you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner at Spirit where everything is 100% organic and 100% vegetarian.

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Love Rotterdam. Gifts, Food & More.

Love Rotterdam. Gifts, Food & More.

Looking for a nice, typically Rotterdam gift or souvenir? Walk into ‘Love Rotterdam. Gifts, Food & More’ in the central hall of Rotterdam Central Station. Here you’ll find mainly Rotterdam products like Rotterdamsche Oude Kaas (Old Cheese), Maasstroompjes (Biscuits), Rotterdam Port from MWAH and locally brewed beer from the Kaapse Brouwers. There is also Rotterdam design available, such as the bags from Susan Bijl. In addition, in the gift shop more traditional souvenirs, from magnets to key rings and postcards are sold.

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Magreeth Olsthoorn

Margreeth Olsthoorn

Those in the know come to Rotterdam from all over to visit this famous fashion shop. Her style is avant-garde, raw and slightly punk, with sober, classical elements. She sells brands like Maison Martin Margiela, Henrik Vibskov, Acne and Avelon, combined with new labels that she’s enthusiastic about, like Rotterdam’s own jewellery brand The Boyscouts.

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People in front of the Susan Bijl shop

Susan Bijl

Look for lifestyle brand Susan Bijl's flagship store in the heart of Rotterdam. Susan Bijl is known nationally and internationally for the colourful nylon bag The New Shopping Bag.

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