The autumn period has arrived and for some that also means: time off! The official autumn holidays in Rotterdam are from October 26 to November 3 2024. After a warm summer, it is a bit of a switch when it is suddenly a bit colder. However, it cannot be denied that autumn also has its charms.
For example, nature is at its most beautiful in autumn! No other season is as colourful. Mushrooms are sprouting from the ground and when you walk outside, the scent of the leaves and trees is nice and clear. Grab this underrated time of year with both hands and brave the rain in Rotterdam Centre! To help you find your way, we have listed a few autumn tips for you.
Yes, you read that right. This autumn holiday you can go ice skating with the family! From October 26 to November 3, Schaatsbaan Rotterdam is open especially for the autumn holidays. The early opening of the skating rink offers a unique opportunity to make the first metres of the season in the autumn.
The entrance fee has been reduced to approximately €5 per person especially for the autumn holidays, so that the whole family can enjoy a day out at an affordable price. Please note that Schaatsbaan Rotterdam works with dynamic prices. This means that the entrance fee can sometimes be lower, but can also be higher. Ice skates can also be rented at a discount, for €5 per person.
On October 26, a new, fascinating underwater world for kids will open in the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam. The children's exhibition 'Splash! The Future of the Sea' is the long-awaited successor to 'Professor Plons'. Discover it during the autumn holidays!
For more than thirty years, children learned playfully about the maritime world with Professor Plons. This iconic exhibition is now making way for a new exhibition that highlights life with water in a unique way.
In the new exhibition, young visitors are fully immersed in the fascinating underwater world. The new exhibition allows children from four to 12 years old to think about the opportunities that the sea offers to meet the challenges surrounding climate, pollution and the energy transition.
From October 26 you can visit the new exhibition DIVA in the Kunsthal. This exhibition celebrates the unparalleled power and boundless, feminine creativity of iconic artists who have challenged the status quo with their bravado and ambition. With more than sixty costume designs from world-famous designers, worn by Maria Callas, Josephine Baker, Marilyn Monroe, Tina Turner, Shirley Bassey, Cher, Elton John, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Björk and Billie Eilish, the exhibition shows how these divas push boundaries and exerted lasting influence on society.
The Kralingse Bos is a real autumn paradise. Mushrooms sprout from the ground like… mushrooms and the colours red and brown sparkle through the trees while a fresh breeze blows through your hair.
During de Grote Schijn, the splendor of nature is put in a very special light. When the sun goes down you can imagine yourself in a fairytale world full of surprises. Be amazed by a magnificent spectacle of smells, colours and sounds.
De Grote Schijn is every evening from Thursday, October 24 to Sunday, November 10.
Autumn is the season in which colour plays an important role. At Remastered, you'll discover colour in a way you've never seen before. Under the Erasmus Bridge you dive into a new world where all your senses are stimulated.
Art by Dutch Masters such as van Gogh and Rembrandt is given a new look. Never before has art come to life more as with the Remastered experience. Create your own 3D art, swim with fish or fly with birds. In the different spaces you are part of the artwork.
The Remastered experience lasts an hour, in which you walk through all the spaces of this unique world. Ticket prices start from €24.50 and is available through the Remastered website.
What is of course always possible during the fall break, is to visit the warmth of the great shops in Rotterdam Centre! There is something for everyone at the awesome concept stores, large department stores and cozy vintage shops. Also, we have the best coffee in the Netherlands! We call it a bakkie pleur.
Visit the world-famous Lijnbaan or Koopgoot, come and have a snack at Jamin or find clothes at Pull & Bear, Bershka, Urban Outfitters, Stradivarius and of course H&M and Zara. Don't forget to discover hidden gems such as the Peace of Rock op de Aert van Nesstraat of The Swapshop op Weena. Oh, and if you want to take something special with you, stop by the Pindakaaswinkel and KKEC.
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If you are enjoying shopping in Rotterdam Centre, then a quick and delicious pick me up can't be missed. Warm up while enjoying a hot cup of coffee at one of the many different coffee bars in Rotterdam Centre.
At Starbucks they have the ideal fall coffee: the Pumpkin Spice Latte. This year another autumn coffee has been added. The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew makes its official debut.
Come and try them out at the Starbucks at Rotterdam Central, van Oldenbarneveltplaats or Hoogstraat.
Sometimes it's time for some self care, especially during the fall. Okay, there are really a lot of fun elements to autumn, but we all secretly go through a little autumn dip. Time to take care of yourself!
At Skins you will be completely pampered by skilled specialists. For example, choose an instant facial, a deluxe facial or a good connective tissue massage for your face.
In the Skins store you can shop wonderfully scented candles and perfumes, in addition to of course fantastic skin care products. Get advice from the beauticians and relax during your fall break.
Rotterdam has many beautiful parks and green spots. Ideal to go out and discover these places during the autumn holidays. For example, visit Het Park in Rotterdam and admire the beautiful water features, lawns and old trees.
Immediately visit the Historical Garden Schoonoord, located next to Het Park, between Parklaan and Westzeedijk. This hidden green gem has a rich history that goes back 350 years. As soon as you enter the 18th century entrance gate of this garden, you are no longer in the city centre, but you are in a protected national monument, a piece of oasis with a rich collection of flora and fauna. Walk around and enjoy the greenery, take a seat on a bench by the pond and read a book. This way you can really relax.
Or take a (free!) street art tour and discover new murals. Nice to immediately improve your photography skills.
No time to be sad and grumpy, brave the rain! Make it the best autumn break ever in Rotterdam Centre.