More information about Rotterdam Night Walk
With the Christmas holidays just around the corner, it's time to discover wintery Rotterdam! The city is even cozier, more pleasant and there is plenty to do. Below are some great tips to ensure you don't get bored during these winter weeks.
For the real winter feeling, have a hot chocolate in your hand, a beanie on your head and take a fresh walk through the city. Would you rather drink something stronger? Then get yourself a delicious Mulled Wine.
The ultimate place to get a hot drink this Christmas holiday is of course Winterplein (Winter Square). On the Beursplein in the centre you will find cozy food trucks, live music and entertainment. And of course the Winterplein is not complete without a chocolate milk stall.
Would you rather go in a different direction? At Parqiet in Het Park, for example, you can get delicious hot chocolate and something tasty for the road. Is it busy? Right next to it you have Dudok with delicious options. Ideal to enjoy during your walk.
Of course, Het Park or the Kralingse Bos is beautiful for a walk. But how fun is it to do this in the city? The centre offers a beautiful decor thanks to the atmospheric Christmas lights.
For example, walk past the shop windows of the Bijenkorf or through the richly decorated Koopgoot. Also be sure to walk to the Binnenwegplein, the Lijnbaan and to Central Plaza, for even more mega light letters, Christmas trees and sparkling lights. It promises to be the ultimate winter walk!
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End the Christmas holidays on a sporty note! On 'third' Christmas Day, Friday December 27, keep moving by participating in the Rotterdam Night Walk of 6 or 12 kilometres. During this event you will walk through Rotterdam in a Christmas vibe. Along the way you will pass various Rotterdam highlights and enjoy special acts and winter delicacies. The Christmas decorations in the city make it extra fun. It promises to be a pleasant evening walk!
From Friday 20 December to Tuesday 24 December, the Beursplein will be transformed into the Winter Square! A meeting place full of cozy (live) music, food trucks and stalls with the nicest gifts. Be surprised by the beautiful Christmas decorations and don't forget to take a selfie at the selfie spot.
An empty storefront in the Koopgoot will be transformed into the Kids Corner during the Christmas holidays, in collaboration with the Rotterdam brand Little Dutch. While the children have fun and enjoy hot chocolate in the Kids Corner, you can have your gifts wrapped for free.
Fan of Frozen? Then put this in your agenda: on Mondays and Tuesdays you will meet Elsa and Olaf in the Kids Corner!
The Kids Corner is open from Friday 20 to Tuesday 24 December. Special activities are organized at these times:
Friday: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Monday: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM with Elsa and Olaf
Tuesday: 12:00 - 16:00 with Elsa and Olaf
The Rotterdam Skating Rink is open, for the 12th time! That means another three months of ice fun and skating under the rainbow. Get your skates out, gather your friends and enjoy a 400-meter track, the ice rink, several cool events and of course hot chocolate!
Buy your ticket online quickly, because the Christmas holidays promise to be a busy period on the track. Skating at Schaatsbaan Rotterdam is possible until March 1, 2025.
We'll stay in the skating world for a while longer with this fun tip for the first weekend of January. From January 3, Holiday on Ice will be in Rotterdam Ahoy with beautiful shows full of skating fun. With no fewer than five shows, including afternoon performances on Saturday and Sunday, there is plenty of choice to experience this magical show.
Holiday on Ice is an unforgettable experience for young and old – the perfect way to end the Christmas holidays on a festive note. Don't miss it!
Rotterdam has several Christmas markets where you can experience the ultimate winter feeling! For example, come to The Maker Market in the Groot Handelsgebouw on 14 and 15 December, for live music, snacks and of course handmade items.
Would you rather enjoy the winter temperatures outside? Then come to Trompenburg on 6, 7 and 8 December, for a green Christmas market. Expect all kinds of products that have to do with green, but also nice Christmas gifts from local entrepreneurs such as handmade candles, artisanal chocolate and Christmas loaves, the most beautiful ceramics and zero-waste care products.
Curious about the other Christmas markets in Rotterdam this year? Check it out via the button below!
It's Christmas holidays and the 25th is approaching, but you don't have any presents yet! Don't worry, because Rotterdam Centre has countless shops where you can find the perfect gifts. For sports enthusiasts, of course, go to the Decathlon. Do you want to buy a gift for someone who loves a bit of luxury? Then we recommend SKINS on the Kruiskade, where they sell the most unique perfumes and scented candles.
