subject: Ten Reasons To Check Job Offers In Rotterdam [print this page] Architecture Architecture
There are over 600.000 inhabitants in Rotterdam, the one and only architect town of the Netherlands. From far away you'll see the impressive (for Dutch standards!) skyline with the Euromast and the Erasmusbridge as the main landmarks. Skyscrapers pop up everywhere like mushrooms and also the Central railway station is undergoing a huge transformation. Old factories and warehouses are being build into new hyper modern locations. For example the Van Nelle factory (turned into the Design factory) and the former Schiecentral in the Lloyd quarter, the booming heart of the audiovisual industry of Rotterdam.
Festivals & Events
Rotterdam has lots of events all year long. Sports, music, culture you name it and it's there. So you shouldn't be surprised that the city was named Event City of the Year 2010.
Sports
Sportfreaks will go mental in Rotterdam. Just a few of the many available events is Bavaria City Racing, the Rabobank Six Days of Cycling and several high profile tennis tournaments. Don't forget: the Tour de France started in 2010 in Rotterdam, an amazing happening many cities can't say!
Ahoy'
Rotterdam has one of the most famous and best known concert halls around: Ahoy'. All the big names come here to perform and each year it's the area where North Sea Jazz takes place. North Sea Jazz was named one of the Top Ten Events in the World by Time Magazine. So there, Rotterdam!
Food & drinks
Dining will not be a problem in this town. First of all it was named Culinary Capital of 2010. Exotic dishes, a nice French meal every international cuisine is represented. The many high profile restaurants and cosy top quality diners are definitely worth a shot. A certain recommendation goes to Hotel New York, not just because of its looks and location. Another nice one is cruise hotel De Rotterdam. Though there are lots of (slightly better, to be honest) other options on the waterfront, the location is one of a kind. And it's a huge ship!
Nightlife kicks ass
Dancing and lounging with a cocktail, just a quick beer and catch up; the choice is yours in Rotterdam. For example the underground scene and its many performances by small upcoming bands. Or enter the club scene, where you can go all night long with the best tunes and the greatest DJs. In 2010 Rotterdam was names Best Pop Stage of the Netherlands, meaning it's the place place to perform and breakt through. Another cool one is bar De Witte Aap (White Monkey) , named by backpacking Bible Lonely Planet as the best bar in the world. Seriously? Go see for yourself!
Largest harbor in the world
Rotterdam had the largest harbor in the world and of course they'll proudly present it to you. For examply in Futureland, where you can taste and feel the atmosphere in the harbor interactively. It's obviously many boats are prepared to take you on a tour over the water. Especially during the summer (terrace on the roof!) a visit to the harbor by boat is something you'll want to do. Even if the harbor doesn't interst you one bit!
Timber!
You'll get a magnicifent view from the tall and clearly recognizable Euromast. If you've got a fear of hights, it's best to stay clear from this one. No less than 185m tall, you can visit the top and actually get down from it on a wire during the summer.
Shopping
If you're in need fors ome serious retail therapy, Rotterdam is definitely the place to be. The Koopgoot (and area that consists of Lijnbaan and Beurstraverse) offers all the main brands. There are many shopping areas all over town. Popular in a megastore or exclusive in a boutique; window shopping or spending money will be hard to resist in Rotterdsm!
Arts and culture
Poetry, music but mostly movies give Rotterdam a true face of culture. The International Film Festival Rotterdam is known worldwide and shows all kinds of masterpieces for twelve days. Stars from all over the world (and also from the Netherlands) come out to play. So where are you?
