Rotterdam boasts many renowned restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines, from classic Dutch dishes to international fare.

Some famous restaurants in Rotterdam include De Jong, a classic Dutch restaurant in the city center serving traditional dishes like bitterballen and poffertjes, and HMB Restaurant, a fine dining establishment on the banks of the Meuse River offering French cuisine with fresh Dutch ingredients.

There's also The Harbour Club, a seafood restaurant located in the Port of Rotterdam, serving a variety of fresh seafood, including fish, clams, and oysters.

Rotterdam offers a variety of exciting activities for tourists, including visiting the cube-shaped houses "Kubuswoningen" that is located along the Meuse River, attending concerts at De Doelen concert hall in the city center, and shopping at the unique indoor market, Markthal.

Additionally, you can enjoy diverse art collections at the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum and explore the Port of Rotterdam, which is the largest port in Europe.

Rotterdam can be visited year-round, but the best times are spring (April-June) and autumn (September-November). During spring, the weather is warm and sunny, making it ideal for city exploration. In autumn, the weather is still pleasant, but without the summer crowds.

Purchase a Rotterdam Tourist Card. This card provides free access or discounts to several tourist attractions in Rotterdam, and learn some basic Dutch phrases. While English is commonly used in Rotterdam, knowing a few words and phrases in Dutch can enhance your interactions with the locals and make your vacation experience more enjoyable.

Rotterdam can be reached by plane, train, or car. If you’re planning to travel by plane, Rotterdam has its own international airport, Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), located about 20 kilometers from the city center. There are many direct flights from various cities worldwide to Rotterdam.

If you’re planning to get to Rotterdam via train, you can board a train to Rotterdam Centraal, which is connected to various cities in the Netherlands and Europe.

Alternatively, you can also reach Rotterdam by car. The city is situated on the banks of the Meuse River in the southern part of the Netherlands. It can be reached by car from various cities in the Netherlands and Europe.