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Rotterdam is a compact city with a lot to offer. For a creative way to spend a few hours, here are some interesting suggestions to make your visit memorable.

Visit the Botanical Gardens

Take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful Arboretum Trompenburg. Since 1820, these botanical gardens have served as home to enchanting plants from all over the world. Spend a day of relaxation experiencing the sights and sounds of nature in the city.

Museums

Visit the many museums scattered across Rotterdam. The unusual Toy Museum exhibits an interesting and rare collection of antique and vintage toys dating back to 1700. Experience cultural enlightenment with a wide variety of exquisite paintings and sculptures at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen. Other museums include the Chabot Museum, the Maritime Museum and the Kunsthal, as well as a number of other museums throughout Rotterdam.

Sightseeing Flight over Rotterdam

Enjoy a spectacular view of Rotterdam from the sky. Sand Air (in Dutch) is conveniently located at Rotterdam Airport and Airport Zealand. Take a panoramic helicopter flight ranging in length from 20, 30 and 45 to 60-minute scenic tour plans. Specializing in photo flights, corporate events and drag-commercial flights, Sand Air can arrange your tour or you can determine your own scenic flight plan. Helicopters seat up to 4, including the pilot.

Shopping and Dining

Enjoy a leisurely day of shopping in Rotterdam’s diverse shopping districts. Visit one of the many open-air markets dotted throughout Rotterdam. or spend the day discovering the exciting shops and boutiques in the primary shopping centers of the Hoogstraat and the Lijnbaan. Experience French/Dutch cuisine or visit a quaint pub at one of Rotterdam’s many fine restaurants and cafes scattered throughout the shopping district.

See Rotterdam’s Remaining Windmills by Bicycle

Bike travel is perhaps the easiest and fastest form of transportation in Rotterdam. You will notice separate bike lanes and traffic lights for bicycles on most main streets. Bicycles can be rented from one of the two NS rental offices near Central Station or at the Use-it shop located outside Central Station. Bicycle your way through Rotterdam and visit the only 7 functioning windmills still remaining in the area. De Lelie and De Ster are the only 2 windmills regularly opened to visitors, though the remaining can be easily viewed from the street. The remaining 5 windmills include:

• De Prinsenmolen, Prinsenmolenpad
• De Vier Winden, Terbregse Rechter Rottekade
• De Speelman, Overschiese Kleiweg
• De Zandweg, Kromme Zandweg
• De Distilleerketel, Voorhaven 210

Find out more about the mini cruises to Rotterdam, sailing from Hull.