Top 3 Cool and Unusual Activities to Try in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rotterdam, Netherlands. Photo by Daniel Agudelo on Unsplash

Rotterdam, Netherlands, is a place where you’ll spend most of your time marveling at the impressive modern architecture, sampling amazing food, and relaxing at its cozy cafes and bars. However, if you get in the mood to switch things up, try out these cool and unusual activities.

Surf at Urban Surf Rotterdam

Ever heard about urban surfing? Well, it is a thing in Rotterdam and it is a lot of fun. There is a wave pool installed in the city center that offers an unforgettable experience of riding the waves while surrounded by tall buildings. Best of all, it is open all year round.

Visit the Floating Farm

Rotterdam has the world’s first farm that is situated on water. The Floating Farm is located in the city’s harbor and houses 40 cows that produce milk, which is then processed on-site and distributed across the city. Visitors can get insight into the operations of this unique farm, spend time with its “residents,” and even sample dairy products.

Explore City’s Street Art

Rotterdam is a paradise for street art lovers. The city has a booming street art scene, embracing all kinds of street art styles ranging from murals and graffiti to stencils and featuring works from many talented artists from all around the world. You’ll find great street art all across Rotterdam, but Witte de Withstraat street, the area around Rotterdam’s Central Station, and the open-air Rotterdam Street Art Museum are great places to start.