Rotterdam: Top Unusual Things To See

The top 3 unusual things to do and see in Rotterdam to discover the city from all angles.

After Amsterdam, always a smash hit with tourists, Rotterdam is the Netherlands' second largest city and a favourite haunt of Renzo Piano enthusiasts and lovers of architecture. So if you can't wait to see Rotterdam's famous cube houses, this is the perfect article for you.

You won't find a list of the city's major attractions here, instead, the curious among you can find out about the lesser known, unusual attractions to be found in Rotterdam.

FLOATING FOREST

Yes, that's right, we're talking about a floating forest in the port of Rotterdam! Trees float here on disused buoys, bringing a touch of green to a port which before only offered the grey colour of concrete.

Unique and fascinating, the floating forest aims to be a symbol of sustainability, reflecting the ways in which discarded objects, otherwise condemned to be destroyed, can be recovered and reused, helping to guard against environmental pollution.

SPLASHTOURS

If you want to visit Rotterdam in an unusual way, one of the best ways is on a Splashtour.

This amphibious bus travels on both land and water - one moment you can be quietly driving through the streets of Rotterdam on board this yellow bus and the next second, you can be exploring the waters of the city - what a great idea!

DELFSHAVEN

Delfshaven is a small inner harbour in Rotterdam which was lucky enough to escape the bombings of the second world war. Today, its original architecture has been preserved so that you can experience Rotterdam as it once was in days gone by. Delfshaven is also well known for its restaurants, art galleries, and for having the only brewery in town (De Pelgrim) as well as a grain mill that overlooks the harbour.

These are three of the most unusual and unique things to see and do in Rotterdam, but if you prefer a more traditional tourist experience, you can always read this article about the main attractions of the city.