Overview
Rebuilt in 2014, Rotterdam Centraal Station is a futuristic railway station and the starting point of any Rotterdam architecture tour. Its massive triangular stainless-steel roof soars skyward, combining sustainable energy systems with a public transit hub in innovative design. Over 110,000 passengers pass through daily, and shops and restaurants fill the interior. The geometric roofline viewed from the station square is a photo hotspot. Free to view (station building). About 40 minutes by IC train from Amsterdam.
Opening Hours
Station open daily 05:00-01:00
Travel Tips
Photograph the full triangular roof from the station square. From here you can start a walking architecture tour to the Cube Houses, Markthal, and Erasmus Bridge.
Hotels near Rotterdam Centraal Station
Hotels and guesthouses in Rotterdam, Centrum, Rotterdam
Other attractions in Rotterdam
Markthal
Rotterdam's landmark — a massive arched building housing a food market and restaurants.
Cube Houses (Kubuswoningen)
Houses tilted 45 degrees — one of the world's most distinctive residential buildings.
Erasmus Bridge
The 'Swan' — a cable-stayed bridge that defines Rotterdam's skyline, especially stunning at night.
Euromast Tower
Rotterdam's 185m observation tower, offering abseiling and zipline adventures.
Kinderdijk Windmills
A UNESCO World Heritage Site with 19 windmills in a row — the quintessential Dutch landscape.
Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen
The world's first publicly accessible art storage facility, with a striking mirrored exterior.
Old Harbor (Oude Haven)
Rotterdam's oldest harbor, where historic ships meet modern architecture on the waterfront.