Celebrate Christmas in Rotterdam
December is one of the best months to visit Rotterdam. There are lots of things to do before, during and after Christmas. Rotterdam's main street Coolsingel is beautifully decorated with LED illuminated jerry cans. The look of these 1000 liter drums fits the port of Rotterdam like a glove! The tallest Christmas tree can be found in front of the City Hall. You'll enjoy Christmas shopping, dining and parties in the cozy Christmas atmosphere for sure! On Christmas Eve the churches in Rotterdam open their doors to celebrate Christmas together.

Christmas shopping in Rotterdam
There are plenty of opportunities to buy your Christmas gifts in one of the shops in Rotterdam city centre. During the days before Christmas, shops have extended store hours. The shops within Rotterdam centre and the Alexandrium Mall are open at Boxing Day as well! For a Christmas Market you'll have to go to Dordrecht as Rotterdam for some reason doesn't manage to organize a decent Christmas Market...

Christmas activities in Rotterdam
Most outdoor terraces at Stadhuisplein are heated, so you can still sit outside and have a drink. A great Christmas attraction is the Christmas Circus in the Ahoy multifunctional venue. This circus has performed for more than 40 years and guarantees a great show with the best artists, clowns and acrobats.

Christmas dining in Rotterdam
Many restaurants in Rotterdam offer special Christmas dinners on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Make sure to book in advance, as some restaurants are closed at Christmas Day! The steamship SS Rotterdam organizes a dinner dance party with the Dutch College Swing Band. The Inntel Hotel organizes a dinner dance party in the magnificent panorama room where you can enjoy the wonderful view on the river Maas and the Erasmus Bridge. You can also celebrate Christmas at the Euromast tower and have Christmas breakfast, lunch or dinner at 100 meters height!

Going out in Rotterdam during Christmas
Most clubs and bars in Rotterdam organize special Christmas parties on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Go and see the latest Christmas movies in the cinemas in Rotterdam, your kids will love it.

Hotels in Rotterdam during Christmas
When you want to experience Christmas in Rotterdam, many hotels in Rotterdam offer special Christmas package deals, often including a dinner.