Attractions in Rotterdam at Easter
Easter marks the beginning of the new tourist season in Rotterdam and each year many Dutch and international weekend trippers visit Rotterdam during the long Easter weekend. Traditionally, the famous attractions in Rotterdam like Rotterdam Zoo, Spido tours and the Euromast tower attract a lot of tourists. Also, the Efteling theme park and the Keukenhof Flower Park are very popular attractions for a day out at Easter. It's always very busy at these attractions, so it is better to get there early, or else you'd better stay home...

Easter: time for new furniture!
Another popular Easter pastime is the Alexandrium shopping mall where many people look for new furniture and home decoration. A good idea for couples with a stress-resistant relationship!

Easter egg hunt in Rotterdam
On Easter Sunday the children's amusement park Plaswijckpark organizes an egg hunt for toddlers, starting at noon. Don't feel like going to a mall on Easter Monday with many others? Then join the egg hunt in the Rijnmond region. Each year the regional radio/TV station Rijnmond hides 20 eggs within greater Rotterdam. It's your job to find these hidden eggs by listing to the directions on the radio between noon and 5 pm. (Dutch spoken). When you find an egg you win prizes like a shortbreak or an I-pod). Tune your radio at 93.4 fm on Easter Monday and get the egg hunt started!

Easter Brunch in Rotterdam
Many restaurants and hotels in Rotterdam organize an Easter brunch during the Easter. The museum ship ss Rotterdam offers special Easter activities such as an Easter egg hunt for children, an Easter brunch and an Easter dinner. Also the Airport Hotel Rotterdam and Hotel Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam Blijdorp offer a delicious Easter brunch on Easter Sunday.

Good Easter idea for families
Are you or your kinds fond off dolls and teddybears? Visit the international Doll and Teddybear fair at the Cruise Terminal Rotterdam on Easter Monday. This fair is for collectors but your kids will love it as well!

The best chocolate eggs
Before and during Easter in Rotterdam you can buy delicious chocolate eggs. You can get them in all kinds of flavours and colours. Most of the shops and supermarkets sell these colourful eggs, but for the best chocolate Easter eggs and other Easter goodies go to the Bijenkorf department store or chocolate shop Bonte Koe.

Easter Hotel deals in Rotterdam
Many hotels in Rotterdam have a good package deals during Easter, so that you can visit Rotterdam at a bargain. The Airport Hotel Rotterdam offers a special Easter package including a welcome drink and an abundant Easter brunch.