What NOT to do in Rotterdam

[@OllieV__nl]

Here's one: don't bother flying into Rotterdam/The Hague airport. It's just a business and holiday airport, so the only relevant connection to international travelers it has is London City. Good luck finding a connection to that without a cross-London transfer. Just go to Schiphol, it's much faster.

[@joehoe222]

Or just go by Zaventhem by Brussels. It's way cheaper if price is an issue and though it's an hour longer with the train, it still has a direct train that stops there.

[@Si.top2020]

@@OllieV__nl I don't agree, there are some relevant connections to/from Rotterdam-the Hague airport, for example, to Barcelona, Lisbon, Rome, Milan, Istanbul and London, all major airports if you ask me. But definitely not to compare to Schiphol or Brussels airport of course, but still, if you manage to book a nice flight, go for it, l would always rather choose a smaller airport than a big one. P.S. : Zaventem is the old name of Brussels Airport, and it was not Zaventhem.

[@rejeankriek]

With the HSL it only takes 10 min more from Rotterdam Central to get to schiphol vs rotterdam airport by public transport

[@OllieV__nl]

@@Si.top2020 I'm mainly talking about transatlantic flights. Yeah you can get a layover. But if a direct flight to Amsterdam is available, that's far easier.

[@willemdederde6669]

It's better to stay away at all . . . better for the people of the city.

[@C.Pachovsky]

Don't buy an Ajax outfit in Amsterdam and then wear it on your visit in Rotterdam. Unless you're actively looking for trouble of course.

[@mauricematla8379]

You just had to take the only fun there is in Americunts visiting Rotterdam out of it didn't you ?

[@C.Pachovsky]

@@mauricematla8379 no worries, only warning the people who watch Wolters videos

[@martinthepartin]

I was going to say something similar, but you beat me to it 😂 wearing a Feijenoord shirt in Amsterdam is less risky, I think.

[@RichardHoogstad]

What an honor seeing Wolters in my city, love the work throughout the years man. About city hall, don't forget to enter the court yard if it is open. It is quite nice

[@JulesStoop]

1. Don’t forget to mention you can take a Rotterdam metro trains (RET) directly to the beach at ‘Hoek van Holland’ and to the city centre of Den Haag. 2. Also don’t forget Rotterdam has by far the largest seaport in Europe (by shipping tonnage and by TEU’s) which also happens to be the largest seaport outside (east) Asia and that there are several opportunities to visit and witness some of that port activity. One way is by a port cruise of a few hours with ‘Spido’ which has their terminal at the north ramp of the Erasmus bridge. This will show you a few of the inner harbour bassins which are still in active use. An arguably better option is the FutureLand visitor center on the Maasvlakte. Maasvlakte is Rotterdam’s latest port extension and it receives the most massive ships the world has ever seen. The ports of Maasvlakte are built on an artificial peninsula in the North Sea which means that FutureLand is almost 50 km from Rotterdam Centraal. It can be reached after a one hour bus ride from one of the metro stations, but it’s probably easier to get there by car.

[@NickyBouwers]

1) Metro B toHoek van Holland Strand” Destination is literally the beach (strand). 2) You can buy Spido tickets under the Erasmus Bridge

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

@@JulesStoop Who cares?

[@JulesStoop]

@@on-the-pitch-p3w I cared. Would I’ve written this if I didn’t? And obviously you care as well. At least enough to read it, conclude you couldn’t care less, and reply to share that opinion with me. Or are you referring to the Hague as a metro destination 😂 You’re probably right.

[@Pepe_the_raver]

The crib of Hardcore music, respect for Rotterdam!

[@weetjeweetje4054]

Finally, it is there. I saw you walking around the market hall, taking notes. One thing not to do for the coming years, is to go to the Boijmans museum, since it is closed for renovation. But the depot next to it is worth a visit.

[@triztandiellez3656]

Crazy you caught mister Spiderman himself @4:08 he's a legend of the city and does this daily

[@Lucardini]

You can see him drive by between 4:02 - 4:06 (maybe the creator edited the video after release)

[@gravinvankippenbout9266]

Perhaps don't forget to go to Kop Van Zuid with lot's of cool restaurants and then take the Watertaxi

[@freakishuproar1168]

That Paul McCarthy gnome is a hell of a way to open a video Wolter, I fully approve... xD

[@HyperDaveUK]

Love visiting Rotterdam, I love cities in general and just walking around here is a lot of fun.

[@AndrewTheCelt]

Great video as usual, not a fan of the black picture transitions but content is very interesting and helpful

[@MichelleNyxRaymond]

Me neither, it really messes with my eyes. 😔

[@Koen030NL]

The best thing about Rotterdam is that the city center isn’t as crowded as in Amsterdam or Utrecht. The hotspots are more spread out through the city and that gives it a much more chill and less touristy vibe. I love it. Also it’s very easy to go around the city because it has a good metro/subway system unlike any other city in the Netherlands.

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Why would people want to explore the whole of Rotterdam. It has not got enough to see and do.

[@tomh4284]

Went to the Netherlands a couple years back, used Rotterdam as our base and had a couple days in Amsterdam by train. Lovely country, loved both cities.

[@ajkooper]

If you like a bit of Dutch history, the smaller city of Dordrecht is nearby Rotterdam (well connected by train). Dordrecht used to be an important port city in Holland back when the VOC was established. The old port isn't big by any means but wasn't bombed as much during WW2. Lots of old architecture remains that tell tales of those times of old. I guess Dordrecht would be fun for a day (2 at most). Dordrecht also has the longest shopping street in the Netherlands (Voorstraat) which starts (or ends) at the big church which is close to the old port area. There are interesting museums and tons of old tales to explore. You could also take a tour through the city canals by boat which i recommend.

[@t.vanoosterhout233]

Another place close by (train) worth visiting is Dordrecht!

[@mintomax2]

Great vid thanks for uploading. I loved Rotterdam so many things I wanted to do and I only managed to do about half in my holiday, I would recommend to anyone going that you visit the Markethall as it was amazing but check up on which day you go as they have a market outside that is just as big if not bigger on certain days and there was plenty of interesting things there as well so essentially if you go on the right day the amount of market stalls/shops you get to see will double in size. I would definitely recommend getting the travel pass card it gives you access to the tube and tram network that will go all across the city as Rotterdam attractions can be pretty spaced out. You are right that travel connections are good but to be honest we only spent one day outside of Rotterdam on our holiday as there is so many things to do in Rotterdam that its unlikely that you get to see everything in any holiday there.

[@triztandiellez3656]

Markets outside are every Tuesday and Saturday!

[@saradoljaknabernik6443]

Thank you so much for sharing this one. I go to Rotterdam often for work. Unluckily I don’t always have the time to visit the city as a tourist, so thanks for the tips what to see. I confirm the Markthal is a great experience, my favorite Dutch cheese shop is there!!!! And the Gouda stroopwaffels are there too!

[@jessyramakers5257]

Welcome to Rotterdam, enjoy!

[@MaxxD]

I really don't want to be a downer on this excellent video...but those black scene transitions are really jarring. The simple swipes or hard cuts are so much kinder on the eyes!

[@AbdulRWatches]

M favourite city in the Netherlands. Very friendly people, the Street Market infront of Markthaal is awesome.

[@grafsmigiel7003]

maybe because it is full of you alike

[@LalaDepala_00]

Markthal*

[@jazzfan67]

Cool to see you finally make a video in Rotterdam!

[@pi17835]

Don’t miss out on Spijkenisse, they build the bridges from the Euro banknotes in a residential area

[@JoeJaJoeJoe]

Yeah, the story behind it is hilarious. The designers of the Euro notes didn't want to show favoritism to particular cities or countries, so they put fictional European-looking bridges on the notes. Then, after the notes were released, the Dutch decided 'nah, we're building all of those' 😂

[@pi17835]

@@JoeJaJoeJoe I think they asked for permission (probably more for some IP infringement rather than being bad Europeans, but yeah, I think they got the blessing to build them)

[@seustaceRotterdam]

De Nieuwebinnenweg has great bars, restaurants and some great shops like the Plaatboef for LPs

[@olegariocamara9308]

I plan to visit Rottendam in my next visit to the Netherlands

[@aidanmccarthy9249]

I knew of the Santa statue. And once I got checked into my hostel that was in the cube houses, and got a bike, that was the first thing I checked out when I got there. What I didn't know about was the Gundam statue I randomly found while biking around.

[@captainchaos3667]

Love those nostalgic Viewmaster wipes!

[@daphnelovesL]

If you drive to Rotterdam by car. Park at Meijersplein (free parking just outside Rotterdam and use public transport).

[@guitarhans]

Not a good advice. I live very close to the Meijersplein station. To many cars here and on the parkinglot in front of my house.

[@daphnelovesL]

@@guitarhans You live at the Park & Ride parking?

[@geert-janb.6994]

Nice to see my city on your channel:)! Most diverse city in the country🎉❤. If I may add one more suggestion: walking down the Maasboulevard from east to west gets you a good view of a large part of the city.

[@HerrBrutal-bl2fk]

The rivalry between Rotterdam and Amsterdam is well known outside the country's borders. It's always a good idea to keep rivalries and conflicts in mind. Don't praise NYC pizza in Philadelphia. Don't presume the locals of São Paulo share your fascination over Rio de Janeiro. Don't talk about what an enchanting city Rome or Naples is while in Milan. Don't try and make friends with people in other parts of Spain by explaining to them how much you love Madrid. Don't tell someone in Marseille about the amazing things you experienced in Paris and do not call Stockholm the 'Capital of Scandinavia' (as the city actually brands itself) while visiting Copenhagen or Oslo.

[@marcdenouden5541]

Sow I am Dutch and went to study in Rotterdam. I would prefer Kralingen and Oude Noorden over Delfshaven. Delfshaven is really small and the city made it a tourist hotspot. Kralingen is the most pupulair quarter to live and combine it with large historical maisons, yachtshavens and a international student vibe. Oude Noorden contains a lot of historical architecture as well same counts for the Provenierswijk just at the other side of central station. You will have a very nice look with trendy bars in those three quarters than Delfshaven. I hope all travelers will enjoy the impressive city of Rotterdam. Besides nice video Wolter!!

[@JaccoSW]

That might be true but Delfshaven is relevant, especially for Americans. It is where the exiled Pilgrims left the Netherlands in the Speedwell, to meet up with the Mayflower in England and took off for North America. The ironic bit is that the entire surrounding area was bombed by the United States AirForce in 1943 by error. They were planning to bomb a submarine base 4 km away on the other side of the river.

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Delfshaven was the haven of the city of Delft. Delfshaven was much bigger then Rotterdam in that time.m😂

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Do have the English version from all the info? 😂

[@Linda-hs1lk]

The cube houses and that tower (the pencil they called it back then, I guess they still do) were built when I worked nearby. Same with the WTC Rotterdam, I saw those building being built. I've been in the cube houses when they weren't even finished. I was born in Rotterdam but lived in a town outside Rotterdam. We moved away in 1986 though.

[@MaZaCar_Xiaoyu]

Went Rotterdam for 2 nights in early April this year. Nice place to explore & glad I went but it's also not somewhere I would return to - there's just something missing..

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

I think nice people and ugly buildings. They are all very childish in form.

[@mennovanrij9334]

Rotterdam, aka RoTown. I was born there and went to school there. In fact, the Markthal is exactly where my school used to be! Nowadays, I live somewhere else. But I return from time to time. And, according to my wife, the Rotterdam language accent is always lurking under the surface, waiting to get out when in Rotterdam! An interesting detail (and not in your video) is Hotel New York. It used to be the shipping company's office for European emigrants before they left for New York. The building echoes the architecture of the buildings on Ellis Island! There was always a relationship between NY/NJ and Rotterdam. In fact, the Boymans Depot is built on a stretch of land called Hoboken. Yes, the NJ spot gets its name from Rotterdam. And a great walk: from the Willemsplein to the west, with the river on your left to the Veerhaven. That small harbour houses vintage yachts, surrounded by old architecture. From there, walk to the park under the Euromast. It ain't Central Park, but it has the vibes.

[@Linda-hs1lk]

RoTown? Sinds wanneer noemen ze Rotterdam zo? Ik ben er geboren, vlakbij gewoon, ben er naar school geweest en heb er gewerkt, maar RoTown??? Nog nooit gehoord. Ik ben al een tijdje weg, dus ik denk dat het iets van de laatste jaren is?

[@aadmannee3928]

@@Linda-hs1lk Google eens op Rotown. Dan zie je dat de term heel vaak wordt gebruikt om Rotterdam aan te duiden, ook buiten Rotterdam zelf. Al tientallen jaren overigens.

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

We only know New Amsterdam. WIC. En bij de VOC: het hoofd van de Compagnie stonden zeventien Bewindhebbers: de 'Heeren XVII'. Acht Heeren zaten voor de Kamer Amsterdam, vier voor de Kamer Zeeland, en één voor elk van de Kamers Delft, Rotterdam, Hoorn en Enkhuizen.

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Rotown ? Echt niet !

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Enne vanaf de Veemkade vanuit het Lloyd Hotel vertrokken ook honderdduizenden mensen naar Amerika en andere landen… Ook maar weer een museum?

[@RFGfotografie]

I still wish "Koolmees" chicken restaurant was around, there you could get a whole grilled chicken for 10 euro. And it was the best chicken you could posssibly get anywhere.

[@aaronhurst4379]

Yessss, Team Utrecht! I used to live and study there, lovely and underrated city 🤝 Rotterdam's really cool, too!

[@tobiojo6469]

Hey Mark, awesome video

[@RichardRenes]

I would say: don't limit yourself to just the city centre. There is a lot to see, even the Dutch traditional architecture... Just not in the city centre. Delfshaven has been touched upon, but if you can: try the old village centres of Charlois, IJsselmonde, Hillegersberg or Overschie. You will not be disappointed. Stroll along the old Hoflplein railroad track, or go to the Kiefhoek, a small quarter that was designed around the principles of De Stijl and which is featured in a lot of books about architecture. Also: Schiedam is literally next to Rotterdam and is a cute town to visit.

[@Conservative-Leftie]

The statues are not random my friend...it is actually a Art-route through the city...it ranges from Picasso to 'kabouter buttplug'...

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Nou, nou. Echt een wereldstad. Iets wat jullie echt geloven. 😂

[@jiripolasek7087]

Few minutes ago I finished watching what not to do in San Francisco because I plan to travel there in october. Now I finished this one about a city which is my home for more than 2 years now. I already welcomed many of my friends here and all liked the city, some of them even more than Amsterdam. Rotterdam has the nicest train station I have ever seen. Modern but wellcoming and unique. Although I like typical dutch cities it's a little bit still the same. Channels, bridges, old crooked houses. Yeah, it's very nice, but it's very similar if you go to Delft, Gouda or Utrecht. What I like about Rotterdam is the combination of old and new. Not whole city was destroyed during the germany bombing so not whole city is modern. If you want nice old houses go to Kralingen for example. My favorite street is Prinses Julianalaan. Full of nice big old houses, more like little castles. I mean although Rotterdam doesn't look like typical old dutch city, it's not completely modern, you just need to walk/cycle a bit further from city center. Only thing we don't have here are channels, that's true... 😅

[@CLabij]

Take a tour with the waterbus/taxi. It is also public transport so you can use the same card. You can go to the end of the harbour all the way up to "Kinderdijk" with the mentioned windmills.

[@chijason6630]

I used the Waterbus to visit Kinderdijk after spending the late morning/early afternoon touring Rotterdam. The boat ride was nice, and reasonably priced at €5.5 each way (€11 round-trip). I did end up getting an OV-chipkaart despite the extra fee, as it saved me from pulling my credit card out of my wallet, and it was easier to track expenses. (The fare inspections were also easier with the OV-chipkaart as well!)

[@GROOV3ST3R]

About the rivalry between Amsterdam and Rotterdam - Amsterdam is beyond crowded. It's the only place I've ever gotten a migraine in for simply being in the crowd. It's ok as a city but it has a certain reputation for tourism and as such is also doing everything it can to discourage tourists that go there for just 'weed and Wall'. If you want an Amsterdam vibe but without the overwhelming crowds, historic town centre in Utrecht is the place to go. Rotterdam is also stone's throw away from Hoek van Holland (and it's less commercialised counterpart, Maasvlakte Strand, where you can also see the giant port of Rotterdam), Den Hague and Dordrecht (the oldest city in this part of Netherlands, which is right by Kinderdijk). You can get to Dordrecht area pretty cheap by Waterbus, takes about an hour and it's a regular service for commuters via ferry. One can even take a bicycle along for free.

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Amsterdam is much nicer ❌❌❌❤️ Vibrant, 1000 different restaurants. Beautiful canals. Fun. RLD Coffeeshops Worldclass museums ❌❌❌ Financial district. Very modern buildings. Good luck!!!

[@martijnkeisers5900]

Don't forget to visit Witte Huis, Europe's first skyscraper!

[@koooniiin]

Also, if you're in Rotterdam for a few days it's nice to take the 12 minute train to Delft (different from Delfshaven). It's the birthplace of our monarchy and it's a very quaint little historic town.

[@patricksterling7389]

I was just there two weeks ago. Lovely, but as you said stay out of the bike lanes. I forgot and wandered into one. From nowhere two ladies riding side by side came up and it was a bit scary. I got yelled at 😢. Took the train to Delft too one evening. That was incredible.

[@adrianhough5059]

Excellent video…..we just got back from Rotterdam and I would add ‘Don’t miss the harbour’…..it is one of the busiest ports in the world and took a boat tour (Spido) which was very interesting

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Why do people from Rotterdam thinks tourists want to see the harbor. It’s ugly, dirty and noisy.

[@Rob_van_der_Linden]

Don't forget to take a ride on a Spido tour through the port.

[@rustinpieces]

The Boymans Museum is actually closed, and will be for a very long time. The Maritime Museum has basically been converted into a kid's playground; and should not be considered when you're not with your family and kids.

[@marjoleinewelters1728]

Love to our "Gnome Buttplug" at the beginning. Paul McCarthy made it, meant for it to be called "Santa Claus." True Rotterdam vibes there, we call it as we see it. A gnome holding a buttplug. 😂😂😂

[@ruthwolf1958]

When I lived in the NL & was in Rotterdam regularly, I remember getting a good laugh out of overhearing a tourist call it the Buttplug Santa.

[@circuh1981]

not as in sir paul but a california sculpter named paul mccartHY

[@marjoleinewelters1728]

@@circuh1981 indeed, didn't even notice the spelling difference, thanks! ( fixed it!)

[@morrisyarnell6083]

I did enjoy Rotterdam. Be sure to have change for the train, we left R on weekend and the change machine at station was empty. Food was good, ate at harbor restaurant. As an Architect I enjoyed the buildings, the cube buildings do charge a fee to visit.

[@LPRD]

@@morrisyarnell6083 what do you need change for? Almost the entire country is cashless :)

[@chezannelavieendouceur]

Only if you visit the on the inside, if you just walking through the street to see the outsides is free :)

[@egeltje85]

You can just use your phone or card to pay, no change needed.

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Cube houses are in more places then just here.

[@cookiemonster-20]

We were based here for 3 nights 2 weeks ago, before going to Amsterdam. Rotterdam has some interesting things to visit and is a less expensive choice to make day tour to The Hague.

[@jsb7975]

What stands out in Rotterdam is the fact that skyscrapers and highrises are scattered around the city and not clustered in one area like in other European cities. They are mostly residential and less office buildings like elsewhere. Architecture does stand out by design while they are mostly not just routine ....

[@picobello99]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the harbour. It's by far the largest harbour in Europe and third largest in the world (behind Singapore and Shanghai). You can take a tour there. Definitely worth a visit. The Euromast is actually a light house btw and it's the tallest building in the Netherlands. Also, don't miss out on "kapsalon", it was invented in Rotterdam 😋

[@woltersworld]

I have kapsalon popping up in my eats of netherlands video

[@collectioneur]

Mention Rotterdam and forget about the harbour which stretches from the city to the North Sea. You can take the small tour but if you have the entire day I suggest to go all the way to Maasvlakte, it’s nothing like you’ve ever seen.

[@Catsandcamera]

Last time I was in Rotterdam that mirror building was being built Ah yes, the maritime museum is so good!

[@finalascent]

Rotterdam is a fantastic alternative to overtouristed Amsterdam. I loved the Boijman, and the Maritime Museum. Look out for the flaming footlights that surround some buildings - that means whatever structure existed before was destroyed in WW2. Rotterdam is also a departure port for some freighter cruises (I took one back in 2018).

[@Elatenl]

I mean Rotterdam and Amsterdam are wildly different cities so I wouldn't call it an alternative, If you want an alternative for Amsterdam Utrecht is probably a better choice.

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Boymans is not open at all. 😂

[@finalascent]

@@on-the-pitch-p3w I was there six years ago. I hope it reopens soon!

[@lesasawahata4652]

Also, as an American who has lived here in Roffa (the local name for Rotterdam) for 20 years: museum park is great, but don't miss the Witte de Withstraat that is just an extension of the (new) road going past the Boijmans (which is closed, visit the Boijmans Depot instead it is part of this vid). Tons of cafes and art and boutiques, ends at the back of the Maritime Museum. And don't miss Surinamese food!

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Roffel … never heard this.m😂

[@sanderjansen5187]

Hey, nice that you’re started in front of our kabouter but plug.

[@boukevanlaarhoven3272]

If you appreciatie Rotterdam, visit Eindhoven as well! It is a also modern Dutch city with great museums, industrial heritage, design, nice people and a strong American connection due to US troops liberating it in september 1944 as tthe first mayor Dutch city (you can catch a glimpse of that in Band of Brothers).

[@joannunemaker6332]

Very interesting monuments. I enjoyed this video. 😊❤

[@7catsmom959]

Team Rotterdam, here. Love the city.

[@JaneTaubman]

Thanks for another video, I did find the new black swipe edit cut, personally I found it very distracting.

[@NS_Miata]

If in Rotterdam, go to Dordrecht to see historical houses. Very close by.

[@Goozen12]

You mention mine hometown Leiden, what is very nice

[@ageoflove1980]

Dont think boat rides are just for tourists. There are two fast ferry hydrofoil lines that dock near the Erasmus bridge that go to the famous Kinderdijk windmills and all the way to the beautiful old town centre of Dordrecht. And you can just pay for it with a normal OV chip card just as any other form of public transportation.

[@Michel-r6m]

The photography museum. Here is explained with projection on how photo's were made and developed.

[@miatx6818]

If you like historic buildings. There is a building which is the only building still standing from the 17th century. Its actually pretty forgettable and unknown even for the Dutch. Its called Het Schielands huis or The Schielands House. Its really full of details and gothic architecture. But the sad part is is that its pretty hard to find. Its smashed between 3 highrise buildings and there isn’t a major road going there. It is in the center tho. So i would highly recommend going there as a tourist.

[@guitarhans]

Sadly, the Schielandhuis has been closed for the public a couple of years ago. It was visited by Napoleon and Mozart. But there is a very nice restaurant.

[@aadmannee3928]

Schielandhuis is actually visible here: 6:10. Besides, it is certainly not gothic.

[@beyondrotterdam8753]

Nice video

[@ageoflove1980]

Id say that the dont hype up Amsterdam suggestion is a good idea almost anywhere in the country. The general concensus outside of Amsterdam is that the city is way too busy and expensive and overrrun by tourism. Which.. is not untrue to be fair.

[@LPRD]

Still especially in Rotterdam you shouldn't wear an ajax shirt haha

[@Gianluca-ROTTERDAM]

Welcome to my home town walter. Hope you enjoy it. Its always better than that other city? We are the 1st city!

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

Nice video!

[@mymemeplex]

Don't forget to get a Kapsalon somewhere good. I don't know where beside the original is good, but there's probably lists.

[@sahilanant123]

Definitely take the 10 minute train to Delft and have a day out there. From someone who called the place home for 3.5 years. Kinderdijk was lovely too. Went there during covid years.

[@chijason6630]

I went to Kinderdijk as well during my 2.5 week vacation in the Netherlands (and 3 day stay in Rotterdam). Delft was a nice place to visit as well, and I spent the day there after checking out of my hotel in Rotterdam. I left my luggage in the train station lockers, and explored Delft before heading to Amsterdam for 4 days!

[@daphnelovesL]

Yeah you are in my home town! Welkom!

[@robertvaneersel3741]

Did you skip Delfshaven Old or Pelgrim Father Church for a reason? The Founding Fathers left for America from that church. It has huge historical relevance.

[@Brrunoc1]

Take a waterbus around the harbour or east to the Kinderdijk, and Dordrecht, The beach (Strand) is on the western end of the light rail line to Hoek van Holland. Worth walking out to sea on the pier at the extreme end and watching the ships enter and leave.

[@almyrianna6956]

Boatride with the waterbus, visiting the port if you are into marine engineering, the zoo, zuidplein if you want to shop while it is bad weather oitside.

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

I was there the year before the bridge opened.

[@macgomes7932]

Dont go to kinderdijk. Yes they have 19 windmills. But too many tourist. Go to Schiedam instead. Its closer and easier to get. Biggest windmill in the netherlands there. Also windmill museum, and one has a restaurant in it with really goodfood

[@jallobenz3337]

The Amsterdam Rotterdam Rivality is something very serious i think, specially when you see Ajax Amsterdam & Fernoord Rotterdam it was often in the Past more like a war, then just a Football match. So never wear Ajax Merch when you are in Rotterdam it might save your Life.

[@boudewijnkerkwijk4695]

Team Utrecht FTW! If you wanna sound really cool you should say UUUU!

[@janmarinus1967]

The only one good thing in Amsterdam is de Intercity train to Rotterdam 😊

[@halohunter3441]

Don't forget to do a free walking tour in Rotterdam!

[@luffegasen7711]

Isn't there a buss tour, which also go into the harbour? By using amphibious busses?

[@BluuurghAg9]

@@luffegasen7711 not really into the harbour, it’s more like a city tour where you will also go into the river and float around. Did the tour once, I remember getting out with a hurt face because of the tourguide, that guy was funny! But i might’ve been lucky with that

[@koosvanleeuwe2580]

Compost maken met bamboe..luchtige grond.😅❤❤❤❤❤

[@Halvey-x6y]

You should come to limerick ireland. Cultural city.

[@FatCandyProduction]

The video is called "What not to do" and all you do is mention "What not to miss". It's basically a to do list that reminds you not to brag about Amsterdam in Rotterdam...

[@ap9970]

Will take Rotterdam over Amsterdam 9 times out of 10. Amsterdam is tall houses and canals around every corner, Rotterdam is a complete change. As for Don'ts:- Don't go into a coffee shop looking for a coffee (Had to keep repeating telling my father "No, they don't sell coffee"

[@woltervandenberg]

How nice of you to name your channel after me

[@woltersworld]

I do what i can 😉

[@foxhouseguitarslosangeles8368]

Love you Mark. Scene transitions..not so much

[@rrl4245]

I watch and enjoy your videos, but please don't use those distracting, annoying, swipe transitions ever again!

[@joannewink7101]

Nice, but it is no Deventer 🥰

[@chijason6630]

@joannewink7101 - I visited the Netherlands for 2.5 weeks in June - July 2024, traveling from Chicago, IL (United States). I was stationed in Rotterdam the first 3 days I was there (visiting Rotterdam on day 2), Amsterdam for 4 days, at a music festival for 4 days, and in Arnhem for 5 days. I visited Zutphen & Deventer the final full day I was in the Netherlands, before heading to Amsterdam Schipol for an overnight hotel stay. I enjoyed the modern architecture in Rotterdam along with the Kinderdijk windmills, but I really loved the medieval buildings in Zutphen & Deventer. I stopped for Dutch bread and a small apple pie at Van Rooyens Bakkerij in Zutphen. (I would have gotten the apple cake, but it was too much food to carry with me - the apple pie was a perfect portion for a snack, and very reasonable at €2.) Deventer was a neat town to spend a few hours. I stopped by St Lebuïnus Church and the Stadhuis before visiting the VVV in Deventer, which had a €2.5 English self-guided walking tour brochure. The brochure featured 36 buildings all near the weigh house (waag) in central Deventer, many of which were built before 1500. I even got some local cheese at Kasshandel de Brink, which I packed in my suitcase to bring home with me to Chicago! The only thing I missed about Deventer was a possible dining experience at The Lemon Tree (fine dining restaurant). I consider myself a foodie and would have loved to visit there, but I just didn't have enough time. I had moved Zutphen & Deventer to the final day I was there due to weather concerns, since I visited De Hoge Veluwe National Park the one day it was sunny outside (Thursday). I ended up leaving Deventer on the 6:15 PM train so I could retrieve my bags at the hotel in Arnhem, board another train toward Amsterdam, and arrive at my airport hotel in Hoofddorp by 9:00 PM.

[@RFGfotografie]

Wait you still make new vids. ME LOVE THEM :)

[@markshepherd3632]

Don't wear a Ajax football shirt

[@Thatveganlifestyle]

We have a saying in the Netherlands: you can't insult Rotterdam, Rotterdam insults you. The most obnoxious city in Holland. And the people are an absolute joy. If you happen to be in to rudeness.

[@johnorscher6986]

love your videos Walter, but not the camera clicking over

[@Johnnydazguy]

The black transitions are really annoying.

[@stevebarlow3154]

Mark, I wish that you and other Americans would learn to pronounce Vincent van Gogh's name correctly. It is NOT 'Vincent van Go'! Native Dutch speakers pronounce it as 'Vincent vun Khokh' with a very guttural ending. The standard anglicised version used in most dictionaries is 'Vincent van Gokh'.

[@Johnny-Thunder]

I don't think you and Jocelyn and your boys are themepark people are you? Otherwise you may try the Efteling. Actually I am not a themepark person but I still love the Efteling :)

[@rn8923]

Nice hair cut bro ur looking more Sean Connery

[@tonym4130]

Don't wear anything with Amsterdam on it