old harbour

WilliamM-SM

If you are in Rotterdam a visit to the old harbour is a must. Here you can stroll through centuries of sea faring history. There are all kinds of vessels, cranes and all manner of marine related items. On a nice day you can stop and have a drink or snack in the many bars and cafes and just generally enjoy the waterfront together with the intriguing exhibits.

Grahamsmith1950

Really enjoyed the trip on "Spido" a 75 min river trip explaing all about the area of rotterdam and the role played by the many waterway systems.

leonardm876

Great view and a wonderful place to be in a sunny summer sunday. You can relax at one of the restaurants near the harbour.

mottyandfluff

A glimpse of what port life might have been like in the good old days, littered with old boats, cranes, locos and workshops. Nice for a gentle stroll and surrounded by eateries and drinkeries

ruzha2014

We reached Rotterdam and wanted to use the view tower. The weather was very bed, therefore we have to use only ship. All my photos are from that ship and harbor. Yes, Rotterdam port is the largest port in Europe. It is right.

ukjules59

this is a brilliant area to walk around on a sunday when you want to avoid the shops and crowds in Rotterdam. There are buildings and boats to view and on a cold winters day you will be able to make some great photos, sometimes with mist or that icy blue glow to the sky. well worth the effort.

tskh

A nice destination when walking around Rotterdam , nice terrace around for a cup of coffee, a lot of old boat and equipment still available

Artkk

The old harbour is full of charm and poetry .The best moment to visit it is right after sunset for breathtaking photos when the sky is not black yet but deep dark blue!Old sails boats remind us of flamish paintings from the 18th and 19th Century.

Florine1

Nice location near the water. When the weather is good it is fine place to sit on the terras in the sun and enjoy a drink or meal.

tawv

The old harbour is the picturesque area near the river, where the White House (once the tallest building of Europe) sits. Also, the "Pencil" and the Cube Houses can be found here (close to the new Markthal). An old shipyard adds to the charm.

MPL68

Even though it is called Old Harbour, there is nothing really old about it. What it is though, is a collection of restaurants and bars which makes it a perfect place to be during the summer.

twotonnetess

Pleasant small harbour with traditional boats. As well as some good sights in the surroundings, there are many nice cafe's around the harbour for drinks or lunch.

ShropshireBoy

Another very quaint area to stop by for a coffee - not far from markthal so lots to see in this sector! Also get on your bike and loop out riverside from here onto the 2010 Tour De France route and over Erasmus bridge!

Kubanana

A recommendation if you are there to make nice pictures. We were there in the evening and the lights were pretty but the abandoned ships were quite freaky! There are a couple of restaurants but for us no one really stood out. In the area there are also buildings that look like tulips: you can actually live within them and they look awesome.

SvitYa

Visited Old Harbour both by boat and foot in late October 2014, the area is interesting to see but was very quiet with very few people around. No boats in the harbour, there are some works going on, looks like they are making it deeper or cleaning the bottom. Still worth a visit, especially if you stop for a drink at a very trendy citizenM hotel facing the harbour or if you plan to visit the new wonderful new market hall behind it