How to Get There Rotterdam is 50 miles southwest of Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport; trains connecting the two cities depart every 15 minutes.
Best Times to Visit May through September, for the best weather and backtoback festivals and beach parties along the Nieuwe Maas River (strandaandemaas.nl).
Insider Tip Central Rotterdam is compact and easily explored by metro, tram, bike, or foot—but the most thrilling way to do it is by water taxi (3110/4030303; watertaxirotterdam.nl).
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