Discover the many aspects of this dynamic city along the river Maas during a city walk. Various walks have been mapped out to explore Rotterdam on foot.Museum parkMuseum Park lies in the heart of Rotterdam. The Netherlands Architecture Institute, the Chabot Museum, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, the Kunsthal and the Nature Museum surround the park. Architect Rem Koolhaas and landscape architect Yves Brunier designed Museum Park. In addition to taking you through the modern city park, it also shows you the 19th-century Scheepvaartkwartier.Kop van ZuidKop van Zuid is one of the most interesting parts of downtown Rotterdam. During a 1.5-hour-walk you will become acquainted with this great building project. Each part has its own characteristics, while the water of the river Maas is a constantly recurring element. For a description of this walking route, please go to the Information Center Kop van Zuid.DelfshavenDelfshaven is a historic area that was not ruined by the bombing during World War II. Here you can see what Rotterdam looked like before this war: canals, alleyways, stately mansions and an old harbor. No route has been mapped out through this part of Rotterdam but it is easy to roam around this lovely quarter on your own.City walkThe Rotterdam Tourist Information Office also has a city walk. This walk takes you past the most interesting places in downtown Rotterdam.Rotterdam's nightlife includes among other highlight's"Rotterdam has many great hangouts. Delftshaven, Veerhaven and Westelijk Handelsterrein are only a few of the harbour areas where you'll find a wide selection of restaurants and bars. As soon as the weather allows, pavement cafés appear, so you can enjoy a drink or a bite to eat whilst watching the world go by. Rotterdam's club scene is renowned in Holland and fast gaining a reputation in the UK. Not surprisingly, many of Holland's top DJs hail from the city. An abundance of bars, clubs and quirky galleries can be found in areas like the Witte de With Straat and Binnenweg in the heart of Rotterdam. From traditional narrow wooden brown cafés to stylish bars and swanky clubs, make sure you don’t miss out on these!B.U.M.B. (Bar Underground Music Bunker, Weena Zuid 33)Located in a former tunnel passage way directly under the Weena, you’ll find B.U.M.B. Each Thursday it hosts Bionic night with different types of music: disco, electric, pop and urban. On Fridays house music rules the scene. On Saturdays different styles of music are mixed. On Sundays and the rest of the week different promoters organise hot events in B.U.M.B.Club Rotterdam( Wilhelminakade 699)Last year Club Rotterdam has opened her doors. A small club for open minded, trendy people.Club Rotterdam is part of a concept with a cocktail bar and a restaurant. Resident DJ's Chezz, St. Paul and L-Diablo give you music from Kelis to the Beatles and from Marvin Gaye to BasementJaxx.Now&Wow (Maashaven 22)Rotterdam’s ultra modern nightclub recently opened at its splendid new location at the Maasthaven. Open every Saturday from 23.00 - 06.00 it offers everything from progressive house to disco. Its special theme nights like Flirt and Superbimbo are a must.Thalia Lounge (Kruiskade 31)This trendy lounge club situated in an old cinema has five different levels and many national and international DJ's play here every week. Open from 22.00 till 04.00 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.Nighttown (West Kruiskade 28)One of the first house temples in the South of Holland, Nighttown's music is mainly hardcore and mellow. Live performances are held weekly and (inter)national DJ's perform regularly. For seven years, DJ Michel de Hey used to be a resident DJ here on Fridays before having to reassess his commitments when club dates throughout the world came a calling.Off_Corso (Kruiskade 22)Off-Corso, just across from the Thalia Lounge has been laid out over a few levels. The main room is where the action is with the DJ booth on the centre stage - so no one needs to miss out the action! In between bouts, relax in the front room where laid back grooves are played.Club vibes (Westersingel 50)More at the commercial end of the market you’ll find Vibes. The music varies from R&B throughout the ages to 70's discos and Motown. Open from 23:00 till 05:00.Rotown (Nieuwe Binnenweg 19)A great place to do a spot of pre-clubbing! Expect to hear Basement Jaxx mixed into Aretha Franklin and a bit of Sean Paul mixed in. Regular live bands perform. Open daily from 11.00 till 01.00, dancing on Saturdays from 22.00 till 02.00.Jackie RD (Maasboulevard 300)www.jackieclub.comThe eye-catching DJ booth in the centre accommodates Jackie resident DJ Yücel Saraç, who has created an entirely new ambiance of sound. Different styles of classic jazz, hot-blooded Latin, rhythm & soul and glamour house are fused into a new, flashy music experience. Open from 18.00 till 02.00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On Thursdays from 17.00 till 03.00 and on Fridays and Saturdays from 17.00 till 04.00.Baja Beachclub (Karel Doormanstraat 10-12)www.baja.nlThe Baja Beach Club represents entertainment in a tropical setting with an exciting atmosphere. The entryway is made from a 3.5-meter beach ball and the music is played from a speedboat.Every first Tuesday of the month is an After Work Party, where people come straight from work to the Baja Beach Club for a delicious buffet and live performances. Baja Beach Club presents Champagne Night every Thursday evening, Party Night on Friday and Saturday evening and Ladies Night on Sunday evening.Hyper hyper (Mauritsweg 5)www.hyperhyper.nlUltra trendy dance cafe. A very stylish red and white interior provides perfect surroundings for lounging and dancing. Easy going atmosphere, most people start their going out-night here. Free entrance. Open from 20.00 till 03.00 from Thursday till Saturday.
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