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Welcome to Rotterdam Central Station. This iconic, breezy and steel-clad station opened in 2012, replacing an old and undersized station from the 1950s.

The opening of Rotterdam Central has sent an important message to Rotterdam residents and visitors: the city is truly committed to creating safe and inviting public spaces that connect people to the heart of Rotterdam.

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As you exit Rotterdam Central, you will step out into Stationsplein - the public square fronting the station. Here you will find the entrance to a 5,000 stall bike parking garage, and a pedestrian-oriented public space that acts as a gateway to the business district and city centre. The square opened in 2014.

As a former street and drop-off point, has been completely reimagined in a way that favours pedestrians and cyclists.

CITY CENTRE / ROTTERDAM CENTRUM


Coolsingel is an urban boulevard running through the heart of Rotterdam. Coolsingel is undergoing a major redevelopment. Between 2018-2020, over 58 million euro will be invested to redesign the street in support of the city’s objectives related to public space and cycling.

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As you walk east up the Lijnbaan you will see the City Hall and the old post office. These are some of the only buildings that survived the WWII bombardment.

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