Rotterdam Zuid-Holland
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Rotterdam is a city in the Dutch province
of South Holland, situated in the west of the Netherlands. The
port of Rotterdam is the largest in Europe and from 1962 to 2004
it was the world's busiest port; when it was superseded in 2005
by Shanghai. Rotterdam is situated on the banks of the river
Nieuwe Maas ('New Meuse'), one of the channels in the delta formed
by the Rhine and Meuse rivers, providing excellent access to
the hinterland upstream reaching to Basel, Switzerland and into
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Places to visit in Zuid-Holland |
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South Holland is a province situated
on the North Sea in the western part of the Netherlands. The
provincial capital is The Hague and its largest city is Rotterdam.
The province's major towns include many of the most famous old
towns of Holland including Dordrecht, Leiden, Delft and Gouda.
The province of Zuid-Holland is renowned for its friendliness
and hospitality, and your seaside holiday here can include the
numerous sports, cultural events, entertainment for children
and regional gastronomy. The region around Noordwijk is also
known for its bulb fields, where you can admire the fields of
flowering bulbs in April and May. Places to visit should include
the windmills in "De Kinderdijk", the city of Rotterdam:
reconstructed after World War II with lots of contemporary architectural
treasures, The Hague, "the Royal City", with sights
like the Mauritshuis Museum (paintings), the Municipal Museum,
the Binnenhof (seat of the Dutch Government), the miniature city
of Madurodam and the popular seaside resort of Scheveningen. |
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Where is Rotterdam? |
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Rotterdam is about 59 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
By Air - Amsterdam's airport Schiphol (www.schiphol.nl) is
the Netherlands’ main international airport and the third
busiest in Europe. Rotterdam Airport (www.rotterdam-airport.nl)
is much smaller but has handy links to the UK, Germany and Mediterranean
destinations.
By Ferry - Several companies operate car/passenger ferries
between the Netherlands and the UK. Stenaline (www.stenaline.co.uk)
sails between Harwich and Hoek van Holland, while P&O North
Sea Ferries (www.poferries.com) operates an overnight ferry every
evening between Hull and Europoort (near Rotterdam).
By Train - The Netherlands has good train links to Germany
and Belgium and on to France.
By Bus - Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and a few of Holland’s
smaller cities such as Den Haag and Utrecht, are well connected
to the rest of Europe by long-distance bus.
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Rotterdam holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Rotterdam Holland
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Luciana
City: Rotterdam
Region: Zuid-Holland
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 Up to 22 Persons.
The ship De Luciana was built in 1916 in the Netherlands as a
herring boat without engine. In 1928 the ship was sold to Sweden
and sailed until well in the Seventies as a freight ship in the
Scandinavian waters. Since 1982 it has been used as a sailing
passenger ship with auxiliary motor. In winter the Luciana is
moored in the Veerhaven in the heart of Rotterdam, at a stone's
throw of the water taxi to hotel "New York". You will
enjoy a fabulous view on the new Erasmus bridge and the "Kop
van Zuid", sometimes called : "The Manhattan on the
Meuse". It is also possible to go out sailing against additional
payment there. Duvets and pillows are part of the linen package
which you can rent. You may bring your own sleeping bag or duvet
and your own bed linen. A TV/DVD player can be provided on request. |
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Aldebaran
City: Rotterdam
Region: Zuid-Holland
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 Up to 29 Persons.
The Aldebaran was built in 1893 in Geertruidenberg as a two-mast
river clipper. The ship transported freight in the Netherlands,
Germany and Belgium until 1940. In 1954 it was fitted with an
engine. In 1991 the owners Willem van Gelderen and Moniek van
der Werff have renovated the Aldebaran, in a traditional style
combined with an atmospheric, comfortable interior. The deck
is easily accessible with a safe and spacious seating area. The
kitchen is tasteful and well equipped. The welcoming crew will
try to make every stay unforgettable by fulfilling their guests'
wishes. During your stay the ship will be anchored in the Leuvehaven
harbour of Rotterdam. |
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