English information


WORLD PORT DAYS
For 34 years Rotterdam shows the ins and outs of Europe’s
largest port during the World Port Days. A large variety of port uk1
companies give you a glimpse behind the scenes of their daily operations. In the city centre along the river Maas and quaysides you will find a wide range of companies, vessels, activities and industrial material. Apart from this the World Port Days offer you the opportunity to visit different companies by boat, bus or train. These excursions are truly one of a kind; usually you’ll never be given the chance to visit the Port’s industrial areas!
Opening hours event terrain: from 10 am till 6 pm during the event on 7, 8 and 9 September.

THEME
This year’s theme is all about taste: Port of many flavours. Many of the food products in your kitchen cabinet find their way into the country through the Port of Rotterdam! In accordance to this year’s theme you will find a quayside dedicated to taste. 100 years ago the first Chinese people came to Rotterdam and definitely changed the flavour of food in the Netherlands. A beautiful square completely decorated in the Chinese theme allows you to explore the Chinese culture in the Netherlands.

uk2KICK OFF
The kick-off for the World Port Days will take place on the river Maas on Friday 2 September at 2 pm. The show will start with a mini concert of the amazing Ming’s Pretty Heroes. During the official opening a parade of Chinese kites will fill the air above the river Maas.



SATURDAY NIGHT
Definitely worthwhile is the Saturday night programme on the river Maas, where one can expect music, festivities on the water, light shows and last but certainly not least a dazzling firework show. The show starts at 8.30 pm on Saturday 3 September.

EXCURSIONS IN ENGLISHuk3
Don’t miss out on the excursions. These fully organised trips take you by bus, boat, train or even by helicopter or bike to one of the many companies located in the port of Rotterdam.

HOW TO BUY YOUR TICKETS
Internet Ticket sale starts on Monday 22 August at 10 am. From Tuesday 30 August till Sunday 4 September there will be a designated desk to buy tickets and obtain purchased Internet tickets.
Opening hours: 10 am till 7 pm and during the event on 2, 3 and 4 September from 8 am till 6 am.
This desk can be found in the Travel agency (Reisbureau) in the floating detached house in the Rijnhaven.
For more information about excursion tickets click here. 

  uk4IMPORTANT NOTICE:
  • Alterations in excursions and times are subject to change;
  • Duration of excursions is approximately indicated;
  • Obtained tickets can not be returned;
  • Under no circumstance is it possible to make use of your own transportation to visit companies in the port;
  • Identification is mandatory.

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All bus excursions leave from Veemstraat, near the floating detached house in the Rijnhaven. Accessibility of the port Wheelchair accessible excursions can be recognised by a symbol. Most of the excursions, especially excursions by bus, have a continuation on the company terrain by foot. Please note that most of the company buildings have stairs as well.

uk kaartGETTING THERE
During the World Port Days the ‘Wilhelminapier’ and the ‘Scheepvaartkwartier (Parkkade to Willemsplein)’ are not accessible by car. Please be advised to make use of public transport. You can park your car at the P+R sites just outside Rotterdam city centre. The World Port Days side is solely accessible by tram or
metro.


TRAVEL TICKETS
The OV-chipkaart is the new way of paying for public transport in Rotterdam. You can top up the balance on the card in Euros so you can travel anywhere within Rotterdam. Alternatively, you can top up the card with a travel product such as RET 2 hours or RET 1, 2 or 3 days. You can buy your disposable OV-chipkaart from ticket and credit machines located at metro stations. For more information visit the website www.ret.nl and change to English language.