South Holland Province Travel Guide

Shot on a warm Summer morning, this picture shows one of the best places to spend a relaxing day in Rotterdam – the Kralingen Lake. Surrounded by the Kralingen Park (Het Kralingsche bos), the lake offers plenty of recreational activities, both for the young and the old. A full circle walking round the lake takes approximately 30 minutes, rejuvenating the body and the mind and you can grab a coffee on the way, from one of the cafes lining the lake... Read More

Continuing with the Typical Dutch Food series on NileGuide Rotterdam, today we will discuss another mouth-watering Dutch treat: Stroopwafels. Stroopwafels are very popular Dutch sweet: they’re crisp yet still soft like a waffle inside, and are often served along with tea or coffee in the Netherlands. The sweet was first made in the small Dutch town of Gouda in the 18th century. As the name implies, these are basically thin wafers sliced horizontally... Read More

This week’s Photo Friday flaunts the Euromast as seen from the Maas river. This photo was taken during our Spido boat tour across the river Maas earlier this year, and presents the 185m tall tower in all its glory. Climb the tower after the boat ride to revel in the beautiful views of Rotterdam from the tower top. Adventurous activities like abseiling and rope sliding are possible at Euromast and you can enjoy a great snack/meal while taking in the... Read More