When you think about modern and mind boggling architectures, you think Rotterdam! This is because of the amazing architectures that the city of Rotterdam offers. Here is a glimpse of what you might expect…
1. Cube Houses aka Kubuswoning
Kubuswoning aka Cube Houses in Rotterdam
These rows of cube houses slanted at an angle often draws much attention from tourists and passer-by alike.
2. Erasmus Bridge
Crossing the Erasmus Bridge
Nicknamed the “Swan” by locals, this iconic and modern bridge is a huge tourist attraction in Rotterdam.
3. Willemsbrug
Willemsbrug aka Williams Bridge Rotterdam
Bearing resemblance to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the Willemsbrug does have fans of its own as well.
4. Willemswerf Building
Willemswerf Building Rotterdam – Jackie Chan slides down the side of this building in the movie “Who Am I”
Bearing testament to the architectural dominance of Rotterdam, the Willemswerf is an architectural excellence along the River Maas.
5. Euromast
Euromast Rotterdam
We really think Euromast is one of the best observation towers around.
6. Laurenskerk
Laurenskerk Rotterdam (Front View)
Traditional architectures holds its own here in Rotterdam. The Laurenskerk is an excellent testimony to that.
7. Others
There are of course many other structures and architectures that are amazing here in Rotterdam. If you know more about these structures, why not share them with us in the comments section below?
Building opposite Laurenskerk RotterdamnUnknown Architecture – Stacked Building RotterdamUnknown Architecture – Overhanging Building RotterdamUnknown Architecture – Half Hanging Building Rotterdam
After seeing all these amazing architectures, don’t you agree that Rotterdam is truly a city of amazing modern architectures?
One of most famous attractions in Rotterdam (in addition to Kubus, Willemsbrug, Erasmus Bridge) is of course the Euromast!
Towering 185 metres over the city of Rotterdam, Euromast is the tallest building in Rotterdam. It was constructed towards the end of the 1950s and was the idea of Hugh Maaskant, a Dutch architect.
Euromast RotterdamAnother view of Euromast Rotterdam
The entrance fees to this observatory tower costs 9.25 euro for adults and 5.90 euro for children aged 4-11. At the first floor of the Euromast, there is a Deli (cafe with free wifi) and a small souvenir shop.
On this day, we took the entrance fee with the walking commentary (costs a little bit more but well worth it). With the commentary, you can skip to whichever location you are looking at and hear some interesting snippets of information.
The lower levels of the Euromast Rotterdam
This post will strive to give you the COMPLETE TOUR of EUROMAST with a series of videos. Although some (if not most of it) turned out to be “Blair Witch Projecty”, we hope that our efforts will still give you a good idea of how Euromast is like.
If you enjoyed what you see, then you can make a trip there. If not, the Euroscoop video should give you an excellent view of the city.
First, we entered the lift that brings you right to the height of 96 metres where you will see the Brasserie (Restaurant) on the right and the stairs up to the observation platform, on the left.
Taking the lift up to the height of 96 metres at Euromast
Euromast Brasserie
This is how the Euromast Brasserie looks like…
Euromast Brasserie Rotterdam
The food is reasonably priced for a restaurant up in the sky. We had the club sandwich that came with chips and salad.
Club Sandwich at Euromast Brasserie (10.5 Euro)
The club sandwich is reasonably priced at 10.50 euro (well, it is afterall “sky sandwich”). The cheese was oozing with flavour (dutch cheese are still the best) and each bite was simply delectable. A matching local pint of Heineken rounds up the light but flavourful lunch.
The great thing is that while you’re having your meal, you can also enjoy great views of Rotterdam…
Wine and dine with breath taking views of Rotterdam from Euromast
OR you can hop out for a while and enjoy a ride up on the Euroscoop, an extension of the observation tower. This we will touch on in a short while.
Continuing with the video tour, the flight up the stairs on the left brings you to the first observation deck
Taking the stairs up to the observation deck
Here, you can marvel at the breath taking views of Rotterdam…
Erasmus Bridge as seen from Euromast RotterdamView of the Hotel New York and Montevideo Residence from Euromast RotterdamThe Rotterdam on River MaasDe Kuip aka Feyenoord Stadion (see if you can spot it!) [As seen from Euromast Rotterdam]
The other thing you can do on this deck is some EXTREME SPORTS! To get your adrenaline pumped up, the Euromast also offer enthusiasts the option of abseiling or rope slide which is a version of the “Flying Fox”.
This video shows some participants abseiling…
Abseiling at the Euromast
Moving further up, one has to navigate several flights of stairs to the deck of the Euroscoop. There is also something like a cargo lift that you can take. 2bearbear.com has braved the cold winds (and frozen fingers) to take these videos for you to enjoy in the comfort of your home…
Around the observation deck at Euromast
As you can hear, the winds were really strong and temperatures were at about 5 degrees Celsius. Hence, the cold hands and therefore the shaky video.
Again, we apologise for the “Blair Witch” video, but we make it up to you with this one.
Euroscoop
Stunning views of Rotterdam from the Euroscoop
Along the black walls, there is an entrance into the Euroscoop. The Euroscoop is a revolving observation platform that brings you to the height of 185 metres. From here, you can have unobstructed views of the entire Rotterdam. The best thing is that you can take the ride as many times as you want as it’s already included in the entrance fees!
So why do we say that the
Euromast is how an observation tower ought to be?
1. Unobstructed Views of Rotterdam
As you can see from the videos, Euromast offers unobstructed views of the entire Rotterdam. The best place to catch a bird’s eye view of the city has got to be here.
2. Unlimited rides on the Euroscoop
Unlike some observation towers, the rides on the revolving Euroscoop is included in the entrance fees! This means unlimited rides for the kids!
3. There’s something for everyone!
If you’re a tourist, you’ll enjoy the views of the city.
If you’re an enthusiast, the extreme sports wont disappoint.
If you’re a connoisseur, you’ll enjoy the menu of the Brasserie matched with unparalleled views of the city.
If you’re not into any of the above, you can still chill with your friends at the Deli on the ground floor.
Hence, we would rate the Euromast as one of the best observation towers around. If you have the opportunity, take a trip to the Euromast, you’ll definitely enjoy one of these unique experiences!
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