THE BEST Beaches in Rotterdam

From secluded coves to lively shorelines — find the best beaches in Rotterdam with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

🏖️ Beaches in Rotterdam

  • Scheveningen Beach — Beach at Scheveningen in Stormy Weather, also known as View of the Sea at Scheveningen, is an early oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, painted at Scheveningen near The Hague in August 1882. It is held in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
  • Strand Kralingse Plas — a sandy stretch in Rotterdam in the Kralingen area known for its relaxed atmosphere and clear water for swimming.
  • Binnenmaasstrandje Mijnsheerenland — Binnenmaasstrandje Mijnsheerenland, a sandy stretch in Rotterdam known for its relaxed atmosphere and clear water for swimming.
  • Quarantainestrand — Quarantainestrand, a laid-back beach in Rotterdam in the Charlois area with warm sand, shallow entry, and nearby casual food options.
  • Strand Nesselande — a local beach in Rotterdam in the Prins Alexander area with room to spread out, gentle waves, and sunset views along the shore.
  • Hondenstrandje — Hondenstrandje, a waterfront escape in Rotterdam in the Meerzicht area good for swimming, beach walks, and a quiet break from the city.

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