On April 27, the Netherlands will turn orange to celebrate the birthday of King Willem-Alexander. This year is an extra special King’s Day; the 10-year anniversary of kingship will be celebrated in 010. Have you already thought about how you will celebrate King’s Day this year? We have listed the 5 best activities in Rotterdam for you!
1. Wave to the king
The royal family will start their journey across Rotterdam at 11:00 AM from the Afrikaanderplein. They will walk through the Pretorialaan to the corner of the Maashaven where they board the water taxi. From here they sail along the SS Rotterdam and under the Erasmus Bridge to dock at Plein 1940. They will walk through the Markthal to the Binnenrotte. At the Binnenrotte it’s a party all day long. At 1:00 PM you can wave to the king and his family!
2. Visit a flea market
During King’s Day you can sell your own stuff almost anywhere in the Netherlands with a stall or on a rug. Flea markets are also organized in various places in Rotterdam. Visit Schouwburgplein, Eendrachtsplein, Mauritsweg or Westersingel in the city centre. Do you live outside the city center? Great chance that there is also a flea market near you! Clean up your shed and sell your own stuff or stroll along the different rugs and score nice items.
3. Go to an event
During King’s Day, various events and festivals are organized throughout the Netherlands. Go out with your friends and enjoy music from the best Dutch artists. In Rotterdam, several free festivals are organized on King’s Day. For example, visit Containerbar Noord on the Noordplein, go to Royal Republic at the Hofbogen or take a look at the Baroeg pop stage.
4. Do something with friends or family
Did you know that King’s Day is a day off for almost everyone? It is therefore the perfect day to do something fun with a group. Invite your friends, colleagues or family and create a fun day program. Organize a game day with a barbecue, rent a boat and sail the canals or take a bike ride through the city. Let’s hope that the weather will be good. Fingers crossed!
5. Eat an orange tompouce
During King’s Day in Rotterdam there is something fun to do almost everywhere in the city. Discover your own neighbourhood, walk around the city and get a delicious orange tompouce at the bakery. A real Dutch tradition. They are almost impossible to eat, but very tasty. And now tell us; what is King’s Day without an orange tompouce?
Enough options to entertain yourself on King’s Day. Whatever you decide to do, Concreeto wishes you a lot of fun. Long live the king!
