Just over an hour from Amsterdam, Efteling Theme Park is a fantasy-themed extravaganza filled with high-octane roller coasters, rides, and shows to suit all ages. The biggest theme park in the Netherlands, Efteling also features impressive architecture, fairytale characters such as Cinderella, and an impressive water and light show.
Kids and adults alike delight at the miniature cities and landscapes recreated in meticulous detail at Miniworld Rotterdam, the largest indoor miniature park in the Netherlands. Marvel at tiny versions of polders, old towns and modern skylines, harbors, and even model trains that chug along more than a mile (2 kilometers) of tracks.
Channel Rotterdam’s maritime spirit on the SS Rotterdam, the vintage Holland America Line cruise ship that has been docked in the city’s harbor since 2010 and now houses a floating hotel, restaurant, and event center. Explore this flagship ocean liner's decks, engine rooms, bridge, and other areas with a guided or audio tour.
The Netherlands Photo Museum (Nederlands Fotomuseum) is a haven for photography enthusiasts, with over 100,000 images available to browse in its digital collection spanning more than a century. Exhibits featuring photos from the millions in the museum archives, plus temporary photography shows, are held throughout the year.
If you're interested in how ports work or simply want to spend some time out on the sea, a boat visit to Rotterdam's FutureLand visitor information center might be just the ticket. Here you can view the massive port, tour it via VR, sign your child up for a workshop, or dine in one of many on-site restaurants.
