Winter Walking Tour of Rotterdam, Netherlands - 2026 🌨❄️

Winter in Rotterdam, Netherlands Walking / Tour 2026 🌨️❄️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ #Winter #Rotterdam #Netherlands #Walking #Tour

Winter in Rotterdam is a unique experience, blending the city's modern industrial character with a warm winter atmosphere. It's now early January 2026, and the weather in Rotterdam is currently quite cold, with a chance of snow and rain.

Here's your guide to enjoying a Rotterdam winter:

🌡️ Weather Forecast (January 2026)
The weather these days ranges from 0°C to 3°C. The sky is often cloudy with showers mixed with snow, and the wind makes it feel even colder, so warm coats and umbrellas are essential.

🎡 Highlights of Winter Activities and Events

Warm Winter Weeks: Events continue in the city center until January 4, 2026, where the streets are adorned with stunning light art installations, especially in the Koopgoot and Binnenwegplein areas.

Ice skating: Enjoy skating at the temporary ice rinks scattered throughout the city, or visit Winters Blijdorp at Rotterdam Zoo (running until January 18), which transforms into a magical winter wonderland with nighttime lights.

Rotterdam International Film Festival (IFFR): One of the most important cultural events held at the end of January, the city becomes a meeting place for film lovers from all over the world.

Panoramic view from Euromast: There's nothing better than seeing Rotterdam's harbor and modern architecture shrouded in mist or snow from a height of 185 meters.

The Markthal (Food Market): The perfect escape from the cold; you can taste hot stroopwafels or sample international cuisine in a warm, covered environment.

🧥 Tips for travelers at this time of year

Clothing: Adopt a layering system and make sure to wear waterproof shoes, as winters in the Netherlands tend to be wet rather than dry. * Getting around: Rotterdam's trams and metro are excellent and will save you the hassle of walking in the cold wind.

Time: The sun rises late (around 8:45 a.m.) and sets early (around 4:40 p.m.), so plan your outdoor activities for midday.

Local tip: If the canals freeze over (a rare but charming occurrence), you'll see locals enjoying themselves by skating on them

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