Your Expat Community in Rotterdam

Additional Information on Expat Life in Rotterdam

The city of Rotterdam is a modern, multicultural city, characterized by city planners' decision to replace traditional Dutch-style architecture destroyed in the Second World War with new developments which have given the city its unique style. The city's current wave of urban development focuses on increasing housing and the creation of more child-friendly spaces around the city center, as well as shopping, entertainment, and cultural developments such as the Binnenrotte around Market Hall, Coolsingel, and Grote Kerkplein. Many expats choose to live in the center of the city where many good international schools are located, or in the greener suburbs nearby. Rotterdam remains as ever the center of the Netherlands' shipping industry, and these days is also home to well-known company headquarters and major employers including Unilever, Glencore, and Pfizer.

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Find New Friends and Grow Your Network of Expats in Rotterdam

InterNations prides itself on being a community of carefully approved members who are able to provided polite, helpful responses in a secure and trustworthy environment. You can ask any question, big or small, related to your new life in Rotterdam, from everyday trivialities to sound advice on complex paperwork. You will be able to interact with others in your new city who share the same interests with you, by taking part in offline groups hosted and organized by InterNations members in Rotterdam. This is a great way to smooth your transition into your new way of life. So whether you choose to live in Delfshaven, Noord, or Prins Alexander, or enjoy cooking, learning French, or yoga, you are sure to find new friends to explore the city with. Remember to attend some of InterNations' bigger events as well, where you're sure to encounter some interesting and well-traveled characters!