Ready-Made Checklists

Some things are easier to remember with a list. These short checklists gather the practical points from our guides in one place. Print them, screenshot them or copy them into your notes app.

A day in the city

• Opening hours checked for anything you really want to see.
• A contactless card or transport card ready for trams and the metro.
• Comfortable shoes — the distances add up.
• A light rain jacket and something warm for the bridges.
• A rough idea of where to eat, so hunger does not decide for you.

Our first-visit guide helps you choose what to put on the day's plan.

A harbour boat trip

• Tickets booked ahead in busy months.
• A windproof layer, even in summer.
• Binoculars if you have them, especially with children.
• A plan for lunch afterwards on the south bank.

More in our harbour guide.

A day trip to the windmills

• Current boat or bus timetable checked.
• Bike lights and a lock if you are cycling.
• Water, snacks and rain gear — there is little shelter along the canals.
• An early start to beat the busiest hours.

See Kinderdijk from Rotterdam for the details.

The first month after moving

• Appointment booked to register your address.
• Health insurance arranged within the required period.
• Bank account opened and a bike with two good locks bought.
• Waste and recycling rules for your street looked up.
• A folder for contracts, letters and official papers.

The full version is in Moving to Rotterdam: your first month.