practical information

Rotterdam Rooftop Walk – House Rules

Upon entering the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk, you automatically agree to the following house rules:

– Feel free to be yourself, but also always be considerate of others.
– Follow the instructions of the crew and emergency services.
– Stay inside the fences and railings, and do not climb on or over them.
– Do not throw anything over the fences or railings.
– Wear flat shoes that allow you to walk and climb stairs with ease, so no flip-flops or heels.
– You may not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during your visit, nor consume them during your visit to the Rooftop Walk.
– Smoking is not allowed during your visit, including electronic cigarettes.
– There is a limited visiting time: 45 to 60 minutes.
– Pets are not allowed, with the exception of assistance or guide dogs.
– Prams, trolleys, suitcases and/or large bags are not allowed.
– Be aware of all safety precautions and take them seriously – you enter the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk at your own risk.
 
Accessibility
– Children under 16 must be accompanied by at least one adult per child. 
– People who cannot hear, understand or follow verbal instructions from the crew (in English or Dutch) on their own must be accompanied by someone who can (at least one supervisor per person).
– People who have difficulty walking or are wheelchair-dependent cannot visit the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk via the regular route. More info about our special time slots for wheelchair-dependent visitors will be announced May 5th.
 
Violating one or more house rules will result in immediate removal from the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk.

On the day of, we add more tickets to the ticket shop around 9 am. So if a day is sold out far in advance you can still buy tickets, check out our website in the mornings.

No, unfortunately you cannot return or change your tickets once purchased. Do you have tickets that will not be used? Maybe you can offer them at Ticketswap!

That depends on how strong this fear of heights is. If you hesitate, take a look at the installation of the air bridge first, bfore purchasing your tickets.

On the day of, we add more tickets to the ticket shop around 9 am. So if a day is sold out far in advance you can still buy tickets, check out our website in the mornings.

On 25 and 26 June, we will open the Rooftop Walk an extra weekend! Tickets are available from 21June at 19:00.

€ 3.50, including a 50-cent transaction fee.

You can only buy tickets online via this website. There are no other ticket providers. You can pay via iDeal or credit card

We have two rates:
1. Regular tickets for everyone aged 16 and older
2. Tickets for an adult + 1 child aged 15 or younger (you buy one ticket, but automatically receive two tickets via email)

There are no separate children’s tickets, as each child must be accompanied by an adult.

Your ticket is valid for a specific time slot within which you can enter the Rooftop Walk. Once this time slot is over, the ticket is no longer valid.

Your ticket shows a time slot of 15 minutes. Within these 15 minutes, you will have to report to the entrance of the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk. We cannot guarantee access outside these 15 minutes

You show your tickets at Beursplein, next to the Beurstraverse (Koopgoot). You may show them on your phone or printed out.

Unfortunately, we cannot exchange your tickets for another time slot.

There are no tickets for sale at the door. We do have an information desk in the Beurstraverse (Koopgoot), but you can only ask questions there about the tickets you bought or other practical matters.

Unfortunately, you cannot return tickets. Our advice: invite someone else or give your ticket to someone who wants to use it.

You can pay with all major credit cards.

You will receive a confirmation email with your tickets and everything you need to know for your visit. Didn’t get an e-mail? Check your spam folder and add us as a safe email address. Checked your spam and still no tickets? Then click here to have them sent to you again.

Tip: did you log in with Facebook when you bought your tickets? Then check that you are still using the email address associated with your account.

From 26 May to 24 June 2022. The Rooftop Walk is open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

45 to 60 minutes. During your visit, you will keep moving and will automatically get to the end.

No more than 60 minutes per visit.

On top of the Bijenkorf you will be able to get something very tasty. But don’t count on a whole meal or a terrace for a cup of coffee – everything is to go. During the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk, you have to keep moving!

During the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk, you will experience a potential future image of the city, where rooftops are used to their full potential. We set up the rooftops of WTC Rotterdam, Bijenkorf and Q-Park parking garage as an exhibition.

Keep an eye on this website and our social media – see the links at the bottom of this page.

There is no way to get lost once you’re on the roof, so a map is not really necessary. The visualisation on the homepage shows which rooftops are part of the Rooftop Walk. The exit is on the Aert van Nesstraat. Follow the signs on the street and you will arrive back at the starting point through the Lijnbaan.

Not via the regular route, because of the many steps. However, we do organise days especially for people in wheelchairs when the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk can be visited via an alternative route and with ramps. Click here for all the info.

Our house rules state that in the event of an emergency we will use verbal instructions in Dutch and English. It is necessary for visitors to be able to understand them or to visit the Rooftop Walk together with someone who can. There is no spoken information on the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk, so a hearing impairment will not diminish the experience itself.

We recommend that all visually-impaired or blind people be accompanied by someone with full vision during their visit. All rooftops have railings, but much of the (safety) information is communicated through signs.

Our house rules state that in the event of an emergency we will use verbal instructions in Dutch and English. It is necessary for visitors to be able to understand them or to visit the Rooftop Walk together with someone who can.

The address of the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk is Beursplein (around number 11). The Rotterdam Rooftop Walk is best reached by public transport, on foot or by bicycle.

If you are coming from outside the city and really want/need to come by car, we recommend you park for free outside the city centre and continue your journey by public transport. Here is an overview of Park and Ride (P+R) areas within the municipality of Rotterdam. More information about parking in Rotterdam can be found here.

There is no dedicated bicycle parking facility for the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk. Always park your bike in the designated public areas, such as the municipality of Rotterdam’s bicycle parking facility at the Coolsingel.

Yes, it is. The entrance to the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk is located right next to Beurs metro station (Beurstraverse | Koopgoot exit) and within walking distance of Rotterdam Central Station.

Yes, it is. One of our partners is Moonback, a hotel booking website that offers fair prices to hotel owners and also provides you as a visitor with transparent and honest information. Click here to find a hotel near the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk on our interactive map.

That depends entirely on the child you want to bring. There is plenty to see on the rooftops, but there are no interactive installations or activities especially for children. Some children will find the footbridge at a height of 30 metres too scary, while others will find it easy to handle. We leave this to the parents and supervisors to decide.

Buy a ticket for the rate ‘1 Adult + 1 Child’ for € 3.50. You will receive two tickets in your inbox, one for the adult and one for the child. Let the ticket inspector at the door scan both tickets.

Buy a ticket for the rate ‘1 Adult + 1 Child’ for € 3.50. You will receive two tickets in your inbox, one for the adult and one for the child. Let the ticket inspector at the door scan both tickets.

In principle, all children are allowed to visit, as long as they are accompanied by at least one adult. Some children may be afraid to cross the bridge and others may not – that assessment is up to the adult supervisor.

No large objects are allowed, as this would be very impractical due to the 400 steps involved. There is no lift. You may carry a baby in a baby sling or something similar, but this is your own responsibility and at your own risk.

Each child must have at least one adult accompanying them. If you want to come with six children, you also have to bring six adults. In this example, you have to buy 6 tickets with the ‘1 Adult + 1 Child’ rate and you will automatically receive 12 tickets in your inbox.

Taking photos is allowed, but do not take too much time for a (selfie) photo shoot as this will jeopardise the flow of visitors and therefore everyone’s safety. If you still do so, you will be called to account.

Yes, we are! Click here for more information and to sign up!

No, pets are not allowed.

Yes! In our shop at the Beurstraverse (Koopgoot), you can buy exclusive merchandise made from organic cotton.

No, you are not allowed to drink alcohol or be under the influence of alcohol during your visit.

No, you are not allowed to smoke during your visit, not even electronic cigarettes (keep in mind that you’ll be back down within an hour).