Beaches · Rotterdam · Netherlands
The best beaches in and near Rotterdam
Where to swim and spend a beach day, and when the water is warm.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Johannes Schwartz, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
The best-known beach is Hoek van Holland (About 45–60 minutes by metro line B from the centre).
Key facts
- Beaches in this guide
- 3
- Warmest sea
- 18°C (64°F)
The beaches
About 45–60 minutes by metro line B from the centre · Families and ship-watching
1.Hoek van Holland
A wide North Sea beach in the far west of the municipality, at the mouth of the port, with beach pavilions and views of passing ships.
About 45 minutes by train and tram · A classic seaside day
2.Scheveningen
The Hague's long seaside resort beach with a pier, a promenade and beach clubs.
About 15 minutes by metro from the centre · A quick swim in summer
3.Kralingse Plas beaches
Small sandy lakeside beaches in the Kralingse Bos park, popular with locals on hot days.
Sea temperature by month
| Month | Sea | Air high |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C (45°F) | 6°C (43°F) |
| February | 6°C (43°F) | 7°C (45°F) |
| March | 6°C (43°F) | 10°C (50°F) |
| April | 8°C (46°F) | 14°C (57°F) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 18°C (64°F) |
| June | 15°C (59°F) | 21°C (70°F) |
| July | 17°C (63°F) | 23°C (73°F) |
| August | 18°C (64°F) | 23°C (73°F) |
| September | 17°C (63°F) | 19°C (66°F) |
| October | 14°C (57°F) | 15°C (59°F) |
| November | 11°C (52°F) | 10°C (50°F) |
| December | 8°C (46°F) | 7°C (45°F) |
Staying near the beach
Getting to the beaches
- Metro — RET's five metro lines (A–E) cross the city and run to Schiedam, The Hague (line E) and the beach at Hoek van Holland (line B).
- Tram — Trams serve the centre, Delfshaven, Kop van Zuid, Katendrecht and Blijdorp, and are useful for short hops.
- Ferry — Waterbuses link the centre with Kinderdijk, Dordrecht and other towns, and water taxis cross the river quickly between piers.
- Train — Rotterdam Centraal has fast trains to Delft, The Hague, Amsterdam, Schiphol and Antwerp, and international trains to Brussels and Paris.
Beach-weather months
Air temperatures rarely reach classic beach weather here: the warmest month, July, averages 23°C (73°F).
Beach safety
Rotterdam is generally relaxed for visitors. Watch for pickpockets at Rotterdam Centraal and on crowded trams, take care with fast-moving cyclists in bike lanes, and use the official water taxis rather than unlicensed boats. Swim at lifeguarded beaches where possible and follow local flag warnings.
Questions travellers ask
+Does Rotterdam have beaches?
Yes: Hoek van Holland, Scheveningen and Kralingse Plas beaches.
+What is the best beach near Rotterdam?
Hoek van Holland: A wide North Sea beach in the far west of the municipality, at the mouth of the port, with beach pavilions and views of passing ships.