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Rotterdam Europoort
Ferry Port Overview
Rotterdam is the largest city in the
province of South Holland in the Netherlands
and the second largest municipality in the
Netherlands after the capital Amsterdam. The
Rotterdam port and industrial complex
fulfils an important role as a hub for
international goods flows and as a business
location for industry and logistic services.
Rotterdam Ferry Port is the largest port in
Europe and was the world's busiest port
until 2004 when it was overtaken by
Shanghai. Rotterdam Europoort is located on
the North Sea on the banks of the river
Nieuwe Maas. Rotterdam Ferry Port covers an
area of 40 kilometres, from the center of
the city to the North Sea.
Rotterdam was founded in the mid 13th
century as a small fishing village. The name
Rotterdam has been derived from a dam in the
Rotte river. At the beginning of the Second
World War almost the entire city centre was
heavily damaged by German raids. This
explains why hardly any pre-war buildings
have remained in this part of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam has many interesting museums as
there is the well known the Boijmans-van
Beuningen Museum, the Historisch Museum
(Historical museum) and the Kunsthal a
center for contemporary art. A visit to
Rotterdam isn't complete without a visit to
the Euromast, the highest lookout tower in
the Netherlands or a boat excursion over the
Nieuwe Maas and the Lek Rivers.
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ROTTERDAM EUROPOORT FERRY PORT TERMINAL MAP
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Rotterdam Europoort
Ferry
Port Services
Rotterdam Port facilities include a cafe,
restaurant, bureau de change as well as
several shops selling local products and
other conveniences.
Those with disabilities may contact the
ferry company prior to departure, to
organize any special assistance that they
may require in boarding vessels. Terminal
facilities include specially adapted
washrooms and good wheelchair access to all
areas of the terminal.
Rotterdam Europoort
Ferry Port Directions
By Road
The terminal in Europoort lies approx. 37 km
from the centre of Rotterdam, or about one
hour's drive. On approaching Rotterdam,
follow the signs for 'Europoort'. In the
Europoort area, just follow the signs 'Engeland'
and 'P&O Ferries'. The dock number (Havennummer)
of P&O Ferries is 5805.
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By Bus
From Rotterdam Central Railway Station
to Europoort terminal the departure is
at 17:00 hours at the "Eurolines" bus
stop at Kruisplein. From Europoort port
to Rotterdam Central Railway Station:
departure after arrival of ship. Prices
are 4,00 - 6,00 Euro for single trip.
From Amsterdam Central Railway Station
to Europoort: departure is at 17:00
hours at bus stop H3. Bus tickets need
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