Useful Information on Rotterdam

Useful information on Rotterdam can be of much help to the local people as well as the tourists. Useful information on Rotterdam offers details about the city that may come in handy during emergency situations. You can visit this city during any time of the year. Staying or traveling in Rotterdam is convenient enough. Most of the hotels offer currency exchange. The currency of Rotterdam is Euro. People of this city are quite friendly. They speak in the official language, Dutch.

Location and of Rotterdam:
The largest city in the Zuid-Holland province, Rotterdam is located on the bank of Nieuwe Mass River. The geographical coordinates of the city are 51°55?18"N, 4°28?52"E. Rotterdam, Netherlands cover 319 sq km area.

Getting to Rotterdam:
Reaching Rotterdam is easy enough. Rotterdam can be reached by air. Transavia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, VLM Airlines offer flights to Rotterdam from Nice, Hamburg, London, Stansted, Rome, Geneva, Faro and so on.

Rotterdam is well connected to Amsterdam, Belgium and France by rail. Local trains are available at a regular interval. Rotterdam can be reached by car from Hague, Amsterdam and Utrecht as well. You can also avail buses to reach Rotterdam from London, Paris and other places.

Places to see in Rotterdam:
Rotterdam is an ideal destination for travelers with a number of attractions including:

• Museum Het Schielandshuis
• Tropicana
• Euromast and Space Adventure
• Arboretum Trompenburg
• Diergaarde Blijdorp
• Museum De Dubbelde Palmboom
• Maritime Museum Rotterdam
• Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

Emergency Numbers of Rotterdam:
In case of an emergency in Rotterdam you can dial 112. It is the common emergency number for police, fire and ambulance. Other emergency numbers include:

• Medical Emergency (night): 070 345 9669
• Chemist: 070 345 1000
• Coast Guard: 0900 0111
• Animal Medical Emergency: 0900 0245
• Animal Emergency: 070 311 0307
• Child Helpline: 0800 0432
• Utility Emergency: 0800 1975

Hospitals in Rotterdam:
While enjoying a trip to Rotterdam, it is necessary for you to know about the hospitals of the city. The city is home to numerous hospitals including:

• University Hospital
• Havenziekenhuis
• Medisch Centrum Rijnmond Zuid
• Ikazia Ziekenhuis
• Medisch Centrum Rijnmond Zuid
• Erasmus Academisch Ziekenhuis

The above written information can help you in case of an emergency.