Company outing Rotterdam? These are the best places where work and fun come together
Rotterdam is one of a kind. Our very own ‘Manhattan on the Meuse’ is much more than a raw port city. It is the Dutch city that keeps reinventing itself. That wonderfully down-to-earth Rotterdam mentality combines brilliantly with innovation, design and international allure. The New York Times already proclaimed Rotterdam a ‘must visit’, Lonely Planet followed suit, and architects, food lovers and event planners know the city inside out. Why? Because here you don't just meet or celebrate, you experience. And because Rotterdam offers the perfect balance between substance and experience, between sky-high ambition and down-to-earth cosiness. Which also makes it the ideal place for an original company outing.
We have put together the best places where work and fun come together:
1. A brainstorm above the city
Start the day immediately with an incredible view. On the top floor of De Rotterdam (the skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas next to the Erasmus Bridge), you will find inspiring meeting spaces with a panoramic view over the skyline. Combine your company outing in Rotterdam with a walking lunch over the Kop of Zuid or a ride on the water taxi. Productivity guaranteed, including a dose of fresh air.
2. Cycling past innovation
How about a themed bike tour through the city, taking in places where innovation and sustainability come together? Think of BlueCity, the circular valhalla in the former Tropicana swimming pool, or the Floating Office in the Rijnhaven. We'll arrange a guide who knows what they're talking about.
3. Culinary gathering in the Markthal
For lunch or dinner, the now iconic Markthal still a celebration. Skip the tourist traps and discover incredible flavour explosions. Think: a private tasting with a local wine or cheese specialist, or a street food tour past the tastiest stalls. Perfect for bringing your team together informally. Leave with a full stomach and new ideas.
4. Out of the box? Literally.
Holding a meeting somewhere you wouldn't normally go? Think of an old waterside warehouse or a city-centre art gallery. We know the locations where you are completely away from the working atmosphere, but where everything just works. Everything is spot on: the atmosphere, the space and the energy. This is not a place for dull sessions, but for ideas that take flight.
5. An evening programme to remember
Conclude your company outing in Rotterdam with a surprise. A silent disco on the roof of an industrial building. A dinner cruise on the Maas. Or a speakeasy cocktail bar that only you and your colleagues have access to. We provide a surprising finale that will stick in your mind and suits your team.
Why goMICE?
Organising a company away day in Rotterdam? That calls for the expertise of someone who knows the city, understands your goals and turns creative ideas into a tightly organised programme. From the initial consultation to the aftermovie. Leave that to goMICE Because our office is located in the heart of Rotterdam, we know exactly where you need to be!
Curious to see what's all possible in Rotterdam? We are happy to help you think things through!