Zuidplein is a major shopping center and transportation hub in the southern part of Rotterdam, in the Charlois district. It’s one of the largest indoor malls in the Netherlands.
✨ Highlights
- Shopping Mall Zuidplein:
- Over 150 stores, including HEMA, Zara, C&A, and Primark.
- Restaurants, cafés, and a food court with international options.
- Budget-friendly and multicultural.
- Open 7 days a week.
- 1,400 parking spots and secure bike parking.
- Metro Station Zuidplein:
- Served by Metro lines D and E.
- Above-ground station with bus terminal underneath.
- Direct links to Rotterdam Central Station, Den Haag, and The Hague Airport.
- Connected Attractions:
- Next to Rotterdam Ahoy (concerts, conventions, expos).
- Close to Ikazia Hospital, schools, and public services.
- Part of the large urban renewal project Hart van Zuid.
🧭 How to Get There
- 🚇 Metro: Lines D or E to Zuidplein Station.
- 🚌 Bus: Major terminal with dozens of regional and city buses.
- 🚗 Car: Easy access via A15 ring road.
🧑💼 Who Is It For?
- Locals from Rotterdam-Zuid doing daily shopping.
- Tourists seeking a non-touristy, real Dutch urban mall.
- Expats looking for international food options and affordable shops.
- Event-goers attending shows or conferences at Ahoy.
🌐 Extra Tip
The official mall website is winkelcentrumzuidplein.nl, but it’s mostly in Dutch. For English visitors, you can check:
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