Rotterdam is the main port of the Netherlands and is the country’s second largest city after Amsterdam. It’s also one of the world’s largest ports. Located at the mouth of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, Rotterdam (map) is often called the “Gateway to Europe” as it handles a large percentage of cargo to and from Europe. The city was heavily bombed during the Second World War but today boasts world-class museums, a vibrant cultural scene and excellent examples of contemporary architecture. On a recent flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the plane flew right across Rotterdam. The weather was clear, making it possible to take some great aerial shots of the city and its port. The views of Rotterdam from the plane window were just stunning!
An aerial view of Rotterdam
I managed to zoom into the Rotterdam city centre. The city’s iconic Erasmus bridge, with its shiny double-footed steel mast, can clearly be seen.
Read about things to do in Rotterdam.
On another flight, this time on the approach to Amsterdam Airport, I got a great view of the Rotterdam Port, one of the largest ports in the world.
Hello,
I took some videoshots of the harbour from above.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2AqHonWpgk&list=UU-bjwwheyXjRU4PgQfnoieg&index=2
Best regards, DK
Amazing photos! My business partner, Greg Dicum, wrote these “Window Seat” books:
http://windowseat.info
Now we’re doing this — online, in-flight, location-based content & entertainment:
http://mondowindow.com
(We can’t track flights in Europe yet, just N. America, but stay tuned.)
A camera. LOL! Just kidding! I use a Canon G11.
Cheers,
Keith
Wow! Great shots from the airplane window with that zoom. The landscape looks fantastic from this view. If you don’t mind me asking- what did you take the photo with?
Those are some awesome photos. Great post!
Thanks Jay for your comment. I live in Amsterdam, about an hour’s drive away from Rotterdam. Been there several times and love the harbourfront. Great (experimental) architecture too!
Cheers,
Keith
Used to live in Rotterdam. You should visit it on the ground some time. Great city.