Restaurant NIRVANA is situated in the largest city park of the Netherlands: Zuiderpark. With a circumference of 215 acres and a two kilometre long promenade this park makes for a great get-away of the busy city centre. Zuiderparkis the perfect location for an active day out. Take a relaxing stroll, rent a canoe or play football. The park is open all year and has activities for every season, it is even possible to take a refreshing dip in the lake in summer months. But Zuiderpark offers more. There are some free activities to attend, the park displays art from different local artists and next to Zuiderpark is a large event terrain for festivals. Some examples of these activities are: Zuiderparkdays, circus or carnivals. The park also contains pettingzoo ‘De Molenwei’, a cultural historical garden and Manor The Elephant (De Olifant in Dutch). Een uitstekende locatie om aan de drukte van Rotterdam te ontsnappen.

South Park is a wonderful location for a recreational day out for young and old. Take a leisurely walk, rent a canoe or play a game of soccer. In the summer it is even possible to cool off in the water while in the winter you can enjoy the beautiful autumn colors in the park during a walk.

And the South Park offers more! Free activities are organized, you can view art and there is a large event area for both large- and small-scale events. Examples include South Park Days, a carnival and a circus. You will also find petting zoo De Molenwei, the Cultural Historic Plant Garden and country house De Oliphant.

Zuiderpark is located in the south of Rotterdam, hence the name, and is secluded from the busy city centre. Rotterdam is the second largest city of the Netherlands in relation to inhabitants. But this city is also crucial for the entire European Union, because it is the largest port city in Europe. This port city is the second largest city in the Netherlands in terms of population. Rotterdam was one of the heaviest bombed cities in the Netherlands, leaving most of the city destroyed. This is why the city is mostly brand new and gives a young and fresh feeling. Here are some sights you will want to see during your visit to Rotterdam:

Although Rotterdam was bombed during World War II, the city was beautifully rebuilt afterwards. Sights not to be missed during a day in Rotterdam:

• De Euromast
  In 30 seconds you can reach the top of this 100 metre high tower. From the top you will have a breath-taking view of the city and the harbour. The cabin offers a 360 view and gives you the opportunity to walk around and discover the Dutch landscape. You can walk completely around giving you a 360-degree view of Rotterdam and its surroundings.
• The Markthal is an indoor market with over 100 mini-shops in Rotterdam Blaak. This impressive building is great for getting some local delicacies or just taking in the architecture. The tunnel shaped building not only has shops but is covered in apartments over top as well, very impressive sight to behold. The impressive thing about this building is that there are apartments built over the fresh food market. Very impressive to see!
• Delfshaven
  One of the few places that survived the bombing during WW2: Marina Delfshaven. Here you can learn more about pre-war Rotterdam and take in the traditional marina as they were in the Netherlands. Here you can get an impression of the Rotterdam of the past and learn more about the history of the port city.
• Erasmusbrug
  Most Dutch people have a clear image when thinking of Rotterdam and one thing everyone thinks of is the iconic Erasmus Bridge. This bridge was designed in 1996 and links north to south Rotterdam. The bridge offers a beautiful view of the skyline of Rotterdam. Designed in 1996, this iconic bridge is the connection between north and south Rotterdam. From the bridge you can overlook the skyline of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam is located in South Holland, in the center of Stadsregio Rotterdam. Surrounding municipalities include Westland, Maassluis, Delft, Ridderkerk and Capelle aan den Ijssel.

Port City Rotterdam is easily accessible by car, public transportation or by water. Port city Rotterdam is very easily reached by car, public transport or by water. The city is situated next to multiple highways: A4, A13, A15, A16, A20 and A29, making Rotterdam reachable from every direction.

Not in possession of a car? No problem, the city has many tram-, bus-, metro- and train-services. At Rotterdam Central you can reach other major Dutch cities such as Amsterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and Breda. Then the city also has excellent public transportation. There are good train connections to cities such as Amsterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and Breda, and within the city you can get around just fine on streetcars and subways.