Parking near Binnenrotte
What was once a watercourse was filled in 1871 to make room for railway lines. In 1958, the weekly market found its new den here - one deliberate urban renewal step that revived the area after the war. Today, the market tips 450 stalls, accounting for some 70,000 visitors each market day - with products ranging from fresh vegetables and exotic spices to clothes, furniture and flowers.
Systematically arranged in wide avenues, the Binnenrotte market offers a wealth of flavours and cultures. Local greengrocers vie for the best tomato, fishermen present their daily catch, and floral experts fill the air with fragrant splendour - right next to sustainable textile stripes and vintage finds for the everyday shopper. All around, tourists roam, hip foodies search for syrup waffles, and locals compare prices - sometimes finding their best deals at a stall right by the Market Hall.
Since its redesign through OKRA (2012-2016), the Binnenrotte has been transformed into a winning example of public space - awarded as the Best Public Space (2018). Soft green areas, three fans of trees, raised species beds and a relaxing sunbathing lawn with a waterfall by the Laurenskerk make the square attractive even outside market hours. The “Strip of Möbius” - an artistic stone mantle - connects paths with surrounding streets, so that the stables area integrates flawlessly with the city.
Around the Binnenrotte you will find icons: the spectacular Market Hall, the imposing Central Library, the Cube Houses and the Laurenskerk church. Together, they create a robust mix of old and new - from food markets to liberation celebrations, the Binnenrotte transforms into a vibrant festival ground full of music, stalls and festivities.
Binnenrotte is more than a market square. It is the beating, colourful heart of the city and society. Whether you drop by for fresh produce, culture, criss-crossing the market hall or just a latte on the terrace - this is where you experience Rotterdam at its fullest.
Are you visiting the Binnenrotte and want to be assured of a parking space? Then simply reserve your parking space online at Q-Park Koopgoot. Would you rather park somewhere else in Rotterdam? Check our complete offer of parking facilities in Rotterdam.
What does it cost to park near the Binnenrotte in Rotterdam?
At Q-Park Koopgoot you can park from €25 per day. Reserve your parking space online in advance and be assured of a parking space. You can easily drive in and out based on your license plate and you don't have to pass the pay machine.
