Things to do in Rotterdam: ride the Beelen Eye and spend the day at ZUIDYARD
Looking for things to do in Rotterdam? Start with a ride on the Beelen Eye, the tallest Ferris wheel in Rotterdam: 57 metres above the Maas at ZUIDYARD, with views over the city and the port. Then make a day of it on the same waterside site.
See the city first: Rotterdam from the Ferris wheel
From the enclosed panoramic cabins of the Beelen Eye you look out 360 degrees, 57 metres above the Maas. You see the Erasmus Bridge, the Euromast, the Markthal and the port in one view: a good way to get to know Rotterdam on a first visit.
A ticket costs €10 per person, online or on the spot at PIER40.
More things to do in Rotterdam at ZUIDYARD
The Beelen Eye stands at ZUIDYARD, Rotterdam’s Waterfront Experience: a waterside destination in the south of Rotterdam where attractions, activities and places to eat and drink come together. Each experience has its own ticket.
- Noah’s Ark: museum and experience aboard Noah’s Ark.
- PIER40: restaurant and terrace on the Maashaven.
- Spelen bij Beelen: play park for families with children aged 0 to 12.
- Gigi’s Klim World: indoor climbing adventure for children and adults from 130 cm.
- ZUIDYARD Cruise: boat tour through Rotterdam from ZUIDYARD, from November 2026.
- R’DAM LOOKOUT: a swing on the 8th floor of ZUIDYARD, opening in March 2027.
Noah’s Ark
Museum and experience aboard Noah’s Ark.
EatPIER40
Restaurant and terrace on the Maashaven, and the entrance to the Beelen Eye.
Boat tourZUIDYARD Cruise
Boat tour through Rotterdam from ZUIDYARD, from November 2026.
With kidsSpelen bij Beelen
Play park for families with children aged 0 to 12.
ClimbingGigi’s Klim World
Indoor climbing adventure for children and adults from 130 cm.
All in one placeZUIDYARD
More things to do in Rotterdam, all on the Maashaven.
Good to know
- Tickets: €10 per person, online or on the spot at PIER40, which is also the Beelen Eye entrance.
- Regular opening hours: Tuesday 11:00–18:00, Wednesday 11:00–18:00, Thursday 11:00–18:00, Friday 11:00–18:00, Saturday 11:00–18:00, Sunday 13:00–18:00. A closure or adjusted hours, for example in strong wind, are shown in the notice at the top of this website.
- Address: ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40, 3081 AD Rotterdam (south Rotterdam, on the Maashaven).
- Reach it by bike, metro (Maashaven station), car or water taxi.
- Parking on our own grounds: €4 per hour or €22 per day, first 15 minutes free.
- Suitable for all ages and accessible for people with disabilities.
Getting to ZUIDYARD from the city centre
Take the metro to Maashaven station and walk to ZUIDYARD, or arrive by water taxi: it moors at the PIER40 terrace. Book with Watertaxi Rotterdam on +31 10 403 03 03 or at their desk next to Hotel New York; the stop is called Zuidyard.
By car, follow the signs to Doklaan 40 and park on our own grounds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do in Rotterdam?
One of the things to do in Rotterdam is a ride on the Beelen Eye, the tallest Ferris wheel in Rotterdam: 57 metres above the Maas at ZUIDYARD (Doklaan 40), with views of the Erasmus Bridge, the Euromast and the port. On the same site you will find Noah’s Ark, PIER40, Spelen bij Beelen and Gigi’s Klim World.
Is there a Ferris wheel in Rotterdam?
Yes. The Beelen Eye is a 57-metre Ferris wheel at ZUIDYARD on the Maashaven in the south of Rotterdam. A ticket costs €10 per person.
What are the opening hours of the Beelen Eye?
The regular opening hours of the Beelen Eye in Rotterdam are: Tuesday 11:00–18:00, Wednesday 11:00–18:00, Thursday 11:00–18:00, Friday 11:00–18:00, Saturday 11:00–18:00, Sunday 13:00–18:00. In strong wind the wheel may close temporarily; this is shown in the notice at the top of beeleneye.nl.
How do I get to the Beelen Eye by public transport?
Take the metro to Maashaven station and walk to ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40, 3081 AD Rotterdam. You can also come by bike, by car (parking on our own grounds) or by water taxi to the Zuidyard stop.
Can I combine the Beelen Eye with other attractions in Rotterdam?
Yes. The Beelen Eye is at ZUIDYARD, where you will also find Noah’s Ark, PIER40, Spelen bij Beelen and Gigi’s Klim World, and from November 2026 ZUIDYARD Cruise. Each experience has its own ticket.
Is the Beelen Eye suitable for families?
Yes. The Beelen Eye in Rotterdam is suitable for all ages and accessible for people with disabilities. Children ride with a parent or carer.
More about Beelen Eye
More to do at ZUIDYARD
All on one site on the Maashaven in Rotterdam-Zuid, Doklaan 40.
Playground Rotterdam
Play park for families with children aged 0 to 12.
Gigi’s Klim WorldClimbing park Rotterdam
Indoor climbing adventure for children and adults from 130 cm.
Noah’s ArkNoah’s Ark Rotterdam
Museum and experience aboard Noah’s Ark.
PIER40Waterfront restaurant Rotterdam
Restaurant and terrace on the Maashaven.
ZUIDYARD CruiseBoat tour Rotterdam
Boat tour through Rotterdam from ZUIDYARD, from November 2026.
DOKSIDE · Coming soonCompany outing Rotterdam
Business events by the water, from November 2026.
Miniworld Rotterdam · Coming soonMiniature world Rotterdam
Miniature world, still at Weena 745 for now. Moving to ZUIDYARD in 2027.
R’DAM LOOKOUT · Coming soonThrill ride with a view
A view for thrill-seekers, from March 2027.