Things to do in Rotterdam with kids
Looking for things to do in Rotterdam with kids? At Spelen bij Beelen at ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam-Zuid, children aged 0 to 12 have plenty to do indoors and outdoors, for €10 per person. Below you will find what suits each age, and what older children can do on the same site.
Rotterdam with toddlers and pre-schoolers
For the youngest, there is a small traffic park for children aged 0 to 4 next to Verkeersstad Harvey, where they ride and explore at their own pace. In the big covered sandpit they dig and build, even when it rains.
Frenky World, an indoor play world above the sandpit for children up to about 6, is expected to open in mid-October 2026. Babies aged 0 to 1 go free, there are baby facilities by the roller rink and almost the whole park is accessible with a pushchair.
With children up to 12
Children up to 12 climb and slide in the outdoor playground, bounce on the trampolines and drive through Verkeersstad Harvey or in Frenky’s pedal cars. On the covered roller rink you borrow roller skates for free from size 32, and protective gear too.
Spelen bij Beelen is designed especially for families with children aged 0 to 12. Not every activity suits every age or height, so check beforehand what suits your child.
With older children and teens
Are your children 130 cm or taller? Then they can climb next door at Gigi's Klim World, an indoor climbing park where adults climb too. A Gigi's Klim World ticket includes entry to Spelen bij Beelen, so brothers and sisters of different ages can all go to the same site.
Things to do in Rotterdam with kids when it rains
The big sandpit, the roller rink and Verkeersstad Harvey are covered, so children stay dry there when it rains. The outdoor playground is in the open air. With no time slots, you can simply wait for a shower to pass.
During the school holidays Spelen bij Beelen is open seven days a week, Mondays included.
Good to know
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 – 18:00, Sunday 13:00 – 18:00, closed on Monday. During the school holidays we are open seven days a week.
- Tickets: €10 per person, babies aged 0 to 1 free. With an annual pass (€60 per person, on sale from 20 October 2026) you come as often as you like for a year.
- Groups, schools and after-school clubs order tickets through the website; groups of 7 or more get one shared QR code.
- Address: ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40, 3081 AD Rotterdam. Parking on site; Maashaven metro station is about a 15-minute walk.
Frequently asked questions
What are fun things to do in Rotterdam with kids?
Come and play at Spelen bij Beelen at ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40 in Rotterdam-Zuid: a play park for children aged 0 to 12 with an outdoor playground, a covered sandpit, a roller rink, trampolines and Verkeersstad Harvey, for €10 per person. Gigi's Klim World, the Beelen Eye and Noah’s Ark are on the same site.
What can you do in Rotterdam with a toddler?
Spelen bij Beelen in Rotterdam-Zuid has a small traffic park for children aged 0 to 4 and a big covered sandpit. Frenky World, an indoor play world for children up to about 6, is expected to open in mid-October 2026. Babies aged 0 to 1 go free.
What can you do in Rotterdam with children aged 10 to 12?
At Spelen bij Beelen at ZUIDYARD they roller skate (free skates to borrow from size 32), bounce on trampolines and climb in the outdoor playground. From 130 cm they can climb next door at Gigi's Klim World; that ticket also gives entry to Spelen bij Beelen.
What can you do with kids in Rotterdam when it rains?
At Spelen bij Beelen at ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam-Zuid, the big sandpit, the roller rink and Verkeersstad Harvey are covered, so you stay dry there. On the same site you can climb indoors at Gigi's Klim World and visit Noah’s Ark.
Is Spelen bij Beelen open during the school holidays?
Yes. During the school holidays Spelen bij Beelen is open seven days a week, including Mondays from 11:00 to 18:00. Outside the holidays the park is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 18:00 and on Sunday from 13:00 to 18:00.
Is Rotterdam a good city to visit with kids?
Rotterdam has plenty for families. In Rotterdam-Zuid, ZUIDYARD brings several family attractions together on one site at Doklaan 40: Spelen bij Beelen (play park for ages 0 to 12), Gigi's Klim World (indoor climbing from 130 cm), the Beelen Eye Ferris wheel and Noah’s Ark.
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