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COMING SOON TO ZUIDYARD

ZUIDYARD on the Maashaven in Rotterdam is adding new attractions in 2026 and 2027: Frenky World, ZUIDYARD Cruise, DOKSIDE, Miniworld Rotterdam and R’DAM LOOKOUT.

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Timeline 2026–2027

What is coming, and when.

Below you can see what is coming for each attraction, with the date as it stands now. None of this is open yet; what you can already do today is listed below the timeline.

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  1. Mid-October 2026

    Expected

    Spelen bij Beelen · indoors

    Frenky World

    Frenky World will be the new indoor play area above the big sandpit at Spelen bij Beelen, where children can climb, scramble and explore. It is expected to open in mid-October 2026.

  2. From November 2026

    Planned

    Boat tour · Doklaan 40

    ZUIDYARD Cruise

    From November 2026, ZUIDYARD Cruise sails from ZUIDYARD at Doklaan 40. A boat tour takes about 75 minutes and takes you through Rotterdam on the water.

  3. From November 2026

    Planned

    Business

    DOKSIDE

    DOKSIDE is the new venue at ZUIDYARD for business events on and by the water. It opens in November 2026 and can be booked from then.

  4. In 2027

    Expected

    Moving to ZUIDYARD

    Miniworld Rotterdam

    Miniworld Rotterdam stays open at Weena 745 for the coming months. A new home is being built on the ZUIDYARD site at Doklaan 40, and Miniworld moves there in 2027. Miniworld turns twenty in spring 2027, and ZUIDYARD and Miniworld would like to celebrate the opening around that anniversary. There is no opening date yet.

  5. March 2027

    Planned

    Views · 8th floor

    R’DAM LOOKOUT

    R’DAM LOOKOUT is a swing on the eighth floor with views over Rotterdam. It is planned to open in March 2027, and a ticket costs €10 per person. The exact date and opening hours will follow.

  6. March 2027

    Planned

    Spelen bij Beelen · outdoors

    Spelen bij Beelen grows

    The outdoor area of Spelen bij Beelen is being extended further. The plans include a play greenhouse, a play farm, an extra play square and a highline. This second outdoor phase is planned for March 2027.

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Frequently asked questions

What is opening soon at ZUIDYARD: the key questions and answers.

What opens first at ZUIDYARD?
First comes Frenky World, the new indoor play area above the big sandpit at Spelen bij Beelen. It is expected to open in mid-October 2026. ZUIDYARD Cruise and DOKSIDE follow in November 2026.
When does ZUIDYARD Cruise start sailing?
ZUIDYARD Cruise sails from November 2026. The boat tour through Rotterdam takes about 75 minutes and leaves from ZUIDYARD at Doklaan 40. See zuidyardcruise.nl for tickets and sailing times.
When is Miniworld moving to ZUIDYARD?
Miniworld Rotterdam moves to ZUIDYARD at Doklaan 40 in 2027, where a new home is now being built. Until then Miniworld stays open at Weena 745. Miniworld turns twenty in spring 2027, and ZUIDYARD and Miniworld would like to celebrate the opening around that anniversary; there is no date yet.
When does R’DAM LOOKOUT open?
R’DAM LOOKOUT, the swing on the eighth floor with views over Rotterdam, is planned to open in March 2027. A ticket costs €10 per person. The exact date and opening hours will follow.

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