Day out
A day out in Rotterdam
How to combine the Beelen Eye, Noah's Ark, lunch at PIER40 and, with children, play and climbing in one day, step by step and in line with the opening hours.
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ZUIDYARD · ROTTERDAM
THINGS TO DO IN ROTTERDAM
ZUIDYARD on the Maashaven in Rotterdam-Zuid brings a 57-metre Ferris wheel, Noah's Ark, a play park, an indoor climbing park and a waterfront restaurant together on one site, with boat tours from November 2026. One place, a whole day out.
ZUIDYARD
Everything in one place.
BEELEN EYE
See Rotterdam from above in a 57-metre Ferris wheel on the river Maas. Tickets €10.
ZUIDYARD CRUISE
From November 2026: a boat tour of about 75 minutes through Rotterdam, boarding at ZUIDYARD on the Doklaan.
NOAH'S ARK
Board a 70-metre wooden ship with four decks of experiences. Tickets €2. Open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00–18:00, Sunday 13:00–18:00.
SPELEN BIJ BEELEN
Rotterdam's play harbour for children aged 0 to 12, with a covered sandpit, roller rink and Verkeersstad Harvey. €10. Open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00–18:00, Sunday 13:00–18:00.
GIGI'S KLIM WORLD
An indoor climbing park for children and adults, from 130 cm. €25 including entry to Spelen bij Beelen.
PIER40
Restaurant and bar on the waterfront for lunch, drinks and dinner. Open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00–20:00, Sunday 13:00–20:00.
MINIWORLD ROTTERDAM
The miniature world is moving to ZUIDYARD. For now you visit it at Weena 745 in Rotterdam.
Visiting with children? Things to do in Rotterdam with kids →
On the brands' own sites: Ferris wheel Rotterdam · Boat tour Rotterdam · Playground Rotterdam · Climbing park Rotterdam · Company outing Rotterdam
ZUIDYARD · PLAN YOUR DAY
Make a day of it
Everything at ZUIDYARD is within walking distance at Doklaan 40, so you can combine as much as you like. You buy a separate ticket for each attraction. These guides help you plan.
By the water
A day by the water
Arrive by water taxi, eat at PIER40 on the Maashaven, look out over the harbour from the Beelen Eye and, from November 2026, sail with ZUIDYARD Cruise.
On and by the water →Rainy day
Rainy day with kids
What is indoors or covered at ZUIDYARD, and what suits toddlers, children under 130 cm and bigger children when it rains.
Stay dry with kids →Practical
Plan your visit
Opening hours, ticket prices, directions, parking and accessibility for every attraction at ZUIDYARD on one page.
Plan your visit →Overview
What to do in Rotterdam
Every experience at ZUIDYARD with its prices and opening hours, and what opens in 2026 and 2027.
What to do →Weekend
A weekend in Rotterdam
How Saturday and Sunday at ZUIDYARD fit the opening hours.
Plan your weekend →Sights
Sights in Rotterdam-Zuid
The Beelen Eye, Noah's Ark and the views of the Erasmus Bridge, the Euromast and the harbour.
See the sights →ZUIDYARD
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in Rotterdam?
At ZUIDYARD on the Maashaven in Rotterdam-Zuid you find, on one site, the 57-metre Beelen Eye Ferris wheel (€10), Noah's Ark, a 70-metre wooden ship with four decks (€2), the waterfront restaurant PIER40, the Spelen bij Beelen play park for children aged 0 to 12 (€10) and the Gigi's Klim World indoor climbing park from 130 cm (€25). ZUIDYARD Cruise boat tours start in November 2026.
Where is ZUIDYARD?
ZUIDYARD is on the Maashaven in Rotterdam-Zuid, at Doklaan 40, 3081 AD Rotterdam. It is easy to reach by bike, car, metro (Maashaven station) or water taxi. There is plenty of parking on our own grounds: €4 per hour or €22 per day, the first 15 minutes free.
What can you do in Rotterdam with kids?
At ZUIDYARD children aged 0 to 12 can play at Spelen bij Beelen, climb indoors at Gigi's Klim World (from 130 cm), explore Noah's Ark and see the city from the Beelen Eye Ferris wheel.
Is there a boat tour in Rotterdam from ZUIDYARD?
From November 2026. ZUIDYARD Cruise will then run boat tours of about 75 minutes through Rotterdam, boarding at ZUIDYARD on the Doklaan. Tickets are already on presale at zuidyardcruise.nl.
What can you do in Rotterdam when it rains?
Gigi's Klim World is a fully indoor climbing park (from 130 cm), the sandpit, roller rink and Verkeersstad Harvey at Spelen bij Beelen are covered, Noah's Ark and PIER40 are indoors, and the Beelen Eye has enclosed cabins, although it may close in strong wind.
When is ZUIDYARD open?
Spelen bij Beelen, the Beelen Eye and Noah's Ark are open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00–18:00 and Sunday 13:00–18:00; PIER40 stays open until 20:00. Gigi's Klim World is open Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 13:00–17:00 and Saturday 11:00–17:00.
Is there a Ferris wheel in Rotterdam?
Yes. The Beelen Eye is a 57-metre Ferris wheel at ZUIDYARD on the Maashaven, Doklaan 40 in Rotterdam-Zuid, and the tallest Ferris wheel in Rotterdam. Tickets cost €10 per person, online or at PIER40. Open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00–18:00 and Sunday 13:00–18:00.
What are the sights in Rotterdam-Zuid?
At ZUIDYARD on the Maashaven in Rotterdam-Zuid you find the 57-metre Beelen Eye Ferris wheel and Noah's Ark, a 70-metre wooden ship with four decks. From the Beelen Eye you see the Erasmus Bridge, the Euromast and the harbour. R'DAM LOOKOUT, a swing on the eighth floor, opens in March 2027.
Do I need one ticket for everything?
No. Each attraction has its own ticket. Only the Gigi's Klim World ticket also includes Spelen bij Beelen, and the Noah's Ark ticket doubles as a €2 voucher at PIER40.