Cheese Shops in Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Cheese Shops in Rotterdam (Self Guided), Rotterdam

Although many countries claim cheese to be their unique product, Dutch cheeses are indeed an iconic, standalone thing. Amid a cornucopia of different cheeses made in The Netherlands, there are quite a few internationally-famed ones originated in Rotterdam.

It is therefore only natural to find a plethora of specialty shops in the city fit to warm the heart of any cheese lover, be it a finder, a quick shopper, a gourmet, or a foodie. No matter which of these categories you personally fit in, here are some of the cheese locations in Rotterdam that you wouldn't want to miss on a quest for a good slice of cheese:

De Kaashoeve – a life-size statue of a cow outside the front door of this outlet makes it really hard to miss; a perfect place in the heart of Rotterdam for good artisan cheeses, selected for taste, quality and originality;

Cheese & More by Henri Willig – a good excuse to visit the Markthal, because there is another place in Rotterdam where you can find just as rich and beautifully displayed collection of traditional cheeses accompanied with a good advice on which of them pair well with your favorite wines, fruits or bread;

Cromwijk Kaasdok – another notable cheese location in the Markthal, replete with delicious farmhouse-, goat-, and herb cheese variety, and of course the staple “Rotterdamsche Oude Kaas”.

If you're keen to figure out what makes the Dutchies love their cheeses so much, grab this opportunity and explore some of Rotterdam's top cheese retailers with the help of our self-guided walking tour. Enjoy the experience!
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Guide Name: Cheese Shops in Rotterdam
Guide Location: Netherlands » Rotterdam (See other walking tours in Rotterdam)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

De Kaashoeve

1) De Kaashoeve

Image Courtesy of Alicia Rojas De Croes.
Cheese & More by Henri Willig
Cromwijk Kaasdok
Foodelicious Food & Gifts

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1. How do I access my walking tour in Rotterdam?
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2. How do I view other attractions in Rotterdam?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
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4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
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5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
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6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
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Walking Tours in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Create Your Own Walk in Rotterdam

Create Your Own Walk in Rotterdam

Creating your own self-guided walk in Rotterdam is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
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Delfshaven District Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Rotterdam Introduction Walking Tour

Rotterdam Introduction Walking Tour

Dutch poet Rien Vroegindeweij once captured the city’s essence with a simple line: “If everybody comes from somewhere else, nobody is a stranger.”

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles

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