RDM Rotterdam
At the RDM (Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij) - in the middle of the Rotterdam harbor area, near the village of Heijplaat - ships of the Holland America Line were built, including the SS Rotterdam. Companies at RDM are now working together with students and researchers on sustainable technical innovations. The former machine hall is the center of the RDM Rotterdam. The RDM Makerspace with wood workshop with classic hand tools up to 3D printers, laser cutters and other high-tech equipment for digital manufacturing has all the resources you could wish for as a designer, maker and inventor. Events are regularly organized at the RDM.
It is definitely worth taking a look around and having a snack and/or drink in the RDM canteen. Combine your visit to the RDM with a walking or cycling tour through the Heijplaat. The site and the Makerspace are also open to the public during the World Port Days and guided Tours are organised.
Rent a room
RDM Rotterdam is also an event location with different types of spaces for every type of event, such as for conferences up to 1500 visitors, dinners with 800 guests, dance parties up to 5000 visitors and trade fairs, company parties and receptions with a maximum capacity of 2500 visitors.
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RDM is a evenementenlocatie in Rotterdam. Some must-see sights and Hotspots such as RDM, Drijvend Paviljoen, Onderzeebootloods, Delfshaven, Sparta, are located only 1.1 km away.
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Hotels near RDM Rotterdam
Are you planning a visit to RDM Rotterdam and are you looking for a hotel nearby? You can spend the night near RDM Rotterdam in one of the following hotels. The following hotels are within walking distance of RDM Rotterdam. NB! The distances are measured as the crow flies and may differ slightly from the actual walking distance.
Hotel | Distance to RDM | |
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Hotel Baan Rotterdam (review) | 2.73 km | Check Availability |
Hotel Port Rotterdam (review) | 2.95 km | Check Availability |
New Ocean Paradise Hotel Rotterdam (review) | 3.32 km | Check Availability |
Euromast (review) | 3.38 km | Check Availability |
Hotel Orion Rotterdam (review) | 3.40 km | Check Availability |
Restaurants near RDM Rotterdam
Enjoy a nice dinner or lunch near RDM Rotterdam and are you looking for a restaurant nearby? At a short distance from RDM you can enjoy a delicious meal in one of the following restaurants. The following restaurants are located within walking distance of RDM Rotterdam. NB! The distances are measured as the crow flies and may differ slightly from the actual walking distance.
Restaurant | Distance to RDM | |
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Courzand (review) | 0.36 km | |
Soif (review) | 2.51 km | |
Verhip (review) | 2.88 km | |
Restaurant Goud (review) | 2.93 km | |
De Machinist (review) | 3.18 km |
Rent a Room at RDM
Interested in renting a room at RDM, possibly with decoration? Hotel New York has various rooms available for a reception, drinks, parties and other (business) meetings to make your event a success. The decoration of the party creates the right atmosphere. The Rotterdam Balloon Company regularly decorates with balloons at RDM and ensures that the room is decorated in the right atmosphere or in the desired theme. We will turn every room or empty space into an attractive party location.
Below is an overview of all available rooms at RDM with the maximum number of people per room for every possible setup.
Halls | m2 | Height | Carre | Theatre | Diner | Party | Reception | Cabaret | School | U-form | Boardroom | House of Commons | Catwalk |
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Auditorium | - | - | - | 136 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Commissarissenkamer | - | - | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Directiekamer (incl. lounge) | - | - | 24 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Lounge | - | - | - | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Marmeren Hal | - | - | - | - | - | - | 125 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Rode Eetkamer | - | - | - | - | 60 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
H.A.J. Baanderszaal | - | - | - | 175 | - | - | 200 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - |
RD 03.11 | - | - | - | 30 | - | - | - | 20 | 25 | - | - | - | - |
RD 03.12 | - | - | - | 15 | - | - | - | - | 12 | - | - | - | - |
Tegeltjeshal | - | - | - | - | - | - | 125 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
RDM Onderzeebootloods | - | - | - | - | - | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Parking nearby RDM
Parking near RDM is possible just on the street. Speedwellstraat is parkingzone 510 and costs € 1,80 per hour on ma t/m za: 09:00 - 18:00. However, it is cheaper to park your car in a parking garage. The nearest public parking garage near RDM is Parking Europoint. This parking garage costs € 2.25 per hour and is - as the crow flies - 1.86 km from RDM. Reserve your parking space(s) in advance and guarantee yourself a parking space. You are guaranteed to pay the lowest price. Reserving your parking space(s) in advance saves you money, time and stress.
Free Parking is available at P+R Pernis (2.90 km.). You must then continue your journey to by public transport using your OV chip card.
Accessibility
Address | Directiekade 32, 3089 JA Rotterdam [Map] |
Website | Your link here? |
Parking garage | Parking Europoint (1.86 km.) |
Subway station | Marconiplein (2.06 km.) |
Tram stop | Marconiplein Rotterdam (2.05 km.) |
Railway station | Treinstation Rotterdam Centraal Station (4.66 km.) |
Jetty Water Taxi | RDM / Heijplaat (0.13 km.) |
Pictures RDM
Below are some pictures of balloon decorations that the Rotterdam Balloon Company has provided for Rdm. Planning an event at Rdm and would you like to order a similar balloon decoration? Rotterdam Ballooncompany is your #1 choice. Send us a WhatsApp message to +31 (0)10-3073668. We deliver 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in Rotterdam and are available to our customers via Whatsapp from early morning to evening.