Katendrecht is a trendy and upcoming neighborhood in Rotterdam. Just a short walk from the city center, Katendrecht is filled with cute restaurants, cozy bars, and quirky shops. The area is a former village located in the south of Rotterdam between Rijnhaven and Maashaven. Katendrecht used to be famous as a red-light district, with entertainment for sailors and lots of immigrants and prostitutes. After some developments, within just a few years, Katendrecht developed into a thriving area.

The neighborhood, also known as De Kaap, is now one of the most trendy and lively places in Rotterdam. You find many local restaurants, bars, and ice cream shops in the streets of Katendrecht. A must-visit is the Fenix Food Factory, a market with fresh and locally produced products such as Rotterdam cheese, bread, and beers. It is a place where local entrepreneurs are gathered under one roof, selling their own local products. Famous in Katendrecht is theatre Walhalla, a small intimate theatre named after the infamous dancehall once located here.

Make sure to visit the SS Rotterdam, the biggest ocean steamboat ever built in the Netherlands. The ship used to be part of the Holland-America Line and is now permanently resting at the Maashaven. You can visit the ship. Aboard you will feel its history and get to admire the interior brought back to the original '50s style. Step back in time as you stroll through the various chambers, restaurants, engine rooms, and pools. The ship has a cafe and restaurant to enjoy something to eat or drink.