{"id":69238,"date":"2017-04-11T09:30:32","date_gmt":"2017-04-11T07:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/?p=69238\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T11:22:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:22:41","slug":"de-fruithaven-koningsnacht-kroon-festival-en-gratis-activiteiten-in-rotterdam-de-mooiste-tips-voor-begin-april-koningsdag-special-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/2017\/04\/11\/de-fruithaven-koningsnacht-kroon-festival-en-gratis-activiteiten-in-rotterdam-de-mooiste-tips-voor-begin-april-koningsdag-special-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Fruithaven, Kroon Festival and more: the best tips for King’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jeffrey is mad about parties, Esmeralda is always looking for unusual happenings and Manon loves culture. Every two weeks they give you the best tips for a great day or night out in Rotterdam.<\/p>\n

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Jeffrey\u2019s tip:<\/span>\u00a0Fruithaven King\u2019s night<\/strong><\/p>\n

To start off, a tip for all night owls and party animals who can\u2019t wait until the day of Willem\u2019s actual birthday. Because\u00a0on\u00a0Wednesday, 26 April,<\/strong> club\u00a0Fruithaven<\/a>\u00a0is hosting a veritable Fruithaven King\u2019s Night<\/a>. So you can get a feel for the orange madness before all the daytime people in the most interesting club in Rotterdam. You may not have heard of Fruithaven\u00a0before, which wouldn\u2019t be surprising seeing as it only officially launches itself on the Rotterdam nightlife scene on Good Friday. The club is unique, refreshing and surprising for very many reasons. But the most unusual is its focus on sustainability and innovation. For example, all the waste is collected and recycled, the interior has been created using the biggest 3D printer in Europe and the club generates energy from leftover food. You couldn\u2019t imagine a more sustainable party. What\u2019s more, you\u2019ll be hard pressed to find a cheaper party either, because this party only costs 8.50 euros<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t

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Wednesday, 26 April\u00a0\/\/ Fruithaven\u00a0\/\/ 8.50 euros<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n

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Esmeralda\u2019s tip:<\/span>\u00a0Kroon Festival<\/b><\/p>\n

If I could only recommend one festival on King\u2019s Day, then it would have to be the\u00a0Kroon Festival<\/a>\u00a0on Willemsplein<\/strong>, the square next to Erasmusbrug. I was there with some friends last year and despite the rain, scarves and thick winter coats, I had a fantastic day. The cosy atmosphere of the relatively small festival site means that you could easily party with the people around you: I spontaneously had my photo taken with a girl who later that year invited me to go to the Toffler Indoor Festival with her. Unfortunately, my hero Sam Feldt<\/em>\u00a0isn\u2019t on the line-up this year, but\u00a0Wouter S<\/em>\u00a0is definitely a brilliant replacement. Like last year, though, you can still dance to the beats of\u00a0Cleavage<\/em>\u00a0and Benny Rodrigues<\/em>\u00a0is obviously a must at a Rotterdam festival. As the icing on the cake, De Sluwe Vos<\/em>\u00a0will be next to him this time. For just 12.50 euros,<\/strong>\u00a0you can dance all day and at night you have a great view of an illuminated Erasmusbrug! What are you waiting for?<\/p>\n\t

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Thursday, 27 April\u00a0\/\/ Willemsplein Rotterdam \/\/ 12.50 euros<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n

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Manon\u2019s tip:<\/span>Celebrate King\u2019s Day<\/strong> (almost) for free<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you\u2019ve seen above, there\u2019s no end of choice on King\u2019s Day. There are plenty of parties and festivals to entertain you during the day (and night). But for those who are a bit short of cash at the end of the month, I\u2019ve got the perfect tip for spending King\u2019s Day almost for free! From 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m., you can go to the Royal Rollerdisco<\/a>\u00a0on Deliplein<\/strong>\u00a0at Katendrecht. Besides a market and live music, there\u2019s free roller-skating at the Rollerdisco. Brilliantly retro, I wouldn\u2019t say no to that. Finished roller-skating? Then catch your breath on one of the terraces on the square or enjoy organic chips and a well-earned drink at the Fenix Food Factory. If you\u2019ve still got some energy left, from 6.00 p.m. you can go to\u00a0Containerbar Noord<\/a>. It does mean a trek to the other side of the city, but when you get there, you\u2019ll be served an ice-cold beer or cocktail in an open air bar, made from sea containers. Here you can end the day for free until 11.00 p.m. with a dance and a drink.<\/p>\n

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Thursday, 27 April\u00a0\/\/ Rotterdam \/\/ Free<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n

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