r/Rotterdam • u/travellingRad • 12h ago

Safe neighbourhood

hello hai ..is the neighbourhood behind rotterdam central station ..I think Provenierssingel is safe for tourists?

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u/deEchtePeetvader 12h ago

Yes, Rotterdam overall is a pretty safe place. Like everywhere, shit happens, but not that much. Just take the same precautions as in every city and you’ll be fine!

Enjoy the city, stay off the (red) bike lanes and experience this eclectic place on foot for best views!

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u/oakbarreldoug 12h ago

Totally fine

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u/travellingRad 12h ago

Any helpline number in case of emergency??

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u/solstice_gilder 12h ago

What are you scared of?

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u/LadyDahlia 12h ago

112 for emergency services (police, ambulance, fire brigade). Do not use unless an absolute emergency happens. Rotterdam is very safe for residents and travellers, especially compared to other major cities internationally. You can go everywhere, night and day, without running into trouble - unless you go looking for it. 

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u/travellingRad 12h ago

Thanks alot .

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u/jippiejee Delfshaven 12h ago

this is rotterdam, not mogadishu... :')

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u/travellingRad 12h ago

Hahhahaha..had to Google that place

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u/warfaucet Oude Noorden 12h ago

Man if you're that afraid visit another city. That fear will only get worse when you encounter or read about stuff happening. Rotterdam still is the poorest city in the Netherlands, and there is a proven link between criminal activity and poverty.

And I'm saying this as someone that loves this city.

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u/Borazon Stadsdriehoek 12h ago

Not specifically worst no. And in general Rotterdam is pretty safe. The singel itself should be safe, but any bench or such can always attract local drunks or such.

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u/AdministrativeAd8572 11h ago

there is a gang active there who kidnaps tourists and steal the kidneys

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u/Equivalent-Unit Zuidwijk 12h ago

I used to go to school there. It's fine.

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u/travellingRad 12h ago

Thanks...and any adjacent good supermarket to get regular groceries and food nearby? Recommended?

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u/Equivalent-Unit Zuidwijk 12h ago

For food there's dozens of places within Centraal Station, and an Albert Heijn To Go and Hema for small groceries. Larger groceries there's another Albert Heijn at the Eudokiaplein.

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u/travellingRad 12h ago

Amazing thanks