FAQ’s

The sirens (luchtalarm) are part of the Netherlands' national emergency system. The sirens are tested every first Monday of the month at noon.

When you arrive in the city, it is a great tip to deliberately get lost in the different neighbourhoods and go exploring. Rotterdam is a safe city and you can explore it alone.

There are several legal desks in Rotterdam which you can contact to get legal advice*. Please find an overview here.

On websites like Internations and MeetUp, you can easily find other people that share your interests or background.

Public schools or international schools are both options for your children. Please visit our Education & Childcare page to learn more about the possibilities and the different schools.

For life-threatening emergencies, always call 112.