The main shopping street with all mayor retailers. No cars allowed here!
Lijnbaan is the main shopping area in Rotterdam. Lijnbaan was introduced in 1953 and those days it was the first modern shopping street in post-war Europe, where no cars were allowed to enter. Today, Lijnbaan is still car-free and it is still an excellent shopping area. On a rainy day, Lijnbaan Rotterdam is still comfortable, as it is partially covered. Lijnbaan is the beating heart of Rotterdam shopping with many large stores of international fashion chains. Shop till you drop at Lijnbaan Rotterdam! TIP: As in other cities shops are closed on Sunday, Lijnbaan Rotterdam can get very crowded on Sunday. On Friday evening and Saturdayr, it’s less busy at Lijnbaan.
Lijnbaan runs from the Weena street near Rotterdam Central Station to Binnenwegplein. When you walk down Lijnbaan from Weena, you won’t notice a lot of shops yet. After crossing Kruiskade (with the Hugo Boss shop on the right), you will see the exclusive shoe store Botticelli (Lijnbaan 50) of the Italian designer Roberto. A little further on your left hand side at the corner of Stadhuisplein you will find and trendy clothing store of the Spanish label Bershka (Lijnbaan 52). The huge store of Pull & Bear (Lijnbaan 54a) has trendy fashion for young people. Try the delicious triangle shaped sandwiches ‘Bartjes’ at Bart’s Bakery (Lijnbaan 67). Aspact (Lijnbaan 56-58) offers trendy sneakers and the Kenzo collection. Donna Guy (Lijnbaan 58) is the place to be for Paris Hilton lookalikes with expensive trademarks like Moncler. Half way Lijnbaan, you’ll see the sneakers and streetwear shop Snipes (Lijnbaan 72). Dont’ miss River Island (Lijnbaan 101). Hollister Rotterdam offers American surf style apparel (Lijnbaan 102b) and after passing the Apple retailer Amac Rotterdam (Lijnbaan 106) and G-Star Raw, you’ll reach Binnenwegplein.
Korte Lijnbaan (opposite to Stadhuisplein) is a side straat of Lijnbaan. The London City Club Rotterdam (Korte Lijnbaan 5) has a nice collection of both sporty polo’s and classic college wear. Korte Lijnbaan also offers Oqium Sneekers and Men at Work (Korte Lijnbaan 17) for any brand of jeans.