Rotterdam Rooftop Days has established a set of house rules that the public must adhere to when attending the festival and accessing the rooftops and Rooftop Roetsj. Read below for the specific house rules for each section of our 2025 program.
General House Rules Rotterdam Rooftop Days
By entering the festival locations, you automatically agree to the following house rules:
- Feel free to be yourself, but always consider others.
- Always follow the instructions of the crew and emergency services.
- Stay within the fences and railings; climbing on or over them is not permitted.
- Do not throw objects over the fences or railings.
- Wear flat shoes that are comfortable to walk on (stairs). Heels and flip-flops without heel straps are not permitted due to potential evacuations in the event of an emergency.
- You are not permitted to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or to consume them, during your visit. The only exception is alcohol served by the organization on designated rooftops. Extra supervision is provided on these rooftops.
- Smoking is prohibited on all rooftops, including electronic cigarettes.
- Pets are not allowed, with the exception of assistance and guide dogs.
- Strollers, suitcases and large bags are not allowed on the rooftops.
- Please be aware of all safety precautions and take them seriously. Entering the venues is entirely at your own risk.
- Rotterdam Rooftop Days and participating building owners are not liable for damage to visitors or third parties as a result of participating in activities.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may accompany a maximum of two children.
- Additional requirements apply on some rooftops, such as a minimum age, required physical fitness, or good mobility. This is stated in advance in the relevant program section on the website.
- Persons who cannot independently hear, understand or follow verbal instructions from the crew (in Dutch or English) must be accompanied by someone who can (at least one supervisor per person).
- People with limited mobility or wheelchair use cannot attend all Rotterdam Rooftop Days activities. The website indicates which rooftops are accessible.
Additional House Rules Rotterdam Rooftop Roetsj
By entering the Rooftop Roetsj, you automatically agree to the following house rules:
Additional rules for entering the roof of the Maritime Museum
- Limited visiting time: A visit to the Rooftop Slide lasts 30 minutes to an hour. There may be a wait at the slide.
- Bags and loose items must be deposited at the bag locker on the square.
- Elevator access is only possible with special tickets for visitors with limited mobility. Visitors with a regular ticket must ascend by stairs.
Additional house rules slide
- In case of rain or heat, the slide may close for safety reasons. Your time slot will remain valid for the same time, and no refunds will be given. You are, however, welcome to visit the rooftop exhibition.
- You must be at least 120 centimeters tall to use the slide.
- Always wait for instructions from staff before going down the slide.
- Bags are not allowed on the slide. Only small items (such as a phone on a lanyard or a small bag), and only if worn close to the body, are permitted.
- Holding loose objects (such as telephones) in your hand while sliding is not permitted.
- It is not permitted to slide together, not even with a child in a baby carrier.
- Visitors must slide while sitting on a mat, facing forward with their feet. Standing or lying on the slide is prohibited.
- It is mandatory to hold the mat with both hands while sliding.
- Take all safety precautions seriously and be aware of the risks. You always enter the roof at your own risk.
- Rotterdam Rooftop Days and the owners or managers of the rooftops are not responsible for any risks you may encounter when accessing a roof.
- Violation of one or more house rules may lead to removal from the location and/or the entire festival grounds.
