Kralingen-Oost is a characteristic neighbourhood with a historic appearance, and for a large part protected cityscape. If you live in Kralingen-Oost you live in the city and, because the Kralingse Bos forest is within walking distance, in nature at the same time. Kralingen-Oost is also all about working, exercising and studying. The Erasmus University, Rotterdam University, Excelsior Football Club and various companies are situated here, which makes the activity in the area diverse.