Water and a rich collection of different areas are the ingredients that together form Kralingen-West. On the north side is the Kralingse Plas, a lake which offers many recreational opportunities, like sunbathing in the summer. The neighbourhood itself is a typical Rotterdam patchwork where you can see the vibrancy of the city interspersed with relaxing places. You can reach the centre in no time from Kralingen-West, although there is more than enough to do in the immediate vicinity.