Hanzestad Zwolle

The squares in Zwolle

The city of Zwolle is lively with various coffee and restaurants. There are several squares in Zwolle (Rodetorenplein with a view of the city canal, and on the Gasthuisplein you will find restaurants and terraces).

The Grote Markt is the central square in the old city center of Zwolle, and as you can see in the photo, you can relax there.

Zwolle centrum terras


The Grote of the Sint-Michaëlskerk

The church on the Grote Markt with a beautiful green statue, the guardian angel is the Archangel Michael, the fighter of the dragon.

Highlights Zwolle

Bookstore Waanders in the Broeren.
In Zwolle, it is very worthwhile to visit the Broerenkerk, a former church that has been converted into a beautiful bookstore.

Museum de Fundatie
The museum has a spectacular roof structure with a huge dome (called a cloud) and is a museum of fine arts with changing exhibitions.

Peperbus
The Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren is the city tower of the city of Zwolle and is also called De Peperbus, whose tower can be climbed and offers a beautiful view of the city.

Sassenpoort
The gate was built at the beginning of the 15th century, it was also called the inner gate. The outer gate was located near the Sassenpoorterbrug. As a result, an enemy could get between the two gates and get caught in a trap. 

In and around Zwolle

Zwolle Market Centre
On Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., there is a large goods market in the centre with more than 60 to 90 market vendors.

Boat tour around Zwolle
With a trip through the star-shaped canals of Zwolle, you will pass the historic buildings and old parks where the green of the city comes to the fore. Along the way, you can admire the courthouse, the Zwolle war memorial and the water tower at Turfmarkt. 

Hanseatic City of Zwolle Impression

Near Holten see below

Zutphen is a city with history, beautiful shopping streets and many markets with flea markets

This city is called Art City.
There are all kinds of galleries, artworks, and museums

Beautiful shopping street terraces, museums and a cool bookstore built in a former church

A charming town with monumental buildings, and just outside Delden is Twickel Castle

There are no less than 6 castles. In addition to the castles, there are beautiful gardens to admire

Deventer is a beautiful city with (small) shopping streets, a beautiful square with terraces

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Holiday home in Holten

Here you will find dates available in the calendar for a holiday to “the spotted woodpecker”.

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