Hanzestad Deventer

Atmospheric Deventer

Deventer is a lively and atmospheric, centuries-old Hanseatic city. The city has a beautiful history and is located on the river IJssel. In Deventer there are beautiful, monumental buildings, cozy (winding) shopping streets and several squares with terraces.
Deventer cultureel centrum
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What to do in Deventer?

Deventer is known for its Deventer cakes, which are available in various shops around the city. Deventer has large churches, including the Lebuiniskerk, which can be seen from a great distance and which also rises up to 46 meters high. From the church you have a beautiful view over Deventer. What makes Deventer and others so entertaining is that the shopkeepers have everything safely stored outside. Many ornaments can also be seen on the 500 monumental buildings. There will be a market on the large square of the Brink on Friday.

In and around Deventer

VVV Deventer offers various city walks. There are also various cycling routes in the beautiful area around Deventer. Instructions can be used via VVV Deventer. Close to the city is an indoor swimming pool De Scheg.

Hanseatic City of Deventer 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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There is plenty to find and do in the area around Holten. Look here for possibilities.