In and around Grand Hotel Wientjes

Giethoorn is also known as the Dutch Venice. This charming village of around three thousand residents is truly unique in the Netherlands: lots of water, arched bridges, and wooden walkways create a network of small islands with houses built upon them. The 18th and 19th-century farmhouses are hidden among trees and wooden bridges, best admired during a peaceful boat tour. Perfect for a relaxing day out on a whisper boat.

Dinoland Zwolle is a theme park in Zwolle that takes you back in time to the era of the dinosaurs. The park features both indoor and outdoor play equipment, as well as life-sized replicas of dinosaurs. The entire park is dedicated to dinosaurs. Children under 14 will be amazed!

Are you a true bookworm? Then a visit to Van der Velde in the Broeren in Zwolle is a must! This unique bookstore is located in the old Broerenkerk, a historic building from the 15th century that has been transformed into a charming and modern bookstore.

With its atmospheric historic buildings and characteristic architecture, shopping in Zwolle is a truly charming experience. The city has an extensive shopping area with a wide range of stores, boutiques, and dining options. Zwolle is made up of various small streets featuring well-known shops as well as smaller specialty stores. While shopping, many monumental buildings can be admired. This makes the city center of Zwolle a complete experience and the perfect destination for a day out.

For a cultural outing, a visit to Museum de Fundatie is a must. Here, you can admire an extensive collection of visual arts as well as the art collection of the Province of Overijssel. The museum is housed in an impressive historic building, the former city post office, which was expanded in 2013 with a modern, striking glass "egg-shaped" extension that gives the museum a unique appearance. This museum is the highlight of Zwolle.

The city gate in Zwolle, called Sassenpoort was built in the early 15th century and its primary function was to defend the city. Over time, it has become a monument and is now part of the Top 100 list of the Dutch Heritage Agency! A remarkable monument that you certainly shouldn’t miss.

Park de Wezenlanden in Zwolle is known as the most visited park in Zwolle, and for good reason: every year on May 5th, the park serves as the festival grounds for the Liberation Festival Overijssel. This is the most visited liberation festival in the Netherlands, with over 150,000 visitors. Furthermore, the park is perfect for a walk and/or bike ride outside of the festival season.

On the edge of the Hanseatic city of Zwolle lies the beautiful park 'Het Engelse Werk'. This park got its name from the rich history of Zwolle and is well-known to the locals. With stunning views over the old IJssel Bridge and expansive landscapes, it is a perfect spot for walking or cycling.