Zwolle Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Hunebedden

Hunebedden, Zwolle

 didgeridorien Says:  These are stones that were placed by people living here thousands of years ago. These places were used as graves and it's still not well known how these structures were build. There are a few of them near Zwolle, for more info check my hunebedden page in Assen. 

City walls

City walls, Zwolle

 OlafS Says:  On several locations parts of the medieval city walls can be found, some original, some reconstructed. The part in the picture is found at the harbour. For a long time these walls were hidden behind small houses, all of which were demolished in the 1960's.The building in the... 

Hotels  

Librije's Hotel

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PILLOWS HOTEL

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Restaurants  

De Librije: Another photograph

De Librije: Another photograph, Zwolle

 nighthawk Says:  Another photograph of 'De Librije'.At the left you see remains of the old city wall.It s nice to explore those walls. My satisfaction rate is only hear say ... but I trust on the people s good taste. 

De Koperen Hoogte: De Koperen Hoogte part I

De Koperen Hoogte: De Koperen Hoogte part I, Zwolle

 a5floor Says:  For my birthday I got a certificate for the restaurant De Koperen Hoogte. On 2 October 2010 we (me, my parents, my sister & her boyfriend) went to this restaurant. This restaurant/hotel is in what used to be a water tower. There are 2 restaurants at this water tower. One... 

Chinees Cantonees Restaurant Taiwan: Chinese please

Chinees Cantonees Restaurant Taiwan: Chinese please, Zwolle

 egonwegh Says:  Chinese restaurant, nicely decorated, in the historic town centre of Zwolle, we had dinner here on 18 May 2008. We had 'Indische rijsttafel' - Indonesian rice dish - for two persons, a soft drink and some white beer, and paid 42.50 euro. I can recommend the restaurant, the... 

Restaurant de 4 Azen: Four Aces

Restaurant de 4 Azen: Four Aces, Zwolle

 egonwegh Says:  Jennie and I visited this restaurant with friends of ours on 7 September 2008. Part of a chain of restaurants, you'll also find a 4 Azen (Four Aces) Restaurant in 's-Hertogenbosch and Eindhoven - provided you know where to look for them, of course. The Zwolle restaurant is... 

Nightlife  

De Joffer: De Joffer is altijd toffer!!!

De Joffer: De Joffer is altijd toffer!!!, Zwolle

 crazydingo Says:  De Joffer is the bar I work in! I love the work and its always busy overthere! Fun people and ofcourse a lot of locals! Its worth paying a visite! The music is fun for everyone! And just come and try our cocktails! Wear casual clothes. Not to hot, because its always hot in... 

great-bar: nightlife

great-bar: nightlife, Zwolle

 JANKA1505 Says:  I have one favourite bar- DE BOMMEL.When I came to Zwolle ,this was first bub I visited.I couldnt belive,many young people having fun, also mucic was great.And there in that place I met one boy,who is now my boyfriend for more than 2 Years.If somebody want to go to... 

Transportation  

If you travel on the train,...

If you travel on the train,..., Zwolle

 nighthawk Says:  If you travel on the train, you can choose to walk to the inner center. It is a very pleasant walk: first through a street where the rich used to live and then along the canal. It is quite a walk, but when the sun is shining it all looks so lovely! Busdrivers in Zwolle are... 

You can go to Zwolle by train ...

You can go to Zwolle by train ..., Zwolle

 avdb1948 Says:  You can go to Zwolle by train and by car A28.In Zwolle you go to Hasselt, Zwartsluis, Giethoorn.In this area is Nature Reserve 'De Wieden': European class nature.Addresses:Visitor's centre De WiedenBeulakerpad 18326 AH St. Jansklooster, the NetherlandsTelephone (0527)... 

Shopping  

Kijkshop: Kijken, kijken ...

Kijkshop: Kijken, kijken ..., Zwolle

 egonwegh Says:  Their formula: no shop assistants, the products on sale can be viewed through glass panels, next you'll have to fill out a form with the product's number and someone will get it for you from the stock. We bought a "cigarette lighter with a built in compass" for our weekend... 

Clothing stand: Market at the big square

Clothing stand: Market at the big square, Zwolle

 nighthawk Says:  Personal doesn t speak Dutch too well but they do offer you the opportunity to try and fit the clothes on you want.Reasonable price too. And I think we got the opportunity to return the clothes in case we had second thoughts. 

Local Customs  

If you like water and boating,...

If you like water and boating,..., Zwolle

 nighthawk Says:  If you like water and boating, a trip to Giethoorn could be a thing to do. It s a little village, called the Venice of the north and on warm summer days it s swamped with tourists. We were there on such a day and had no luck in finding a boat. So we decided to have something... 

Tourist Traps  

Parkingspaces and how to pay them
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crazydingo 9 reviews

Its difficult to find a parkingspace in the centre of town. And if you find one, please check if its paidparking and till what time, there are different timezones. Right at the towncentre you have to pay till 11pm. There are also spots you can only park on with a permit, so take a good look before you park somewhere, the fine's are about 45 euro's. For that money you could have a great meal.

Unique Suggestions: Make sure you really checked if you can park somewhere. Normally at the beginning of a street there's a roadsign that says what to do. Sometime you just have bad luck. So keep your eyes open.

Fun Alternatives: If you dont want that trouble, you can also park your car near the trainstation, its about a 10 minute walk to the citycentre or you can pick a bus at the station.

Updated Jun 26, 2005

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What to Pack  

medication

medication, Zwolle

 JANKA1505 Says:  like normal Alway take some warm clothes,in Holland. You never no what weather will be! Take a medical supplies,it is very expensive if you go to dokctor,I was very often by dentist.So before you go on trip,make sure that you will be not feeling pain. 

Packing List

Packing List, Zwolle

 Tetreus Says:   The weather in Holland can be very various. The temperature can vary between 15 and 35 degrees in the summer. Also autumn can be very different, all is possible. All seasons in every month of the year. This is a bit exaggerated ;-)When visiting Holland bring your sweater... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Spoolderberg

Spoolderberg, Zwolle

 egonwegh Says:  Somewhat mysterious track leading up to the top of a small mound called Spoolderberg - an important meeting place during the Middle Ages. On this same spot the city rights of the town of Zwolle were proclaimed in the year 1230. Wikipedia says that this is also where the... 

Relics Thomas a Kempis

Relics Thomas a Kempis, Zwolle

 egonwegh Says:  The relics of Thomas a Kempis (ca. 1380-1472), mystic, author of the Imitatio Christi. In November 2005, these relics were transferred - as a translator I feel tempted to say 'translated' - from St. Michaels Church, where Jennie played the organ until 1994, to the... 

Favorites  

Drive by car or go by bus to...

Drive by car or go by bus to..., Zwolle

 avdb1948 Says:  Drive by car or go by bus to the area 'De Wieden'.You visit Giethoorn, Dwarsgracht, Blokzijl, Vollenhove and many other little villages.This area is about 40 km. from Zwolle in the Province of Overijssel. 

Hang out with Simone and...

Hang out with Simone and..., Zwolle

 richiecdisc Says:  Hang out with Simone and Jacob, preferably drinking mass quantities of Grolsch! The train ride from Dusseldorf to Zwolle was not long enough. I could have done with an overnight train with a sleeper, but it was a short trip and I even had to change one time so there was not... 

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