Harderwijk
HANSA TOWN WITH STAR STATUS
A beautiful, historical Hanseatic city. With the Veluwe in front and water in the back. A cosy city bustling with good vibes and plenty of opportunities to enjoy culinary treats. Sit on a terrace, go to a restaurant and visit an event or festival. Go shopping for a day, or enjoy a picnic on the city beach. No obligations and many good options.
Guided walking tours
Over the course of a walk through the town, your guide will give you the ins and outs on the past and present of Harderwijk and introduce its many faces: the Hanseatic, fortified, fishery, university and garrison town. Your guide can open doors to you to reveal historical riches that are not immediately apparent. You for instance get to see the stunning frescoes of the Grote Kerk, the goldleather wallpaper in the old council chamber, the fisherman’s cottage that has all things fishery stored in its rafters, the stained-glass windows of the Catharina Chapel, the hidden foundation of what may have been a small mediaeval castle and the remnants of an old road in the cellar of the Krijco casino and of course the Vischpoort.
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Harderwijk Municipal Museum
The Harderwijk Municipal Museum is a refreshing, recently renovated museum that tells the story of the town of Harderwijk and acts as a meeting place for people of all ages. The ground floor of the museum is open to visitors free of charge. You can view (sales) exhibitions, enjoy a cup of coffee or have lunch at the Cultuurcafé, visit the museum shop or admire the courtyard garden.
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Marius van Dokkum Museum
The museum is located in one of the most beautiful buildings in Harderwijk, the former Snijkamer of the University of Harderwijk. Here parsed the professors at the time, under the watchful eye of their student bodies during the so-called anatomical lessons. This striking and historic location has had a thorough renovation, a new and unique destination: a museum dedicated to the work of a living artist.
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Eel Museum
The Eel Museum is a new attraction in Harderwijk that offers a glimpse behind the scenes of traditional eel strips, as has been happening in Harderwijk for decades. In the eel smokehouse of the Van den Berg family, the smoker tells the secrets of sustainable eel smoking. A visit consists of a short tour, a demonstration of e el filleting and eel tasting. The Eel Museum also offers packages for groups including lunch.