Zwolle: Hip & Historic

The destination of today is the town of Zwolle. The most famous landmark – Sassenpoort is located in about 5 minutes walk from the train station.

It's ok to treat yourself with tasty things in the morning, so go to De Stadsbakker store and enjoy!

Before going to the museum, walk around the centre of the town that looks like a flower if you check the map of the area. Museum de Fundatie owns and manages a vast collection of visual arts. Collection and exhibitions are on display at two locations: Kasteel Het Nijenhuis near Heino and Museum de Fundatie in Zwolle. The Paleis a/d Blijmarkt is Museum de Fundatie’s location in Zwolle. These neo-classicistic premises were erected between 1838 and 1841. The Paleis a/d Blijmarkt is Museum de Fundatie’s location in Zwolle. These neo-classicistic premises were erected between 1838 and 1841, based on a design by the architect Eduard Louis de Coninck from The Hague. It served as the Palace of Justice and later housed the National Department for Town and Country Planning. In 2004/2005 the Paleis a/d Blijmarkt was converted into an art museum in accordance with a design by the architect Gunnar Daan. The museum was spectacularly renovated in 2012. The extension, a design of Hubert-Jan Henket, accommodates two exhibition rooms with a total surface area of almost 1,000 m². A large oval window offers a view of the historic inner city.

Zwolle has an amazing bookshop in a church. The interior is bright, light with an impressive large organ in the centre. You can shop for books on four floors and treat yourself to lunch in the brasserie. You’ll soon understand why this bookstore has won a couple of architectural prizes.

For a quick and very tasty meal, join the locals at La Cucaracha with amazing Mexican food in the heart of the Netherlands.

The rest of the day we offer you to spend relaxing in one of the parks in town, so buy some fruits and other tasty things in this nice store for a picnic or just for a nice walk.

Enjoy the fresh air walking in the park before dinner.

Whether you love haute cuisine or are more of an urban foodie, Zwolle satisfies every culinary taste. There are countless hip establishments for you to enjoy. There is also plenty of choice for the discerning palate. Haute cuisine is on offer at De Librije, with no less than three Michelin stars: the culinary highlight of Zwolle, even the Netherlands. The chef cooks for you with loving attention for regional produce and you can taste it. At The Librije Shop, you can buy the nicest products.

Enjoy the town just a bit more after great dinner and get ready to depart tomorrow in the morning for more interesting places included in the itinerary.