Still looking for inspiration for your visit to Harderwijk? Look no further. There are plenty of activities to make the most of your 48 hours! Stroll through the historic town centre with its narrow streets and city walls, visit the City Museum or settle down on a terrace on the boulevard with a view over the water. Take a short boat trip or enjoy some fresh fish in one of the restaurants. In just a few hours, you’ll get a real feel for the atmosphere of this charming Hanseatic town.
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Food and drink
Indulge in sumptuous dining at Michelin-starred restaurants, sample the delicious Harderwijk sea bream and feast on the most exquisite cakes. Wonderful Harderwijk is the town for bon vivants and foodies. This culinary Hanseatic town is brimming with coffee shops, cosy terraces and shop windows full of delicacies. On the Vischmarkt, you’ll find no fewer than three top-class restaurants: ‘t Nonnetje, de Basiliek and Ratatouille. Come and enjoy.
24 or 48 hours in Harderwijk
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History
Discover our monumentsHarderwijk is a town where history and water have intertwined for centuries. Situated on the shores of the former Zuiderzee, it grew from a modest settlement into a thriving Hanseatic town with international trade links. Behind the medieval city walls and within the narrow streets lies a rich past steeped in seafaring, scholarship and change.
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Out on the water
Visit our portsWhere past and present converge in Harderwijk, water still plays the leading role. For centuries, the town flourished as a bustling trading centre on the shores of the Zuiderzee. Today, Harderwijk continues to embrace its water-rich heritage. The historic fish market, where for centuries the scent of the salty sea and freshly caught fish hung in the air, remains a vibrant symbol of the town’s fishing heritage.
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In the Veluwe
Get some fresh air in the VeluweWith the Randmeren lakes on your doorstep and the Veluwe on your doorstep, Harderwijk offers plenty of opportunities to get out and about. Cycle past vast sand drifts and wintry heathland, walk through dense forests and warm up by the illuminated hunting lodge. The Veluwe nature reserve offers miles of walking and cycling trails around Harderwijk. Experience the Veluwe in hibernation and enjoy a lovely outing into nature together.
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Things to see and do
Come and experience itWhat is there to do in Harderwijk? More than enough! Perhaps it’s down to its location between woods and water. Perhaps it’s the vibrant and welcoming town centre. Or perhaps it’s the creativity and dedication of local businesses and event organisers... There’s always something going on in Harderwijk! There are countless activities and sights to see. Harderwijk is a wonderful place for shopping. But you can also spend your day on a terrace or at the town beach. Opt for a day of splashing fun at the Dolfinarium. Or for a day of pure relaxation at Wellness Resort De Zwaluwhoeve.
Hotel packages
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Events, Hotel, Party venue, Restaurant, Stock Exchange, Workshop
Congrescentrum B&I Harderwijk – Meetings, Events & Hotel
Vergader, train of organiseer uw event op een unieke locatie in Harderwijk. 16 zalen, event theater, 29 hotelkamers & gratis parkeren.
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Hotel, Overnight stayBest Western Hotel Baars
The 4-star Best Western Hotel Baars has been a family hotel since 1975. The hotel features 60 comfortable rooms. In the café-brasserie, you can enjoy a drink, lunch, or à la carte dinner. In the summer, the hotel has a terrace.
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Hotel, Overnight stayVan der Valk Hotel Harderwijk
Direct langs de knooppuntenfietsroute, aan de rand van de bossen van de Veluwe, ligt Van der Valk Hotel Harderwijk. Het hotel beschikt over 90 hotelkamers, een sfeervol restaurant, een gezellige bar, fietsverhuurmogelijkheden en vergaderfaciliteiten.
