There’s plenty to enjoy in the town all year round. There are more than enough indoor and outdoor activities to get stuck into. Adventurers will be in their element at the Klimbos. Challenging courses and breathtaking zip lines await you! If the weather’s not so good, pop along to one of the museums or challenge your friends to an old-fashioned bowling competition.
In short, Harderwijk offers entertainment and adventure for young and old all year round!
Indoor and outdoor adventures for every season!
Outdoor activities
Some people love the outdoors, others prefer to stay indoors. So many people, so many preferences – and that’s just fine. For anyone who enjoys ‘playing outdoors’, there’s plenty to do in and around the city. From mountain biking on thrilling single tracks to exploring the city by bike. Anything is possible – and much more besides!
Discover it for yourself. We bet you won’t have enough time!
Indoor activities
Fancy a night at the cinema, or would you rather challenge your friends to a game of laser tag? Are you sure you’ll be the first to escape from the escape room? There are plenty of places around the city where you can enjoy indoor adventure activities.
Would you like to share your experiences afterwards? The city has a fantastic range of bars and restaurants, perfect for a chat over a nice drink and a tasty snack.
Harderwijk has a fine selection of museums
Even if the weather isn’t great, you certainly won’t get bored. Harderwijk has a good selection of museums. Are you interested in the town’s history, or have you always wanted to know more about eels? Then you’re in luck: as well as the well-known Marius van Dokkum Museum and the Harderwijk Town Museum, you can also visit the Eel Museum. You’re sure to learn something new.
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MuseumDe Brakken Hierden
On July 2, 1940, the first farmlands in Hierden were requisitioned by the German occupiers. Construction then began on a shooting range where soldiers could train in firing artillery.
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MuseumBottermuseum & Botterloods Harderwijk
Learn all about the sailing heritage and the nautical past of Harderwijk.
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Museum, ViswinkelPalingmuseum Harderwijk
The Eel Museum is unique in the Netherlands. A truly interesting and educational experience for all ages. From the mysterious life of the eel to the processing of this exquisite delicacy, you'll see, hear, and experience it all!
