Experience the town

Harderwijk is not only a historic town; it is also a town with plenty of recreational facilities. Hardersplaza is a fantastic recreation centre with a number of discos, and sporting fun in the adjacent Indoor Karting complex. The Zwaluwehoeve is one of the Netherlands’ most popular Wellness Centres, and top chefs in restaurants on the Vischmarkt compete with one another for Michelin stars. An extensive events diary offers numerous highlights throughout the year, beginning with the New Year’s Swim on 1 January and ending with the skating rink on the Market Square in December. In between are special events such as Aaltjesdag, Kulting, Veteranendag and Visserijdag, But Harderwijk is well worth visiting even on an ‘ordinary’ day: for a guided tour around the town or a museum visit, or a cycle ride followed by a drink at one of the open-air cafés on the Market Square, or maybe you would prefer to enjoy the art and culture offered by the town’s many art galleries. Then of course there is the wide variety of shops in the main shopping streets and tucked away in little alleys. And in the evening Harderwijk has a lot to offer in the way of entertainment, ranging from traditional cafés and bars to discos, from theatre to cinema. You don’t just visit Harderwijk, you experience it! Experience the smells and sounds, feel the wind in your hair, hear the walruses, see the fishing smacks, enjoy a drink on a pavement café, relax in the sauna and let yourself go in the disco.