Things to do & places to visit in Overijssel Province, The Netherlands

Overijssel Province #8 destination in The Netherlands 2023. The average rating score is 4.20 based on 11.4k traveler reviews, of 508 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam, current date and time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 6:34.

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General weather summary in April

54°F - 41°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Cold and breezy

Feels like

21%

Chance of rain

51.0 millimeters

Amount

16.9 mph

Wind speed

77%

Humidity

13.9

Daylight length

6:37 AM

Sunrise

8:32 PM

Sunset

46%

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5.0 Grolsch Brouwerij Tour (273 reviews)
- Great tour!
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Breweries

Experience Grolsch! Discover all about our beers, our history, our ads and our worldfamous swingtop bottle. During a tour of 2,5 hour we'll guide through our brewery and along our bottling lines. Of course there's also an opportunity to try and taste our range of beers in one of our pubs. The brewery is open for tours from Wednesday to Friday (except on public holidays). The Brewery Tours on Mondays and Tuesdays are only available upon request, with a minimum group size of 10 persons. If you would like to make a tour on a Monday or Tuesday, please contact our Visitor Center by telephone. Brewery Tours for Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays can be booked online and by telephone. Free audiotours in English and German are available. If you have any special request, please feel free to contact Grolsch's Visitor Center. See more..
5.0 The Great Escape (207 reviews)
- Great Experience
Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

I did the prison cell experience with a group of colleagues from work and we competed divided into 2 teams. Great experience with an authentic feel which brought my team together to finally escape. Personally, a memorable experience I’d recommend. See more..
5.0 Tantilly (107 reviews)
- The most lovely and colorful shop of Holland
Monday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops

Tantilly is a wonderful and cosy shop in the center of the beautiful city Deventer. If you enter the store, there comes a big smile on your face. What a beautiful colors en products. The most beautiful dresses, skirts, shirts etc. made by Tantilly on a fairtrade way. The people of de shop are very kind and friendly and they are always there for you ❤️ They will help you to find the most amazing outfit. You will find clothes with high quality for a nice price. Don't miss this amazing shop if you visite Deventer See more..
5.0 Punterwerf Wildeboer (63 reviews)
- Perfect days in traditional boat made of wood
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Boat Rentals

3 wonderful days in perfect traditional punterboat made of wood. We went by canals into the nature with picturesque villages and into likewise picturesque Giethoorn and surroundings - super service and great advice. The price (and especially the boat) was even better than “downtown” Giethoorn (south). See more..
4.5 Smit Giethoorn (375 reviews)
- The way to visit Giethoorn...
Monday: 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM Boat Tours

Excellent location, and fantasic staff....really helpful, €35 for 2hrs and a helpful map, an excellent, joyful experience just crusing on the canals and lake of this beautiful part of Europe. Just visit. And the restaurant, lovely, lovely atmosphere, great food and good wine. Prices ok at around 15/20€ a meal and €20 + for a bottle of wine. See more..
4.5 De Brink (324 reviews)
- Lively and cosy Deventer city square
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Very pleasant square with a large variety of historic buildings dating from the 1500s to art-nouveau early 20th century. Of course the Waag (weighing house) from 1528 stands out. Unlike Rotterdam or Arnhem the city escaped major destruction during WOII. With a population of just over 100,000 inhabitants, Deventer has kept its laid back Dutch style ambiance and does not feel as 'cosmopolitanized' as the major cities in the west of the Netherlands. Biggest improvement: the square is car free since 1993. So lots of terraces and space except for market days. See more..
4.5 Dinoland Zwolle (191 reviews)
- Great Value for Money
Monday: Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Playgrounds

At Dinoland in Zwolle, children from 2 to 14 years can learn, discover and play around the dinos. There are so many things to do indoors and out. Rain needn't stop play at Dinoland! Test your knowledge during the Dino exploration trail and discover all the dinosaurs around the park. Play in the indoor play centre full of equipment and interactive games, grab a bite to eat in the restaurant, dig up a dinosaur skeleton, test your palaeontology skills in the lab, conquer the climbing course, play mini golf and try out the playground! See more..
4.5 Castle and gardens Twickel (191 reviews)
- A day trip from Amsterdam!
Castles • Gardens

Beautiful estate with vast gardens to explore! I visited in April having taken the train from Amsterdam for the day as I wanted to explore the gardens and surrounding estate lands for the day. I contacted Baartman Taxis of Hengelo and they provided an affordable pickup/dropoff service from the train station to the Castle and other areas. The gardens were lovely! More greenery than floral, I saw swans, crooked trees, topiaries, and a herd of white deer! A great time to meander and reflect. The gift shop staff were friendly and spoke a bit of English and there was lots of history to discover. See more..
4.5 Actief Twente (181 reviews)
- Nice group activity, easy communication and smooth organization
Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Gear Rentals

Actief Twente is jouw beginpunt in Twente. Huur hier eenvoudig online een fiets, kano, E chopper of een van onze andere leuke voertuigen See more..
4.5 Bootverhuur Giethoorn (179 reviews)
- Best way to visit Giethoorn
Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Gear Rentals • Boat Rentals

This quaint Dutch village is called the Venice of Holland and it did not steal its name. There are canals everywhere. And tourists too. it gets very busy during Spring and summer so make sure you get there early in the morning to get a heads start on the canals. We did the big tour, had a stop for lunch at a local farm, Boer On Toer, which makes their own burgers (divine) and apple tart on site, far from the tourist crowd. We finished by a walk around the village to get a closer look at the beautiful houses and the shops and stopped at De Grachthof for a drink and snack on the sunny terrace. Just a perfect day! See more..
4.5 Holten Canadian War Cemetery (149 reviews)
- A beautiful place with a powerful message.
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Cemeteries • Monuments & Statues

This cemetery is different things to different people. It's beauty with striking gardens and monuments. Particularly while suited to engaging young people. I have visited several times over the last 10 years and always learn something new and pay my respect's to those who sacrificed so much for our freedom. See more..
4.5 Museum Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus (98 reviews)
- Very interesting of the life of the Dutch in Giethoorn
Monday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Start your visit to Giethoorn in Museum Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus! The museum is located in an original historical farmhouse. It is the only place in Giethoorn where you can see how people lived more than 100 years ago and how they earned a meagre living by cutting peat and building small boats (‘punters’). See more..
4.5 Het Lutterzand (91 reviews)
- Unique Landscape
Nature & Wildlife Areas

This nature reserve is quite unique because of the varied landscape. When we arrived the hail was just stopped so with all the hail that were still on the ground, it was so beautiful. We walked along the "Dinkel" river that partly very dry, the riverbank is beautiful and then we arrrived at the sandy area with only one or two green trees. After that we were back in the woody again.. Good walking path, by the way. See more..
4.5 Nationaal Park Weerribben-Wieden (87 reviews)
- Beautiful and tranquil
National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas

The Weerribben-Wieden National Park, with over 10,000 hectares, is the largest continuous low peat bog area in northwestern Europe. A labyrinth of ponds and lakes. We started by boat at the picturesque town of Giethoorn. There are several boatroutes. Beautiful and tranquil once you are out in the open and leaving Giethoorn because this place can be too crowded. A must do! See more..
4.5 Stedelijk Museum Kampen (86 reviews)
- A must do when in Kampen!
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums

The Stedelijk Museum Kampen is located in the old town hall of Kampen. It has a collection consisting of four main themes: law, religion, water and the House of Orange. A highlight in the museum is the Aldermen's Hall from 1545, where justice was administered until 1795. The Schepenzaal is still in its original state. There are five changing exhibitions every year, including contemporary art. In the Former Synagogue on the IJsselkade, in addition to the changing art exhibitions on the ground floor, there is a permanent memorial exhibition on the Jewish history of Kampen in the gallery of the exhibition space. See more..
4.5 Theater De Spiegel (82 reviews)
- Beautifull theatre
Monday: Theaters

A nice little theatre,but with great names on stage.Not expensive.If you wan't a great night out,go to De Spiegel. See more..
4.5 Bolletje Winkel & Koffieschenkerij (81 reviews)
- Great spot for a high tea
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

Went here for a family celebration with people ranging from 14 to nearly 80. High tea was high quality, everything fresh and delicious. Staff were friendly and courteous. There's a small shop on the same level where Bolletje bakery items are sold and a tiny museum up the steps. See more..
4.5 Natuurdiorama Holterberg (77 reviews)
- Old fashioned museum of nature in Holten
Monday: Nature & Wildlife Areas

Interactive exibits from the 1980's. How amusing. All around nice people and very helpful to find the start of the hiking trail! See more..
4.5 Nationaal Park De Sallandse Heuvelrug (73 reviews)
- Wonderful National Park
National Parks

First visit to this beautiful part of the Netherlands. Formed by a glacier from Scandinavia in the Ice Age, this National Park feels very 'un Dutch'. We stayed in the Landal Park, from where we could walk, cycle or drive in to the park. At first sight, it looks like National Park de Hoge Veluwe, but this park is certainly more diverse in landscape, flora and fauna. I can definitely recommend a visit! See more..
4.5 Broer Botenverhuur (71 reviews)
- Fabulous! Must come one time in life!
Gear Rentals

Giethoorn is really incredible place in Holland! Must come to stay at least two nights to know this place! At lease to visit one time in the life! It's really like fairy tale scene See more..
4.5 VVV Deventer (70 reviews)
- corner office :-)
Monday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers

Official Tourist Information center of Deventer. See more..
4.5 Botenverhuur Koppers Giethoorn (69 reviews)
- Knowledgable and relaxing
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Boat Tours • Boat Rentals

We took a tour with Koppers. The local guide and skipper Jack is witty and knowledgable on the history of the town. This is the best way to see the town, canals and lake in an hour. Cost is reasonable (€7.50 pp) and it includes a coffee when you board. See more..
4.5 Huis Singraven (67 reviews)
- Don't miss this in Denekamp
Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks

This house and estate should not be forgotten when you are in the Denekamp area. The house only permits guided tours (only limited possibilities) but these are very interesting as the interior is overwhelming with very rare species. The gardens are also very nice. Don't miss this! See more..
4.5 Bonami Games & Computers Museum (67 reviews)
- A hidden gem
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

History of Games en Computers, Arcade and Pinball all to see and to Play. All-in concept entrance, for museum, acrade, exehibition and events. 3000 m2, parking is free. See more..
4.5 De Grolsch Veste (64 reviews)
- Great Atmosphere
Sports Complexes

I went to the recent FC Twente game, it was an excellent stadium with good views, loud atmosphere and fans. There were several food sellers outside. See more..
4.0 Museum de Fundatie (808 reviews)
- Great museum in an unique glass building in Zwolle
Monday: Speciality Museums

Great museum in an unique round glass egg shaped building located in Zwolle, Netherlands . I visited Zwolle solely to see this beautiful museum with great architecture. Worth seeing arts on display as well including Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian or Vincent van Gogh. End your visit with a coffee on the last floor and enjoy the landscape on a rainy weekend trip. See more..
4.0 Avonturenpark Hellendoorn (241 reviews)
- Fantastic little theme park
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks

We visited Hellendoorn on the way to Germany from the Hook of Holland. This little theme park looked great for Halloween, with a few extra attractions and actors mingled with the guests. Although there was a large nymber of people inside the que's were light, Balagos roller coaster was running well, the longest que was for the sewer rat coaster. Good value fun park with great food. See more..
4.0 Rijksmuseum Twenthe (211 reviews)
- Excellent museum, most import works of Artemisia Gentileschi
Speciality Museums

Excellent museum! Took a trip to Enschede only to visit Rijksmuseum Twenthe and was not disappointed. My favorite works on display were by baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi, the most important representatives of Italian painting, a symbol of the struggle against patriarchy. Entry fee: 15 EUR or free if you hold a Museumkaart. The museum has a nice garden with a terrace where you can enjoy a walk along other art works on display or a coffee. See more..
4.0 Sassenpoort (204 reviews)
- Watching over Zwolle city since 1406
Monday: Monuments & Statues

The Sassenpoort (English: Sassen gate) is a gatehouse in the citywall of Zwolle, Netherlands. It was built in 1409 out of dimension stone, mostly trachyte and tuff, and restoration work was done in 1893-1898. The gatehouse is a 'rijksmonument' and is part of the Top 100 Dutch heritage sites.[1] See more..
4.0 Grote of St. Michaelskerk (157 reviews)
- a monument in the center of a beautiful place!!!
Points of Interest & Landmarks

A monument in the center of a beautiful place, to the center of Zwolle Holland. A very nice attraction!!! See more..