4 Star Places To Visit in Overijssel Province, The Netherlands (50)

1. 4.0 Museum de Fundatie (808 reviews)
   - Great museum in an unique glass building in Zwolle
   Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 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..
   
2. 4.5 Smit Giethoorn (375 reviews)
   - The way to visit Giethoorn...
   Wednesday: 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..
   
3. 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. 4.0 Avonturenpark Hellendoorn (241 reviews)
   - Fantastic little theme park
   Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 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..
   
5. 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..
   
6. 4.0 Sassenpoort (204 reviews)
   - Watching over Zwolle city since 1406
   Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 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..
   
7. 4.5 Dinoland Zwolle (191 reviews)
   - Great Value for Money
   Wednesday: 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..
   
8. 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..
   
9. 4.5 Actief Twente (181 reviews)
   - Nice group activity, easy communication and smooth organization
   Wednesday: 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..
   
10. 4.5 Bootverhuur Giethoorn (179 reviews)
    - Best way to visit Giethoorn
    Wednesday: 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..
    
11. 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..
    
12. 4.0 Openluchtmuseum Ootmarsum Het Land Van Heeren en Boeren (150 reviews)
    - Museum has grown a bit
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    When we visited this museum some years ago the entrance was through a somewhat modest building and free parking round the corner. Today the museum offers a extensive forecourt with beside the improved museum entrance, a nice restaurant annex micro brewery. The museum is about the history of the Ootmarsum area, showing buildings, implements and dioramas about daily life. This open air museum is very interesting; entrance for a fee, free entrance with the annual Dutch museum pass. Limited metered parking only in the vicinity. I recommend to park in one of the free parking lots and use the (approximately) 10 minutes walk to visit the charming historic center of Ootmarsum. See more..
    
13. 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..
    
14. 4.0 De Museumfabriek (145 reviews)
    - Great museum with original style
    Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    We really enjoyed the museum visit with our toddler who could run around and get genuinely interested in the topics that were presented in the museum such as the birds flight, ice age animals etc. It would take approximately 1,5-2h per group if you are with children. They also Have a large wall with Twente painters work that is nice to see during the visit. We certainly recommend it for a morning or an afternoon both for groups with or without children. See more..
    
15. 4.0 De Oude Aarde (115 reviews)
    - Stone age
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    A beautiful shop/museum filled with an amazing collection of Gemstones, Fossils, Jewellery, Minerals and gift items from all over the world. See more..
    
16. 4.0 Lebuïnuskerk (115 reviews)
    - Stunning!
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Stunning church with simple, Calvinistic interior (white) which traces of it's Catholic past. Wonderful and spacious. See more..
    
17. 4.0 Volkspark Enschede (105 reviews)
    - Pinic? Food truck festival? Sunbathing?
    Parks
    
    
    Pinic? Food truck festival? Sunbathing? It is all possible in this beautiful park in Enschede. Near the city center you find this relaxing park. There is a lot of water in the park. See more..
    
18. 4.5 Museum Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus (98 reviews)
    - Very interesting of the life of the Dutch in Giethoorn
    Wednesday: 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..
    
19. 4.0 Speelgoedmuseum Deventer (92 reviews)
    - Fun for the family in Deventer
    Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    Fun for the whole family at €2 for the kids and €5 for adults you can spend a good 5 hours in the museum. Unfortunately not wheelchair friendly for most of the museum but a good leg workout if you on the #10 000 steps a day challenge . Everything is in Dutch but nothing #Googletranslate can't fix See more..
    
20. 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..
    
21. 4.0 De Peperbus Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren (91 reviews)
    - Best views of Zwolle. Great experience.
    Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    This tower will give you the best view in the city of Zwolle. The staff were absolutely lovely, friendly and courteous. It is only 3.50 euro and after you pay you just wait 5 mins for one of the staff to open the door to the tower and let you in. The church is small and will only take 5 to 10 mins. The tower climb should take no more than 30 mins to go up and down, read the information panels and enjoy the views while taking pictures. If there is one place to get the best panoramic views of Zwolle, this place is it! I visited every place in Zwolle that had views over the city and this one was the best. See more..
    
22. 4.0 De Rietstulp Rondvaart (88 reviews)
    - Lovely tour
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM Boat Tours
    
    
    We had booked a tour for 75 minutes and we enjoyed it. Lovely staff, pretty boats and they tell you a lot about giethoorn! I would definetly recommend. See more..
    
23. 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..
    
24. 4.5 Stedelijk Museum Kampen (86 reviews)
    - A must do when in Kampen!
    Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 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..
    
25. 4.0 Oyfo Techniekmuseum (84 reviews)
    - Technical heritage of Hengelo. A great afternoon out.
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    Looking for a place to visit on a Sunday afternoon??? Opens at 12:00 and closes at 17:00. Did not have enough time to visit it all. Too many little gems to get lost in. Suitable for young and old. The older can see all the technical changes and reminisce. The younger get a history lesson. A lot of the information is only in Dutch but that does not detract from the experience. We had a super time looking at all the pressure gauges, engines and electrical tech on the ground floor. Moved on to the first floor to experience telephony and then to the second for a trip down video game memory lane. It is only a few minutes walk from Hengelo train station. It has plenty of toilet provision and a cafe. For those who need it there is a lift. See more..
    
26. 4.0 Museum de Fundatie (83 reviews)
    - Pim Trooster - Interventions & Martin Roemers - Relics of the Cold War
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    Currently there are two great temporary exhibitions in castle Het Nijenhuis - the second location "in the green" of Museum de Fundatie of Zwolle. Pim Troosters makes highly imaginative contemporary art which he has interspersed into the permanent collection in the castle - taking into account the art that surrounds his piece. Interventions very well done! Martin Roemers shows a good collection of somewhat moody photographs, documented the fall and decline of military installations associated with the cold war - mostly in Eastern Europe but also in the Netherlands. These are exhibited in a separate building on site. Afterwards a stroll through the beautiful sculpture garden and a coffee in the museum cafe make for a complete day of art entertainment. See more..
    
27. 4.5 Theater De Spiegel (82 reviews)
    - Beautifull theatre
    Wednesday: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM 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..
    
28. 4.5 Bolletje Winkel & Koffieschenkerij (81 reviews)
    - Great spot for a high tea
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM 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..
    
29. 4.5 Natuurdiorama Holterberg (77 reviews)
    - Old fashioned museum of nature in Holten
    Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 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..
    
30. 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..
    
31. 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..
    
32. 4.5 VVV Deventer (70 reviews)
    - corner office :-)
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers
    
    
    Official Tourist Information center of Deventer. See more..
    
33. 4.0 Bergkerk (70 reviews)
    - Beautiful Church
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    This former church is delighful, beautiful white interior with stunning but plain windows. Organ is beautiful to look at. See more..
    
34. 4.5 Botenverhuur Koppers Giethoorn (69 reviews)
    - Knowledgable and relaxing
    Wednesday: 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..
    
35. 4.5 Huis Singraven (67 reviews)
    - Don't miss this in Denekamp
    Wednesday: 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..
    
36. 4.5 Bonami Games & Computers Museum (67 reviews)
    - A hidden gem
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 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..
    
37. 4.0 Saré Thermen & Beauty (66 reviews)
    - We enjoyed it sooooo much, thanks
    Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Spas
    
    
    Wij staan voor rust, ruimte en een persoonlijke benadering. Voor ons is dit hoe wellness bedoeld is en hoort te zijn, gebaseerd op de Scandinavische traditie. Wij zijn gelegen te midden in de natuur op landgoed Het Hulsbeek in Twente, omringd door bos, heideveld en water. Wij hanteren géén bodemprijzen en richten ons bewust niet op het massapubliek. Onze keuken is gevarieerd, onze massages en behandelingen zijn professioneel en ons personeel zal er alles aan doen om u in de watten te leggen, zodat u optimaal kunt ontspannen. See more..
    
38. 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..
    
39. 4.0 Holland Casino Enschede (64 reviews)
    - A big spacious casino with outstanding crew
    Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 3:00 AM Casinos
    
    
    Welcome to Holland Casino Enschede! You will find us in the centre of one of the liveliest cities in Twente. Holland Casino Enschede has everything for a complete evening out: a varied range of games, a restaurant where you can eat delicious food, a bar where you can have a drink, entertainment and of course a lot of fun. Come and join us in our exciting live table games, such as American Roulette, Black Jack, Punto Banco and Poker, where you can feel the excitement and dynamics with other players. You have direct access to our casino from the car park, which is open day and night. In our cosy restaurant Bistro Yours we welcome you for a delicious dinner. On the menu you will find the most delicious dishes that our guests have marked as their favourites. We also have daily changing specials. Good to know: have you reserved a seat in our restaurant? Then entry to the casino is free. See more..
    
40. 4.5 Mommeriete brouwerij (59 reviews)
    - When on tour through Drenthe and Overijssel go here!!
    Breweries
    
    
    A brewery!! A great place to stop when you are passing by. Amazing service. Good coffee and beer is just amazingly good! All done by themselves !! A definite must!! See more..
    
41. 4.0 Kasteel Het Nijenhuis (56 reviews)
    - Great place to enjoy art
    Castles
    
    
    This castle is part of the Fundatie Museum with its main building in Zwolle, the one with the blue sparkly egg on top. Kasteel het Nijenhuis has character, fine art and lots of sculptures in the garden. The Hannema lunch place is great too! See more..
    
42. 4.5 Museum Buurtspoorweg (56 reviews)
    - A good half day outing
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    If you like steam trains this is a place to visit. Ride the steam train there and back again. About half hour each way. Train exhibits and cafe available at museum. No refreshments available at end of journey out on the day we took the steam train so may be worth taking a drink with you. Toilets available though and bouncy castle for kids in addition to train exhibits. See more..
    
43. 4.5 Buitencentrum De Sallandse Heuvelrug (56 reviews)
    - Nice place to hang out with kids when it's not the weather to be outdoors
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    Went to go for a stroll in the forest but ended up staying at the visitors centre for hours, nice cafe to have a hot chocolate milk, and enough educational things for the kids to play with for a few hours. See more..
    
44. 4.0 Isala Ziekenhuis (54 reviews)
    - Best hospital of the Netherlands
    Architectural Buildings
    
    
    I work here, so the title came easy. Still we strive to make that true. If you are not sick, the building is worth a visit. See more..
    
45. 4.0 Kasteel Warmelo (53 reviews)
    - Lovely
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
    Lovely gardens, smaller than I expected, entire tour took about 1.5 hours. The sand sculptures were thoroughly enjoyable. Not all of the Dutch sayings depicted translate well into English but as I am bilingual that wasn't an issue. See more..
    
46. 4.5 Dominicanenklooster Zwolle (53 reviews)
    - Beautiful monastery
    Wednesday: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites
    
    
    This Dominican convent is a place to marvel and contemplate. This neogotic complex is openend in 1901 and consists of a church and monastery. There are Catholic celebrations each weekend and also a lot of spirtual and philosophical activities during the week. This church is daily opend for visitors (tuesday-saturday 13.30-16.30). Special features of the church are the stained glass windows almost all made by a dominican brother. You can see the inspiration of the worldfamous stained glass windows in Chatres in one of the windows. The beautiful mosaic floor in the choir of the church celebrates the creation of the world with the four elements of the earth and the constellations. It's located just outside the citycanals in the district Assendorp at the beginning of the Assendorperstraat. A street with nice shops as well. It's a 10 min walk from the station Zwolle or citycenter and a nice way to see more of Zwolle than only the tourist highlights. See more..
    
47. 4.5 Museum Ton Schulten (52 reviews)
    - A great place - plan for an hour's visit
    Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
    
    
    Housed in a very modern, two-storey building, this museum show the paintings of Ton Shulten plus sculptures of several other artists working in bronze, glass and stone. There is a great sense of humour in the majority of the sculptures and the technical ability of each artist is impeccable. In addition, there is a classy restaurant attached (expensive) and a gift shop. See more..
    
48. 4.5 Museumbezoek Villa Rams Woerthe (50 reviews)
    - Villa Rams Woerhe ,national Dutch monument .built in Art Nouveau Style
    Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    Villa Rams Woerthe is the first 'Museumhuis' of Vereniging Hendrick the Keyser. This beautifull villa is a highligt of Jugendstil and art nouveau in Holland. Visitors are invited to enjoy the villa with all their senses: open the doors and cupboards, feel the linnen and sit down on the sofa. Experience what it was like to be a rich merchant in the 1900's. Futhermore Villa Rams Woerthe houses The Hildo Krop Museum. See more..
    
49. 4.0 Park De Wezenlanden (49 reviews)
    - Great introduction to Zwolle
    Parks
    
    
    We walked through the park to get from the car park into the town centre. The children loved the play area and seeing the animals, I liked the fountains and gardens See more..
    
50. 4.5 Arboretum Poortbulten (47 reviews)
    - Lovely
    Gardens
    
    
    This lovely little park was just the ticket on a cold Autumn day. The trees were so incredibly beautiful and laid out so lovely it was glorious. It takes very little time to walk around but if you stop and really immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of the place you can happily give your soul a boost and fill an hour or two. See more..