Things to do in Kampen

Kampen is a 13th century Hanseatic City located in the province of Overijssel. The city was once one of the richest cities of The Netherlands resulting in a city center filled with beautiful buildings and picturesque streets. When approaching Kampen you will see its skyline with historic houses, gates, and churches built in typical Dutch architecture. Cross the iconic bridge with golden wheels over the river the IJssel to enter the city. To access the historic center you will need to walk through one of the three city gates of which the oldest dates back to the 14th century. While strolling through the historic city center you can see the authentic buildings and even some murals once functioning as commercials. Climb the 163 stairs to the top of the Nieuwe Toren (New Tower) and enjoy a beautiful view of the city, the river, and the surroundings. In the city, you will find a great offer of local restaurants, small and commercial shops and some museums such as the City Museum or the Tobacco Museum. Outside of Kampen you will find Reevediep, a river and natural area created to control the water. The river made Kampen into a city island and is a beautiful natural area to visit by bike or to walk through.