Zwolle Overijssel
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Zwolle is the capital city of the
province of Overijssel, located about 120 kilometres northeast
of Amsterdam and lying near the banks of the River Ijssel. It
is connected by the A28 - Utrecht, Groningen (E232) highway,
the A50 - Eindhoven, and the N50 Zwolle - Emmeloord. Zwolle is
a friendly city to visit, with some beautiful 13th and 15th century
building including the Roman Catholic Onze Lieve Vrouwe ten Hemelopneming-basilica
dating back to 1399. The church tower, called Peperbus (pepperbox),
is one of the tallest and most famous church towers in the Netherlands.
The “Grote of St. Michaelskerk” houses a majestic Baroque
organ built by Arp Schnitger in 1719, and completed by his sons
after his death (the organ has a fascinating history). |
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Places to visit in Overijssel |
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Overijssel is a province of the Netherlands
in the central eastern part of the country. The province's name
means "Lands across river IJssel". Overijssel is bordered
by Germany to the east, the Achterhoek region of Gelderland to
the south, the Veluwe region of Gelderland and Flevoland to the
west, and Friesland and the former moors of Drenthe to the north.
Its capital city is Zwolle and the largest city is Enschede.The
scenery is filled with pastures, woods and moors, from the farmlands
of Twente to the 'Sallandse Heuvelrug' (Ridge) or the vast "wetlands"
and the marshlands of National Park 'De Weeribben', where you
will discover lovely villages, traditional farmsteads, and castles.
The landscape lends itself to many activities including canoeing,
cycling, walking and horse riding. Places of interest include
the children's theme park 'Slagharen', the 'Vijvertuin' (pond
garden) by Ada Hofman, the gardens of Mien Ruys or the castle
gardens of 'Kasteel Twickel', the Hanseatic historic town of
Deventer and the National Parks 'De Weerribben' or 'De Sallandse
Heuvelrug'. |
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Where is Zwolle? |
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Zwolle is about 123 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Zwolle is about 149 kms from Rotterdam
and Rotterdam Airport.
By Air - Amsterdam's airport Schiphol (www.schiphol.nl) is
the Netherlands’ main international airport and the third
busiest in Europe. Rotterdam Airport (www.rotterdam-airport.nl)
is much smaller but has handy links to the UK, Germany and Mediterranean
destinations.
By Ferry - Several companies operate car/passenger ferries
between the Netherlands and the UK. Stenaline (www.stenaline.co.uk)
sails between Harwich and Hoek van Holland, while P&O North
Sea Ferries (www.poferries.com) operates an overnight ferry every
evening between Hull and Europoort (near Rotterdam).
By Train - The Netherlands has good train links to Germany
and Belgium and on to France.
By Bus - Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and a few of Holland’s
smaller cities such as Den Haag and Utrecht, are well connected
to the rest of Europe by long-distance bus.
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Zwolle holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Zwolle Holland
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Baarlo-State
City:Zwartsluis
Region:Overijssel
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 Up to 24 Persons.
This restored, but simple farmhouse (200 m2) is situated close
to the unique water sport region of Giethhorn, next to a dairy
farm. Close to the traditional village of Staphorst and just
2 km from the fantastic lake district with swimming, surfing
and sailing. Subtropical swimming pool in Meppel (6 km). |
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