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Zwolle, Netherlands

Zwolle is a city and municipality in the Northeastern Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of Overijssel and the province's second-largest municipality, after Enschede, and has a population of 132,441 as of December 2023.

Type CityPopulation 132,441

Why go

  • City and municipality in Overijssel, Netherlands.

History

Zwolle is a city and municipality in the Northeastern Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of Overijssel and the province's second-largest municipality, after Enschede, and has a population of 132,441 as of December 2023. Zwolle borders the province of Gelderland and lies on the eastern side of the River IJssel.

Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · Wikipedia: nl:De Librije · 1 Spinhuisplein, Zwolle, 8011ZZ · librije.com
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Burger, Fast Food · McDonald's Zwolle-Centrum Opening hours: Mo-We 09:30-23:00; Th 09:30-00:00; Fr 09:30-02:00; Sa 09:30-03:00; Su 10:00-23:00 Features:… · mcdonaldsrestaurant.nl
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · 7 Oude Meppelerweg, Zwolle, 8024AB · laplace.com
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 6 Thomas a Kempisstraat, Zwolle, 8021BB · time4sushi.nl
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International, Fast Food · Turkish, Indian and Afghan cuisine · 10 Diezerkade, Zwolle, 8021CW · ali-baba-zwolle.nl
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea · 85 Diezerstraat, Zwolle, 8011RC · mmtea.nl
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Cafe · Open bij mooi weer op zondag Opening hours: "Vorig jaar niet open geweest, andere jaren enkel de zomermaanden" · 3 Roopoort, Zwolle, 8011CH · parkeekhout.nl
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Friture, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 16:00-20:00 · 50 Campherbeeklaan, Zwolle, 8024BZ · anytyme.nl
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Airports

Lelystad Airport (LEY) 40 km to the centre
Lelystad, FL, NL — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Getting there by ferry

't Schellerveertje
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre · Gemeente Zwolle
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Oldeneel, veersteiger
Ferry terminal · 3.7 km from the centre
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Hattem, veersteiger
Ferry terminal · 3.8 km from the centre
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Haersterveer
Ferry terminal · 4.2 km from the centre
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Zalkerveer
Ferry terminal · 5.6 km from the centre
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Veecaten, veersteiger
Ferry terminal · 5.7 km from the centre
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't Schellerveertje
Ferry route · Gemeente Zwolle
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Haersterveer
Ferry route
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't Kleine Veer
Ferry route · Gemeente Zwolle
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't Kleine Veer Hatten - Oldeneel
Ferry route · Gemeente Zwolle
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't Kleine Veer Oldeneel - Hatten
Ferry route · Gemeente Zwolle
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Fiets- en voetveer Veecaten - Zalkerveer
Ferry route · Stichting Philadelphia Zorg
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Fiets- en voetveer Zalkerveer - Veecaten
Ferry route · Stichting Philadelphia Zorg
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Pieperpont
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Zwolle, Netherlands — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 't Schellerveertje, 3 km); routes include 't Schellerveertje, Haersterveer, 't Kleine Veer.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Zwolle, Netherlands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail