Deventer, Netherlands

Deventer

A medieval Hanseatic town on the river IJssel, full of bookshops.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Deventer

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the Brink square and the medieval Bergkwartier on its little hill, full of craft shops.
  2. AfternoonBrowse Deventer's many bookshops, or cycle along the river IJssel through the floodplains.
  3. EveningHave dinner on a terrace on the Brink below the old weigh house.

Day 2

Visit Zutphen, another Hanseatic town 20 minutes away, or the Salland hills.

What to eat

Deventer koek, a spiced honey cake baked here for centuries.

Local tips

Make the most of Deventer

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. The book market in August and the Dickens Festival in December are very busy.

Best photo spot

The town from across the river IJssel, and the Brink square.

Getting there

Trains run from Amsterdam and Zwolle.

Don't miss nearby

Zutphen and the Salland ridge.

Good to know

The book market in August is one of the largest in Europe. Try Deventer koek, a spiced cake.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Deventer

Getting there

  • Weeze Airport (NRN)75 km away
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)95 km away
  • Utrecht75 km away
  • Amsterdam85 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryNetherlands

Questions

Deventer: good to know

Is Deventer worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A medieval Hanseatic town on the river IJssel, full of bookshops.

How many days do you need in Deventer?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Deventer?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. The book market in August and the Dickens Festival in December are very busy.

How do you get to Deventer?

The nearest airport is Weeze Airport (NRN), about 75 km away. Trains run from Amsterdam and Zwolle.

What is there to see near Deventer?

Nearby hidden places include Hoge Veluwe (32 km), Giethoorn (54 km) and Utrecht (73 km).

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