Things to do in & around Kampen

Discover all that this beautiful Hanseatic town has to offer

Everything for an unforgettable stay

Right from the front door

B&B 't Hanzehuys is in a unique spot: on the IJsselkade, with the river at the front and the historic city centre behind the ancient city wall. Cycling routes, walking paths, museums, sailing ships — everything starts within walking distance. Choose your adventure.

Cycling & walking around Kampen

Cycling & Walking

Kampen is the ideal base for cyclists and walkers. Open polders, centuries-old dike roads and National Park Weerribben-Wieden are right on the doorstep.

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Historic city centre of Kampen

Historic city centre

Kampen is one of the best-preserved Hanseatic cities in the Netherlands. Medieval gates, Gothic churches and wealthy merchants' houses form a living open-air museum.

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Historic sailing fleet on the IJssel at Kampen

Historic sailing fleet

The IJssel outside your window is full of historic sailing ships in summer. Admire the wooden barges and clippers — or step aboard for a day trip.

About the sailing fleet
View of the IJssel from 't Hanzehuys

View of the IJssel

Waking up to the sound of flowing water and the sight of historic sailing ships — that is 't Hanzehuys. The IJssel is always present.

About the IJssel
Stedelijk Museum Kampen and the National Tobacco Museum

Museums in Kampen

Kampen has a surprising amount to offer culture lovers. The Stedelijk Museum shows art and city history. The National Tobacco Museum tells the story of Kampen's cigar-making past. And in the Bovenkerk hangs one of the finest organ galleries in the Netherlands.

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Food and drink in Kampen

Food & Drink

Kampen has cosy restaurants and terraces along the IJsselkade. From a relaxed lunch to dinner with river views — there is something for everyone.

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Practical tips for your visit

What you need to know

In Kampen itself

  • ✔ City Museum and Stedelijk Museum
  • ✔ Koornmarktspoort and Cellebroederspoort (medieval city gates)
  • ✔ The Nieuwe Toren (carillon, open to climb in summer)
  • ✔ Friday farmers' market
  • ✔ Cosy restaurants and terraces along the quay

From Kampen

  • ✔ Zwolle (20 km) — historic city centre
  • ✔ Giethoorn (40 km) — the Venice of the North
  • ✔ National Park Weerribben-Wieden (30 km)
  • ✔ Elburg (38 km) — fortified town on the Veluwemeer
  • ✔ Urk (35 km) — former island on the IJsselmeer

What's on during your stay?

Concerts, theatre, cinema, literary evenings and more — view the full overview of upcoming events in Kampen.

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