IMMEDIATE VICINITY

Population: 47,609
Province: Gelderland
Surface area: 42.93 km²

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Sluis Eefde is a lock complex near the Dutch town of Eefde. The complex is located in the Twente Canal and is a national monument from 1933 that is used by Rijkswaterstaat for water management and shipping traffic and was thoroughly renovated from 2003 to 2006. It was designed by Dirk Roosenburg. In April 2020, a second lock was put into operation next to the existing lock dating from 1930. The lock dating from 1930 was renamed Zuidersluis in May 2020; the new lock is called Noordersluis.

Theatre Hanzehof & Buitensociëteit is a theatre cum concert hall in the Dutch city of Zutphen. The Hanzehof is located at the Coehoornsingel, where since 1891 the Buitensociëteit stood. In the 70s of the 20th century, the current theatre was built against the Buitensociëteit. Theatre Hanzehof & Buitensociëteit plays a major role in the cultural offerings of Zutphen. Besides the theatre, it has a monumental concert hall.

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The most beautiful spots on the Berkel and the canals of Zutphen must be seen with your own eyes! The whisper boat will take you past historical monuments and surprising places in about five quarters of an hour while the skipper tells you about the history of the Hanseatic city of Zutphen in his own unique way.

City walk through Zutphen. The Hanseatic League was an important period for Zutphen. The fourteenth century is called Zutphen's golden age. Thanks to the IJssel and the Berkel, Zutphen was able to conduct trade over water with the kogge ships developed for this purpose. The fact that a lot of money was earned by doing so, is still visible in the Hanseatic city. The city walk Hanzestad Zutphen will take you past the memories of this era in approximately 2 hours.

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Cafe Uffie's on the sunny side of Houtmarkt, in the centre of the beautiful historic Hanseatic city of Zutphen, you will find gastropub Uffie's. Once inside, you'll find yourself in a cosy English atmosphere. You can come to us for a delicious cup of coffee or a high tea, but also for a nice pint of Guinness or a nice glass of wine. Be surprised by the original English pub food!

De Revolutie in Zutphen has been a household name for years in Gelderland and far beyond. The warm, Latin-American atmosphere, the wonderful music and the surprising dishes have made De Revolutie a popular meeting place for miles around. At De Revolutie in Zutphen you can not only enjoy excellent food and drinks, but also delicious cocktails, for example.

GELDERLAND

Population: 2.072 million
Capital: Arnhem
Region: 5,136 km²

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Palace Het Loo was the residence of Queen Wilhelmina until 1962 and is currently a museum of the House of Orange-Nassau. On the outskirts of Apeldoorn, you can view spacious rooms with beautiful paintings and wander through baroque gardens with symmetrically planted flower beds and Delft blue garden vases. The Palace Park has eight beautiful walking routes of various lengths that lead you right through the wooded area, and for the little ones, special treasure hunts have been set up.

Hanseatic city of Elburg

Walking through Elburg, the narrow alleys, cobblestone pavements and picturesque vistas give you the feeling of being back in the Middle Ages. Shop in atmospheric boutiques, soak up culture among the 250 monuments and eat a tasty snack on one of the many squares. The Agnietenklooster is iconic and a must-see!

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A visit to the Dutch Open Air Museum should not be missed when visiting Arnhem. In this educational museum you get an accurate picture of the traditional lifestyle of farmers, fishermen and craftsmen. Going back in time has never been so much fun!

Burger ZOO. You can spot monkeys, giraffes, elephants and explore the largest indoor mangrove in the world in the spaciously laid-out Burgers Zoo. With animals from all over the world, this is zoo 2.0. Together with your children, you will be amazed!

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Loetje is a Dutch restaurant chain. The company has 19 branches, mainly in Amsterdam, and has been expanding in recent years, mainly in the Randstad. The restaurants of Loetje are known for their tenderloin steaks. In Gorssel you can find one of the establishments of Loetje.

Ratatouille harderwijk, Organic and from the neighbourhood, that goes without saying. Combined with a tasty piece of fish or meat, you taste the taste of the Dutch seasons and a touch of je ne sais quoi. All products have been carefully selected from trusted suppliers and long before the guests arrive, wines from the cellar have been selected and our chefs have sharpened their knives.
For sourdough bread, gravy or a pastry: we make everything ourselves.

NETHERLANDS

Population: 17.28 million
Capital: Amsterdam
Surface area: 41,543 km²

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They are very touristy, but still, they should not be missed in this list of most beautiful sights. The most famous traditional Dutch fishing villages are Volendam, Marken and Monnickendam. Volendam is known worldwide for its fishing culture, its beautifully coloured houses, the dike and its traditional costumes. Many artists, such as Jan Smit and Nick & Simon, also come from this fishing village. Tourists often visit Volendam in combination with Marken, which is located on a peninsula surrounded by the Gouwzee and the Markermeer. Marken has monumental wooden houses, white drawbridges, a fishing harbour, narrow alleys and traditional costumes. It is a photogenic village with many visitors during the high season. Apart from all this, you can also visit a cheese factory, an eel smokehouse, the eel sound museum or go on a guided walk; there are enough options for a fun day out!

The Dutch are sometimes called cheeseheads because cheese plays an important role in our economy. We still love cheese and eat about 15 kilos! cheese per person per year. There are five cheese markets, namely in Alkmaar, Edam, Hoorn, Gouda and Woerden. Nowadays, the cheese markets are more like tourist demonstrations or reconstructions of earlier times. Gouda and Woerden are still the most traditional. The cheese markets are often located in the middle of a beautiful historic city centre with monuments. Visit a museum to see how cheese is actually made.

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Giethoorn is ideal for a day trip in the Netherlands. Because of the beautiful houses and many canals, Giethoorn is also called the Venice of the Netherlands. The village in Overijssel has various museums that tell you more about the history and the surroundings. The best way to see Giethoorn is of course by boat, which will take you to places that are otherwise inaccessible. If you don't feel like sailing, you can also discover Giethoorn by bike.

De Efteling is an amusement park and recreation complex in Kaatsheuvel, a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant. In addition to the amusement park, the World of the Efteling includes a theatre, two hotels, two holiday parks and a golf park.

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De Librije is a restaurant in Zwolle run by chef Jonnie and hostess Thérèse Boer. The restaurant has three Michelin stars since 26 January 2004 and serves organic, Dutch, regional and vegetarian dishes.

Ciel Bleu is a restaurant located on the 23rd floor of Hotel Okura Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It had one Michelin star in the period 2005-2007 and has had two Michelin stars since 2008. In 2013, GaultMillau gave the restaurant 18 out of the maximum 20 points.