Hanseatic city of Zutphen: where to go for food, drinks and to do's
Next up: Hanseatic city Zutphen. In the Middle Ages, this city was already known as a idiosyncratic Hanseatic city. Fast forward to 2023 and it is still one that should not be forgotten in terms of quirkiness and originality. This city is a bit reminiscent of a mix of Alkmaar and the streets of Amsterdam's Jordaan, but on a smaller scale and with nice squares and many very beautiful buildings. The history of Zutphen seeps through the entire city, of course now with a lot of new places: in addition to the many towers, plenty of nice coffee places and (brocante) shops where you can browse. Read and learn about the Hanseatic city of Zutphen and why you should not miss this city during your trip through the Netherlands.
The 'Kleur de Hanze' event is on from December 22 to 30! And that's quite a teamwork project, because everyone can participate! You download a coloring page, color it (or let the kids do it) and then you upload it again.
If your drawing has been selected to be projected on the Hanzepand, you will be notified via the email you provided when uploading (you will receive that email sometime in mid-December) and you will immediately know when and where your artwork will be projected. be!For example at the Vischpoort in Harderwijk or the City Hall in Doesburg. Every day, a building is highlighted with projections in each of the nine participating Hanseatic cities between 17:00 PM and 23:00 PM.
Mrs Bagijn – Would you like to browse through some delicious gadgets? Take a look inside Mrs. Bagijn (could it be otherwise: also in a medieval building). They have everything here: bags, jewelry, tableware, home accessories and furniture. Wonderful place to get lost among all the fun and then continue bumping through Zutphen.
RADISH Conceptstore – If you haven't had enough of it yet: RADIJS Conceptstore. Ideal to continue the shopping tour. Here too you can find everything: handmade products, clothing, plants, home and garden products, jewelry... You will undoubtedly not go home empty-handed.
Su & Jill – To conclude the shopping tour, we will meet Su & Jill. One that you won't get tired of (maybe because of all the nice children's stuff they have). You can find clothes for yourself and your baby or kids. There are also home accessories, toys, books and shoes. So enough fun.
This resort of choice. is a golden oldie. A household name in Zutphen for more than 200 years (and beyond, because it is also a purveyor to the royal household): The Pelikaan Coffee and Tea Room. And we understand why. The shop is full of coffee from all over the world, different types of tea and more than enough delicacies to fill a good picnic basket. Coffee and tea lovers are guaranteed to get lost here. Cute little shop, packed with coffee, tea and history.
Van Rossum's Coffee – good coffee, tasty cake and if you can get a spot on the terrace in the sun, you are all set.
The People's House – you will find this classic at the Houtmarkt. The hippest place in Zutphen? No, not, but certainly a favorite among the locals and then you know it's good.
Limburgia Patisserie – all kinds of tasty treats besides coffee, Limburgia Patisserie is the place to go. Chocolates, macarons, cannoli: they have it!
You will find a restaurant in one of the towers that you will find in the historic center of Zutphen The Winery Tower. It has been there for a while (1371), but fortunately the map is contemporary. Long live italy is here, with pizza, pasta, planks of antipasti. The tower was not always there (it was only added later as a sign of prosperity), and you can of course climb it. Can be done with a guide if you like into your history you, but just a glass of wine with a phenomenal view of the city is also a good idea.
photo on the right Jesse de Blieck
Fancy a good glass of wine? Bee Nic & I they have a choice of more than forty open wines. Pour that delicious light golden Chardonnay from New Zealand's oldest winery. And do yourself a favor and order those tortellini with creamy truffle sauce. And the oysters, too.
If you can't get enough of Zutphen and you want to turn your day in the city into a weekend, then we agree with you and we have a great tip for where you should sleep. Boutique Hotel and restaurant it Broederen Monastery. You will find this hotel in one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in Zutphen. You sleep and eat in a Hanseatic atmosphere between the medieval walls and the restaurant is one to write home about. A classic kitchen with a modern twist, a bit like Zutphen itself. At the bar in the restaurant you can enjoy various local beers or dive into the medieval wine cellar for a wine tasting. Vega? Please call in advance.
De Groote Wei cidery is located between Doesburg and Zutphen and can be easily combined with these two Hanseatic cities. A holiday-in-your-own-country spot, hidden between meadows and orchards where you can drink home-grown cider. A terrace with an amazing view of the apple trees and of course they have a very good apple pie.
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