Harderwijk

Harderwijk is located in the center of the Netherlands probably most famous for the Dolfinarium theme park. As a Medieval Hanseatic city the city has a beautiful historic city center.

While strolling through the city center you can admire many monuments and historic buildings. Visit the 14th century Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk, inside you can see some beautiful centuries-old paintings. Walk over the city walls passing the Vischpoort and Smeepoort gates.

But Harderwijk offers much more than history. It is also a great shopping city with streets filled with all kinds of shops and weekly markets. If you are hungry you will have no difficulty finding a nice restaurant or enjoy a picnic on the city beach.

One of the most famous sights around Harderwijk is the Dolfinarium, the largest marine mammal park in Europe. Admire dolphins and sea lion shows and tickle stingrays.