Why go
- City and municipality in Overijssel, Netherlands.
History
Zwolle is a city and municipality in the Northeastern Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of Overijssel and the province's second-largest municipality, after Enschede, and has a population of 132,441 as of December 2023. Zwolle borders the province of Gelderland and lies on the eastern side of the River IJssel.
Where to stay
2-star hotel · 10 Rodetorenplein, Zwolle, 8011MJ · hotelzwolle.com
hotel · 10 Nieuwe Markt, Zwolle, 8011PE · apartzwolle.nl
hotel · 7 Bloemendalstraat, Zwolle, 8011PJ · hotelflores.nl
hotel · wi-fi · 6 Koningin Wilhelminastraat, Zwolle, 8019AM · hotelfidder.nl
hotel · 40 Schuttevaerkade, Zwolle, 8021DB · zwolle.tuliphotelsresidences.com
hotel · librijeshotel.nl
hotel · 9 Stationsweg, Zwolle, 8011CZ · pillowshotels.com
hotel · step-free access · 20 Stadionplein, Zwolle, 8025CP · lumenzwolle.nl
hotel · 1 Nieuwleusenerdijk, Zwolle, 8028PH
hotel · 45 Van Karnebeekstraat, Zwolle, 8011JB · indegloria-zwolle.nl
hotel · 5 Drostenstraat, Zwolle, 8011MT · onderdepeperbus.nl
hotel · 45 Melkmarkt, Zwolle, 8011MB · hoteloldenburg.nl
hotel · 11 Koestraat, Zwolle, 8011NG · bedandbreakfastzwolle.nl
hotel · 80 Diezerstraat, Zwolle, 8011RJ · hotelstaatsman.nl
guest house · wi-fi · 71 Koelmansstraat, Dalfsen, 7722LW · hofvanlenthe.nl
guest house · wi-fi · 107 Geldersedijk, Hattem, 8051SE · bedandbreakfastdeboerderij.nl
guest house · 129 Thorbeckegracht, Zwolle, 8011VS · boatboutique.nl
guest house · wi-fi · 71 Boerendanserdijk, Zwolle, 8024AG · hetekkelhof.nl
guest house · wi-fi · 701 Zuiderzeestraatweg, Hattemerbroek, 8094AS · stroberg.nl
guest house · 1 Thorbeckegracht, Zwolle, 8011VL · benbhoogh.nl
guest house · 33 Philosofenallee, Zwolle, 8023TB · deduijventil.nl
guest house · 21 Hoogstraat, Zwolle, 8011AV · bedandbreakfastzwollecentrum.nl
guest house · 9A Emmastraat, Zwolle, 8011AE · stayawhilezwolle.nl
guest house · casadetony.nl
hotel · 1a Ridderstraat, Hattem, 8051EG · aparthotelhattem.com
hotel · step-free access
hotel · 93 Zwarteweg, Zwolle, 8017AV
hotel
guest house · 38 Spiekerbrink, Zwolle, 8034RB
chalet · wi-fi · 25-R53 Vogelzang Veldweg, Hattemerbroek, 8094PH
guest house · 16 Hoogstraat, Hasselt, 8061HC
guest house · 53 Nilantsweg, Zwolle, 8041AP
guest house · 6 Brinkhoekweg, Zwolle, 8034PC
guest house · 8 Pletterstraat, Zwolle, 8011VG
guest house · 108 Nilantsweg
hostel · step-free access · 35 Luttekestraat, Zwolle, 8011LP · debasiszwolle.nl
hostel · 17 Koeweg, Hattem, 8051PM · zandkreek.nl
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · Wikipedia: nl:De Librije · 1 Spinhuisplein, Zwolle, 8011ZZ · librije.com
Burger, Fast Food · McDonald's Zwolle-Centrum Opening hours: Mo-We 09:30-23:00; Th 09:30-00:00; Fr 09:30-02:00; Sa 09:30-03:00; Su 10:00-23:00 Features:… · mcdonaldsrestaurant.nl
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · 7 Oude Meppelerweg, Zwolle, 8024AB · laplace.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 6 Thomas a Kempisstraat, Zwolle, 8021BB · time4sushi.nl
International, Fast Food · Turkish, Indian and Afghan cuisine · 10 Diezerkade, Zwolle, 8021CW · ali-baba-zwolle.nl
Cafe · Open bij mooi weer op zondag Opening hours: "Vorig jaar niet open geweest, andere jaren enkel de zomermaanden" · 3 Roopoort, Zwolle, 8011CH · parkeekhout.nl
Friture, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 16:00-20:00 · 50 Campherbeeklaan, Zwolle, 8024BZ · anytyme.nl
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa-Su 16:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · 9 Sassenstraat, Zwolle, 8011PA · depizzabakkers.nl
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 213 Wipstrikkerallee, Zwolle, 8025AH · loetje.nl
Italian, Italian Pizza, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00 · 34 Bethlehems Kerkplein, Zwolle, 8011PH · pizzabeppe.nl
Snackbar, Friture, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 16:00-20:00; We-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 18 Geldersedijk,… · plazacafetarias.nl
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 · 1 IJsselallee, Zwolle, 8017ZA · ok.nl
Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 1B Oosterlaan, Zwolle, 8011GA · woktogo.nl
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2 Stationspassage,… · dunkin.nl
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2 Diezerkade, Zwolle, 8021CW · tacomundo.com
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 5 Stationspassage, Zwolle, 8017JR · donercompany.nl
Turkish, Pizza, Burger, Chicken, Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 16:00-01:00; Th 16:00-02:00; Fr 11:45-03:00; Sa 11:45-04:00; Su 16:00-00:00 Features:… · istanbulzwolle.nl
Juice, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1 Grote Markt, Zwolle, 8011LX · smoothfruittherapy.nl
Crepe, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 16:00-19:30; Sa-Su 13:00-19:30 Features: outdoor seating · 6 Pletterstraat, Zwolle, 8011VG · pannenkoekschipzwolle.nl
Tapas, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning · 45 Melkmarkt, Zwolle, 8011MB · lacubanita.nl
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00+ Features: step-free access · 5 Samuel Hirschstraat, Zwolle, 8011PT · bistrobonnefemme.nl
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 12:00-22:00; Th-Su 12:00-22:30 Features: step-free access · 35 Bethlehems Kerkplein, Zwolle, 8011PH · bluesakura.nl
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 69 Assendorperstraat, Zwolle, 8012DG · broodjeben.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo,PH 16:00-21:30 · 4 Thomas a Kempisstraat, Zwolle, 8021BB · deblauwelotuszwolle.nl
Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Tea, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00 Features: vegan options · 7 Meerminneplein, Zwolle, 8011SW · gillende-keukenmeiden.nl
European, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 16:00-00:00 · 6 Assendorperstraat, Zwolle, 8011KA · hetweeshuys.nl
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 13:00-22:00 · 121 Diezerstraat, Zwolle, 8011RE · salute.nl
Grill, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-We 11:45-02:00; Th 11:45-03:00; Fr-Sa 11:45-04:00 Features: takeaway · 94 Assendorperstraat, Zwolle, 8012CB · samgrillroom.nl
Barbecue, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 84 Vechtstraat, Zwolle, 8021AZ · spareribexpress.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa,Su 16:00-21:00 · 19 Bachplein, Zwolle, 8031HR · eazie.nl
Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-17:00 · 28 Luttekestraat, Zwolle, 8011LR · malingzwolle.nl
Middle Eastern, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa,Su 16:00-21:00 · 18 Bachplein, Zwolle, 8031HR · kholmirestaurant.nl
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 9A Oude Vismarkt, Zwolle, 8011TA · gandhizwolle.nl
French Tacos, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5 Pannekoekendijk, Zwolle, 8011BJ
Thai, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 3 Diezerpoortenplas, Zwolle, 8011VV · baiyok.nl
Greek, Fast Food · Features: delivery · 77A Meidoornplein, Wezep, 8091JZ · ciaobellawezep.nl
Arab, Syrian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · 33 Luttekestraat, Zwolle, 8011LP · dimaskitchen.nl
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 3 Grote Markt, Zwolle, 8011LV · saltyseafood.nl
Local, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 16 Rodetorenplein, Zwolle, 8011MJ · sukerieje.nl
Pancake, Restaurant · Pancake restaurant · 1 Parc de Zwijger, Wezep, 8091CZ · pannenkoekenhuisdeboskabouter.nl
Surinamese, Caribbean, Fast Food · Surinamese/Caribbean fast food · 27 Nieuwe Markt, Zwolle, 8011PG · switichaps.nl
Indonesian, Fast Food · Indonesian fast food · 19 Thomas a Kempisstraat, Zwolle, 8021BG · tokobalizwolle.nl
269 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Lelystad Airport (LEY) 40 km to the centre
Lelystad, FL, NL — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Getting there by ferry
't Schellerveertje
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre · Gemeente Zwolle
Oldeneel, veersteiger
Ferry terminal · 3.7 km from the centre
Hattem, veersteiger
Ferry terminal · 3.8 km from the centre
Haersterveer
Ferry terminal · 4.2 km from the centre
Zalkerveer
Ferry terminal · 5.6 km from the centre
Veecaten, veersteiger
Ferry terminal · 5.7 km from the centre
't Schellerveertje
Ferry route · Gemeente Zwolle
Haersterveer
Ferry route
't Kleine Veer
Ferry route · Gemeente Zwolle
't Kleine Veer Hatten - Oldeneel
Ferry route · Gemeente Zwolle
't Kleine Veer Oldeneel - Hatten
Ferry route · Gemeente Zwolle
Fiets- en voetveer Veecaten - Zalkerveer
Ferry route · Stichting Philadelphia Zorg
Fiets- en voetveer Zalkerveer - Veecaten
Ferry route · Stichting Philadelphia Zorg
Pieperpont
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Zwolle, Netherlands — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 't Schellerveertje, 3 km); routes include 't Schellerveertje, Haersterveer, 't Kleine Veer.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Zwolle, Netherlands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail