CITY GUIDE: ZWOLLE

The historic city center of Zwolle is home to many terraces, restaurants and cafés. Strolling through the center you will automatically come to the two most striking sights of Zwolle: the most beautiful bookstore in the Netherlands, Waanders In de Broeren, and Museum de Fundatie. From the striking window of the museum, one look is enough: the vibrant city center is at your feet. Text: Christian Clerx
Online editor: Natasha Hendriks

The Libre

This ultimate star classic cannot be missed in any list of tips about Zwolle. Jonnie and Thérèse de Boer have taken gastronomy and hospitality to a higher level with their restaurant. The cuisine has been unparalleled for years, using authentic regional products in combination with the latest cooking techniques. And you can also sleep there at star level. In Hotel De Librije you can taste the atmosphere of the old women's prison, through the cell doors, bars on the windows and the 'cachot'. The 19 rooms each have their own character and design, with a special piece of art in each room.

Pillows Hotel

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Ter Borch is located on the edge of the historic center of Zwolle. With the 41 luxurious rooms and suites, the hotel exudes a personal, inviting and refined atmosphere. A nice place to catch your breath from all the special impressions of the city of Zwolle. Understated luxurious simplicity, eye-catching art and warm homeliness are keywords that suit this wonderful hotel.

Herman Brood Museum

The Herman Brood Experience is situated in a beautiful location in the museum heart of Zwolle. This special museum was festively opened by Johan Derksen on November 3, 2018. The museum consists of three rooms and shows a wide collection of art and related works by Herman Brood from the private collection of friend and initiator Ivo de Lange, widow Xandra Brood, daughters Lola and Holly and sisters Elly and Beppie. Paraphernalia and collectibles from fans such as letters, drawings and poems are regularly displayed here. A wonderful experience that takes you back to the nineties.

Museum de Fundatie

This special museum is located in a neoclassical building, built between 1838 and 1841 and designed by the Hague architect Eduard Louis de Coninck. In 2004-2005 it was converted into an art museum designed by architect Gunnar Daan. The foundation of Museum de Fundatie's collection was laid by art expert Dirk Hannema. Over time, his collection was merged with other collections, including historical, modern and contemporary art, crafts, non-Western art and a small collection of ethnographic items.

MASTERS #45

MASTERS #45