Every winter, Zwolle hosts an interesting event that attracts travelers from different countries of the world. This is the Netherlands Ice Sculptures Festival that traditionally starts at the beginning of December and lasts until the end of January. As natural climatic conditions do not make it possible to keep ice sculptures frozen, the festival’s organizers install special tents that maintain the necessary low temperature. Masters from England, France, Canada, Czech Republic, Portugal, and many other countries arrive in Zwolle in order to participate in this famous event. Each of them tries to amaze visitors with their original ideas and create the most eye-catching and unique ice sculptures.
1. Soft drugs are legalized in the whole country. In Zwolle, there are special venues where drugs are allowed. So, there is no use buying soft drugs on the street. Tourists can also try … Open
Many shops in Zwolle enjoy the status of real attractions. Waanders In De Broeren bookstore is one of them. It is located in a converted old church, where it has proved possible to maintain … Open
Zwolle will definitely please its guests with a variety of interesting sporting events. For instance, the city hosts Ster van Zwolle at the beginning of March. This is a popular cycling competition that brings together teams from all regions of the Netherlands. Needless to say, the event attracts hundreds of viewers who want to see the spectacular show. 10 mijl Zwolle Zuid Festival, which takes place in the middle of April, is the right time to cheer your favorite marathon runner. By the way, it is not necessary to remain a viewer as everyone is welcome to participate in the running competition. There are several programs in the festival: 5 miles, 10 miles, a route for children, and a route for teenagers. There are also several events for fans of figure skating. Night Skate Zwolle is the most famous of them all. This festival is a monthly one, and it lasts from May until September.
The largest city of Overijssel province, Zwolle is located on the bank of the River Ijssel. The province is widely known as a large farming region, so here you will find spacious fields, … Open
At the end of May, the city hosts Lentemarkt/Braderie Zwolle Zuid. This is a popular fair trade, during which visitors have a chance to buy truly unique items. Besides that, visitors may be interested in numerous master classes. There are also exciting events for children – including theatrical, dancing, and music performances. People, who love dancing, will be simply in love with Dance 4 Liberation Festival. As a rule, this event starts at the beginning of May. It is an open-air festival that usually takes place on the central squares of the city and near to the main landmarks of Zwolle. Dance 4 Liberation marks the start of the summer season, namely, the trouble-free time full of fun. This festival is confined to the national holiday – Liberation Day.
Zwolle is a true paradise for fans of gastronomic tourism. Virtually every restaurant in the city is a unique establishment with a broad range of delicacies and its own inimitable … Open