Hattem: Hanseatic Town on the IJssel Near Zwolle
On the west bank of the IJssel, directly opposite Zwolle, Hattem preserves a medieval centre with town wall remnants, the Dijkpoort gate tower, and the 14th-century Andreaskerk. This former Hanseatic League member has about 11,876 residents. Its compact size and historic atmosphere draw visitors from the wider region.
The Anton Pieck Museum displays the work of the illustrator who depicted Dutch fairy tales and historical scenes and who lived in Hattem. The Bakkerijmuseum, devoted to the history of baking, is another draw.
The IJssel floodplain provides open landscape views to the east, while the Veluwe forest begins just south. The N50 road and a railway bridge connect Hattem to Zwolle, about 5 kilometres across the river. Heerde is approximately 8 kilometres south.
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On the west bank of the IJssel, directly opposite Zwolle, Hattem preserves a medieval centre with town wall remnants, the Dijkpoort gate tower, and the 14th-century Andreaskerk. This former Hanseatic League member has about 11,876 residents. Its compact size and historic atmosphere draw visitors from the wider region.
The Anton Pieck Museum displays the work of the illustrator who depicted Dutch fairy tales and historical scenes and who lived in Hattem. The Bakkerijmuseum, devoted to the history of baking, is another draw.
The IJssel floodplain provides open landscape views to the east, while the Veluwe forest begins just south. The N50 road and a railway bridge connect Hattem to Zwolle, about 5 kilometres across the river. Heerde is approximately 8 kilometres south.
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