Zutphen
A heritage-dense Hanseatic town on the eastern bank of the IJssel river in Gelderland, Zutphen has a walkable centre packed with listed historic buildings, medieval churches, and a strong food-and-drink scene. First mentioned in the 11th century, it received city rights in 1190 and joined the Hanseatic League, growing into a prosperous trading centre by the 14th century. The town sits at the confluence of the IJssel and the Berkel, giving it water views on multiple sides.
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- Population36,188
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.4 mi
Nearest airports
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Zutphen: quick answers
Where is Zutphen?
Zutphen is in Netherlands, about 48 km30 miles in a straight line from Enschede.
How do you get to Zutphen?
The nearest airport is Enschede (ENS), about 1 hr 3 min away by road. The nearest train station is Zutphen, about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Zutphen?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C37°F. The wettest month is July, with about 83 mm3.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Zutphen?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 museums, 43 restaurants, 11 cafés and 20 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Zutphen?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Winterswijk, Deventer and Oosterbeek.