YOU'RE GONNA LOVE Zwolle
Highlights:
- Architecture: A mix of monumental 15th-century buildings and bold modern design, most notably the "Cloud" dome atop Museum de Fundatie.
- Culture: Home to Waanders in de Broeren, a world-renowned bookstore uniquely housed inside a converted Gothic cathedral.
- The Peperbus: The 75-meter tall bell tower of the Basilica of Our Lady, which offers a panoramic view of the city’s red-tiled roofs.
- Gastronomy: Known for a high-quality food scene, including the world-famous three-Michelin-starred restaurant De Librije.
Today, Zwolle is a major transport hub and a bustling student city that manages to maintain a cozy, historic atmosphere without the overwhelming crowds of the Randstad.

charli.schilpy
WOW! What an amazing hostel. I love the energy here, everyone is so supportive, kind and welcoming, I don’t have a single bad thing to say about my time volunteering here. In my experience, the rooms are clean, tidy, and any issues are resolved quickly and efficiently with our wellbeing in mind. The food is incredible, and the staff down in Bennie’s are generous and always keen to get to know everyone that comes through! Definitely recommend this place 😉