Zutphen
Netherlands · Provincie GelderlandNL
City and municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands
Zutphen is a city and municipality located in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands. It lies some 30 km (18.6 mi) northeast of Arnhem, on the eastern bank of the river IJssel at the point where it is joined by the Berkel. First mentioned in the 11th century, the place-name appears to mean "south fen". In 2005, the municipality of Zutphen was merged with the municipality of Warnsveld, retaining its name. In 2021, the municipality had a population of 48,111.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 47,423
- Coordinates
- 52.138, 6.201
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Zutphen
Located in Provincie Gelderland, Netherlands, Zutphen is best described as a compact town. Population figures land around 47,423. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for nature, sports and culture.
Things to do in Zutphen
Nature in Zutphen
(6)Looking for nature? Zutphen has Desert, Lakes, Mountains, Natural Places and Nature. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Zutphen.
Sports in Zutphen
(2)Looking for sports? Zutphen has Horse Trails and Hunting. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Zutphen.
Culture in Zutphen
(1)On the culture side, Zutphen offers Art Galleries. It is a direct read of Zutphen's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Zutphen
(1)Other activities in Zutphen covers Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Zutphen.
Best time to visit Zutphen
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Access Zutphen through a larger town in Provincie Gelderland; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Similar destinations
Places near Zutphen that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zutphen known for?
- Zutphen is mainly a destination for nature, sports and culture, set in Provincie Gelderland, Netherlands with around 47,423 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Zutphen?
- You can plan around Desert, Lakes, Mountains, Natural Places and Nature in Zutphen. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Zutphen?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Zutphen located?
- Administratively, Zutphen sits in Provincie Gelderland, Netherlands — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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