What to do in Winterswijk? These are the best activities!

Winterswijk, a village residents are proud of - and for good reason.

As a guest here, you will feel right at home! The historical centre where market stalls are set up twice a week, the various catering establishments -also in the outlying area- and the local shops in the bustling streets: you become part of the community as soon as you enter the village.

In Winterswijk, you undertake all sorts of things, because all the facilities are there. That makes it the perfect base to explore the Achterhoek.

Want to know more? We have listed all the practical information for you.

Welcome to Winterswijk!

With around 29,000 inhabitants, Winterswijk municipality covers an area of over 137 square kilometres. Although the size of the municipality may be somewhat modest, the community is big hearted. They welcome you with open arms.

As every Winterswijker agrees: Winterswijk is not just another place in Gelderse Achterhoek... For example, the lively and bustling village leaves its mark on the nature, culture and history of the Netherlands. Think of the unique coulisse landscapes, the preserved historical sights and the atmospheric city centre.

Shopping in Winterswijk

Winterswijk has a wide and diverse range of shops so you are guaranteed a fun day's shopping! You will find leading clothes shops as well as small boutiques and local delicatessens. In addition, all the bustling shopping streets are connected to the market square, the heart of the town, where you can regularly pause for a bite to eat and a drink.

Opening hours

Shops are open Monday to Saturday, from 08:30 to 18:00. On Monday mornings, most shops are closed.

Shopping Sundays

Every last Sunday of the month is shopping Sunday. Then, shops are open from 12:00 to 17:00.

Visit the market on Wednesdays and Saturdays

Every Wednesday morning and Saturday, you can visit the well-known goods market in the city centre. Fun to visit!

Parking

Prefer to go to Winterswijk by car? You can! No fewer than 1,300 parking spaces are available in and around the town. Parking is free. The car parks at Gerrit Komrij College and Theatre De Storm are spacious and only a 5-minute walk from the town centre.

Settle down on one of the terraces

The cosy and atmospheric city centre immediately invites you to settle down on one of its many terraces. The centrepiece of the market square is a centuries-old and monumental church, Jacobskerk, whose imposing appearance makes it an easy and recognisable point for everyone. Around it, the numerous terraces are set up in spring, summer and autumn.

Prefer slightly quieter surroundings to have your snack and drink? Then stroll past the shopping streets: there are some restaurants there too.

Annual events

Fancy some fun or a party? Regular events are organised in spring, summer and autumn, such as:

International Book Market in Bredevoort, near Winterswijk (in July, August and October)
Braderie in Winterswijk (at the beginning of August)
Folk festival in Winterswijk (at the end of August)
Flower parade in Winterswijk (end of August)

Are you staying at our holiday park? Then ask at reception about upcoming events!

Visit one of the museums

In and around Winterswijk you will find various museums, each with its own special collection and story. Visit Villa Mondriaan about the famous painter or the Kunst Ende museum on Misterstraat for contemporary and modern works of art. Or drive to Lievelde, where you can learn about Achterhoek farm life ‘back then’ at Erve Kots Open Air Museum.