Discover Doesburg

Doesburg - a picturesque Hansa town on the River IJssel (Hansa refers to an alliance between a number of European trading cities). An old fortified city steeped in history and in culture that is simply begging to be discovered. Walk through the old city centre and admire its magnificent architecture and medieval streets. The contrast with modern architecture and the town's splendid shops and lively terraces will make your stay even more enjoyable. One visit to Doesburg and you will be sure to return again and again!

Doesburg top-10

Doesburg top-10

Shopping
Winkelen in Doesburg

Shopping

Art and museums

Art and museums

Food & drink

Food & drink

Going out

Going out

For groups

For groups

For children

For children

Environs

Environs

Coming soon to Doesburg

Lalique Museum - Arrangement Kerst & Nieuwjaar
Lalique Museum Doesburg - Kerstarrangement

Lalique Museum - Arrangement Kerst & Nieuwjaar

until 15 January 2020

Het Leescafé | Gasthuiskerk
Leescafé

Het Leescafé | Gasthuiskerk

Wednesday 11 December

Expositie: Hessenwegen en kiepkerels in de Achterhoek
Expositie: Hessenwegen en kiepkerels in de Achterhoek

Expositie: Hessenwegen en kiepkerels in de Achterhoek

until 1 March 2020

Tentoonstelling ‘Koninklijk Licht’ - Lalique Museum Nederland
Koninklijk Licht – koninklijke geschenken en lichtontwerpen van René Lalique.

Tentoonstelling ‘Koninklijk Licht’ - Lalique Museum Nederland

weekly

Podium Acanthus - Duo Egbert Jan Louwerse
Podium Acanthus Doesburg

Podium Acanthus - Duo Egbert Jan Louwerse

Friday 13 December

Fay Claasen & Band | In de Gasthuiskerk | Close to you
Fay Claassen

Fay Claasen & Band | In de Gasthuiskerk | Close to you

Saturday 14 December

Kerstrepertoire van koor Spontaan
Koor Spontaan

Kerstrepertoire van koor Spontaan

Saturday 14 December

Koopzondag - Kerstshoppen
Kerstshoppen in Doesburg

Koopzondag - Kerstshoppen

15 December, 22 December

Velper Bach Ensemble | In de Martinikerk | Weihnachtsoratorium
Velper Bach Ensemble

Velper Bach Ensemble | In de Martinikerk | Weihnachtsoratorium

Sunday 15 December

Meindert Bussink | In de Gasthuiskerk | Gitaristenpodium
Meindert Bussink | Gitaristenpodium

Meindert Bussink | In de Gasthuiskerk | Gitaristenpodium

Sunday 15 December

Historische Boekdrukkerij De Arend
Historische Boekdrukkerij ‘De Arend’

Historische Boekdrukkerij De Arend

weekly

Kerstlezing: Waarom Maria een blondine werd | Streekmuseum De Roode Tooren
De geboorte van Christus (1424)

Kerstlezing: Waarom Maria een blondine werd | Streekmuseum De Roode Tooren

Thursday 19 December

Saxofoon Combo Nieuwe Leven
Saxofoon combo Nieuw Leven Angerlo

Saxofoon Combo Nieuwe Leven

Saturday 21 December

Christmas Singalong met Zwaan Stam | In de Gasthuiskerk
Christmas Singalong onder leiding van Zwaan Stam

Christmas Singalong met Zwaan Stam | In de Gasthuiskerk

Sunday 22 December

Vlooienmarkt in Sporthal Beumerskamp
Vlooienmarkt

Vlooienmarkt in Sporthal Beumerskamp

Sunday 22 December

Kampen Boys Choir | In de Martinikerk | Weihnachtsoratorium
Kampen Boys Choir

Kampen Boys Choir | In de Martinikerk | Weihnachtsoratorium

Monday 23 December

Kerst-orgelconcert Wilbert Berendsen in de Martinikerk
Grote of Martinikerk Doesburg

Kerst-orgelconcert Wilbert Berendsen in de Martinikerk

Thursday 26 December

New Years Party in De Waag Stadsbierhuys
Stadsbierhuys De Waag

New Years Party in De Waag Stadsbierhuys

Saturday 4 January 2020

Culturele Zondag Doesburg
Culturele Zondag Doesburg

Culturele Zondag Doesburg

until 6 December 2020

Torenbeklimming - Culturele Zondag
Torenbeklimming Doesburg

Torenbeklimming - Culturele Zondag

5 January 2020, 2 February 2020 and 1 March 2020

Beeldenroute Doesburg
Beeldenroute Doesburg

Beeldenroute Doesburg

5 January 2020, 2 February 2020 and 1 March 2020

De Bluesbreakers | In De Waag Stadsbierhuys | live optreden blues
De Bluesbreakers

De Bluesbreakers | In De Waag Stadsbierhuys | live optreden blues

Sunday 12 January 2020

Vlooienmarkt in Sporthal Beumerskamp
Vlooienmarkt

Vlooienmarkt in Sporthal Beumerskamp

Sunday 2 February 2020

Stadswandelingen - Voorjaarsvakantie
Stadswandeling Hanzestad Doesburg

Stadswandelingen - Voorjaarsvakantie

15 February 2020, 18 February 2020 and 5 more days

Torenbeklimmingen - Voorjaarsvakantie
Torenbeklimming voorjaarsvakantie

Torenbeklimmingen - Voorjaarsvakantie

15 February 2020, 19 February 2020 and 5 more days

Klassiek concert Pieter-Jan Belder en Rie Kimura
Pieter Jan Belder

Klassiek concert Pieter-Jan Belder en Rie Kimura

Sunday 16 February 2020

Mode-evenement Kleurrijk Doesburg
Kleurrijk Doesburg

Mode-evenement Kleurrijk Doesburg

4 April 2020, 12 September 2020

Vlooienmarkt in Sporthal Beumerskamp
Vlooienmarkt

Vlooienmarkt in Sporthal Beumerskamp

Sunday 5 April 2020

Montmartre Markt
Montmartre Markt Doesburg

Montmartre Markt

26 April 2020, 31 May 2020 and 4 more days

Hanze Boeken en Kunstmarkt
Boekenmarkt

Hanze Boeken en Kunstmarkt

Sunday 3 May 2020

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Historic town

Doesburg boasts a large number of historical monuments and listed buildings and was officially designated a historic town in 1974. Did you know that Doesburg was granted city rights in 1237, a full sixty years before the same honour was conferred on Amsterdam? Local residents are understandably proud of this fact! The city's location at the point where the Oude IJssel and Gelderse IJssel converge explains its strategic importance down through the centuries. The Martinikerk, with its 94-metre-high tower, is a clear reminder of the city's prosperity in days gone by. There are more than 150 monumental buildings in the town centre. History in all its glory!  

Musterd museum

Down one of the town's many lovely side streets you will find Doesburg's famous Mustard Factory. This unique factory is now a museum that attracts over 10,000 visitors each year to see how the town's famous mustard was made. Of course, there are many other cultural activities, such as expositions and concerts, to be enjoyed in the other museums, galleries and studios as well.

Hanzefeesten and Cultural Sunday afternoons

Doesburg's town centre plays host to many cultural events and festivals throughout the year, such as the Hanzefeesten, Doesburg Bruist and Doesburg Binnenste Buiten. And every Sunday afternoon, Doesburg is transformed into the cultural capital of the region.

Doesburg - the perfect starting point

Fancy staying overnight? You can book a room in the Stadshotel Doesburg or in one of the many B&Bs housed in the town's historical buildings. There are also camping sites nearby and even a harbour for yachts. Doesburg is the perfect starting point for walking or cycling routes through the surrounding countryside. The city borders the Achterhoek, Veluwe and Liemers regions, all of which are within shouting distance.

Plan your visit to Doesburg