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

Podium Acanthus - 'Trio Rosina'
Podium Acanthus - 'Trio Rosina'

Podium Acanthus - 'Trio Rosina'

Tuesday 21 January

Historische Boekdrukkerij De Arend
Historische Boekdrukkerij ‘De Arend’

Historische Boekdrukkerij De Arend

weekly

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

Tentoonstelling ‘Koninklijk Licht’ - Lalique Museum Nederland

weekly

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

Expositie: Hessenwegen en kiepkerels in de Achterhoek

until 1 March

Film: The Kindergarten Teacher | In Het Arsenaal
The Kindergarten Teacher

Film: The Kindergarten Teacher | In Het Arsenaal

22 January, 17 February

Confetti - Collegereeks over Kunst en Cultuur
Confetti - Colleges over kunst en cultuur - Doesburg

Confetti - Collegereeks over Kunst en Cultuur

23 January, 30 January and 3 more days

Film: Sir | In Het Arsenaal
Sir

Film: Sir | In Het Arsenaal

24 January, 29 January

Snoeicursus Appel & Peer - 't Olde Ras Museumtuin
Museumtuin 't Olde Ras

Snoeicursus Appel & Peer - 't Olde Ras Museumtuin

25 January, 1 February and 8 more days

Film: Amen. | In Het Arsenaal
Amen. (2002)

Film: Amen. | In Het Arsenaal

Sunday 26 January

Lavalu | In de Gasthuiskerk | Singer-songwriter
Lavalu

Lavalu | In de Gasthuiskerk | Singer-songwriter

Friday 31 January

Film: La Quietud | In Het Arsenaal
La Quietud (2018)

Film: La Quietud | In Het Arsenaal

31 January, 5 February

Culturele Zondag Doesburg
Culturele Zondag Doesburg

Culturele Zondag Doesburg

2 February, 1 March and 9 more days

Kort Klassiek Concert bij Podium Acanthus | Culturele Zondag
Podium Acanthus

Kort Klassiek Concert bij Podium Acanthus | Culturele Zondag

2 February, 1 March and 7 more days

Culturele Zondag | Gasthuiskerk | Stadsvertellingen en Live-Muziek
Culturele Zondag Gasthuiskerk Gasthuisstraat Doesburg

Culturele Zondag | Gasthuiskerk | Stadsvertellingen en Live-Muziek

2 February, 1 March and 9 more days

Vlooienmarkt in Sporthal Beumerskamp
Vlooienmarkt

Vlooienmarkt in Sporthal Beumerskamp

Sunday 2 February

Mosterdtocht | Fietsevent in de winter
Mosterdtocht Xycleservice

Mosterdtocht | Fietsevent in de winter

Sunday 2 February

Torenbeklimming - Culturele Zondag
Torenbeklimming Doesburg

Torenbeklimming - Culturele Zondag

2 February, 1 March

Preek van de Leek - Kathleen Ferrier in de Martinikerk
Kathleen Ferrier

Preek van de Leek - Kathleen Ferrier in de Martinikerk

Sunday 2 February

Wat hebben wij bij de koffie?
Wat hebben wij bij de koffie?

Wat hebben wij bij de koffie?

5 February, 4 March and 5 more days

Muziekcafé in de Gasthuiskerk | Marise en band | Pop
Marise en band | Pop

Muziekcafé in de Gasthuiskerk | Marise en band | Pop

Thursday 6 February

Film: The Little Comrade | In Het Arsenaal
The Little Comrade

Film: The Little Comrade | In Het Arsenaal

7 February, 12 February

Familiefilm: Mijn bijzonder rare week met Tess | In het Arsenaal
Mijn bijzonder rare week met Tess (2019)

Familiefilm: Mijn bijzonder rare week met Tess | In het Arsenaal

Saturday 8 February

Live optreden band 'Home-Cookin' in De Waag Stadsbierhuys
De Waag

Live optreden band 'Home-Cookin' in De Waag Stadsbierhuys

Sunday 9 February

Film: Christo walking on water | In Het Arsenaal
Christo walking on water (2018)

Film: Christo walking on water | In Het Arsenaal

Sunday 9 February

Het Leescafé | Gasthuiskerk
Leescafé

Het Leescafé | Gasthuiskerk

12 February, 11 March and 6 more days

Film: Celle que vous croyez | In Het Arsenaal
Celle que vous croyez (2019)

Film: Celle que vous croyez | In Het Arsenaal

14 February, 19 February

Torenbeklimmingen - Voorjaarsvakantie
Torenbeklimming voorjaarsvakantie

Torenbeklimmingen - Voorjaarsvakantie

15 February, 19 February and 6 more days

Stadswandelingen - Voorjaarsvakantie
Stadswandeling Hanzesteden - Hanzestad Doesburg

Stadswandelingen - Voorjaarsvakantie

15 February, 18 February 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

Pieter Jan Belder en Rie Kimura | In de Gasthuiskerk | Pianoforte, orgel, viool | Klassiek
Pieter Jan Belder en Rie Kimura

Pieter Jan Belder en Rie Kimura | In de Gasthuiskerk | Pianoforte, orgel, viool | Klassiek

Sunday 16 February

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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