Sassenpoort, Zwolle

Name: Sassenpoort
Address: Zwolle, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 38 203 8456

#4 among attractions in Zwolle

Monuments and statues, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Sassenpoort is a gatehouse in the city wall of Zwolle, the Netherlands. It was built in 1409 out of dimension stone, mostly trachyte and tuff, and restoration work was done in 1893-1898. The gatehouse is a rijksmonument and is part of the Top 100 Dutch heritage sites. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°30'36"N, 6°5'44"E

Address

Binnenstad (Binnenstad-Zuid)Zwolle Netherlands

Contact

+31 38 203 8456

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Day trips

Sassenpoort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum de Fundatie, MAC³PARK Stadion, Vrouwenhuis, Great Church.

~900 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum de Fundatie, Zwolle
5 min walk • The Museum de Fundatie is a renowned cultural beacon nestled in the heart of Zwolle, Netherlands. This prestigious museum is celebrated for its diverse collection of visual arts, ranging from the medieval period to the present day.
1.2 miNE
Outdoor activities, Football, Sport venue
MAC³PARK Stadion, Zwolle
30 min walk • MAC³PARK Stadion is a multi-use stadium in Zwolle, Netherlands. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of PEC Zwolle. The stadium has an official capacity of 14,000. The stadium replaced Oosterenkstadion as the home of PEC Zwolle.
~1730 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Vrouwenhuis, Zwolle
9 min walk • The Vrouwenhuis on Melkmarkt 53 in the Dutch city of Zwolle is a former old age home for women. It is now rented as separate apartment units for students, while housing a small museum on the ground floor that is only accessible by special request.
~980 ftNW
52°30'42"N • 6°5'32"E
Great Church, Zwolle
5 min walk • Church
~650 ftW
Park
Potgietersingel, Zwolle
4 min walk • The Potgietersingel is a park in the city of Zwolle. The park was constructed in the early nineteenth century on former fortifications, from the seventeenth century. The park is named after Everhardus Johannes Potgieter.
0.4 miSW
52°30'26"N • 6°5'10"E
Bonami SpelComputer Museum, Zwolle
12 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~1340 ftSE
52°30'28"N • 6°6'1"E
Dominicanenklooster, Zwolle
7 min walk • Church
~1140 ftNE
Park
Ter Pelkwijkpark, Zwolle
6 min walk • The Ter Pelkwijk Park is a park in the center of the city of Zwolle, named after the Overijssel politician Johannes ter Pelkwijk. It was built on the eastern part of the former fortress belt of Zwolle, which was dismantled from 1790 onwards.
~400 ftNE
52°30'40"N • 6°5'47"E
Synagoge Zwolle, Zwolle
2 min walk • Synagogue
1.1 miNE
Windmill, Historical place
De Passiebloem, Zwolle
27 min walk • The Passion Flower is an octagonal rack oil mill with storage barns from 1776 on the Vondelkade in Zwolle. The mill could store 50 loads of seeds, 80,000 cakes and 530 barrels of oil in three oil cellars.
~370 ftN
52°30'40"N • 6°5'43"E
Nieuwe Markt, Zwolle
2 min walk • Square

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sassenpoort open?

Sassenpoort is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Sassenpoort?

Nearby attractions include Nieuwe Markt, Zwolle (2 min walk), Synagoge Zwolle, Zwolle (2 min walk), Potgietersingel, Zwolle (4 min walk), Museum de Fundatie, Zwolle (5 min walk).

How to get to Sassenpoort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sassenpoort:

Bus

Sassenpoort • Lines: 4 (1 min walk)
Groot Wezenland • Lines: 3, 40, C1 (4 min walk)

Train

Zwolle (10 min walk)