restaurant
De Librije
The Netherlands' only three-Michelin-star restaurant, set in a former prison complex in Zwolle, where the late Jonnie Boer's team under chef Nelson Tanate has held the top rating since 2004.
37 km · about 40 min drive
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Rijssen
Overijssel, Netherlands · Europe
About Rijssen
Rijssen sits on the route: 10 minutes from Enter, 53km from Hoge Veluwe National Park.
Rijssen is in Overijssel, Netherlands, with about 28,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Enter, about 4 km away.
Rijssen (Dutch: [ˈrɛisə(n)]; Twents: Riesn [ˈriːsn̩]) is a city in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is part of Rijssen-Holten, one of thirteen municipalities in Twente. It has almost 28,000 inhabitants. The economy of Rijssen relies mostly on commerce and construction and transport companies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Rijssen?
Within an hour or so of Rijssen: De Librije (37 km), Posbank (46 km), Walibi Holland (53 km), Hoge Veluwe National Park (53 km).
Are there any good drives near Rijssen?
The nearest famous roads are Houtribdijk and Afsluitdijk.
Where is Rijssen?
Rijssen is in Overijssel, Netherlands, about 4 km from Enter.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 27,740
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- Overijssel
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates
- 52.3067, 6.5181
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Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.
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Worth the detour from Rijssen
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
photogenic
Posbank
Rolling heathland hills of Veluwezoom National Park reached by a scenic drive up the Beekhuizenseweg, in late August the moors turn purple, and misty sunrises here are the most photographed in the Netherlands.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Walibi Holland
Dutch thrill park near Amsterdam known for intense roller coasters and a fun Halloween Fright Nights event.
53 km · about 60 min drive
national park
Hoge Veluwe National Park
Cycle free white bikes across heath, dune and forest to the Kröller-Müller museum's Van Goghs in this vast wild park.
53 km · about 60 min drive
museum
Kröller-Müller Museum
Museum deep inside Hoge Veluwe National Park holding the world's second-largest Van Gogh collection plus a 25-hectare sculpture garden with Rodin, Moore and Dubuffet; free white bicycles carry you there through the park.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Giethoorn
Car-free village known as the 'Dutch Venice' where thatched-roof farmhouses are connected by canals and wooden bridges.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving in Netherlands
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€2.04/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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