Bronkhorst

Said to be the smallest town in the Netherlands, with only about 150 residents. Its cobbled streets are lined with farmhouses, a small church and castle ruins.

Bronkhorst was granted city rights in 1482 and has about 150 residents, often described as the smallest city in the Netherlands. Cobbled streets wind around a small church, flanked by well-preserved farmhouses and alleys. The castle is gone; only a tree-covered mound remains, which you can climb for a view over the IJssel. The town has a small Dickens museum, several cafés and galleries, making it an ideal rest stop on a cycling route. It is about 8 km from Zutphen, and the ride along the IJssel dike is scenic.

Opening hours

All day

Small town · Cycling · Ancient village

Nearby sights

Librije Zutphen
Zutphen Old Town
Doesburg
Deventer Toy Museum
Brink & De Waag
Bergkwartier
Lebuïnuskerk
Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park

Places to eat nearby

Broederenklooster Zutphen
IJssel Restobar
Deventer Koekwinkel
T-Arsenaal