The Wezenlanden Park

The most beautiful park in Zwolle!

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The Wezenlandenpark is the largest and most visited park in Zwolle. This park is the place to go for rest, to play sports or to visit an event. Discover for yourself why Park de Wezenlanden is such a wonderful place!

Have a lovely time in the Wezenlandenpark

Zwolle is a green Hanseatic city with plenty of places where you can escape the hustle and bustle. Park de Wezenlanden is such a place. It is a wonderful place to stay on a sunny day and relax. Besides all the greenery and the many hiking trails, the Wezenlandenpark also has a children's farm, playground, skate park and soccer field. So there is plenty to do!

Also if you visit Zwolle for a day, a walk this park in Zwolle is a must. Park de Wezenlanden is only a 20 minute walk from the cultural center of Zwolle. Bring a picnic basket filled with goodies and your visit to the Wezenlandenpark is complete!

Park Pavilion de Wezenlanden

Parkpaviljoen de Wezenlanden is a special place in the Wezenlandenpark, where you can relax while enjoying a drink. This restaurant has a unique location on the water and features a hip terrace on the 'beach'. After a walk through the Wezenlandenpark, this is the perfect place to unwind. A refreshing cocktail and homemade snack with it and you will have a great time here.

The casual and relaxed atmosphere is central here. With your feet in the sand and thanks to the menu with a Spanish twist, you can imagine yourself in sunny Spain. This way you can experience the vacation atmosphere close to home!

Park Pavilion de Wezenlanden
Park Pavilion de Wezenlanden

Liberation Festival

The peace and quiet of the Wezenlandenpark is exchanged every year on May 5 for a place bustling with fun and partying people. The Liberation Festival Overijssel is the largest liberation festival in the Netherlands, welcoming over 150,000 visitors annually.

Both international and national artists will give dazzling performances, there will be many different food trucks on the festival grounds and activities will be organized throughout the day. It's the party to celebrate our freedom. So grab your calendar now, because on May 5th you want to party in the Wezenlandenpark!

Liberation Festival Overijssel
Liberation Festival Overijssel

Petting Zoo Wezenlanden

Also for children the Wezenlandenpark is a pleasant place. For example, go picnicking in the park, play soccer together or take a nice walk. And how about a visit to Wezenlanden petting zoo? This is one of the largest petting zoos in Zwolle and is located in the park. You'll find many different animals here, including goats, chickens, pigs and peacocks. A unique experience for the kids to feed or pet these cute animals. The playground of Petting Farm Wezenlanden completes the day out!

Petting Zoo Wezenlanden
Petting Zoo Wezenlanden

Still have energy left? Then walk through the tunnel to Doepark de Nooterhof on the other side. This nature reserve has a hidden bat cellar, a bird forest and a crazy playground. This playground is also highly recommended for older children. Nice outdoors!"

Walks through the Wezenlandenpark

Park de Wezenlanden is the perfect place to take a stroll. Your four-legged friend is also welcome in this beautiful park in Zwolle. The largest part of the Wezenlandenpark is a dog walking area. The perfect place in Zwolle, where your dog can run around and romp!

Besides a walk through Park de Wezenlanden itself, this park is also a good starting point for walks through the surroundings of Zwolle. Ommetje Veldhoek is such a walk. This walk is 10 kilometers long and takes you via the Wezenlandenpark through the green outskirts of Zwolle. That's guaranteed to be a great walk!

Walking through the Wezenlandenpark
Walking through the Wezenlandenpark

Of course you can also just walk from the center of Zwolle through Assendorp and make your way to Park de Wezenlanden. Or extend your walk through the park with a short route along the Almelose Kanaal over the dike. So many options to combine this beautiful park in Zwolle with some activity!

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