Overijssel

Overijssel has served as an eastern frontier region within the Netherlands since the Middle Ages. Its name, meaning “across the IJssel,” reflects the river that marks much of its western side, while the province extends east toward the German border. The Hanseatic cities of Zwolle, Deventer and Kampen developed through trade on the IJssel and still preserve historic centres shaped by that mercantile past. To the northwest, the peatlands, reed beds and waterways of Weerribben-Wieden National Park contrast with the wooded Salland and Twente interior. Cycling routes, waterways and compact cities make Overijssel an engaging introduction to the Netherlands beyond the Randstad. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Overijssel.

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