Doetinchem Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Gelderland, the Netherlands
About Doetinchem
The first known mention of Doetinchem dates from 838 AD. Not long after the town became fortified and got a church that was part of the Episcopal principality ofUtrecht. Most due to local dialect not being well-documented during this time, many variations of Doetinchem exist. Doetinchem began to grow in the 12th century. A city wall was erected to defend against the many attempts of pillaging. Doetinchem got its city rights in 1236, which allowed for raising of the city walls by a metre. The then barriers by the wall became the four city gates. Several moats were dug around the town, all of which got its water from theSlingebeek, connecting to the Oude IJssel river directly south of the city. Doetinchem became a centre of trade with many sorts of markets being organised on theMarkt, the cu
Top Attractions in Doetinchem
Explore the best things to see and do in Doetinchem:
- ★De Gruitpoort
- ★De Walmolen
- ★Kasteel de Kelder
- ★Kasteel de Slangenburg
- ★Openbaar Vervoer en Speelgoedmuseum
- ★Saint Catharinachurch
- ★Schouwburg Amphion
- ★Sint Willibrords Abdij
Where to Eat in Doetinchem
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Entree 1863
- 🍴Eterij & Tapperij 't Raedthuys
- 🍴Grand Café de Bank
- 🍴Gringo's
- 🍴Het Borghuis
- 🍴Restaurant De Zaak
Where to Stay in Doetinchem
- 🏨B&B Wiltinksbrug
- 🏨Camping Jena
- 🏨De Wandhorst
- 🏨Doetinchem Slangenburg
- 🏨Gelsing
- 🏨Hotel Villa Ruimzicht
Doetinchem Travel Guide Sections
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