Where is Kampen?

Between the 14th and 16th century it was the biggest town in the Northern Netherlands (modern day European Netherlands). The town is about 90km northwest of Amsterdam, on the geography map in the far east corner is Amsterdam. Traditionally people in Kampen speak a variation of the Sallands dialect, known as Kampers.

What is it like to live in the German city of Kampen?

Kampen has an ancient tradition of commerce and shipping, and you can tell. This Hanseatic town has over 500 monuments, including the Church of St Nicholas, the Gothic house, the town gates and a replica of the Medieval merchant ship De Kamper Hanze Kogge.

What happened to the city of Kampen?

The Franco-Dutch War, fought by the Republic of the United Netherlands against the Kingdom of France, Sweden, the Bishopric of Münster, the Archbishopric of Cologne and the Kingdom of England, marked a definitive end to the enormous power of the city. Kampen only became well known again in the 19th century.

What to do in Kampen?

Kampen, in the province of Overijssel, is a Hanseatic town with a centuries-long tradition of commerce and shipping. Its former prosperity can still be seen in the beautiful monuments in the old centre. Kampen’s small centre has over 500 monuments. Discover Kampen’s rich history and see its old town gates.