What better way to start your tour of a Dutch town than by checking out a windmill?

This museum presents the life and work of one of the most beloved artists and illustrators in the Netherlands.

The Dyke Gate is the only one of the four original inner entrance gates to the old walled city. It conjures up a time of mediaeval knights, castles and fortifications, all of which played a role in Hattem’s past.

The Dutch Bakery Museum is a real sweet treat. Check out the sights, the smells and sounds of the museum. Then take a seat and order a coffee with traditional Dutch baked temptations at the Museum’s Café. Finally, pop into the Museum shop for something yummy to take home.

This picture-perfect house conjures up images of paintings by Dutch master artist Johannes Vermeer. Perhaps a woman with pearl earrings also lived here. The family of the former Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Herman Willem Daendels, certainly did.

This restaurant is located on the remains of the forecourt of a very large mediaeval castle that stood nearby. Ask the staff if they have seen any ghosts.

Hattem’s Town Hall keeps a watchful eye over the market square and the main church.

Almost a 1,000 years old, this majestic church is at the heart of Hattem. Its interior is elegant and finely-tuned in that very northern European way. From the beautiful flowers that decorate the soaring white ceiling to the inscribed gravestones underfoot, less is definitely more. And not one, but two organs, makes it all complete

This museum gives the visitor an opportunity to explore inside a historic homestead with its low ceilings, tiled floors and private garden. On display are art, historical and archaeological objects that tell the many stories of Hattem.