Winterswijk

The municipality of Winterswijk (Netherlands) is located in the east of the Geldersen Achterhoek and borders Germany on three sides. Winterswijk has about 29,000 inhabitants.

Centre of the region

Winterswijk has a central function in the region, as the town offers many utilities and leisure activities, such as theatre, music school, stadium, cinema, swimming pool, town hospital with an in-house pharmacy and many sports facilities. The inhabitants are very hospitable and sociable and the "neighbourhood" is very important to them. Winterswijk has an active club life, not only in sports but also in culture.

Landscape and conviviality

Winterswijk has a large and scenic surrounding area, named "National Landschap". The beautiful surroundings invite you to go on wonderful cycling and walking tours. There is always something to do in Winterswijk. In addition to the convivial open Sundays, many events are organised both in the centre and in the surrounding area. First and foremost, the annual folk festival with its traditional flower parade.