Discover Zuidhorn from several clearly distinct perspectives: through historic buildings, a route along distinctive houses, music events and a walking route that includes a ferry crossing. The oldest monument in the village is the Dorpskerk. Its organ was built in 1792 by Arp Schnitger and H.H. Freytag.
Churches and Houses as Cultural Traces
The building history of the Hervormde kerk Zuidhorn also stretches far back: in the 15th century, the church was extended with a brick choir. The former council chamber can be visited in the Oude Raadhuis. Together, these places offer a reason to consider not only individual events in Zuidhorn, but also various aspects of the village’s history.
Another striking historic building is De Gast 54 in Zuidhorn. This national monument is a coach house with an attached carriage house and was built in 1910–1911 in a transitional style featuring elements of Art Nouveau and chalet style. The clearly identified architectural styles and the period make the house a specific destination for anyone interested in historic architecture.
Two Distinct Walking Routes
The route “A walk along characteristic buildings in Zuidhorn” was put together by Open Monumentendag Westerkwartier. It allows you to view the houses from the public road. The route is therefore focused on viewing them from the outside and offers a distinct way to experience Zuidhorn’s architecture. It differs from visiting the inside of a building: the walk takes in the houses along the street.
“Walking with the Reitdiepveer” is arranged differently. The route starts at Zuidhorn station or Winsum station and includes an approximately 15-minute crossing on the Reitdiepveer, a bicycle and pedestrian ferry. The route is listed as 21 km; as a round trip, it covers 2 × 16 km. These distance figures describe different route lengths. If you are planning the ferry route, check the ferry timetable in advance.
Music, Events and Swimming Lessons
Jazz te Gast is an initiative of Zuidhorn residents and takes place every two years. At the music festival, internationally acclaimed musicians, emerging talent and the Noordpool Orkest perform new music together locally. Private gardens on De Gast serve as concert venues. If you want to plan your trip around Jazz te Gast, check the edition scheduled for your chosen travel year.
The Oranjemarkt Zuidhorn takes place every year in Zuidhorn on the Dutch King’s Day, Koningsdag. Unlike the biennial jazz festival, this is an annual event; the dates vary from year to year. Check the date for your travel year if you want to visit specifically for this event.
Zwemcentrum Zuidhorn offers a wide range of swimming lessons. If you want to include a course in your stay, check the current offerings in advance. This makes swimming lessons a specific option to consider when planning, without equating them with a general visit to the swimming centre.
Tailor Your Stay to the Reason for Your Trip
Consider whether you would rather plan your trip around music and event dates or around architectural history and walking. With this focus in mind, you can decide on your travel dates and preferred length of stay before looking for a hotel in Zuidhorn.
Discover more destinations: Grijpskerk, Niehove, Visvliet, Aduard.
Go to the overarching travel overview: Zuidhorn.
