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Kampen
Spend a half‑day in Kampen’s historic centre; see the city gates and Bovenkerk, then continue to Zwolle or Deventer.
Kampen is a well‑preserved Hanseatic town in Overijssel, with medieval gates, a 14th‑century basilica and a small tobacco museum. It is reachable by train from Zwolle in 15 min, making it ideal for a short stopover while exploring the IJssel region.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
- Airport
- AMS
- Nights
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- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
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- Benelux ↗Dutch and Belgian police can ask anyone to show identification (in the Netherlands from age 14): carry the original passport or EU ID card — a photocopy is not accepted.
- Benelux ↗Tap-in fares, Dutch and Belgian domestic tickets and Luxembourg's free transport all stop at the border: buy an international ticket for cross-border legs, or you will be fined on board.
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- Netherlands ↗The Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Keukenhof sell timed tickets online only or mostly; book before you arrive rather than queueing.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kampen112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kampen, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Netherlands-wide
- SIM or eSIMKPN, Vodafone and Odido run the networks; Lebara and Lyca sell cheap prepaid SIMs in supermarkets and at Schiphol.Netherlands-wide
- Tap waterTap water is among the best in Europe; restaurants may charge for it, so ask.Netherlands-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% for good service; tell the server the total when paying by card.Netherlands-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Netherlands-wide
- SafetyKampen is safe; typical Dutch caution applies – watch bikes on shared paths and keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded areas.
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- RestroomsStations charge about €0.70–1 (≈ US$1–2); cafés expect you to buy something; free urinals (and a few public toilets) in city centres.Netherlands-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums open daily; shops open on Sunday afternoon in cities but close early in villages.Netherlands-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAMS Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Main international gateway; train to Kampen via Zwolle about 2 h).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is walkable; a bike is useful for the outskirts.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (0.33 l) in a bar€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Bovenkerk€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AMS Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Main international gateway; train to Kampen via Zwolle about 2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jun (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kampen: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The historic centre is walkable; a bike is useful for the outskirts. Train connections from Zwolle run every 30 min; use the main Kampen station (52.5600, 5.9214).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Zwolle
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Train from Zwolle to Kampen, about 15 min
Zwolle offers museums and a larger market.
Deventer
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Train Zwolle → Deventer (≈15 min) then bus or bike to Kampen
Historic riverside town, good for lunch.
Schokland (UNESCO site)
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus 330 (Hanzeliner) to Carpool Parking N50, then bike or walk
Limited services; check bus schedule.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kampen city centre
Boutique hotels and B&Bs within walking distance of the historic sights.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85 | €170 |
| Train Zwolle → Kampen (return)2 × €7 | €14 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €33 |
| Trip total≈ €184 per person per day, bed included | €367≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Beer (0.33 l) in a bar | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bicycle rental (half‑day) | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Entry to Bovenkerk | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check train times for the correct Kampen station; Kampen Zuid is a different line.
- Tobacco museum visits are by arrangement only (check ahead).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
Embassy
US consulate in Amsterdam; Dutch emergency number 112.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Zwolle → Kampen train (one‑way): about €4 (≈ US$5), 15 min
- Bus 330 Hanzeliner to Carpool Parking N50: ≈ €5, 20 min
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pɑˈdɔːn)
- Dank u — Thank you (dɑŋk y)
- Hoeveel kost dit? — How much is this? (ˈɦuːvəːl kɔst dɪt)
- Waar is het station? — Where is the train station? (ʋaːr ɪs hɛt staˈtsjɔn)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kampen. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike‑rental option for exploring the old walls.
- Create a pocket guide for train tickets to Kampen (check platform).
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