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Renting in Harderwijk
Harderwijk is a historic Hanseatic town on the Veluwemeer lake, with a walled centre, a waterfront boulevard and the Dolfinarium marine park. It offers a mix of water, forest and small-town life, which attracts families, retirees and commuters to Amersfoort, Zwolle and Apeldoorn. The old town has apartments in historic buildings and above shops, often without parking.
Stadsdennen and Frankrijk are established neighbourhoods with terraced houses, while Drielanden, in the northeast, is a large residential district with family homes, schools and water. Along the lake, the Waterfront area has new apartments with views over the water. The private rental market is small, and affordable homes are taken quickly.
Trains reach Amersfoort in about twenty minutes, and the A28 motorway runs past the town. In summer, the boulevard and centre fill with tourists, especially near the harbour and the Dolfinarium. The Veluwe forests start just outside town, which is ideal for walking and cycling. Few listings here come with an English version.
Tip: if you want quiet evenings, avoid renting directly above the restaurants around the Vischmarkt, which stay busy during the summer season.
Harderwijk is cheaper than Amersfoort, but its lakeside location keeps rents above many other Veluwe towns.
Neighbourhoods in Harderwijk
Questions about renting in Harderwijk
Three questions about renting in this city, answered briefly.
All frequently asked questionsIs Harderwijk good for commuting to Amersfoort?
Yes. Trains from Harderwijk reach Amersfoort in about twenty minutes, and Zwolle is also directly connected. The A28 motorway runs past the town. If you commute daily by train, a home in the old town or the Stadsdennen keeps you within a short walk or ride of Harderwijk station.
What is Drielanden like?
Drielanden is Harderwijk's largest modern district, with family homes, schools, sports facilities, shops and plenty of water. The station and the old town are about ten minutes away by bike, and the Veluwe forests are close by. It is the obvious choice for families who want space.
How busy is Harderwijk in summer?
Quite busy around the boulevard, the harbour and the Dolfinarium. Visitors come for day trips and holidays, and restaurants in the old town are full on warm evenings. Residential districts further from the water stay quiet. Parking in the centre is more difficult during the summer months.
Photo: Harderwijk, stadszicht vanaf het Zeepad IMG 4332 2018-06-27 15.00 by Michielverbeek, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped.
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