Discover Zuidhorn

Zuidhorn brings together architectural history, music and walks past distinctive houses. This offers a range of options for your stay: you can explore historic architecture, plan around a festival or choose a route based on its length and course. If you are looking for a hotel in Zuidhorn for your stay, these themes offer practical starting points for planning your days.

Historic Buildings in Zuidhorn

The Dorpskerk is Zuidhorn’s oldest monument. Its organ was built in 1792 by Arp Schnitger and H.H. Freytag. For travellers interested in historic organ building, the year it was built provides a specific point of reference.

The Hervormde kerk Zuidhorn highlights a different phase of construction: in the 15th century, the church was extended with a brick choir. De Gast 54 is a national monument and a rentier’s house with an attached carriage house. It was built in 1910–1911 in a transitional style featuring elements of Art Nouveau and chalet style. The construction period and stylistic features give this house a distinctive architectural history.

The former council chamber can be visited at the Oude Raadhuis at Hoofdstraat 4. Together, these sites offer a range of historical points of interest: a church with a dated organ, a church with a 15th-century brick choir, an early 20th-century house and a former council chamber.

Music and Event Dates

Jazz te Gast takes place every two years and is an initiative of Zuidhorn residents. At this music festival, leading international musicians, emerging talents and the Noordpool Orkest perform new music together in the town. The concerts take place in the private gardens along De Gast. Performing together is a defining feature of the festival format.

The Oranjemarkt Zuidhorn also has a regular place in the events calendar: it takes place in Zuidhorn every year on the Dutch King’s Day, known as Koningsdag. The two events have different schedules: Jazz te Gast takes place every two years, while the Oranjemarkt is annual. If either event is important to your stay, check the dates for the relevant edition.

Two Routes with Different Highlights

The walking route “Een wandeling langs karakteristieke panden in Zuidhorn” was put together by Open Monumentendag Westerkwartier. Along this route, you can view the houses from the public road. This gives you a clear idea of what to expect: the focus is on the distinctive buildings along the way.

“Wandelen met het Reitdiepveer” offers a different route plan. The route starts at Zuidhorn or Winsum railway station and includes an approximately 15-minute crossing on the Reitdiepveer, a ferry for cyclists and pedestrians. The distance details are useful when choosing your route: it is listed as 21 km, while the return journey covers 2 × 16 km. If you plan this trip, check the ferry times in advance.

There are therefore two distinct route options: a walk offering views of distinctive houses from the public road, or a longer route with a ferry crossing and two stated distance options. Compare these details with how much time you want to set aside during your stay.

Swimming Lessons

Zwemcentrum Zuidhorn offers a wide range of swimming lessons. As offerings may change, check the current courses with the operator if you would like to include them in your plans.

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