IJsselstein
IJsselstein is a municipality and city in the Netherlands, in the province of Utrecht.
IJsselstein received city rights in 1331. IJsselstein owes its name to the river Hollandse IJssel which flows through the city. It is a major commuting suburb for the Utrecht area, along with the neighbouring towns Houten and Nieuwegein. It is surrounded by the municipalities of Utrecht, Montfoort, Lopik, Vijfheerenlanden and Nieuwegein.
Getting to IJsselstein
IJsselstein shares its exit (9) on the A2 highway with nearby Nieuwegein, and the exit is also named after Nieuwegein. The exit is found about five kilometres south from Oudenrijn Interchange, where the A2 and A12 highways meet. These are also the main highways you would use when travelling to the city; the A2 connects from Amsterdam and Utrecht in the north and 's-Hertogenbosch from the south.
Worth seeing
- 01Gerbrandytoren
Broadcasting tower for radio and television, which, with its 372 metres (407 yd) height, is the tallest building in all of the Netherlands.
- 02IJsselstein Castle
The main reason the city itself exists, nothing much aside from the castle grounds and one of its towers remain today, but the site is nonetheless worth a visit.
- 03Museum IJsselstein
IJsselstein has a protected city centre, featuring some wonderful historical features.
- 04IJsselpoort
- 05Benschopperpoort
- 06Molen de Windotter
Windmill built in 1732.
Where to eat
In addition to shops, the old town centre also has a number of eateries.
Getting around IJsselstein the local way
- Get inThere is also a small ferry (pedestrians/cyclists €1.25/€1.75) across the river Lek to Vianen.
- Go nextUtrecht IJsselstein Vianen is a short ferry ride away across the river (or a short bicycle, car or bus ride across the motorway bridge)
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