Zutphen, Vorden, Wichmond

In the Hanseatic era, Zutphen people transported herring, butter, beer and wine. Wood, which was transported across the Berkel and overland, was also very important. In fact, Zutphen and Deventer had timber markets. Zutphen was even given the right to its own settlement in Schonen by the king of Denmark.

Zutphen's wealth is reflected in its monumental buildings: on the winding paths in the city centre, you will find the most beautiful churches, houses and parts of the fortress. One such building is the library, located in the Broederenkerk. But the Berkelruïne, the Kruittoren and the Sint Janskerk are also traces of the Hanseatic past. Zutphen's immediate surroundings also benefited from its prosperity. Thus, the small village of Vorden grew into a place with nine castles.