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the cutest border crossing in the world

International Affairs

The cutest border crossing in the world

28/07/2018

The people of Overijssel cycle more than other Dutchies

02/01/2018

Traditions & Events

Shooting carbide on New Year’s Eve

31/12/2017

Did you know that 'nieuwjaarsrolletjes' (New Year rolls) are crispy waffles filled with sweet whipcream, traditionally eaten on New Year's Day?

Dutch Food & Drinks

1 January treat: crispy New Year rolls

26/12/2017

Holten Canadian War Cemetery

Children light candles at Canadian War Cemetery

22/12/2017

Did you know that you can revive the 19th century of Charles Dickens this weekend in the city center of Deventer? On 16 and 17 December over 950 characters from Dickens' famous novels like Scrooge and Oliver Twist will reenact the romantic stories.

Charles Dickens Festival in Deventer 2017

11/12/2017

Did you know that Overijssel's tallest tower hosts the 10th edition of the Dutch Championships Tower Running? Sunday 10 December vertical runners ascend as many as 450 stairs at the Alpha Tower in Enschede. The holder of the track record finished in less than two minutes.

Dutch Championships Tower Running

24/11/2017

Konijnenbelt Ommen

Climb down the stairs backwards

11/09/2017

floating cattle

Floating cows

24/07/2017

koekhappen

Guinness World Record for most people dry bobbing

23/06/2017

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