Doetinchem

Doetinchem_Oude_IJsselbrug_met_Flaneersteiger_JUN16 - The Oude IJsselbrug in Doetinchem

Doetinchem is a city and municipality by the Oude IJssel river, located in the Achterhoek, in the Netherlands|Dutch province of Gelderland.

Doetinchem Halal Travel Guide

The first known mention of Doetinchem dates from 838 AD. Not long after the town became fortified and got a church that was part of the Episcopal principality of Utrecht. Most due to local dialect not being well-documented during this time, many variations of Doetinchem exist.

Doetinchem began to grow in the twelfth century. A city wall was erected to defend against the many attempts of pillaging. Doetinchem got its city rights in 1236, which allowed for raising of the city walls by a metre. The then barriers by the wall became the four city gates. Several moats were dug around the town, all of which got its water from the Slingebeek, connecting to the Oude IJssel river directly south of the city. Doetinchem became a centre of trade with many sorts of markets being organised on the Markt and the current Simonsplein. Doetinchem at this time had become one of the five most notable cities in the Achterhoek|County of Zutphen. A large fire in 1527 destroyed most documents of the city. The city wall was demolished not long after the Thirty Years' War|Eighty Years' War or Dutch Independence War. Doetinchem didn't see a lot of wars, nor war-related damages until the Second World War.

Kapel en huizen met schade na oorlogshandelingen gezien vanuit het zuidwesten - Doetinchem - 20323795 - RCE - The last month of the Second World War in Doetinchem saw its fair share of destruction.

Even though like most European cities occupied by Nazi-Germany during the Second World War Doetinchem saw nearly all of its Yahudi population disappear to never return again and the Second War was surprisingly light on the city until 1945. Some prisoners of war were executed by the Nazis in the city as a response to a raid on Putten, nine Dutch Jews, ought to be better than other Yahudi by the Dutch National Socialist Movement (NSB) saw special protection granted to them in Villa Bouchina, a villa north of the downtown. The war only really hit the city on the 19th, 21st and 23rd of March 1945, when allied planes bombed the downtown, which was set alight once more and pretty much wiped off the face of the earth afterwards. The first bombing by the British (March 19th) destroyed a small airfield southeast of the city as well as a (German) transmission post. The second British bombing, two days later, is assumed to have been an accident. Doetinchem would have been thought to have been Anholt (Germany) | Anholt or Isselburg across the border in Germany. Target of the third bombing, executed by Americans, is thought to have targeted (German) fortifications, though proof of these, if they even had been erected in the first place, has been successfully bombed out of existence. Barely two weeks after the last bombing, on April second and the city fell into allied hands after severe battles between the Canadians and Germans.

During the rebuilding of Europe that followed after the war, Doetinchem grabbed its chance and successfully grew larger than its 'rivals' Doesburg, Winterswijk and Zutphen, becoming the de facto capital of the Achterhoek. Modern day Doetinchem is still undergoing this urban sprawl to some extend. The city no longer aims to expand beyond its current borders, but instead wants to optimise its usage of the space it already takes up, which in turn leads to better usage of the river banks near the downtown, as well as other useful spots in the city.

Tourist Office

D-Tower_Doetinchem - The D-Tower by night. The sculpture its colour reflects how the citizens of Doetinchem feel.

VVV Doetinchem Burg. van Nispenstraat 2, 7001 BS, Doetinchem 51.96717, 6.28969 ☎ +31 314 335 557 Opening Hours: Tue-Fri: 10:00 - 17:00 | Sat: 10:00 - 14:00 0€

Muslim Friendly Travel TO Doetinchem

Oude IJssel 27-8-17 02 - The Oude IJssel during summer

By car

When travelling from Utrecht, Gouda and The Hague, use the A12 in the direction of Utrecht and Arnhem. Having reached Arnhem, you will have to stay on the A12 heading for the (German) border and the city of Osnabrück. After passing Zevenaar (exit 29), use the Oud-Dijk Interchange to turn onto the A18. Exits 3 and 4 on this highway service Doetinchem.

When travelling from Duisburg, Oberhausen and Essen, use Highway 3 in the direction of Wesel. Once you cross the German-Dutch border, use exit 30 (Beek) followed by a right turn onto the N812 in order to visit Doetinchem. Next, turn left onto the N335, after which you follow the signs directing you to Doetinchem via the A18. Again, Exits 3 and 4 of this highway service Doetinchem, but only exit 4 services the downtown.

Travel by train to Doetinchem

The best way to get to Doetinchem by train is to travel via Arnhem, with the only alternatives being travelling via Winterswijk, which takes around twenty minutes longer, but can be advised if you'd like to see the Achterhoek's countryside or have a bit of time to waste. Optionally, you could also take a bus when travelling from Zutphen, which may on occasion be five minutes quicker than the train. Doetinchem as a city has two stations and the main station, Doetinchem|city=nl|arr|brg GPS 51.9584, 6.2956 is the main bus hub of the city as well. Doetinchem de Huet|city=nl|arr|brg GPS 51.9592, 6.2600 services the mostly residential neighborhoods of De Huet and Dichteren. The municipality of Doetinchem has two more stations, Wehl|city=nl|arr|brg GPS 51.9572, 6.2137 and Gaanderen|city=nl|arr GPS 51.9309, 6.3484. The stations that see service from Arriva and Breng have trains going either direction down the line every fifteen minutes, while stations seeing only service by Arriva have a service with only two trains either direction per hour. These stations can be visited by getting an Arriva train to Winterswijk or the Breng train to Doetinchem from Arnhem Centraal, or by taking the Arriva train to Winterswijk from Zutphen, followed by the Arriva train to Arnhem from Winterswijk. The latter is, however, as mentioned above and the slower option.

When taking a train from Germany, first travel to Düsseldorf or another train station serviced by the Abellio RE 19 train to Arnhem (Arnheim). Düsseldorf in particular sees several ICE trains stop per day. Once on this service, exit at the first Dutch train station, which will be Zevenaar. Here, wait for either the Breng train to Doetinchem or the Arriva train to Winterswijk.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Doetinchem

Doetinchem is located along the Oude IJssel river. When visiting Doetinchem by boat you can moor in Jachthaven(Marina) De Ank

How to get around in Doetinchem

GPS 51.96446|6.28909 Regional transport: Regional buses are serviced by Arriva.

What to see in Doetinchem

Doetinchem_Walmolen_JUN16 - The Walmolen Doetinchem, kasteel Slangenburg RM527492 positie3 foto4 2012-07-22 13.02 - The Slangenburg Castle

Stadsmuseum Burgemeester van Nispenstraat 2 51.967217, 6.289686 Follow signs directing to the Catharinagarage ☎ +31 314 335 557 - Borghuis-Stadsmuseum Doetinchem - A9971911 Has both a permanent and changing collection of expositions, along with a large scale model of Doetinchem anno 1945

Stadscentrum Doetinchem - City centre | Simonsplein 51.9655, 6.2889 - The downtown still has a large amount of buildings that survived the three bombings of March 1945. The buildings are sprouted throughout the entire downtown.

Openbaar Vervoer en Speelgoedmuseum - Public Transit and Toymuseum | Stationsstraat 50 51.95881, 6.29364 ☎ +31 314 395 106 - Buildingpublictransportmuseum05180003 Has both a permanent and changing offer of expositions and material about public transport in Doetinchem, especially the Geldersche Tramwegen (GTW). It recently expanded its exposition to include a collection of old toys as well.

Stadion de Vijverberg Lijsterbeslaan 101-A 51.955833, 6.309722 ☎ +31 314 368 450 - De Vijverberg - De Vijverberg Football stadium of not only de Graafschap (Jupiler League (Dutch Secondary League)), but for ro2017.nl/en/host-cities/doetinchem UEFA Women's Euro 2017 as well.

De Walmolen IJsselkade 30 51.963056, 6.288333 Located where the Gaswal, IJsselkade and C. Missetstraat meet. Paid parking is available across the Gaswal, right by the riverbanks. ☎ +31 6 20226026 - Doetinchem Walmolen JUN16

Kasteel de Kelder - Havezate Hagen | Kelderlaan 11 51.977831, 6.282858 Located directly behing the Slingeland Ziekenhuis (Slingeland Hospital) ☎ +31 314 343 285 Opening Hours: ma-za: 10:00 - 15:00 - Havezate Hagen voorkant Hagen, better known as Castle De Kelder, is a former manor with estate located on the river dunes north of the Oude IJssel river, in between the city Doetinchem and the Kruisberg Forest.

Saint Catharinachurch - Catherinakerk | Simonsplein 25 51.965506, 6.288603 In the centre of the Simonsplein - St.Catharinakerk - Main church of Doetinchem. It was completely broken down after it was damaged severely after the 1945 bombings, and rebuilt completely in the following years.

Kasteel de Slangenburg Kasteellaan 6 51.960556, 6.360833 ☎ +31 315 298 200 - Slangenburg Castle Kasteel slangenburg Slangenburg is a historic castle in the Dutch municipality of Doetinchem, located around three kilometers outside of the city itself.

Sint Willibrords Abdij - Saint Willibrord Abbey | Abdijlaan 1 51.951389, 6.3675 ☎ +31 315 298 268 - St. Willibrord's Abbey Overzicht_van_de_binnenplaats_met_links_zicht_op_de_toegangspoort_-_Gaanderen_-_20419622_-_RCE Explore the life in a Benedictan monastery. The chapel is open all day for everyone. Attending prayers is feasible.

Cinemas and Theatres

Schouwburg Amphion - Amphion Theather | Hofstraat 159 51.968047, 6.287194 Langs de Europaweg (N316) en Keppelseweg (N317) ☎ +31 314 376 000

De Gruitpoort Hofstraat 2 51.96733, 6.28689 Alongside the Europaweg (N316) and Keppelseweg (N317) ☎ +31 314 340 943 . Centrum for art, culture and artistic expression.

Vue Doetinchem Hofstraat 155 51.96816, 6.28695 Alongside the Europaweg (N316) and Keppelseweg (N317) ☎ +31 314 361 903 - Cinema just outside of the downtown. Showings in Dutch and English with Dutch subitles (marked: OT).

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Doetinchem

Once a year a street theatre event called Buitengewoon is held. It offers a wide variety of big and small street theatre groups which perform in the downtown for several days.
Huntenkunst is another event, which is more focused at artworks. It is held once every two years around the Houtkamphal. The committee of the event wants to ensure quality of all submissions. Each year about 150 artists from both the Netherlands and abroad take part.
Stadsfeest Doetinchem
Doetinchem has its own professional football team, de Graafschap. Its stadium, de Vijverberg and is located south east of the city.

Stadsbrouwerij Doetinchem - City Brewery Doetinchem | Grutstraat 31, NL-7001 BW 51.96633, 6.28751 - Opening Hours: Every second Sunday of the month, 15:00-17:30 Visit the brewery and see how the 'Waltersbier' is brewed. For groups of 12-15 people an expanded tour is available from Wednesday to Sunday. This, of course, can be expanded upon with some Snacks, diner of a simple taste of the organic juice in the Grand Café.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Doetinchem

The Doetinchem downtown offers a wide variety of shops, most of which can be found in the Hamburgerstraat and Boliestraat. The lifestock market of Doetinchem is one of the largest in the Netherlands.

Market

At the square in front of the city hall, a market is organised every Tuesday morning. The market mostly offers textile, dairy produce (esp. cheese), vegetables, fruits and fish. The also are several stands selling ecological products. There is another market organised every Saturday, but this one is smaller of scale.

Halal Restaurants

Stadscafé Simons Simonsplein 8, 7001 BM Doetinchem 51.96519, 6.28906 Located south east of the Catherinachurch. ☎ +31 314 392 233 Opening Hours: 10:00 - 2:00
Restaurant MyWereld Doetinchem Havenstraat 146, 7005 AG Doetinchem 51.94743, 6.30654 Located just north of Exit #4, Doetinchem (A18). ☎ +31 314 745 188 Opening Hours: 16:00 - 22:00 26,90+ EUR All-inclusive world restaurant.

Het Borghuis Burgemeester van Nispenstraat 4, NL-7001 BS Doetinchem 51.96721, 6.28955 ☎ +31 314 36 61 68

Eterij & Tapperij 't Raedthuys Raadhuisstraat 14, NL-7001 Eastwest Doetinchem 51.96407, 6.29267 ☎ +31 314 36 07 04

Gringo's Grutstraat 15a, NL-7001 BW Doetinchem 51.96608, 6.28782 ☎ +31 314 36 55 39

Restaurant De Zaak Grutstraat 16, NL-7001 BX Doetinchem 51.96628, 6.28799 ☎ +31 314 36 10 22

Entree 1863 Grutstraat 44, NL-7001 BX Doetinchem 51.96697, 6.28689 ☎ +31 314 844 999

Grand Café de Bank Simonsplein 16, NL-7001 BM Doetinchem 51.96530, 6.28810 ☎ +31 314 333 501

Wijngaard Duetinghem 838 - Vineyard Duetinchem 838 | wijngaardduetinghem838@ Westermaatweg 7, NL-7008 AW Doetinchem 51.97457, 6.26081 ☎ +31 314 640 634 Opening Hours: Saturdays, 13:00 - 17:00 Near the Kruisberg Forest a small, hidden vineyard. It is urban yet rural. A tour of the vineyard (~90 minutes) and a 'high fruit cocktail' is optional. Reservations per phone are preferred.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Doetinchem

Doetinchem - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Doetinchem, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Doetinchem. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Doetinchem and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Doetinchem. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Doetinchem. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Doetinchem: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Doetinchem.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Doetinchem: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Doetinchem, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Doetinchem.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Doetinchem, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Doetinchem, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Doetinchem and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Doetinchem, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Doetinchem, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Doetinchem without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Doetinchem is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Doetinchem.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Doetinchem is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Doetinchem, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Hotels

Stadshotel De Graafschap Simonsplein 12, 7001 BM Doetinchem 51.96487, 6.28834 Located in the downtown, south of the Catherina church. ☎ +31 314 324 541 €98.00

Hotel Villa Ruimzicht Ruimzichtlaan 150, 7001 KG Doetinchem 51.97265, 6.28813 From the downtown, follow the signs directing to the Slingeland Hospital. South from the hospital (on the same road) you will find the hotel. ☎ +31 314 320680 - A8770233

Bed and Breakfasts

Pont 8 - 1 apartment | Bruggenweg 8, Doetinchem €85 Rated 9.2/10 by users.

Bed & Breakfast IJzevoorde - 1 apartment | Loordijk 19, Doetinchem ☎ +31 630 157 573 €75 Rated 9.4/10 by users.

Logies en ontbijt de Berkenhof - 2 apartments | Terborgseweg 148, Doetinchem ☎ +31 314 345 834 €58 Rated 8.6/10 by users.

Huis de Brink - 1 house, 2 studios | Wielstraat 6, Doetinchem ☎ +31 314 325 635 €55 Rated 8.3/10 by users

Doetinchem Slangenburg - 1 appartement | Molenweg 5, Doetinchem ☎ +31 644 053 083 €70 Rated 9.0/10 by users

Bed & Breakfast Wiltinksbrug - 2 rooms | Wiltinksbrug 14, Doetinchem ☎ +31 314 333 215 €60 Rated 9.6/10 by users.

Wiersse68 - 1 room | Wiersse 68, Doetinchem €60 Rated 8.9/10 by users.

De Wandhorst - 2 rooms, 3 apartments | Binnenweg 18, NL-7011 BR Gaanderen €65 Rated 8.8/10 by users. 4.7 kilometers from Doetinchem

Gelsing - 2 rooms | Catharinastraat 18, Wehl ☎ +31 314 681 027 €46
Rue Montagne - 3 rooms | Bergstraat 12, Zelhem €50 Rated 8.6/10 by users.

Muslim friendly Campsites in Doetinchem

Camping Jena Rozegaarderweg 7, NL-6999 DW Hummelo 51.9930, 6.2565 ☎ +31 314 38 14 57

Recreatiepark De Wrange Rekhemseweg 144, NL-7004 HD Doetinchem 51.9471, 6.3318 ☎ +31 314 32 48 52 - Large campsite located in the middle of the Koekendaal forest, just south of Doetinchem.

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More Muslim Friendly Destinations from Doetinchem

If you have enjoyed Doetinchem and then you might also like other cities and towns in the Achterhoek, or Gelderland in general. If you like city trips more and then you may want to head west towards the Randstad. From Doetinchem you can also get to Germany easily by train.