Botter on a smuggling mission

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Discover Harderwijk with a puzzle quest through the historic harbor quarter. Stroll past the botters, see the historic mill, and experience how fishermen once lived and worked. Along the way, you unravel a gripping smuggling story that brings you step by step closer to the solution. Fun for young and old: children can actively take part in the puzzles, while adults enjoy the rich historical insights about Harderwijk a hundred years ago. 

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Highlights

  • Visit the site of the former vischafslag (fish auction) and the present vischafslag (fish auction).

  • Explore the historic harbor quarter with a shipyard, forge, botter shed, and two museums.

  • Admire the historic mill from 1721.

  • See the Brown Fleet of Harderwijk.

Storyline

The last glow of the sun has long faded. Night has settled over Harderwijk and the street is quiet. Only the soft creak of an open window in the wind and the meowing of a cat break the silence. Your eyes adjust to the darkness. Then your gaze falls on a narrow house, with a tall window faintly reflecting the light. In front of the house stands a man. A man with a red beard, an eyepatch and a cobalt blue shirt. It is none other than Wild Willem. Tonight, you will meet him.

Places you will visit

15

It will take you

100-130 mins

You will walk

1840 steps

Total distance

1.4 km

Experience's route

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Starting point Fisherman’s house
9J29+FQR, Harderwijk, Netherlands
Finish point The new vischafslag
9J2F+VGV, Harderwijk, Netherlands
  • This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Varied terrain/elevation, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
  • Family friendly
  • Comfortable shoes are highly recommended!
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Francesca

26 Sep 2025
Leuke puzzeltocht door de ogen van een visser uit vroegere tijden toen de Zuiderzee geen zee meer was.

Bert

26 Sep 2025
Heel leuke tocht door de haven. Met veel leuke informatie over de botters en vissers van Harderwijk.

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