Welcome to the city of Deventer

Deventer is a beautiful and pleasant Hanseatic city in the province of Overijssel. The historic inner city and unique IJssel river landscape make a visit to Deventer absolutely worth the effort.

This website is written in Dutch. We have translated the most important information for visitors, international students, businesses, and international partners into English. For all other information, we refer you to the website's translation options.

Deventer is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. Be amazed during a city walk and stroll through the picturesque streets. Visit many quirky stores, art galleries and other innovative, creative places. Indulge at the countless great spots for food and drink. Our energetic, unique city will definitely surprise you with exciting events, green surroundings and a population of more than 100.000 residents.

Whether you are shopping or taking a walk, our city will embrace you with its historic charm. Deventer offers numerous sights to see, such as the old city centre with over 500 monuments! For more information, please visit the website of the tourist information: www.deventer.info(Verwijst naar een externe website). 

Would you like to see a sneak preview? Then watch the video ‘Experience Deventer(Verwijst naar een externe website)’. This will give you and impression of the city and the villages in the municipality.

How to get here

Deventer is reached easily via the A1, A50 and N348 motorways. Busses(Verwijst naar een externe website) and trains(Verwijst naar een externe website) take you comfortably to the centrally located station, right at the bustling city center. Amongst others, there are direct trains to and from Amsterdam, The Hague and Berlin.

Deventer is an excellent location for your studies. Saxion University of Applied Sciences(Verwijst naar een externe website) offers a diverse program of studies and a large number of special majors and specializations, both national and international. This includes studies in international business and management, marketing and international management, tourism management, international finance and accounting, business administration, but also in the living technology sector, chemistry, facilities management and many more.

Talent is not only trained in Deventer by the ROC Aventus and Saxion University of Applied Science, but also the Technicampus en the Saxion Innovation Lab offer the possibility to experiment and grow. These physical places, especially for (starting) entrepreneurs, offer students the opportunity to start their own company during their studies. Talented individuals also find opportunities to grow within Deventer's leading companies in sustainability, ICT, engineering, and top-tier healthcare.

Student housing in Deventer

A lot of international students live and study in our city. Saxion University of Applied Sciences(Verwijst naar een externe website) is close to the central station. Are you looking for nice student housing? Take a look at the website of DUWO(Verwijst naar een externe website). DUWO is specialized in decent and affordable student accommodation. 

Or look around in Facebook-groups, such as:

Would you like to start a business in Deventer? Our city hosts the largest Association for SMEs in the Netherlands, with more than 1200 members. There is therefore a large variety of small and large businesses that call our city their home. Think logistics, IT, manufacturing or Clean Tech (clean technology for a green, energy-neutral future). 

Various companies in Deventer are taking huge steps towards achieving the energy-neutral ambition of the city. For example, the companies BYK, AKZO and Ardagh reuse heath, Auping has a circular business process and other companies build their offices natural gas-free at the A1 Industrial park Deventer(Verwijst naar een externe website). This business area is very accessible, as its location is in the close proximity of the A1 motorway and offers many opportunities, both national and international. The easy access results in fast import and export of goods.

Contact for business

For more information about business locations and plots in Deventer, please contact one of the municipality’s account managers. They can be reached by phone at +31 570 69 39 11(Verwijst naar een telefoonnummer) or by email:

International trade

Due to the perfect location of our city , nearby the A1 motorway and the river IJssel, many of our local companies are part of the international market. Companies active or interested in international trade can join the regional MKB Trade Office(Verwijst naar een externe website). This is the export hub for small and medium sized businesses in the east of the Netherlands. Its mission is to stimulate international trade between companies in the region and the rest of the world. They organize numerous activities to promote export, including workshops focusing on doing business in a specific country, trade missions and bilateral brainstorming sessions for entrepreneurs eager to expand abroad.

Developing your business plan

Do you need help developing your business plan in the Netherlands? The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) supports foreign businesses that aim to expand their activities to the Netherlands. Check the website of the NFIA, for information about investing in the municipality of Deventer.(Verwijst naar een externe website)

Are you looking for a place to live in Deventer? Check out www.funda.nl/en(Verwijst naar een externe website) for an overview of houses available for purchase or rent. Or check out Facebook for more renting options, such as the group Woning huren in Deventer (vraag/aanbod)(Verwijst naar een externe website).

Did you know that the municipality of Deventer consists of the city and 6 villages? Maybe you will not find your dream house in Deventer, but rather in one of the pretty villages surrounding Deventer: Bathmen, Diepenveen, Okkenbroek, Schalkhaar, Lettele or Loo. These towns are ideal for those who are looking for peace, nature, space and small town coziness.

If you (temporarily) live in Deventer, you need to register your stay in our city. To register and for other administrative procedures (such as a new passport or an extract from the civil registry for international use), please make an appointment at the Deventer City Hall (Grote Kerkhof 1).

This website contains a lot of information about our municipality. The information in Dutch, but offers translation options.

Contact us

For specific questions or help, please call the municipality. From outside the Netherlands, call +31 570 69 39 11(Verwijst naar een telefoonnummer). From inside the Netherlands the number is 14 0570(Verwijst naar een telefoonnummer). We can be reached from Monday to Friday from 08.00 until 18.00.

You can also ask your question via WhatsApp: +31 570 - 69 39 11.

Are you moving to Deventer from abroad? Please contact the municipality. The easiest way is by WhatsApp, but you can also reach us by phone.

Deventer is known for its Hanseatic heritage and internationally oriented history, which are reflected today in the mix of cultures of people who now call the city their home. Under the banner of Deventer International, the municipality pursues an international policy focused on a range of themes. It is engaged in several international partnerships, working closely with volunteer organizations, cultural and educational institutions, businesses, residents, and partner municipalities.

Shelter City

Driven by its international character, strong commitment to human rights, and local solidarity with human rights defenders, Deventer became a Shelter City in 2018. In Shelter City Deventer, international human rights defenders receive support tailored to their individual needs.

International Business and Hanseatic Network

The municipality is also an active member of the international Hanseatic network and collaborates closely with MKB Trade Office to support local businesses involved in international trade.

Sustainable Development Goals

Deventer embraces the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and is actively working toward a sustainable future. As a hotspot for business innovation and development, the city fosters sustainable entrepreneurship. The local business community is a leader in cleantech—clean technology aimed at achieving a green, energy-neutral future. Deventer also boasts one of the most sustainable government buildings in the Netherlands, and local companies are making significant strides toward an energy-neutral city.

Contact

Would you like to learn more about Deventer’s international policy? Please contact Ms. Nicoleta Mitut at n.mitut@deventer.nl(Verwijst naar een e-mailadres).

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