Our journey to the Sassenpoort in Zwolle was a delightful excursion into history. Riding our bicycles through the charming streets of Zwolle, we eagerly made our way to this iconic medieval gateway, surrounded by the picturesque scenery of a city awakening from its slumber. The scarcity of tourists bestowed upon us the rare opportunity to immerse ourselves fully in the aura of this ancient monument, undisturbed by the usual crowds. Dismounting our bicycles, we ventured beneath the imposing arches of the Sassenpoort, stepping into a world where the echoes of the past reverberated through time. Amidst the weathered stones and silent streets, we explored the intricate passageways and climbed the worn steps of the tower, each ascent revealing breathtaking vistas of the surrounding landscape. In those moments of discovery and camaraderie, as we laughed and shared stories amidst the ancient walls, the Sassenpoort became not just a historical landmark, but a cherished memory of a time filled with joy and exploration. Five stars on the Cherry Wonderdog scale.

One of the only standing fortified gates of the town, you can climb up 100 steps to get to the clock tower. There was 4 stories and each one tells a story. The man at the reception was very passionate about the history of the gate. For a €5 voluntary donation they were giving out commemorative coins as well. Spent just under half an hour there. Since the windows are narrow views of the town are limited but you can still catch Peperbus and other churches from the top.

Around the 14th and 15th centuries, a city wall was built around the entire center of Zwolle. The wall surrounded the entire city, gates were placed in various places such as the Diezerpoort, Kamperpoort, Luttekepoort, Rode Toren, Sassenpoort, Steenpoort, Vispoort and Waterpoort. Of these, only the Sassenpoort has been preserved in its entirety.