Due to its well-preserved condition and unique Gothic features, the Gothic House is one of Kampen's most iconic monuments and an attraction for tourists and culture lovers. The Gothic House in Kampen is a historic building that dates back to the 14th century. The house is located in the Oudestraat, Kampen's main street, and is an important part of the city's rich medieval heritage.

Features of the Gothic House

The building has typical features of the Gothic style. Gothic was a popular style in the Middle Ages for churches as well as other prominent buildings, and this house is a rare example of a civilian home in this style.

The beautiful brick façade with ornate details. reflect Kampen's prosperity in the Middle Ages, when the city was an important trading city within the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading alliance in Northern Europe.

The Gothic House is now part of the Stedelijk Museum Kampen. It offers an insight into the history of the city and the region. You can also view exhibits there that show Kampen's art and culture from different periods.


History of the building

The house was originally built as a home and probably also served partly as a commercial space, given its prominent location in the city center. Over the centuries, it has had various functions, from home to warehouse and later as an exhibition space.

The elongated late medieval house was built around 1500 and consists of a front and back house with a courtyard.

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