The ninth edition of the Slag om Grolle generated quite the buzz throughout the Netherlands. The amazing weather, numerous national and international visitors, and active participation from the local community turned it into an unforgettable occasion! Groenlo warmly welcomed approximately 42,500 visitors who were keen to travel back in time to the 17th  century.  The […]

Imagine this: You’re walking through a beautiful historic town during the last weekend of October 2024. Once you go through the gates, you are suddenly transported back in time to 1627! You are on a journey through time, immersed in the 17th-century thanks for the many re-enactors and locals. Traditional craftsmen, games, drinks, and snacks […]

Behind the scenes, the organization of the Battle of Grolle is already busy preparing for next year’s 9th edition. The Battle of Grolle 2024 will take place on October 25, 25, and 27. This is a re-enactment of 1627 seige and capitulation of the town is re-enacted, ending the period of Spanish occupation. The re-enactors are […]

Once again, the 8th edition of the Battle of Grolle was hugely successful. The three-day event counted a record number of visitors: 40,000 people visited the fortified town of Groenlo for one or more days during the event. More than 1,100 domestic and international re-enactors participated in the battle that marked the end of the 1627 […]