Within the Hanseatic League, Deventer played an important role. In this historical atmosphere, you can enjoy shopping in one of the interior design stores, visit the galleries or enjoy yourself in of the warm little restaurants. Deventer rightly claims to be a welcoming shopping city. And who could forget the annual Deventer Book Fair? This fair is a large annual event that stretches over 6 kilometres, held on the first Sunday in August, drawing in crowds from all over the country. Where to Shop? Best shopping streets are the Grote & Kleine Overstraat, Spijkerboorsteeg and the Walstraat. Have a look at the selection we made for you.