IJsselpoort Montfoort

The IJssel Gate is the only remaining city gate in Montfoort and serves as a reminder of the time when walls and gates protected the city. Together with the old town hall, this historic gate forms a striking example of medieval Montfoort.

The oldest parts of the IJssel Gate date back to the 14th century. In the past, people entered Montfoort through various city gates, but very little remains of those old defensive structures. The IJssel Gate has been preserved and thus clearly illustrates how important a walled city could be in the past.

Take a look at the old city gate of Montfoort

At the IJsselpoort, Montfoort’s past comes to life. Imagine that the gates are closed and escaping the city suddenly becomes a lot harder. That’s exactly the kind of feeling you get in a city game where you work together to search for clues and try to uncover a hidden route.

Find the secret exit with " Escape Tour " in Montfoort

In the “ Escape Tour ” in Montfoort, the city gates are actually closed. Jan III of Montfoort is being hunted by soldiers of Maximilian of Austria and must find a way to escape the besieged city. You’ll follow cryptic clues, solve puzzles, and search for the secret exit. The city game takes place in Montfoort and is an exciting activity near the IJsselpoort.