Best Western Hotel Baars lies in the historic centre of Harderwijk. It has been a family business since 1875, with the Baars family maintaining a proud tradition of hospitality. Both tourists and business guests will feel right at home! As a member of the ancient Hanseatic League, Harderwijk boasts a rich cultural heritage. In 1223, the year that Harderwijk first appears in written records, it had already grown from an agricultural settlement into an important trading centre. By the early 16^th century Harderwijk was home to the most important fish market for the Zuiderzee. The Vischpoort (Fish Gate) and other monuments still bear witness to this period in history.