The Klokkenspel — Attraction in Pella

The Klokkenspel was a lovely surprise during our visit to Pella. We got to enjoy some live music from a soloist while indulging in some amazing homemade ice cream—my personal favorite! There’s plenty of seating in the area, making it a great spot to relax and take in the atmosphere.

When not hosting live performances, it serves as a peaceful pedestrian alleyway, shaded by surrounding buildings and trees. It’s the kind of charming little space that makes Pella so special—tucked-away gems that give this small Dutch-inspired town its warm and welcoming character.

We absolutely love exploring Pella, and places like the Klokkenspel make it even...

Make sure you check the times for the figures appearance (like 11:00, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00) and make sure you watch from both sides as they have different figures (Street side first then court side) on each side. It is a neat experience, but if you are pressed for time & cannot easily be there at the set show times, do not feel like you have missed out too much. The area itself is beautiful and...

It was a glorious idea and I really love the entrepreneurship that thought of it. The downtown has some lovely urban renewal. Lots of cute shops. But the actual Klokkenspel was cheaply made and therefore the sound isn't quite right anymore and the moisture within makes it hard to see...