Holiday apartment in Gieterveen: history, the Hunze and village culture

Holiday apartment in Gieterveen between history and the Hunze

Gieterveen originated at the end of the Middle Ages as a peat colonist village on a river embankment of the Hunze. In the 19th century, canals and waterways were dug from Nieuwediep towards Gieterveen, making the village more accessible.

Historic buildings in the village

The De Eendracht windmill is a Rijksmonument. Its history can be traced back to 5 March 1877, when the foundation stone was laid. The Reformed Church at Broek 7 is also a Rijksmonument. Other listed buildings include Bonnerveen 52, which is a Rijksmonument, and the Hallenhuisboerderij farmhouse in Gieterveen at Torenveen 2, which is recognised as a provincial monument. The parsonage, the Pastorie, is also recognised as a provincial monument.

Another historic landmark is the Reformed Church in Gieterveen, which was opened in 1841. ’t Kleine Kerkje was opened on 27 June 1924. After its restoration in 2008, it was given the function of a socio-cultural centre. The building can be rented for concerts, small theatre performances, exhibitions, courses and workshops. This means that a visit to the village can be combined not only with architectural history, but also with cultural events.

Cycling route and the old Hunze landscape

A meander of the old Hunze has been preserved in the Torenveen between Gasselternijveen and Gieterveen. Those who want to explore Gieterveen by bicycle can take the 19-kilometre “langs de Hunze in Gieterveen” cycling route. The route is available free of charge in paper form from ÁMOI Gieterveen. This gives you both a specific landscape feature and a clearly defined cycling tour to include in your plans.

Jaarmarkt and bread from the clay oven

The Jaarmarkt Gieterveen, held every year on the first Sunday in July, is part of the village’s local character. Fresh bread is baked in a clay oven at a market held around the De Eendracht windmill. These two dates and locations add a seasonal and culinary accent to your travel plans without the village losing its historic character.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans

When choosing your accommodation, you can take the interests of your travel group into account: history and listed buildings lend themselves to a culture-focused stay, while the 19-kilometre cycling route is ideal for an active day trip. If you want to experience the Jaarmarkt on the first Sunday in July or visit a market around the windmill, the event date becomes an important planning point. This allows you to search specifically for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Gieterveen and match your preferred type of accommodation to your plans.

For other destinations in your travel plans, you can also explore Gasselternijveen, Anloo, Papenvoort, Nooitgedacht, Schoonloo, Nieuwediep, Rolde and Annen.

For the overarching travel overview: Aa En Hunze.