Holiday rental in Noordwolde – basketry culture, forest and water

Noordwolde between basketry culture, forest and water

Noordwolde offers several sides to a stay: the village’s basketry history, guided routes through nature and forest, and destinations around the water. A holiday rental in Noordwolde is therefore well suited to a trip in which culture, activity and quieter hours by the water come together. The Nationaal Vlechtmuseum is housed in a Rijksmonument, which formerly accommodated Noordwolde’s Rietvlechtschool. The heated outdoor swimming pool De Dobbe, located in Noordwolde, is another feature of the village.

Basketry history at the Nationaal Vlechtmuseum

At the Nationaal Vlechtmuseum, Noordwolde’s basketry history can be traced from weaving with willow branches and basket making to the rattan chair industry. The themes therefore range from traditional craftsmanship to an industrially oriented form of chair production. The museum connects the name Noordwolde with a specific historic site: the Rijksmonument that formerly housed the Rietvlechtschool. This creates a cultural focal point for your stay that is directly connected to the history of the village.

Guided tour and forest paths

A special way to get to know Noordwolde is the VlechtExpress. It is a guided tour lasting almost an hour and a half, departing from the Tramhalteplein next to the museum in Noordwolde. The tour travels along public roads and through the nature around Noordwolde, including beautiful forest paths. It therefore combines the museum with impressions of the landscape, without requiring you to commit to just one form of transport.

The Stellingenpad also leads to Noordwolde. The 15th stage is a 10.4-kilometre traverse from Vledder to Noordwolde. Those who would like to explore the village by bicycle can follow the Fietsrondje Stellingwerven. This cycling tour starts at bicycle junction 11 in the basketry village of Noordwolde, passes through Drents-Friese Wold National Park, and crosses the border between Drenthe and Friesland twice.

Water landscapes and hiking ideas

At the Spokedam in Noordwolde, the Spoekeplas is one of the bathing spots. The Spokeplas is also a small lake surrounded by grassy areas and forest. Hiking is possible in the forests around the Spokeplas. Together with the heated outdoor swimming pool De Dobbe, this provides various options for days focused on water, forest or a short break.

Planning guidance for your holiday

Tourist Info Noordwolde sells hiking and cycling maps and distributes publications about local hiking and cycling routes. Tourist Info also provides information about Noordwolde and the surrounding area, activities held there, and attractions such as museums, windmills, nature reserves and gardens. If you are looking for a holiday rental or holiday home in Noordwolde, you can therefore choose the preferred location based on the experiences that matter to your trip: basketry culture, a guided tour, hiking trails, cycling routes or destinations by the water.

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To the overview of the wider travel area: Weststellingwerf.