Holiday apartment in Geesteren: paths, mill and village culture

Geesteren is a small farming village where paths, nature, mill culture and local traditions come together. The relatively large number of sandy paths and several church paths are just as much a part of the village as the Boereneschpad, the Vrijheidsbos and De Ster windmill. This village setting is complemented by Hertenhoeve De Lavei, the Molenroute and the wine selection at Wijnhoeve Kunneman. Geesteren therefore offers specific starting points for walks, cycle tours, nature-related activities, village culture and regional culinary experiences side by side. In Geesteren, individual church paths, the Boereneschpad or a visit to the mill can be combined as different focal points for a day.

Paths and routes in Geesteren

Geesteren is easily accessible by public transport. The village has a relatively large number of sandy paths and several church paths, which offer different types of routes for walks or cycle tours. The sandy paths and church paths remain within the village area, while the two routes connect Geesteren with other places in the surrounding area. From the starting point in Geesteren, the Boereneschpad has a 13-kilometre route extension. The Boereneschpad offers the chance to discover the varied countryside around Noordijk, Geesteren and Gelselaar. The specific route length is a separate planning factor: the 13 kilometres can be incorporated into a day as an individual section, while the Molenroute follows a course with links to several villages. The Molenroute passes through Borculo and Geesteren and along Neede, Eibergen and Haarlo. For a cycle tour with several stops, Geesteren is therefore situated on a route that includes other places in the surrounding area.

Nature, remembrance and wildlife

Vrijheidsbos Geesteren combines remembrance, education, relaxation and nature. Red deer have been kept at Hertenhoeve De Lavei since 2001. Visitors interested in nature can distinguish between these two specific themes when planning their day: the Vrijheidsbos, with its combination of remembrance, education, relaxation and nature, and the keeping of red deer at Hertenhoeve De Lavei.

Mill and village culture

De Ster windmill was built in 1859 by Zijthoff from Deventer. Visitors are welcome at De Ster mill when it is in operation. A visit is therefore dependent on the mill's operating status. The operating status is crucial for specific visit planning.

Traditions throughout the year

In Geesteren's church tower, Amicitia performs on New Year's Eve, as it has done since 1928. Every year, Geesterens Belang builds an Easter bonfire on the Esweg in Geesteren. The music in the church tower and the fire on the Esweg are associated with different occasions during the year. Those interested in village culture will find an event around the turn of the year and an annual event during the Easter season here. New Year's Eve and the Easter season occur at different points in the year and mark different periods for village culture.

Regional culinary experiences

Wijnhoeve Kunneman offers wine tastings and high-wine arrangements for groups of eight or more. For groups of this size or larger, the number of participants is therefore part of the specific planning for such a culinary experience.

More village pages for your regional orientation: Borculo, Haarlo, Eibergen, Rekken, Nederbiel, Neede, Beltrum and Gelselaar.

For the overview of the wider region: Berkelland.