Discover Ommeren: Roman history, parkland forest and Betuwe cycling tours

Ommeren between Roman times and parkland forest

Ommeren is a place where Roman history, an old parkland forest and the fertile landscape of the Betuwe open up various ways to spend your holiday days. The Streekmuseum Baron van Brakell is located on the Den Eng estate in Ommeren. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Ommeren, you can therefore shape your stay around culture, nature or a cycling tour and choose the experiences that suit your own pace.

Traces of the Roman past

At the Streekmuseum Baron van Brakell, you can see archaeological finds from the Roman period in the region, including a Roman sword that was found during the construction of the museum. The site lies on the northern border – the Limes – of the former Roman Empire. Archaeological research also shows that Ommeren was already inhabited in Roman times. The church of Ommeren also bears older traces: parts of the building date from the 12th and 13th centuries.

Den Eng: Estate, forest and islet

Den Eng is a small estate with an old parkland forest. Many tree species grow there, and many of them are quite old. The grave of Baron van Brakell is located on the estate’s islet. Baron Van Brakell’s Avonturenommetje lies next to the Streekmuseum Baron van Brakell on the small De Eng estate in Ommeren. In this place, historical names, forest and specific excursion destinations thus come together.

Forest moments in the village

Visitors can explore the deciduous Den Eng forest behind the Streekmuseum Baron van Brakell. There is also a drinking bowl for dogs at the entrance to the Ommerense Bos – a useful detail if you are planning a stay with a dog. The forest character is therefore just as much a part of the village landscape as the visible traces of the past.

Cycling through the Betuwe

The Den Eng estate with its old parkland forest, burial island and deer enclosure is located in Ommeren at the start and at junction 6 of the Rijnbandijkroute. The Fruit Rijk cycling tour is 30 km long and takes about two hours by bicycle or 1.5 hours by e-bike. It leads through the fertile landscape of the Betuwe, which offers magnificent blossoms in spring and fresh fruit in late summer. This also makes it possible to plan your stay around an active day among orchards and estate grounds.

Apple orchard and tasting

The Elstar Express offers another seasonal highlight. During the summer holidays, it includes a ride through an apple orchard, explanations of the processes shown and a tasting. The combination of a ride, insights and flavours adds a distinctive touch alongside the museum, forest and cycling tours.

Which holiday apartment in Ommeren suits your holiday?

With a holiday apartment in Ommeren, it is easy to define the focus of your holiday: culture enthusiasts can combine the museum, church and Roman history; days in nature revolve around Den Eng and the Ommerense Bos; and Fruit Rijk and the Elstar Express are the highlights for active or seasonal excursions. This mix makes Ommeren an interesting destination if you want to combine inspiration with concrete ideas for day trips.

More destinations

You can discover more places via Eck en Wiel, Zoelen, Ingen, Asch, Maurik, Beusichem, Buren and Lienden.

To the overarching travel overview: Buren.