Holiday apartment in Wageningen: River landscapes, art and history

Wageningen combines river landscapes, open countryside, botanical collections and places of historical remembrance. This makes a holiday apartment in Wageningen a versatile base: you can combine nature, art, history, market visits and outdoor activities in different daily rhythms.

Places of remembrance in the cityscape

Hotel de Wereld is of particular historical importance. On 5 May 1945, General Charles Foulkes selected it on behalf of the Allies as the site for negotiations on the surrender of the German occupying forces in the Netherlands.

On 4 and 5 May, 5 Mei Plein plays a central role in Wageningen’s annual commemorative events. The Capitulatiezaal is part of the restaurant at Hotel de Wereld and complements this historical focus with a specific location inside the building.

River landscapes, fields and arboretum

The Blauwe Kamer nature reserve showcases dynamic river landscapes along the Neder-Rijn. Marshes, willow woodland, flower-rich meadows and the remains of an old brickworks shape this area.

The Wageningse Eng is designated as a National Landscape. Fields, old sandy paths and hedgerows give this open, peaceful area its character and provide a clear contrast to the river landscape of the Blauwe Kamer.

Belmonte Arboretum is a botanical garden covering more than 10.7 hectares, with labelled collections of trees, shrubs and woody plants. It is open daily year-round from sunrise to sunset.

From Belmonte Arboretum, views extend across the Neder-Rijn to the Betuwe, with its dikes, pastures lined with pollarded willows and farms. The uiterwaarden of the Wageningse Bovenpolder are home to distinctive flora and fauna; cattle and horses graze in the southern part of the area.

Art and trails for varied days

Het Depot displays a collection of torsos and fragments of the human body; visitors are allowed to touch the sculptures. Beeldengalerij Het Depot is housed in three buildings in Wageningen, connected by De Dreijen Arboretum and Hinkeloord Arboretum.

Gilde Wageningen organises guided walks in and around Wageningen throughout the year by appointment. This allows you to combine a visit to the city with an accompanied exploration.

The Klompenpad Wageningse Engpad is an approximately 12.5-kilometre hiking trail that can be walked in both directions and is marked with purple clogs. There are also opportunities for hiking and cycling in and around Wageningen, including through the historic city centre, across the uiterwaarden, over the Wageningse Berg and along cycle routes with numbered junctions.

Holiday apartment in Wageningen for nature, culture and trails

When choosing your holiday apartment in Wageningen, you can use your preferred daily mix as a guide: the Wageningse Eng and the uiterwaarden represent open countryside and river landscapes, Belmonte offers plant collections and expansive views, while Hotel de Wereld, 5 Mei Plein and Het Depot focus on historical and artistic themes. In addition, the Wageningse Streekmarkt on Vijzelstraat brings together local products on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including vegetables, bread, goat’s cheese, lamb, juice, tarts, kombucha, pickles, honey and Stoof.

For the higher-level travel overview: Wageningen.