Holiday apartment in Best: Nature, art and history

Best lies in the heart of Het Groene Woud. A holiday apartment in Best may be interesting for you if you want to combine different kinds of holiday activities: nature in De Scheeken and Het Vleutse Broek, a tour through the town centre, art, crafts and engaging history.

Nature and wildlife around Best

The southern part of De Scheeken lies in Best; this is also where you will find a nature bridge over the A2. The limestone in the clay soil makes De Scheeken a paradise for snails, with many special species.

In 2017, 13 red deer were released in a fenced-off area in De Scheeken. The badger has re-established itself there, and the common snipe is frequently seen there. This gives the area distinctive natural features and a diverse range of wildlife.

To the east of Best lies Het Vleutse Broek, a bocage landscape lined with poplars, with plots of land and sandy paths. Several ponds provide a habitat for great crested newts, frogs and toads. Here, the landscape and wildlife can be experienced as different facets of the nature surrounding Best.

Local paths, art and movement

Best has a railway station. The Dorpswandeling Best starts there, a tour through the town centre focusing on the trees planted there. The tour thus links the railway station, the town centre and an unusual view of the centre’s trees. The town-centre tour has a different focus from De Scheeken and Het Vleutse Broek: planted trees, rather than wildlife habitats, are at the centre of attention.

The “Kunst in Best” route allows you to walk or cycle along works of art. In Best, this gives you an opportunity to combine art with movement in addition to the nature trails.

Cultural history and creative crafts

Korenmolen De Volharding is a windmill dating from 1851. The Bevrijdende Vleugels Museum displays, across several halls, aircraft, tracked vehicles, tanks, gliders, military jeeps, Zündapp motorcycles, anti-aircraft guns, cannons and ammunition that were actually used at the end of the Second World War.

The Bevrijdende Vleugels Museum is located directly next to the place where the Allies landed soldiers and equipment by glider in September 1944. Atelier Westerwind also offers a creative workshop in which participants decorate and personalise their own klompen.

Choose a holiday apartment in Best based on your travel interests

When choosing your holiday apartment in Best, you can use your own interests as a guide. De Scheeken and Het Vleutse Broek are ideal for a trip focused on nature and wildlife, while Dorpswandeling Best and “Kunst in Best” bring together the town centre, walking and cycling. The windmill, museum and klompen workshop add historical and creative experiences to this selection. This allows you to discover Best in different ways depending on the focus you want for your holiday, without having to view nature, movement and culture separately.

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