Holiday apartment in Hoogwoud – Mills, churches and trails

Hoogwoud reveals its history through distinctive buildings and through paths that make the village accessible on foot. Mills, the Hervormde Kerk Hoogwoud, a farm museum, a rosarium and canoe trips offer different ways to explore the area. For those planning a holiday apartment in Hoogwoud, this creates a holiday destination where culture, activity, an interest in gardens and experiences on the water can be combined.

Mills and churches with a history of their own

Molen De Lastdrager is an octagonal grain mill of the Grondzeiler type, built in the 17th century. Its octagonal framework dates from 1522 and is considered probably the oldest octagonal framework in the Netherlands. When the mill is open, flour is available there – a tangible detail for anyone who wants to discover historic buildings through their traditional function as well.

The Hervormde Kerk Hoogwoud also reveals several layers of history. It was rebuilt in 1680 on the site of a cruciform Gothic church. The two lower floors of its tower consist of masonry dating from shortly after 1472; the church also contains a 15th-century baptismal font.

Museumboerderij West-Frisia is housed in a farm dating from 1857. Visitors can hear stories from earlier generations there. Molen de Vier Winden tells another mill story: it was built in 1891 after its predecessor burned down in October 1890.

Hiking with several points of interest

Several hiking trails are signposted in the village centre of Hoogwoud with KNAU signs and stickers on lampposts. The starting points for the hiking trails are De Lindehof and Sportcentrum De Weyver. There is also the 9 km hiking route “Genieten in Hoogwoud”, which passes through part of Hoogwoud. Several hiking trails also start at the Toeristisch Overstap Punt (TOP) near Hoogwoud, including the Opmeerder Wuivertocht. The different trail lengths and starting points help you tailor your day plan to the desired scope.

Rose garden and experiences on the water

Rosarium De Rozenhof has a display garden with around 140 varieties of roses. In addition to its architectural and village history, Hoogwoud therefore also offers something for visitors who consciously want to include gardens and plants in their holiday days.

Camping De Gouw offers canoe trips for holidaymakers or as a day excursion. From there, the city of Medemblik can be reached by canoe without having to carry it overland. Alongside mills, churches and hiking trails, this provides another opportunity to experience the surrounding area from the water.

Plan your holiday apartment in Hoogwoud around your interests

During your stay in a holiday apartment in Hoogwoud, you can organise your days according to your interests: architectural history and the museum are suitable for cultural discoveries, the signposted trails for active hours, the rosarium for a more peaceful focus on gardens, and De Gouw for a canoe trip. The variety of documented experiences makes Hoogwoud particularly interesting if you do not want to spend every day of your holiday in the same way, but instead want to switch between activity, history, plants and water.

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