Discover Rheeze: Village Green and Vechtdal

Rheeze reveals its distinctive character directly in the village setting and the surrounding landscape. In the municipality of Hardenberg in the province of Overijssel, the village is designated as a protected village conservation area under code 1388. At the heart of the village is a characteristic and well-preserved village green, around which the farmhouses are grouped. If you choose a holiday apartment in Rheeze, you will therefore find a place whose appeal lies not only in individual attractions, but also in its established structure.

Village Green, Farmhouses and Blackened Wood

The village setting still includes many old farm barns made of blackened wood, with sections of woven reedwork. Many of these barns are Rijksmonumenten, meaning officially protected monuments. Together with the village green and the farmhouses grouped around it, they create a tangible picture of Rheeze that can be discovered while walking through the village. This village character may be an important consideration for you if you value cultural features and visible local history when choosing your accommodation.

Rheezerbelten and the Landscape along the Vecht

In the immediate surroundings of Rheeze, the Rheezerbelten is a wind-blown cover-sand ridge with an oak coppice forest. From its sand forts, it offers views over the lower-lying Vechtdal. There are also opportunities to picnic there and roam through the sand forts.

The landscape of the area also includes the higher-lying esch fields of the Rheezer Esch along the Vecht, which belong to the Rheeze mark. De Hui is the field name for the Vecht's river-valley grasslands in this area.

Hiking Routes of Different Lengths

For an active day, you can choose the 11 km “Verwonderroute De Rheezermaten”, which can be started in the immediate surroundings of Rheeze near De Rheezerbelten. Another option is the 12.8 km “Rondje Rheeze” hiking route. It starts at the De Oldemeijer recreational lake, passes the Brink village of Rheeze and is marked with yellow arrows. The two different route lengths make it easier to plan according to the desired length of your day, without having to commit to the same type of outing.

Museum, Cycling Routes and Shared Experiences

The Natuurmuseum Rheeze-Marke is located in the village of Rheeze along one of the many cycling routes in the municipality of Hardenberg. Rheezer-Marke displays 400 preserved animals, some of which are arranged in a diorama. There is a scavenger hunt through the museum for children. This means that a visit can also be treated as a separate activity, even if you do not want to spend the entire day outdoors. In addition, the cycle path between Hardenberg and Rheeze has been renewed.

The “Vechtslinger” day tour includes a puzzle route at the Natuurmuseum Rheeze-Marke, with touch-and-search tasks for teams. During this day tour, participants prepare something delicious together at the Aspergeboerderij Het Nijenhuis farm. The “Vechtslinger” was bookable year-round. When choosing a holiday apartment in Rheeze, such varied options can provide practical guidance: the village setting, landscape, cycling route, museum and shared experiences can be weighted differently depending on your interests.

Other Places for Orientation

Other destinations to consider: Bergentheim, Ane, Balkbrug, Dedemsvaart, Rheezerveen, Slagharen, Lutten and Gramsbergen.

For the overview of the wider area: Hardenberg.