Holiday apartment in Delden: Discover the town’s history and Twickel

Delden takes you from its historic town centre to notable churches, museums and Landgoed Twickel in the surrounding area. If you are planning a holiday apartment in Delden, you can experience a range of holiday interests in one destination: town history, garden and nature experiences, as well as insights into regional traditions.

Historic centre and self-guided walking tour

Delden’s historic centre dates back to 1333, when Delden was granted city rights. Old façades and distinctive buildings characterise this part of the town. A self-guided Stadswandeling leads through the historic centre and explores its connection with Twickel. At Tourist Info Delden, it is available as a booklet with a 3.75-kilometre route and explanations. You can also find walking and cycling routes, maps, information about sights and travel guides there.

Churches and crafts with a history of their own

The Nieuwe St. Blasiuskerk was built from 1872 to 1873 as a neo-Gothic pseudo-basilica; its tower followed in 1887. Inside, it has a two-manual organ with free pedal, made by M. Maarschalkerweerd in 1913. The Grote of Oude Blasiuskerk has a Naber organ dating from 1847. A Romanesque window shows that the building was originally a Romanesque structure. The Twickeler Houtzaagmolen is a historic sawmill dating from 1771 in Delden.

Landgoed Twickel: paths, forests and gardens

In the surrounding area of Delden, Landgoed Twickel is freely accessible from sunrise to sunset. The forests and nature areas are open daily during this period and offer numerous opportunities for walking and cycling. A 2.1-kilometre circular walk leads through the Kasteeltuinen of Twickel and past the gardens’ sights. Around Twickel Castle, there is a park with various gardens, including an orangery garden, a rock garden and the Rosenbahn.

Salt, agriculture and international art

The Zoutmuseum in Delden presents the comprehensive history of salt in an educational and playful way, including the history of salt beyond the Twickel, Boekelo and Hengelo region. In 1886, salt was discovered in the soil in the gardens of Twickel Castle. The Museumboerderij Wendezoele is located in the surrounding area of Delden and near Twickel Castle, at the listed Erve Brinkcate, among well-tended fields, gardens and an orchard. Agriculture is still practised there as it was half a century ago. The annual Wendezoeledagen take place from Wednesday to Sunday. At Museum No Hero in Delden, art in an international context takes centre stage, including art from five continents; the museum is housed in a beautiful building.

Choose a holiday apartment in Delden based on your interests

If you are planning a holiday apartment in Delden, you can organise your days away around three specific focuses: exploring the town independently, paths and gardens around Twickel, or themed museum visits. This gives your choice of holiday apartment a clear focus that suits your preferred balance of culture, activity and nature.

Discover more destinations

For further travel planning, you can also include Bentelo, Diepenheim, Goor, Hengevelde, Ambt Delden and Markelo in your selection.

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