Holiday Apartment in Diepenheim: Art, Culture and the Regge Landscape

Diepenheim combines a protected historic townscape with art, landscapes and special trails. The historic center along the Grotestraat has protected townscape status. Around Diepenheim, a landscape pattern dating from around 1930 is also still largely recognizable, including a field landscape with winding roads.

Diepenheim for Your Holiday Apartment: Culture and Landscapes

A distinctive cultural focal point is the Drawing Centre Diepenheim, an internationally oriented Dutch art venue dedicated to drawing. The gardens of the Drawing Centre form a special outdoor collection in which various artists present their perspectives on gardens, nature and landscapes. The program includes exhibitions, public programs, artist residencies, masterclasses and an educational program.

Historic places also shape the surrounding area. The appearance of Watermill Den Haller has been recognized as a state-protected village townscape since 1991. The grain watermill Den Haller is located on the road from Diepenheim to Hengevelde and dates from 1169. Huis te Diepenheim was built by Berent Bentinck in 1648 and is located on the outskirts of Diepenheim. The Oranjemuseum in Diepenheim houses a collection of more than 2,000 orange-colored objects.

The Regge, Trails and Nature Experiences

The Regge begins at the Westerflier estate in Diepenheim as a branch of the Schipbeek. In recent years, its natural, meandering course has been restored through the landscape. You can walk or cycle along the Regge near Diepenheim. A historic ice cellar on Landgoed Nijenhuis now houses a bat colony. A wooded section of the Huis te Diepenheim estate is called Sterrebos.

Various historical perspectives are available for walks. The Diepenheim walking route passes the Rietmanzuiltjes and tells the story of Diepenheim’s rich history. A free route map for the Diepenheim walking route is available, among other places, at Cultuurcentrum Herberg de Pol. The Kastelenroute Diepenheim is a walking trail that passes three castles: Kasteel Warmelo, Huize Diepenheim and Kasteel Nijenhuis. The different route lengths and themes help you tailor your day’s plans to your preferred mix of exercise, history and landscapes.

Events and Local Discoveries

Heimland is a theater festival at which Diepenheim serves as a stage for open-air theater: The program ranges from site-specific theater and circus to music and dance. The Heerlijcke Markt Diepenheim takes place on the first Sunday of every month and offers unique and creative designs as well as tastings of artisanally produced goods.

When choosing your holiday apartment or holiday home in Diepenheim, you can therefore first determine the focus of your stay: local history and art, walks and bike rides along the Regge, or market and festival experiences.

More Destinations for Your Planning

For further travel planning, you can also visit the pages on Delden, Goor, Bentelo, Markelo and Ambt Delden.

To the higher-level travel overview: Hof Van Twente.