Holiday apartment in Wijhe: Discover the IJssel, nature and culture

Wijhe offers you a journey between local history and river landscapes. If you are planning a holiday apartment in Wijhe, you can shape your days around historic sites, observing nature and a variety of themed trails.

History and culture in Wijhe

The Nederlandse Hervormde Kerk Nicolaaskerk at Kerkstraat 15 is one of Wijhe’s municipal Rijksmonumenten. De Waag at Langstraat 48–50 is also one of these municipal Rijksmonumenten. Both names represent different historical points of reference in the town, without implying any particular current use.

The Historische Vereniging Wijhe shares the history and cultural heritage of Wijhe and is based at Langstraat 52. On every second Saturday from September to May, it holds genealogy open days. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., volunteers answer questions about family history research. From 27 April 2026, the 2026 exhibition will also be on display. It focuses on Boerenbont crockery from the private collection of Riek Ruitenberg, as well as the cultural stories behind everyday objects.

The Wijhese Molen and De Notedop provide further historical highlights. The Wijhese Molen is the oldest octagonal windmill in the province of Overijssel and was built in 1703. De Notedop is considered the smallest house in Wijhe; A.W.C. Keijser built it onto his house in 1869 and set up a postal agency there. The artwork De Marskramer refers to Wijhe’s former trade and vibrancy. The French School in Wijhe was founded in 1862.

Holiday apartment in Wijhe: nature, culture and trails

In the area around Wijhe, the Duursche Waarden lie along the IJssel: a water-rich, marshy area dedicated to nature development. Scottish Highland cattle are used there for landscape management. The Duursche Waarden also contain the remains of an old brickworks, including a flame kiln, a ring kiln and a 40-metre-high chimney. The Duursche Waarden offer a viewing tower and birdwatching hides; workshops, lectures and excursions are regularly held there.

The De Gelder estate near Wijhe includes the remains of a demolished Havezate, a moat, a bridge, woodland and numerous rhododendrons. Covering more than 200 hectares, the estate has largely preserved its avenues, ditches and walking trails. Veermans Hof IJsselflora in Wijhe was created to save and preserve the flora of the old dykes near Wijhe.

The Wandelrondje Wijhe combines nature and culture and passes several municipal monuments with information boards and QR codes. The walking route Kunst en cultuur snuiven in Wijhe is approximately 4.7 kilometres long. This allows you to combine historical discoveries and exercise, with different focal points for your day on holiday.

The TOP Wijhe at Veerweg provides information about the area and parking facilities. Loswal Wijhe has 20 motorhome pitches and a marina for passing visitors. It is close to the Wijhe–Heerde ferry and within a short walk of the town centre. These focal points may be helpful when choosing a holiday apartment in Wijhe: depending on whether you prefer local history, observing nature, walking or orienting yourself along the riverbank, you can place different emphases in your travel planning.

Other local destinations for your travel planning include Olst, Wesepe and Welsum.

For the broader travel overview: Olst-Wijhe.