Holiday apartment in Staphorst: Nature, culture and family time
The municipality of Staphorst combines cultural history, landscapes, farmhouses, traditions and diverse nature. Together with nearby Ijhorst, Staphorst is situated on the edge of the Reestdal. Wet meadows, forests and rich wildlife make the region appealing to families, walkers and anyone who wants to choose between active days and cultural discoveries.
Holiday apartment in Staphorst between forest, heathland and trails
The Boswachterij Staphorst is accessible year-round between sunrise and sunset. In its forests and heathlands, you can observe foxes, roe deer, badgers and birds of prey. More than 300 kilometres of walking trails, as well as cycling tours through the Olde Maten, offer different ways to experience the landscape. For horse riders, a 27-kilometre route leads through the Boswachterij; it includes a picnic area, a paddock and a watering trough. The long-distance Maarten van Rossumpad hiking trail also passes through Staphorst.
Horse riders can cross the Boswachterij via bridleways and carriage routes through coniferous and deciduous forests and along heathlands. When choosing your holiday apartment or holiday home, you can therefore consider whether nature trails, regional history, water-based activities or family-oriented excursions should be the main focus for you.
Water, exercise and family experiences
The Zwarte Dennen recreation area offers swimming, paddling, playing, sandy beaches, as well as sunbathing and picnic meadows. The 700-metre-long, paved family path is designed for walking frames, wheelchairs and pushchairs. Snacks and drinks are sold at a kiosk near the Zwarte Dennen.
The De Broene ‘eugte swimming pool has two large indoor pools: a leisure pool with a slide and a competition pool that is also used for recreational swimming. The outdoor area includes a toddlers’ pool, playground, large sandpit, go-kart track, beach volleyball court, air trampoline and climbing equipment. There is also a water playground at De Veldschuur in Rouveen.
Staphorst traditions and historic sites
The Staphorst Museum is housed in two farmhouses, including an older, typically Staphorst farmhouse. One living area has been preserved in its original condition; you can also see regional traditional clothing, jewellery and folk art there. De Streek has been a protected village landscape since 1988. Long Staphorst farmhouses, each with their own green and blue colour scheme, characterise the long lanes there. De Streek has 577 state and municipal monuments as well as 695 buildings that contribute to the character of the village.
The church of Rouveen dates from 1641 and is considered the oldest building in the municipality of Staphorst. At Kerkzicht, you can find explanations of the Christian faith, the church, and Staphorst traditions and customs. During the Staphorstdagen, the programme includes traditional crafts, Staphorst painting, a braderie, sporting activities and routes through the region; demonstrations of Staphorst Stipwerk are also presented.
Reestdal, Olde Maten and regional activities
The Olde Maten features a so-called slagenlandschap, a landscape created through centuries of inheritance and considered unique in the Netherlands. Historic church mounds are still visible there today. The guided Dorpswandeling IJhorst takes around 1.5 hours and covers approximately 2.5 kilometres. It combines nature, landscape and cultural history; the route passes the historic church of IJhorst and conveys part of the history of Dickninge monastery.
De Veldschuur organises public activities focusing on the nature and culture of the Olde Maten, including a harvest festival, a Midwinterhoorn activity, the Olde Maten event and the Nacht van de Nacht. The outdoor area is freely accessible at all times and includes a barefoot path, a labyrinth made of willow huts, walking trails, picnic benches and a vegetable garden. There are bicycle rental locations in IJhorst and Rouveen.
Stipwerk, alpacas and regional specialities
The Stichting Staphorster Stipwerk offers workshops where you can learn the technique and decorate an item yourself. The Stip & Smul package combines an approximately one-hour workshop with lunch, a high tea, drinks or dinner at Grand Café Waanders. At Alpa Farm Rouveen, you can book forest walks with alpacas; the farm also organises children’s birthday parties.
The Voedselbostuyn Reestdal offers walks, guided tours, tastings and workshops in a food forest with mushrooms, berries, herbs, as well as nut and fruit trees. The Rustpunt of the Voedselbostuyn Reestdal sells drinks, home-grown mushrooms and other harvest products to cyclists and walkers. This makes it possible to combine a holiday apartment in Staphorst with nature, crafts, regional culture and a wide range of ideas for day trips.
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