Holiday apartment in Den Ham: History, Nature and Trails

Den Ham is located in the valuable cultural landscape of Vecht en Regge. To the north, Den Ham borders the centuries-old Eerder Achterbroek nature area, characterized by forests, heathland, bodies of water and drifting sands. The hilly Zandstuve, with heathland, various tree species and a rich variety of animal and plant life, is also part of the landscape. If you are planning a holiday apartment stay in Den Ham, you can combine nature experiences with discoveries of cultural history. This allows you to vary your itinerary between days outdoors and visits to the village.

History and Art at the Middendorpshuis

At the Middendorpshuis Den Ham, the Streekmuseum presents the history of Den Ham, Vroomshoop and Geerdijk through various themes. The focus therefore extends beyond the individual village to regional development. In the same Middendorpshuis, the Expositiehuis regularly hosts art exhibitions. The Middendorpshuis Den Ham is open from Wednesday to Saturday, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This gives you the opportunity to combine regional history and art within a clearly defined time frame for your visit.

The Brink, Church Tower and Bells

The Brink has been Den Ham’s central square for centuries and remains a place where young and old come together for various celebrations. The tower and the church “De kerk van Den Ham” are registered as Rijksmonuments, meaning nationally protected monuments in the Netherlands. Only the tower remains of the old church building; it has Gothic pointed-arch windows. The two older bells in the tower were made in 1414 and 1520. These details make the village’s long history particularly vivid.

Hiking in the Zandstuve and Surrounding Area

Visitors are welcome to hike in the De Zandstuve nature area. Several hiking trails run through the area. The hilly terrain, heathland and rich variety of animal and plant life give walks and hikes different natural impressions. Those who enjoy combining active days with observing the landscape will find a distinctive focus in this natural area alongside Den Ham’s cultural offerings.

Trails across Mageler Es and Eerder Achterbroek

The 15-kilometre final section of the Twenterandpad leads from the canal-side village of Vroomshoop towards Den Ham, across the Mageler Es to the Eerder Achterbroek nature area. A Jewish cemetery is located in the middle of the fields on the Mageler Es. The Mageler Es is characterized by a ring of farmsteads surrounding the fields. The more than 4.5-kilometre Hammerbezinningswandeling starts at De Brink in Den Ham. This range can be practically relevant when choosing your accommodation: you can base your preferred daily rhythm on a shorter or longer section of the route.

Further village discoveries: Westerhaar-Vriezenv Wijk.

To the overarching travel overview: Twenterand.