Holiday apartment in Wierden: Nature, Culture and Water

Wierden is an old esch village with a lively past, combining nature experiences with cultural history, water and active excursions. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Wierden, you will find various ways here to make your days varied: tranquil landscapes, a marked circular route, bathing areas and cycling routes are all destinations in their own right.

Holiday apartment in Wierden surrounded by nature and landscape

The Wierdense Veld has Natura 2000 status. A herd of around 700 sheep provides a special seasonal feature there: it grazes in the Wierdense Veld from mid-May until 1 November. This period makes a difference when planning your trip if you would like to experience the character of the landscape at a particular time of year. The area therefore represents a connection with nature that clearly differs from the cultural and water-related destinations in Wierden.

Circular route with Moluccan history

The 6-kilometre “Cultuurhistorisch Wierden” circular route passes through a distinctive Moluccan neighbourhood and characteristic landscape. The circular route starts at the NS railway station in Wierden and is marked with yellow directional arrows and a footprint logo. The “Katong Kemana” monument was unveiled after the renovation of the Moluccan neighbourhood in Wierden; the name freely translated means “Where are we going”.

Het Lageveld for water, woodland and cycling

Het Lageveld comprises a natural recreational lake with a large sandy beach, a deeper windsurfing pond and a shallow swimming and children’s pond. Het Lageveld also offers walking trails in the adjacent woodland and access to the recreational cycling network. A single-track route of around 4.6 kilometres runs through the area and forms part of a mountain-bike course of around 35 kilometres around Wierden. The water areas are separate: Het Lageveld has a separate paddling pool for the youngest children, a shallow children’s pond with a maximum depth of 80 centimetres and a raft ferry to an island.

Cultural history and local products

Pleisterplaats De Barkel is an information point for cultural history and archaeology. Using modern techniques, Pleisterplaats presents the history of the area around Landgoed de Barkel. The site includes a reconstruction of a burial mound in an attractively landscaped garden with historic planting. Regional treats also have their place there: Pleisterplaats De Barkel offers locally made products such as homemade apple pie.

Choose the right holiday apartment in Wierden

The destinations in Wierden appeal to different day plans. The Wierdense Veld represents nature and seasonal landscapes, while the “Cultuurhistorisch Wierden” circular route combines a route, Moluccan history and landscape. Het Lageveld adds water, woodland and cycling activities to this selection, while De Barkel brings together cultural history, archaeology, gardens and local products. This allows you to tailor your choice of holiday apartment or holiday home to the interests of your travel group without limiting yourself to just one type of experience.

Other destinations for planning your regional trip include Hoge Hexel, Enter, Zuna and Notter.

For the overarching travel overview: Wierden.