Holiday apartment in Reeuwijk: between lakes, polders and village history

Reeuwijk brings together a watery landscape, polder paths and village history within a compact area rich in themes. The Reeuwijkse Plassen are accessible year-round, and the Reeuwijkse Plassen and surrounding area is designated as a quiet area in the Groene Hart. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Reeuwijk, you will therefore find a variety of options here for a holiday combining exercise, nature observation, culture and relaxing days by the water.

Hiking and cycling between the polders

For walks and longer days of hiking, the Gouwe Wiericke hiking route network offers around 250 kilometres of trails in the polders around the Reeuwijkse Plassen. The Reeuwijkse Plassen cycling network runs via numbered junctions through the Reeuwijkse Plassen area and the Zuidplaspolder. This makes it possible to combine different ways of exploring the area: you can plan a walk through the open polder landscape or get to know the surroundings by bike via a network of junctions. When choosing your accommodation, this difference between a peaceful stay and an active daily programme can provide useful guidance.

Water experiences with different route lengths

Reeuwijk also reveals different sides from the water. The Oude Dorpenroute is an 18-kilometre canoe trip through the polders between Reeuwijk and Bodegraven. Those who prefer a shorter route can take it as the 7-kilometre Boerderijenroute or the 11-kilometre Landschapsroute. The different lengths make it easier to plan a day on the water, without prescribing a particular pace or a fixed type of tour. A boating permit is required to use your own boat or private sloop on the Reeuwijkse Plassen.

Discover village history and crafts

The Streekmuseum Reeuwijk is located between the Reeuwijkse Plassen in an old farmhouse. It presents the history of the village, the rural area and traditional crafts. The exhibits include original peat-extraction tools and a scale model illustrating the process from dredging to fuel. For visitors without an appointment, the museum is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 13:00 to 17:00; group visits are only possible by arrangement. This allows a stay by the water to be complemented by an insight into the working and village history of the surrounding area.

Nature observation and trails through Elfhoeven

The Elfhoeven nature and recreation area can be explored on foot or by bike and is accessible via Korssendijk and Groene Ree. During the “Birds of the Reeuwijkse Plassen” walk, a guide accompanies participants through the area. This means that, alongside independent routes, guided nature observation is also a central feature. For families with different interests, a holiday apartment in Reeuwijk can therefore serve as a base for alternating between peaceful landscapes, active routes and shared discoveries, without every stage of the holiday having to follow the same pattern.

Other places in the surrounding area

For further orientation, you can also explore the neighbouring places Nieuwerbrug aan Den Rijn, Bodegraven.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bodegraven-Reeuwijk.