Discover Houten: Water, Family Experiences and History

Houten combines active experiences, waterscapes, family destinations and historical traces in a unique way. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Houten, you will find a range of ideas here for spending days together: outdoor activities, playing and discovering with children, time by the water and insights into the town's long history.

Holiday apartment in Houten for active and eventful days

The Vijfwal sports trail is almost five kilometres long and includes 16 exercises, sports equipment and a sprint course. This offers various ways to incorporate physical activity into your stay. For families, Speelbos Nieuw Wulven is another appealing destination: children can climb and build there, while the outline of a large former fort and numerous works of art can also be seen.

Water is another theme for a day out. At Kooikersplas, you can fish and go boating. Swimming in Rietplas is possible in the municipality of Houten from 7:00 to 22:00. This makes it possible to combine active pursuits and quieter hours by the water when planning your trip.

Speelboerderij Houten also combines play and an animal experience. It is a petting zoo and playground at Keercamp 17. The Hof van Wulven recreational area, on the other hand, offers space for walkers, joggers and children at play. The Kromme Rijnstreek, which includes Houten among its towns, also has walking and cycling routes.

History and culture in Houten

The municipality of Houten has a long history reflected in its visible historical traces: settlement remains from the Iron Age, Roman period and Middle Ages have been documented. In the Oude Dorp, you can stroll, walk or wander through historic Houten at your leisure. This part of town provides a tranquil contrast to the sporting and water-based experiences.

Those interested in archaeology will find further points of interest at the Het Oude Station Archaeological Museum. The “Leen de Keijzer” archaeological working group displays archaeological finds there. The “4000 Years of Houten History” exhibition presents, in various display cases, the interaction between Castellum Fectio in Bunnik and life in Houten. The museum was open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11:00 to 15:00.

De Roskam is also part of the historic townscape. The building can be traced back at least to 1630; its present appearance dates from around 1735. Restaurant De Roskam serves food and drinks in the heart of Houten, combining a culinary visit with a specific historic location.

Choose accommodation based on your travel theme

You can choose your accommodation based on the desired mix of activities for your days. A holiday apartment in Houten suits a plan that aims to combine exercise, water, family experiences and culture. The sports trail and the routes of the Kromme Rijnstreek represent active days, Kooikersplas and Rietplas offer water experiences, while museums, the Oude Dorp and De Roskam make historical discoveries possible. This leaves room for different interests within a single trip.

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