LochemAchterhoek
What's included
2-day Christmas package
- Welcome drink — Ontvangst met glühwein en een lekkernij
- Overnight stay — 1 overnachting
- Breakfast — Ontbijt
- Dinner — A three-course dinner in an atmospheric setting
3-day Christmas package
- Welcome drink — Ontvangst met glühwein en een lekkernij
- Overnight stay — 2 overnachtingen
- Breakfast — Ontbijt
- Dinner — A three-course dinner on your arrival evening and a festive four-course dinner on your second evening
In Lochem, in Achterhoek
The festive season begins the moment you enter the Achterhoek. You'll be warmly welcomed with glühwein, and after checking in, it's time for an atmospheric Christmas dinner. The following morning, after an extensive Christmas breakfast, you'll have every opportunity to venture out and explore. Your Christmas starts in Lochem, at Hof van Gelre.
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Restaurant Aurora
Where the day begins, on the Nieuweweg in Lochem.
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2-day Christmas package
Arrival dates: December 24, 2026
1 night
3-day Christmas package
Arrival dates: December 24, 2026 · December 25, 2026
2 nights
The prices shown are per person and based on Standard room type. Other room types are subject to a supplement per room per night, which may vary by location. The packages are exclusive of tourist tax, administration fees and any extensions. For single use of a double room, we charge a supplement of €35 per room per night. Pets are allowed for a supplement of €25 per night. Christmas packages can be cancelled free of charge up to 14 days before arrival. You will find the full payment and cancellation terms on our terms and conditions page.
What to do around Christmas
Things to do nearby during the festive season.
- Dec 23
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Climb the tower of the Gudulakerk together with the carillonneur and enjoy the carillon and the view over Lochem.
Culture - during the Christmas holiday
IJsbaan De Scheg Deventer
A cosy winter getaway just a short distance from Lochem.
Family - during the Christmas holiday
Winter in Zutphen
Visit the historic Hanseatic city with atmospheric street lighting and welcoming hospitality venues.
Culture - during the Christmas holiday
Winter Shopping Days Lochem
A variety of shops and restaurants are open for extended hours during the December period.
Shopping - during the Christmas holiday
Winterwandeling Lochem
Discover the historic city centre and atmospheric candlelit shopping streets during the Christmas season.
Culture
Frequently asked questions
Is Hof van Gelre a good place to spend Christmas in the Achterhoek?
Yes. Hotel Hof van Gelre lies in Lochem, on the edge of the Achterhoek and the Salland woods, and over the festive season it is all about calm, warmth and hospitality. You celebrate Christmas in a green, relaxed setting with winter walks and bike rides on the doorstep and a well-cared-for Christmas dinner to enjoy. For a peaceful Christmas with good food and room to unwind, Hof van Gelre is a lovely choice in Gelderland.
What does the Christmas package at Hof van Gelre cost and when is arrival?
The Christmas package at Hotel Hof van Gelre starts from € 319 per person, with arrival on 24 December 2026. You enjoy an overnight stay including breakfast and a festive Christmas dinner in Lochem, on the edge of the Achterhoek. The exact details and available room types are shown in the booking module on the page.
Where can you stay and dine at Christmas around Lochem?
Around Lochem you can spend Christmas at Hotel Hof van Gelre, on the edge of the Achterhoek. Here you combine a comfortable overnight stay with a festive Christmas dinner, so you needn't step outside after eating. It is an atmospheric, relaxed base for the Christmas days — with the woods and country estates of the Achterhoek and the Twente countryside within easy reach.
What is there to do around Lochem and the Achterhoek during Christmas?
The Achterhoek is beautiful at Christmas for winter walks and bike rides through woods, past country estates and through characterful villages. Lochem itself has a pleasant centre, and the Hanseatic towns of Zutphen and Deventer and the nature around the river Berkel are close by too. After a day outdoors you return to the warmth of the hotel, on the edge of the Achterhoek.
Can I combine the Christmas package with extra nights or New Year's Eve?
Often yes. If you would like to stay longer or let Christmas flow into the turn of the year, we are happy to help — Hof van Gelre also has a separate New Year's Eve package (3 days, arrival 30 December). For extra nights or a combination, get in touch via the book-direct module or by phone and we will arrange it to suit you.