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Boswachterij Odoorn, when the heath turns purple
A short walk from Hotel de Oringer Marke lies boswachterij Odoorn: eighteen hundred hectares of forest, drifting sand and heath — loveliest in the weeks the heather turns purple.
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Inspiration
Stories, guides and tips.
Read stories about the region, discover travel guides and pick up tips for your next stay. Inspiration for those looking to get away.
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The Sahara of Ommen, a desert in the Vechtdal
In the middle of the Vechtdal lies a real desert: drifting sand, juniper and silence. And on the hill beside it, the world once waited for a world teacher. The story of the Sahara near Ommen.
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Laarzenpaden trails in the Vechtdal | experiencing nature up close
New laarzenpaden trails are appearing in the Vechtdal, leading you into the landscape at spots where no through routes normally exist. For those who want to feel nature, not just see it.
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Four windmills, one village: the sails of Ommen
Nowhere in the region do as many windmills turn as in Ommen. Four stories in stone and timber, all within walking distance of each other. A walk along the sails of the Vechtdal.
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Noaberschap and the slow, green Achterhoek
A story about noaberschap and the calm pace of the Achterhoek: a layered landscape where neighbours still know each other and time seems to run slower.
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A weekend between the rivers
Two free days in the Land van Maas en Waal: walking, cycling, castles and ferries, with the Maas as the thread. Practical tips for a quiet weekend.
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A weekend away in Drenthe: nothing you have to do
A weekend away in Drenthe is about space and calm: walking or cycling by day, a quiet evening, and wide skies as far as you can see. From Odoorn.
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Still room this season: a last-minute trip to the Vechtdal
In the mood for something spontaneous? The Vechtdal is perfect for a last-minute weekend, with nature and water close at hand.
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Twente with kids: easy days out
Woods to roam, streams to paddle in and a town to explore: practical tips for a few days in Twente with children.
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Slowing down in the hills: switching off in South Limburg
The hill country invites you to slow down. Practical tips for truly switching off in South Limburg, with Winselerhof in Landgraaf as a quiet base.
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A culinary tour of South Limburg
From a private vineyard to Italian cuisine: discover how to travel through South Limburg at the table, with Winselerhof in Landgraaf as your culinary base.
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Cycling past the dolmens of the Hondsrug
A cycling guide along the dolmens of the Hondsrug: flat lanes, wide skies and 5,000 years of history, with Odoorn as your base.
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At the table by the river
Dining where the water flows: on the taste of the floodplains, the fruit of the orchards and an evening at the table with the Maas within reach.
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Two days together in the Vechtdal
A romantic weekend along the Vecht: slow river bends, a walk through the drift sand and an evening by the water in Ommen.
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The hedgerow landscape of Twente, layer by layer
Wooded banks, fields and brook valleys form a landscape around Ootmarsum that opens like stage scenery, layer behind layer. A story about walking in Twente.
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Out and about with your dog in the Achterhoek
Tips for a dog-friendly weekend in the Achterhoek around Lochem: off-leash woods, shady estates, water by the Berkel and places where your four-legged friend is welcome.
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The cycling season begins in the hill country
As soon as the slopes turn green, the cycling season begins in South Limburg. What to expect on the climbs around Landgraaf, with Winselerhof as your starting point.
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Drenthe with your dog: tips for a relaxed weekend
Drenthe is made for walking with your dog: roomy woods, open heath and quiet paths. Practical tips for a relaxed weekend around Odoorn.
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Slowing down in the Vechtdal: five ways to find calm
Five quiet ways to slow down in the Vechtdal, from a morning in the spa to a still walk along the Vecht.
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A romantic weekend in the hill country
Rolling hills, long dinners and a courtyard under the evening sky: that is how a romantic weekend in the South Limburg hill country feels, with Winselerhof as your base.
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Walking the estates and the Berkel valley
A walking guide to the green triangle around Lochem: old estates, the meandering Berkel and the rolling Lochemse Berg, different in every season.
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The Hondsrug: a landscape that remembers
A story about the Hondsrug: how ice, sand and people together made a landscape that holds time, from glacial boulders to blooming heath.
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Cycling along the Maas and the Waal
Between two rivers lies a flat, wide land of dikes, polders and orchards. A guide for cyclists who want to discover the region at their own pace.
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Ootmarsum: an artist town with a Burgundian heart
Galleries, studios and terraces sit a stone's throw apart in Ootmarsum. A guide to a day of art, narrow streets and good food in Twente.
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