Achterhoek

Travel Guide

Achterhoek
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Photo by Dennis Donders
Photo by Dennis Donders

Visit this region in the east of the Netherlands with its mediaeval village, castles, woods and water. You are bound to love it here! 

The Achterhoek may be very rural, but it has some remarkable castles and mediaeval villages.

The Achterhoek is a region in Gelderland, a province with a rich cultural heritage. It has the highest number of mediaeval cities and castles in the Netherlands. This is definitely the place to be if you're into that kind of thing!

For example, Huis Bergh in ‘s Heerenberg is one of the biggest and most impressive castles in the Netherlands. Another must see is Kasteel Vorden. Take a tour, admire the grounds and even spend the night.

Art lovers will more than enjoy Villa Mondriaan in Winterswijk. The villa is not only home to Piet Mondriaan's work, it's actually his parental home.

There are also a number of Hanseatic towns nearby such as Zutphen and Doesburg as well as impressive mediaeval towns such as Bredevoort and Gorssel. Pop in to one or more of the towns on a bicycle tour, which will also take you through woods and nature reserves such as Bönnink.

You can explore the Achterhoek by car, but a bicycle is definitely the better mode of transport. Cycle through woods and nature, or park your bike and go for a walk. You can also go on long horse rides or hire a boat.

If you're travelling by car, you'll find the Achterhoek easy to reach. The region is also easy to reach by public transport. Larger towns such as Winterswijk and Zutphen have a train station, while the villages are reachable by bus.

Enjoy the cultural history, the medieval villages and beautiful nature of the Achterhoek region.

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4.5 out of 5
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The price is P4,665 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
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4.5 out of 5
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The price is P4,805 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P4,805
P6,115 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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8.6/10 Excellent! (386 reviews)
Generally excellent, few minor niggles
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4 out of 5
Willem Wilminkplein 5, Enschede
The price is P5,793 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P5,793
P6,706 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (955 reviews)
Good night sleep
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Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

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3.5 out of 5
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Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kotten. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Wijngaard Hesselink and St. Jacob's Church ...
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2 out of 5
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Stay at this residence in Arnhem. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Hoge Veluwe National Park and Arnhem War Museum are ...
8/10 Very Good! (81 reviews)
"We enjoy our stay there, any problems they got on with it straight away."

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

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4 out of 5
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Stay at this 4-star cottage in Beekbergen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Scherpenbergh Golf and Castle ter Horst are ...
7.6/10 Good! (36 reviews)
"The property was a small wooden house and had a small space around it. The children enjoyed climbing up to their bedrooms. There were plenty of amenities and places to visit nearby."

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024

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