Three reasons for a holiday at Holiday Park Hessenheem

A holiday in Twente at Holiday Park Hessenheem is all about fun trips as a couple or with the family, cycling and hiking on the Sallandse Heuvelrug and other nature reserves and admiring the many old estates and castles in the region.

1. Excursions as a couple or with the whole family

Are you on holiday with children? A ride with the road train Treintje Bello is a fun way to travel to experience the beautiful wooded and rural surroundings of Hellendoorn and Nijverdal in a different way. For a little more excitement and adventure, you can visit Adventure park Hellendoorn or Kartplaza in Nijverdal.

Go back in time during the annual Dickens Festijn in Deventer. The climbing forest in Ruurlo is fun for both young and old or try to find the exit in the nearby maze, the largest maze in the Netherlands!

2. Historic castles and estates

It is almost impossible to choose which castle or estate to visit, because the offer is large. We give you a few tips. Weldam , located in the beautiful wooded area of ​​South-West Twente in the municipality of Hof van Twente, is one of the larger estates in the East of the Netherlands. Castle Twickel in Delden is located in the center of the estate. The origins of the house and its inhabitants go back to 1347. Do not miss the gardens of the estate.

Landgoed Warmelo is located in Diepenheim, municipality of “Hof van Twente”. The Warmelo dates from 1339. The castle is surrounded by a park, with a total area of ​​7 hectares. Via a marked hiking route you will get to know four centuries of garden architecture. Finally, on the beautifully situated estate Verwolde a nobleman's house is surrounded by a garden, park and the forest area of Oranjewoud with ponds and agricultural plots.

3. Cycling and hiking on the Sallandse Heuvelrug

In the immediate vicinity of Holiday Park Hessenheem you will find an extensive network of hiking and cycling routes. The nature reserve De Borkeld is well worth a visit. This nature reserve is characterized by a rolling landscape with heather, peat and junipers.

The real gem in the area is of course National Park De Sallandse Heuvelrug . In this special place you cycle and walk through extensive forests, over undulating heaths and along immense sand drifts.

Ready to discover the surroundings of Markelo?

On the edge of the forest you will find our quietly located holiday park with luxurious detached holiday homes that are equipped with every comfort. The site is beautifully landscaped with large water features, bridges and beautiful planting.

Our lodges are suitable for two to six people and are on a detached location in the forest. Would you like to enjoy a little extra luxury during your holiday in Markelo? Take a look at the Forest Lodge with wellness.

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