Forested Twente

A highly enjoyable family amusement park for a day out. Hidden in the woods, you can enjoy thrilling rides, great shows and exciting events. Step into the rafting boat, crawl through the dark sewers or take a ride on the back of a dragon!

Hiking, cycling, walks off the lead for your dog, fine dining and drinking: all in this wonderful area around Holten. Enjoy the delightful views and moors during one of the many hiking and bike trails and discover nature’s purple glow.

Take a look at the night sky and discover the universe. Educational evenings are organised every Friday where you can take a fresh look at the universe. Don’t forget to try out the 8-metre-high Sky Walk.

Holterberg is home to the Nature Diorama with its life-size dioramas. Look into the life-size 'peep boxes' and stand eye-to-eye with over 1,000 animals. Lifelike scenes are depicted in the dioramas.

The city for connoisseurs and gourmets. Zutphen is hidden behind doors and gates, where you will be amazed by the local courtyards. Here you can enjoy greenery, medieval buildings and photogenic vistas.

Shop in the atmosphere of 1867 and drink coffee in an authentic coffee shop from the same era, all at Bolletje's birthplace. You can also book an interesting tour of the associated bakery museum.

Enter tropical surroundings full of colourful butterflies and plants. Come and find out all about the lives of butterflies! Hunt for butterfly eggs, caterpillars and pupae among the plants.

Landscaped mounds give the area an undulating character, where you can whizz along the single tracks (1.2 km in length). Narrow, sunken sandy paths wind through the area. Includes the right track for every level.

Do you dare come face to face with over 100 dinosaurs that have come back to life after millions of years? Walk through Dinoland Zwolle and go back to the dinosaur era. There are also fun activities such as crafts and a climbing course.

Discover the Regge area of Twente on an electric boat. The motors of these boat are as quiet as a whisper, making them highly environmentally friendly and allowing you to truly enjoy nature. There’s plenty to view and experience on the way.

Clog maker Martin Dijkman regularly gives clog-making demonstrations (by appointment). You can also find a fantastic clog mosaic of Rembrandt’s “The Night Watch” – 30,000 mini hand-painted clogs which make up Rembrandt’s masterpiece!

Palace Het Loo is around 300 years old and was once the Royal Palace. Walk straight into the stables and coach houses and then take a look at the peaceful castle gardens. A visit to Het Loo Palace is unique at any time of year.