Holiday in the Netherlands: the Achterhoek

The Achterhoek is located in the easternmost part of the province of Gelderland. The north of this region borders Twente and Salland. In the east and south, the border with Germany is the edge of the area. The Achterhoek is close by and there is plenty to do!

When you follow the route along the IJssel in the Achterhoek, you immediately notice the changing landscape. Countless kilometers full of forests, a road that is no longer straight, large trees and farms around you. This makes it versatile and the Achterhoek offers the perfect voyage of discovery through Gelderland. You have countless walking routes, sights, events and of course campsites. So you won't be bored for a moment!

Nice to do

Castles

The Achterhoek is known for many castles. Huis Bergh Castle is a medieval castle, which is an immediate eye-catcher for anyone who approaches. Surrounded by a moat and half enclosed by an old fortress wall. You can go to all other castles here look further.

Museums

There are many museums that you can visit in the Achterhoek! Learn about the history of the area, see beautiful works of art and experience the culture. Look here for the various museums that the region offers.

Wellness:

Want to achieve ultimate relaxation? Visit one of the wellness center that the Achterhoek has. Complete peace between nature and forests. Pamper yourself with a massage, now that's relaxing!

Good wine

What many people do not know is that the Achterhoek is one of the largest wine regions in the Netherlands. There are such twenty vineyards in the region. Book a tour, tasting or take advantage of fully catered packages.

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Campsites in the Achterhoek

The Achterhoek has almost a hundred campsites and dozens of camper pitches. Are you looking for a quiet campsite near a farm, a camping spot on the water or perhaps one hidden in the green? There's something for everyone here!

It is a wonderful region for camping. You can enjoy nature, the peace and space. In addition to small and large campsites, there are also special facilities spread throughout the region. Special columns have been placed at no fewer than 27 locations that offer electricity and water and the options for disposing of dirty water.

View the entire list here campings and here is the full list camper pitches.

History Achterhoek

About 200.000 years ago, the geological foundation of the Achterhoek was laid during the penultimate ice age. The phenomenon was caused by an enormous mass of land ice that moved through the current IJsseldal to the south to where Nijmegen is now located.

In the East there were also ice shifts and enormous amounts of sand, stones and clay were pushed up to the high hills of Montferland, the Lochemse Berg and the Kalenberg. After the ice melted, a thick layer of boulder clay was left behind. This was filled over thousands of years by erosional material from higher areas and other material brought in by rivers.

In combination with the last ice age, which not only had cold, but also winds and drought, the Achterhoek was covered with sand. These were all ingredients of mother nature to create a characteristic cover sand landscape: elongated, slightly undulating ridges and shallow depressions, which drain poorly because the boulder clay is close to the sand. After the last ice age, the climate became somewhat milder and the higher parts of the Achterhoek became overgrown with forest. Swamps and peat bogs developed in the impermeable depressions.

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