
Surroundings
CULTURE AND ACTIVITIES
AROUND THE HORSTERWOLD
We never thought you would find such a vast forest in the middle of the Netherlands. Almost four million square meters of deciduous trees, with the Stille Kern as its protected heart. Here you walk along open water and marsh, through grasslands and young trees. You'll hear birds before people, and sometimes you'll encounter konik horses or Scottish Highlanders.
And the great thing is: you're centrally located here. A day on the water, an afternoon in the woods and yet within an hour in cities like Amsterdam or Utrecht. So it feels like you're away from it all, without having to go far away.
Horsterwold Nature Reserve
Cycling and hiking
Narrow paths wind through dense forest, wide trails lead you past open plains and water. Here you can walk, run or bike at your own pace.
Other natural parks nearby
In addition to the Horsterwold, discover one of the other natural parks in the vicinity of de Parel. Experience the feeling of freedom in nature!
Watersports
Get out on the water and feel the wind through your hair during a water sports activity at de Parel.
Wilgenhorst Winery
More than 3.8 meters below sea level, just outside the village of Zeewolde, lies Wijngoed Wilgenhorst. Since 2012, winemaker Geert Horlings has been making delicious white, red and sparkling wines here. The winery's host regularly receives guests for a tour and wine tasting. Ask at the reception about the possibilities.
Golf Club Zeewolde
Your passion for golf and nature comes together at Golfclub Zeewolde; a beautiful 36-hole course located in the Horsterwold.
Close to Amsterdam
Take a cruise through the canals, stroll through the Vondelpark and shop in the old city center of Amsterdam. See the cultural treasures that Amsterdam has to offer and visit the Van Gogh, Anne Frank or Rijksmuseum. A visit to the Dutch capital city is guaranteed to be a day full of entertainment.
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Discover the beautiful cities in the area
In addition to the beautiful nature, there are also plenty of beautiful cities to visit in the area. Hanseatic and fortified city Harderwijk is a city with a rich history, and has almost a hundred national monuments. In the immediate vicinity are beautiful castles such as Staverden Castle and De Essenburgh Castle.
For the children
There is plenty to do for the children! On the beach of De Parel, the children can play to their heart's content in the water, learn to SUP or play games. Playbos De Zevensprong is a few minutes by bike, where you can climb, run and build huts. At Telstar Beach, children can take all kinds of lessons, from surfing to sailing.