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Surroundings
There’s plenty to do around Buitenplaats Holten for everyone! Buitenplaats Holten is located between the village of Holten and the city of Rijssen, right next to National Park Sallandse Heuvelrug. Within minutes, you can walk or cycle straight into the National Park and enjoy the heathlands and forests. 🌳 The nature here is stunning. You could spend days exploring, and the views never get old. There are plenty of cycling and hiking trails in the Sallandse Heuvelrug, allowing you to discover the diverse landscapes at your own pace. 🚴🏼♀️ We’re sharing our best tips, from nature reserves to cozy restaurants and must-see sights, so you won’t miss a thing! 😊
Nature reserves
Sallandse Heuvelrug
Discover the stunning Sallandse Heuvelrug! 🌳🚶♀️🚴♂️ This unique nature reserve, filled with forests, heathlands, and rolling hills, is perfect for beautiful hikes and bike rides. Enjoy peace, space, and breathtaking views! 🌞
The Borkeld nature reserve
The De Borkeld nature reserve is located between Holten, Rijssen and Markelo. You are a short 10-minute drive from Buitenplaats Holten. It is approximately 600 hectares and belongs to the Staatbosbeheer.
De Lemelerberg nature reserve
Nature reserve Het Lutterzand
De Sprengenberg
Nature Reserve De Holterberg
Villages & cities
Food & drinks
Hoog Holten
't Losse Hoes
Looking for a cozy spot to eat in Holten? 🌟 At 't Losse Hoes, families can enjoy homemade dishes in a warm atmosphere. 🍽️✨ Perfect for a relaxed lunch or dinner.
De Swarte Ruijter ⭐ - Michelin Star
Bistro De Holterberg
The food at Bistro de Holterberg is not only a feast for the eyes, but also incredibly delicious! On sunny days, you can sit on the terrace and enjoy a stunning view of nature! 🌳
Buitengewoon Holten
Grand Café de Biester
De Pannenkoekenbakker
Ivo's Restobar
Bakery Nijkamp
Jackies NYCuisine
Walking & Cycling
Cycling and Walking
Liberation walking route Sallandse Heuvelrug
Experience the liberation of Twente and Salland in the Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park. From Holten to Nijverdal a beautiful walking route has been plotted that goes along many remains that remind us of the second world war and the liberation. The walking route starts at the Memory Museum in Nijverdal and ends at the NS station in Holten.
World time path in Rijssen and Holten
BikePark Salland - Twente
MTB routes around Hellendoorn
Overtoom-Middelveen
Visit Overtoom-Middelveen! 🌿 This peaceful nature reserve offers beautiful walking trails through green fields and historic landscapes. Enjoy the silence, the views, and the natural charm of this hidden gem. Perfect for nature lovers!
Sights


Visitor Center Sallandse Heuvelrug
In the Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park there is also a visitor center where you can learn more about the landscape of the Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park and the animals that are here. This also includes the public observatory.
Canadian War Cemetery
In addition to nature, you can see even more in the Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park. Here is the Holten Canadian War Cemetery, this is one of the largest military cemeteries in the Netherlands with graves of Canadians who fell at the end of the second world war.
Estate Twickel
Nature museum Holterberg
Rijssens Leemspoor Museum
Museum De Oosterhof
The Pelmolen
Firefighting Museum
Windkorenmolen De Hegeman
Activities for kids
Are you on a vacation with kids? Then we know some fun activities you can do! From amusement parks to petting zoos, there is plenty to do here in Twente! Cuddle with all the little animals at a petting zoo 🐐, seek adventure in a climbing forest 🌳 or feel the adrenaline through your body in the roller coaster. 🎢 Check out our tips below!