In the vicinity of Resort de Arendshorst are not only nice villages and cities, but also many other attractions that are worthwhile. For more information about the environment or brochure material, ask at the reception.

Lemelerberg

The Lemelerberg is a moraine with a height of sixty meters. Just like the Sallandse Heuvelrug, the Lemelerberg originated in the penultimate ice age. The Lemelerberg is characterized by heathland, deciduous forest and swaying sand plains. Other ‘mountains’ from the same period are the Besthemenerberg and the Archemerberg. On top of the Lemelerberg there is a large boulder brought there during the ice age. The area is excellent for beautiful hiking and cycling tours.

Sculpture Garden Witharen

Sculpture garden Witharen is the company of furniture maker Louis van Vilsteren and ceramist Thea Dijkema. They live and work here for over 26 years, and both have their own workshop. In gallery de Schaapskooi, Louis shows his furniture. In ceramics atelier de haystack Thea has her work and exhibition space. In addition, there is a beautiful sculpture garden of 15,000m2. Every year a new Summer exhibition is set up with more than 100 works from 10 to 12 different guest artists. New artists every year, and therefore new work.

The Hoge Veluwe & Kröller-Müller Museum

The Hoge Veluwe park is a national park in the Dutch province of Gelderland. The park is now about 5,400 hectares. At the Hoge Veluwe, besides a multifaceted natural landscape, there is also room for cultural-historical elements, architecture and visual art. For example, the Kröller-Müller Museum is part of the park. Here you can find a large collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh, but also works by other painters and artists. The sculpture garden of the museum is certainly worth the effort.

Bourtange

The fortified village of Bourtange lies near Westerwolde near the German border. Bourtange is a reconstruction of the original fortress of 1742. Walk over the drawbridge into the fortified village and step into the past.There are many sights and it is nice to take a walk around the ramparts. There are also several cozy shops and catering establishments. Spectacular events are regularly organized.